James Marlar founded Intersect Solutions, LLC, now Hallmark Business Group, in 2003. because of his interest in business brokering. His 30 year career in the IT industry ended when he was chosen as part of the management team that prepared and managed the sale of a major division of Protective Life Insurance company. As Assistant Vice President managing the IT resources for the Division he worked with the other managers to bring about a successful transfer valued at $300,000,000.

After owning and completing the project to migrate the IT services to the acquiring company, James left to form Intersect Solutions and joined BBN as an affiliate broker. James now works with local Birmingham Business Owners to help them with their business valuations and transition plans. He has participated in numerous training sessions and conferences sponsored by BBN and earned the designations of Business Transfer Specialist (STS) and Financial Recasting Consultant (FRC).

James earned a bachelors degree in Business Statistics from the University of Alabama and prior to his business experiences, served in the US Army as a Counterintelligence Agent for the US Army Military Intelligence Service.