James joins us as a Managing Director on the Partnerships team. Most recently, James was the regional political director covering much of the Deep South and Rust Belt at the NRCC, where he helped flip three seats in 2024. Prior to his time at the committee, James spent two election cycles in New York politics, serving as general consultant for Rep. Nick LaLota (NY-01) in 2022 and as campaign manager for former Rep. Lee Zeldin in 2020. He has also worked several cycles in Illinois politics. James received his bachelor’s degree in Political Science and M.B.A. from the University of Illinois. In his free time, James enjoys traveling and is a diehard Chicago sports fan.