Branford Group

Leadership and vision are the core attributes of industry veteran James Gardner, a Founding Partner of The Branford Group. With his career spanning more than 20 years, Mr. Gardner has sold over $1 Billion worth of assets in virtually every industrial sector and geography. James was a founding partner of Greenwich Industrial Services where he managed the global auction sales force as the Senior Vice President. In 2000 after solidifying the sale of Greenwich Industrial Services to DoveBid, James continued in his managerial role as Senior Vice President of sales. In 2005, The Branford Group attained international recognition, and James’ expertise in developing global Asset Recovery Programs expanded to include Toyota, Panasonic, Moll Industries, Thermo Fisher, Sumitomo, Pitney Bowes, GDX Automotive and Duraco Products.

James is an active member of IAA, NAA, ASA, TMA (Turnaround Management Association), and MDNA (Machinery Dealers National Association), and is a licensed auctioneer. A graduate of Bentley College, he earned dual degrees in Finance and Accounting.