On August 10, 2023, the Board of Directors of SPAR Group, Inc. appointed Mr. James R. Gillis to the Board, which he later accepted in writing on August 17, 2023. Mr. Gillis was also appointed on August 10, 2023, to the Board's Audit Committee, the Compensation Committee, the Governance Committee and the Special Committee. Mr. James R. Gillis is a pioneer in the retail display space who gained unparalleled experience in business development and established himself as a respected leader, innovator and trusted advisor.

He is currently the CEO of Gillis & Associates, Inc., an M&A advisory firm that helps buyers and sellers in complex transactions. From 1993 to 2011, Mr. Gillis was the CEO of Source Interlink Companies, Inc. From 1989 to 1993, he was Managing Partner of Aders, Wilcox, Gillis Group, a global developer of trade relationships serving major brand marketers and retailers worldwide. Mr. Gillis currently serves on the boards of American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, LLC (AST), and Travelport Worldwide LTD, and is an advisor to Siris Capital Group and Platinum Equity.

He has served on the boards and committees of multiple companies including Source Interlink, Park City Group, and Globe Communications. Mr. Gillis attended Nova University in Fort Lauderdale.