Based in New York, James Ferrari serves as the founder and president of Benjamin James, where he leads a range of real estate development projects. Under his direction, the company has become a leader in the residential marketplace and is responsible for the development of luxury residential projects such as 21 Chelsea. The 16-story building features a 24-hour concierge service, spacious floorplans, and close proximity to a dynamic neighborhood with fine restaurants, theaters, and art galleries. James Ferrari leads his company with a service-oriented focus and collaborates closely with developers, buyers, renters, and landlords.

Beyond his professional pursuits, James Ferrari engages in a variety of philanthropic activities both within and outside the real estate sector. He allied with the Synergos Institute to construct homes for individuals affected by the 2000 floods in Mozambique and attended a 2002 summit that assessed the status of orphaned and vulnerable children in Windhoek, Namibia. His charitable involvement also encompasses grassroots reproductive health and social/environmental projects in Africa.