As Chief Administrative Officer at Center For Sight, James D. Dawes is responsible for operational management and corporate administration of the organization and affiliated companies. James joined Center For Sight in October 2003, relocating to the Sarasota area from Virginia Beach, Virginia.

While in Virginia Beach, Mr. Dawes served eight years as a corporate executive with Sentara Healthcare, one of the nations leading integrated healthcare delivery systems. Mr. Dawes has over 20 years of experience in medical group management, ambulatory service development and operations as well as health care facility construction and development.

Mr. Dawes holds a Bachelor degree in Economics and Bachelor degree in Physiology, both from Oklahoma State University. He is Board Certified by the American College of Medical Practice Executives and holds a Masters Degree in Health Care Administration from the University of Missouri-Columbia. He has also achieved the status of Certified Ophthalmic Executive (COE) by the American Society of Ophthalmic Administrators. Mr. Dawes is a frequent contributor to several national industry periodicals and speaker for industry organizations such as the American Academy of Ophthalmology, America Society for Cataract and Refractive Surgery, American Society of Ophthalmic Administrators and the Medical Group Management Association.  Mr. Dawes was a contributing author of the textbook "Mastering Refractive IOL's - the art and science."

Mr. Dawes and his wife, Jennifer reside in Osprey with their three sons, Jake, Greyson and Chase. They enjoy travel and active family adventures. Mr. Dawes also enjoys running and cycling and is a passionate motorcycle enthusiast.