James W. Morrison Email & Phone Number

Washington, Dc

DFC, like its predecessor the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC), is a federal agency that promotes global development and U.S. foreign policy objectives by catalyzing private sector investments in emerging markets. www.dfc.gov As I did with OPIC, I participate in DFC's Committees that analyze enterprise risk, that select private equity funds to support, that screen proposed transactions, and that evaluate proposed non-bank financial intermediaries. On occasion, I have sat on the agency's Investment Committee, which votes on large transactions. In addition, I have helped facilitate DFC's contacts with Congress, particularly the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and the Congressional Appropriations Committees. And I liaise with other parts of the federal government, such as elements of the State and Commerce Departments, and the intergovernmental Trade Promotion Coordinating Committee (TPCC). Based on these dialogues, I have participated in DFC's policy development process.

Washington, Dc

ACTPN is the most senior trade policy advisory panel in the U.S. government, reporting directly to the President of the United States and the United States Trade Representative. Members of ACTPN are appointed by the President. I served on ACPTN under Presidents Bush and Obama, during a period of significant activity on trade policy and negotiations.

Washington, Dc

The nation's 56 U.S. District Export Councils (DECs) are affiliated with the U.S. Department of Commerce. They mentor local companies in exporting and work with local and state public officials to promote international trade. DEC Members are appointed by the U.S. Secretary of Commerce. After my appointment to the District of Columbia-Virginia DEC, I was elected and reelected by fellow DEC members nationwide to the organization's National Steering Committee and then to its Executive Committee.

Washington, Dc

SBEA is the nation's oldest and largest trade association dedicated exclusively to small and medium-sized businesses in international trade. It is affiliated with the National Small Business Association. Founded over 75 years ago, NSBA represents more than 100,000 U.S. small businesses. SBEA handles international trade issues for these companies. During the 8-plus years that I headed it, SBEA grew markedly in membership, revenue, and stature. It accomplished many of its goals, including Congressional approval of five SBEA proposals to improve access to capital by smaller U.S. companies engaged in international trade and investment, as well as enhanced awareness of SME's in U.S. trade policy and negotiations.

Mclean, Va

MGI was an international affairs, government relations, and policy analysis consulting firm. Its clients included: the Inter-American Development Bank (Multilateral Investment Fund), Lightcom International, Raptor Systems (later merged with Symantec Corporation), the Small Business Exporters Association of the United States, the Small Business Technology Council, and the World Travel and Tourism Council.

Brussels, Belgium

WTTC is a forum of business leaders in the global Travel & Tourism industry. It works to raise awareness of Travel & Tourism as one of the world's largest industries. Originally headquartered in Brussels, it is now based in London. From Brussels, I assisted WTTC in developing and advancing its policies pertaining to the European Union and the World Trade Organization.

Ph. D., Political Science

Activities and Societies: Graduate Students Association, University Film Society Full fellowship

B.A., Magna Cum Laude, Political Science

Activities and Societies: Elected to Phi Beta Kappa, as well as to Alpha Epsilon Rho (national telecommunications honor society) and Pi.