James R. Waite, is an internationally recognized corporate and commercial equipment leasing attorney with over 25 years of experience. He previously served as General Counsel for RentX Industries, Inc., a nationwide chain of U.S.-based equipment rental stores, and as General Counsel of International Cargo Charters, Inc., a Toronto-based Canadian airline.  Mr. Waite has written equipment and aircraft leases throughout the world, and authored a book on the subject which was published by the American Rental Association in 2011. He is a veteran of the United States Air Force, has a BBA in Finance from the University of Texas at San Antonio, a Juris Doctor from St. Mary’s University, and an MBA Northwestern University.