It started with a simple conviction
The same technology that powers the world’s biggest companies should be within reach of the people and causes working hardest to help others.
Its founder, Alex James, took an unusually winding road to that idea. He began in emergency medicine as a paramedic — learning to stay calm and solve problems when the stakes were highest. From there he moved into electrical engineering, ran his own construction business, and spent years as a Principal Agile Consultant, helping large organizations work smarter and deliver better.
That combination — first responder, engineer, builder, consultant — is rare, and it shapes how Good Minded works. Alex has stood on both sides of nearly every problem: the technical detail and the human being it affects. He founded Good Minded to point all of that experience somewhere it matters most: helping nonprofits do more with less.
“I’ve spent my career solving hard problems for people who needed help fast. Good Minded is where I put that to work for the causes that deserve a real shot.”
— Alex James, Founder
What we stand for
Do well to do good
Our client work exists to fund free help for nonprofits.
Nonprofits first
The causes we serve are the whole point.
Local first
Rooted in O’Fallon and the greater St. Louis region.
Craft and trust
Professional-grade work, whether it’s paid or free.
Building toward opportunity
We aim to mentor and upskill people as we grow.
Team & Board
Who's behind the work.
Carol McDonald
Board Member & Community Advocate
Carol's journey from a dedicated nurse to a successful State Farm agent epitomizes a remarkable transition, driven by her passion for community service and the arts. As an esteemed board member, Carol brings an invaluable perspective to our team — a blend of healthcare knowledge and business acumen that shapes our strategic direction and community outreach. Her deep-rooted love for the local community and unwavering support for those in need are at the heart of her commitment to Good Minded.
Natalie James
Board Member · Founder, The Muse Room
Natalie is the founder of The Muse Room, the O’Fallon community art space and gallery Good Minded helped bring from a first idea all the way to its grand opening. She brings a working artist’s and founder’s perspective to the board — firsthand experience of what it takes for a small, mission-driven organization to get off the ground.
Mike Berger
Business Development
Mike's journey into business development began in St. Louis in 1983, when he moved from New York to attend Washington University, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology. His interdisciplinary approach and innate curiosity led him to explore the many places technology and business intersect — and he has leveraged those skills across the country, helping companies expand their options and profits.