Jim is recognized as one of the top Democratic mail consultants in the country. He has produced winning and creative political direct mail for over 20 years all across the country.
In 2008, Jim captained the MCG team that did direct mail for President Barack Obama. MCG’s mail was used all across the country and specifically helped the President win the tough states of Virginia and Florida. After the election, Jim was called upon by the Obama transition team to head the confirmation team of Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner and U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk.
In his career, Jim also produced direct mail for President Bill Clinton, and scores of high profile statewide races including Senator Evan Bayh, Senator Max Baucus, Senator Kent Conrad, and Senator Jack Reed to name a few. He has worked on several successful Governors races in Indiana, New Mexico, Montana, and other states.
Jim has worked extensively with the DCCC producing winning direct mail in key districts throughout the country. Some of his Congressional clients include: Minority Whip Congressman Steny Hoyer, DCCC Chair Congressman Steve Israel, Congresswoman Gabby Giffords, Congresswoman Nita Lowey, Congressman Maurice Hinchey, Congressman Jim Matheson, Congressman Tim Walz and Congressman Bob Filner.
New York City Public Advocate Bill deBlasio headlines the local clients Jim has produced winning direct mail for, and he’s worked on several successful mayoral races across the country.
Jim is a frequent lecturer about the art of direct mail.
Jim served two stints on the Hill as Chief of Staff to Congressman Peter Hoagland from Nebraska, and Senator Max Baucus from Montana.
Jim hails from Omaha, Nebraska, has a political science degree from the University of Nebraska and a law degree from Creighton University.
e-mail: jcrounse_at_mackcrounse.com