Candidate, United States House of Representatives, 2012, 2014, 2016

No caucus information on file.

Former Teacher Axia College, Critical Thinking skills & Keys to College

Former Educational Advisor/College Recruiter, DeVry University

Senior Non-Commissioned Officer, United States Air Force, Retired

Former Student Advisor, Enrollment Services, University of Alaska

Former Teache, Wayland Baptist University

Instructor, University of Alaska, Fairbanks, 2008-2016

Adjunct, University of Alaska, Fairbanks, 2008-2010

Director, Small Business Development Center, 2006-2007

Faculty Adviser, Associated Students of Business, University of Alaska, Fairbanks, present

Volunteer Counselor, Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE), 2007-2016

Volunteer Lemondade Day Judge, Lemonade Day Fairbanks, 2014

Awards:

New Comer of the Year, DeVry University, 2003

Favorite Professor, Student Athletes, Univeristy of Alaska, Fairbanks

Humanitarian Medal, United States Air Force

Commendation Medals (4) - United States Air Force

Favorite Quote:

They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. ~ Benjamin Franklin

Favorite Websites:

http://www.jimmcdermottak4ushouse.com/

Number of Grandchildren:

13

Pets (include names):

We have two dogs named Ava & Lucy.

Priority Issues:

I was recently asked by an Anchorage news outlet to name only three issues that are at the top of my to-do list once in the U.S. Congress. Well, I provided the following three:

1. End Perpetual Wars
2. Supports leaner & more effective government
3. Be a Champion for Small Businesses

Live free.
Peace ~ Jim McDermott, M.S.,

Publications:

Published: International Journal of Business Administration Vol. 7, No. 4; July 2016