Jim Burness
CEO & Founder, National Car Charging & Aloha Charge
Our Guy “In Charge” is Powering the Future.
Jim Burness didn’t just predict the EV revolution—he plugged in and helped made it happen.
In 2011, he founded National Car Charging (NCC) with a mission to prove that business can thrive while making the planet greener. Today, NCC and its sister company, Hawai’i-based Aloha Charge, are the nation’s leading reseller and installer of EV charging infrastructure—fueling the transition to clean energy one charging station at a time.
With a background spanning automotive and renewable energy, Jim saw the missing link in the EV movement: a robust, reliable charging network. So, he got to work on building it. Now, NCC powers 12,000+ charging ports across 48 states, supporting 1,300+ customers from bustling city centers to remote national parks.
Based in Denver, Jim doesn’t just talk sustainability—he shapes it. He’s a key player in Colorado’s Electric Vehicle Coalition, Solar Energy Industries Association, and Clean Energy Action, working side-by-side with lawmakers and utilities in both Colorado and Hawai’i to drive EV-friendly policies. He’s also leant his expertise to the EV Council at NACS (National Association of Convenience Stores) and International Parking and Mobility Institute’s (IPMI) 2024 IPMI EV Readiness Resource Guide — both designed to help businesses nationwide future-proof their EV infrastructure.
A proud Colorado College and University of Denver grad, Jim’s past includes pivotal roles at J.D. Power, American Honda, and Microsoft’s CarPoint. But for him, EVs aren’t just a career—they’re a way of life. When he and his wife bought their first electric car in 2012, it sparked a passion. Eight EVs and 13+ years later, their family is 100% fossil fuel-free.
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For more information on Jim’s background and experience and/or to schedule a speaking engagement, please contact Margaret-Ann Leavitt, at mleavitt@nationalcarcharging.com or 303-596-9199.
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"I drive electric today so my future grandchildren can breathe clean air tomorrow—because every choice we make now shapes the world they’ll inherit."
- Jim Burness
Jim Burness - In the News.
Jim Burness, a recognized thought leader in the EV charging industry, has been featured and quoted in numerous top-tier media outlets, including these prominent publications.
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Voices on Jim: Leadership, Experience, Impact.
"Look, in this industry everybody's got an angle. Everybody's selling something. Jim Burness has something you can't fake — a track record. That matters more than anything right now."
— EV Infrastructure Investor
"I remember when there were no mandates, no incentives, no hype. Jim was already deep in it. That's not just experience — that's conviction. And you can feel it every time he talks about where this industry needs to go."
— Longtime colleague & industry peer
"In the EV charging industry, everybody knows Jim because Jim Burness didn't just show up early, he helped build and raise the bar. The OG who never left the building, he brings the relationships, the vision, and the voice and remains one of the most electrifying forces in the room, charging the industry toward a smarter, bolder future that actually delivers."
— Margaret-Ann Leavitt, Chief Marketing Officer, NCC
"You know how Norm walked into Cheers and everybody just knew? That's Jim at any EV charging event, any boardroom, any jobsite. Except Jim isn't just beloved, he's still the hardest working, most forward-thinking person in the room. Decades in and he's still pushing harder than people half his age."
— Municipal Fleet Manager
"What I respect most about Jim is that he doesn't just get this industry — he feels the weight of what it owes the world. And he's not willing to let it off the hook. Not even close."
— VP of Sustainability, Fortune 500 Retailer
"Honestly, Jim was an expert long before this industry knew it needed him. I mean — Honda, JD Power, solar, and a lifelong obsession with cars. By the time he showed up in EV charging, there was no learning curve. He just got to work."
— Andy Swartz, Vice President, Blumentals/Architecture Inc
"Jim's commitment to cleaner air and a healthier planet isn't something he turns on for the room. It's who he is, every single day."
— Julie Taylor, Vice President, ev.energy
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