James Callan Email & Phone Number

Washington, DC, US

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• I lead and manage a results-focused federal government relations practice based in the Washington, DC area with the following activities and experiences focusing on federal agriculture and food policy:
• Liaison to Congress and the Administration; providing legislative, regulatory, and political analysis
• USDA, EPA, Executive branch contacts; developing and implementing policy priorities
• Working with corporations, national and state associations, and embassies
• Advising on and implementing solutions to challenging policy issues in U.S. agriculture
• Policy experience in biotech, crop protection, crop insurance, biofuels, farm programs, trade

Washington, DC

As an Adjunct Professor, I taught 13 consecutive semesters of undergraduate classes in The GW School of Business, reaching over 400 students. My class was top-rated by the students (out of 11 tracks) for Career Management Strategy. I also served as a Career Consultant.

Washington, DC

I advised this national organization of agribusinesses on a major multimedia public relations and advertising campaign important to food and beverage companies throughout the United States. I successfully led policy efforts that responded to and helped defeat state legislative initiatives that would have increased taxes on consumers.

Washington, DC

• I was a senior political appointee for President George W. Bush, serving in two federal leadership capacities at USDA - Senior Executive Service non-career and Schedule C. Assignments and background:
• Acting Administrator, Second-in-Charge, and Head of External Affairs for the number one federal program for U.S. producers, crop insurance, within the U.S. Department of Agriculture. This is the top crop insurance.
• Federal crop insurance insures nearly 1.2 million policies and provides more than $170 billion in risk protection, covering almost 450 million acres. It operates through a federal agency and wholly owned government.
• I led and managed congressional relations and public outreach, along with helping to manage all agency operations resulting in awards and management improvements
• I spoke throughout the U.S. and abroad, and interacted with numerous companies, groups, and international governments

Washington, DC

CEO of national crop protection association with management of internal operations and external relationships with Congress, industry, ally groups and the media. I was recognized for leadership in the aftermath of 9/11 when "crop dusters" received national and international scrutiny, which we successfully navigated.

Washington, DC And Wilmington, DE

Public affairs leader for a major agricultural crop products client, including on a large conservation program, a radio tour, and biotechnology issues management.

Washington, DC

Coalition builder and communications counselor for an array of well-known clients, including domestic and international organizations in energy, the environment, and international trade.