Jim Feldkamp

About Jim Feldkamp

Born in Roseburg, Oregon, Jim Feldkamp began a career rooted in public service and dedication to national security. He graduated from Oregon State University with a Bachelor of Science in Business and started his military journey shortly afterward. Serving as a U.S. Naval Flight Officer, he operated as a Counter-Measures Officer and Navigator aboard the EA-6B, an electronic attack aircraft used by the U.S. Navy. During his active duty, he flew missions off the USS Midway and participated in Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm in 1991.

After transitioning to the U.S. Naval Reserves, he joined the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) as a Special Agent based in Norfolk, Virginia. In this capacity, he became a founding member of the Tidewater Joint Terrorism Task Force. His role extended beyond investigations; he was also one of three pilots in the Norfolk field office assigned to conduct aerial physical surveillance of individuals suspected of involvement in criminal and terrorist activity. 2004, he resigned from the FBI to pursue public office, running as the Republican nominee for Oregon’s 4th Congressional District during the 2004 and 2006 election cycles.

In 2007, he was recalled to active duty and assigned to help stand up the foundational office that would become the National Maritime Intelligence-Integration Office (NMIO). His work in this office focused on improving domestic and international information-sharing coordination to strengthen maritime security efforts. Beyond his government service, he has contributed to academic circles by teaching courses on terrorism—both domestic and international—at George Washington University, George Mason University, and Georgetown University. He also authored and edited a textbook titled Theory and Politics of Terrorism, published by Cognella Academic Publishing, adding to his credentials as a subject matter expert.

His professional journey spans multiple industries and roles. Since 2017, he has been a Lead Consultant at Complete Threat Preparedness, Inc., providing consulting and training services centered on preparedness for natural and artificial hazards. He has also worked as a Freelance Editor with Reedsy since 2020, focusing on manuscripts related to terrorism and intelligence. From 2018 to 2022, he joined the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race, a global sailing challenge that took him to places such as the UK, Portugal, and Uruguay. His academic work continued between 2015 and 2019 as an Adjunct Professor at the National American University, where he taught subjects including intelligence agencies, terrorism, and weapon systems. Between 2013 and 2019, he founded and operated JLF Solutions, a firm specializing in counter-terrorism, transnational crimes, and maritime domain awareness.