James Landrith

Current

• Member, Speakers Bureau at RAINN
• Founder, Editor and Publisher at Pious Pagan Publishing (P3)

Past

• Operations Manager at Government Contract Solutions
• Compliance Officer at BurgessGroup, LLC
• Benefits Manager and Office Administrator at BestPractices, Inc.

• Secretary-Treasurer at APUS Alumni Association
• Department Office Manager at America's Community Bankers
• Member, Board of Directors and Teacher at Push Literacy Action Now
• Executive Assistant and PAC Administrator at Federation of American Hospitals
• Executive Assistant and Editor, FedFax at Health Insurance Association of America
• Associate Analyst at Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission
• Sergeant of Marines at United States Marine Corps
• Corporal of Marines at United States Marine Corps
• Waiter/Kitchen Staff at Conklin Player's Dinner Theatre
• Assistant Head Cook at Jonah's Seafood House
• Counselor-in-Training at Ingersoll Scout Reservation

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Education

• American Public University System
• American Public University System
• Marine Corps Institute

• Marine Corps Institute
• Marine Corps Institute
• Illinois Central College
• Deer Creek Mackinaw High School
• Deer Creek Grade School

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James Landrith’s Summary

After nearly 20 years in government and the U.S. Marine Corps (active duty and reserve service), health care, health insurance and financial services trade associations, I have acquired substantial knowledge of government relations in Washington, D.C. and the legislative process, bolstered by over a decade of experience in international and national civil liberties coalitions.

Since 1997, I have published two internationally read and cited online publications. I am also a syndicated blogger through Newstex, LexisNexis, BlogBurst and Reuters and other services in addition to being a commentary writer for several publications.

I have been interviewed for, consulted on or mentioned in dozens of books and stories by national and international media such as ABCNews.com, ABC Evening News, About.com, Associated Press, The Boston Globe, Community College Times, Die Zeit, Entertainment Weekly, Gannett News Service, IntellectualCapital, The Kansas City Star, The Los Angeles Times, NBC Nightly News, National Journal, Newhouse News Service, The New York Times, NewsMax.com, Newsweek, Pensacola News Journal, Rodale Press, The State and Wired.

I have also appeared on C-SPAN, Columbia University Radio News, On Point with Armstrong Williams, BET News, Free Speech TV, National Public Radio, Fast Band Global Cast, XM Radio, Sat.1 (Germany), and YLE (Finland). In addition, I co-host Liberty Cap Talk Live with Todd Andrew Barnett.

James Landrith’s Specialties:

Database management, document management, benefits management, online publishing, grassroots coordination and data tracking, operations/office management, notary public, Palm OS, security and classified materials management

James Landrith’s Experience

• Member, Speakers Bureau

  RAINN

  (Non-Profit; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)

  October 2008 — Present (1 year 3 months)

  Member of RAINN Speakers Bureau since October of 2008. Speaks and presents at events, discussion groups, and panels related to sexual assault, rape and other forms of abuse.
  
  Also blogs and participates in other online advocacy efforts related to sexual assault awareness and myth-busting on behalf of fellow rape survivors.

• Founder, Editor and Publisher

  Pious Pagan Publishing (P3)

  (Online Media industry)

  April 1997 — Present (12 years 9 months)

  Libertarian publisher of The Multiracial Activist, The Multiracial Activist Newsletter, The Abolitionist Examiner, A Mixed Blog and Taking The Gloves Off . Through P3, participates in several national and international civil liberties coalitions and committees.
  
  Often consulted by print and broadcast media on related stories. Authors a widely read weblog, syndicated by Newstex, LexisNexis, EBSCO and Blogburst. Blog entries are often republished by the Chicago Sun-Times and Reuters.
  
  Through his work with P3, Landrith is often interviewed for or mentioned in print and broadcast media. In addition, Landrith and his publications have appeared in approximately 50 books on race relations, civil liberties and other topics. His commentaries and websites are often used as reference material for college courses worldwide.
  
  Serves on Patient Privacy Coalition since 2006, a high-profile, national coalition founded to safeguard patient privacy rights. Participates in legislative and regulatory process, advocacy efforts and regular policy discussions.
  
  Serves as a member and media volunteer of Veterans for Common Sense and agreed to be interviewed for foreign and domestic media stories on behalf of VCS as such opportunities arose and also took part in press conferences and important events on Capitol Hill.
  
  Awarded Lamplighter’s Seal of Approval – 2003 from the Multiethnic Women for Media Fairness.
  
  http://www.multiracial.com
  http://www.jameslandrith.com

• Operations Manager

  Government Contract Solutions

  (Privately Held; Staffing and Recruiting industry)

  April 2009 — September 2009 (6 months)

  Responsible for the overall management of office operations and management of support activities for the core business divisions to ensure achievement of corporate goals and objectives.
  
  http://www.gcsinfo.com

• Compliance Officer

  BurgessGroup, LLC

  (Hospital & Health Care industry)

  July 2007 — March 2009 (1 year 9 months)

  Originally an account manager, part of account management team for a software, education and consulting firm specializing in Medicare reimbursement. Team responsible for establishing new accounts, in addition to managing and growing existing client accounts. Focuses on growth with existing clients, partnership development, contract renewals, new contract negotiations and compliance issues.
  
  As of January 2009, transitioned to the role of Compliance Officer overseeing HIPAA, data security and contract compliance issues.
  
  Clients include health plans such as Aetna, Health Net, BCBS of Florida, Regence Group, Fallon Community Health Plan, SummaCare, HIP Health Plan of New York, etc.
  
  http://www.burgessgroup.com

• Benefits Manager and Office Administrator

  BestPractices, Inc.

  (Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Hospital & Health Care industry)

  February 2005 — July 2007 (2 years 6 months)

  Corporate headquarters office manager and national benefits coordinator for a $50 million company with offices in several states and seven subsidiaries.
  
  Responsible for facilities oversight, coordination of vendor relationships and physical assets inventory company-wide. Processed accounts payable and accounts receivable and employee expense reports.
  
  In addition, administered human resources requirements for personnel, payroll and complex benefits offerings for 300 employees in a dozen states.
  
  http://www.best-practices.com

• Secretary-Treasurer

  APUS Alumni Association

  (E-Learning industry)

  November 2005 — March 2007 (1 year 5 months)

  Volunteer Work: Served as Association officer, managed application process for new association members. Maintained association bank accounts, official documents and organized records.
  
  Now merged into the APUS Office of Alumni Relations.

• Department Office Manager

  America's Community Bankers

  (Non-Profit; Banking industry)

  January 1998 — February 2005 (7 years 2 months)

  Directed large legislative, regulatory and grassroots database project encompassing 15 years of data. Ensured corporate compliance with Lobbying Disclosure Act. Facilitated corporate communications with Congress and federal agencies. Co-managed annual government relations conference on Capitol Hill that often included key regulatory and legislative speakers such as Rep. Michael Oxley and Senator Paul Sarbanes, among others.
  
  Assistant editor of ACB Policy Positions books from 1998 - 2005, read by Capitol Hill, national and industry media, and the financial services industry in general. Coordinated support staff and department and inter-department project flow.
  
  Managed Government Affairs Council and Government Affairs Steering Committee operations and membership concerns for the EVP of Government Relations.
  
  Performed FDIC/OTS/OCC research to assist in the creation of the initial roster of banks for the ABA NASDAQ Community Bank Index (ABAQ). The ABAQ consists of community banks, savings institutions and/or their holding companies listed on NASDAQ. (http://www.aba.com/About+ABA/ABAQ.htm)
  
  Colleagues here included former Commodity Futures Trading Commissioner Robert R. Davis.
  
  Now merged into the American Bankers Association.
  
  http://www.aba.com/

• Member, Board of Directors and Teacher

  Push Literacy Action Now

  (Non-Profit; 11-50 employees; Primary/Secondary Education industry)

  October 1992 — December 1998 (6 years 3 months)

  Volunteer work: Served as an instructor teaching mathematics and composition for GED and pre-college adult learners and as a member of the the Board of Directors, officer and member of the executive committee of this nationally acclaimed adult literacy program.

• Executive Assistant and PAC Administrator

  Federation of American Hospitals

  (Non-Profit; 11-50 employees; Hospital & Health Care industry)

  August 1996 — January 1998 (1 year 6 months)

  Ensured corporate compliance with Lobbying Disclosure Act. Facilitated corporate communications with Congress and federal agencies. Served as FedPAC administrator by ensuring corporate compliance with FEC regulations. Revamped corporate media and government communications databases. Researched and contributed data for many sections of association website.
  
  Colleagues here included future Representative Jason Altmire (D-PA) and future CMS Administrator Thomas Scully.
  
  http://www.fah.org

• Executive Assistant and Editor, FedFax

  Health Insurance Association of America

  (Insurance industry)

  September 1995 — August 1996 (1 year )

  Ensured corporate compliance with Lobbying Disclosure Act. Facilitated corporate communications with Congress and federal agencies. Served as staff liaison with VP level health insurance company members on several member committees. Edited weekly newsletter - FedFax and contributed original content to the HiWire health insurance news service.
  
  Managed Legislative Steering Group operations and membership concerns for the VP of Federal Affairs.
  
  Now merged into America's Health Insurance Plans.
  
  Colleagues here included former Representative Bill Gradison (R-OH-2).
  
  http://www.ahip.org

• Associate Analyst

  Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission

  (Military industry)

  January 1995 — September 1995 (9 months)

  Worked on the Navy Team for this Congressionally established commission to review the Department of Defense recommendations for base closures for the 1995 round of BRAC. Attended hearings and coordinated reporting of team data to Commissioners and Congress.
  
  Granted a secret clearance.
  
  Colleagues here included former Senator Alan J. Dixon (D-IL).
  
  http://jameslandrith.com/dbcrc/

• Sergeant of Marines

  United States Marine Corps

  (Government Agency; 10,001 or more employees; USMC; Military industry)

  September 1992 — January 1995 (2 years 5 months)

  September 1992 - January 1995: Assigned to Henderson Hall (Headquarters Marine Corps, Office of the Legislative Assistant to the Commandant and Navy and Marine Corps House and Senate Liaison Offices): Participated as a military escort for Members of Congress and staffers of several Congressional delegations to domestic military installations and the foreign legislatures of former Soviet republics. As an NCO, served in many positions normally reserved for commissioned officers, such as Assistant Security Officer and Responsible Officer for Legislative Assistant to the Commandant of the Marine Corps.
  
  January 1995 – February 2001: Supply Company, Fourth Service Support Group - Served as Senior Admin NCO. After leaving active duly in January 1995, I spent six years in the active reserve and inactive reserve.
  
  Granted a secret clearance. Awarded Navy Commendation Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and CMC Letter of Appreciation.
  
  http://jameslandrith.com/usmc.html

• Corporal of Marines

  United States Marine Corps

  (Government Agency; 10,001 or more employees; USMC; Military industry)

  January 1989 — August 1992 (3 years 8 months)

  January 1989 – March 1989: Basic Training, Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, CA
  
  March 1989 – July 1989: Attended military occupational speciality training at Camp Johnson, Jacksonville, NC.
  
  July 1989 - August 1992: Stationed at Camp Lejeune (Headquarters Service Battalion, Adjutant, 2nd Force Service Support Group, FMFLant) and Saudia Arabia for Desert Shield/Desert Storm. Worked as Voting Assistance & Public Affairs NCO. Coordinated training & oversight for administration of over 25 off-site publication libraries. Often served in billets traditionally assigned to SNCOs.
  
  December 1990 - May 1991: Deployed to Saudi Arabia for Gulf War, stationed in Al Jubayl, Kibrit, Al Mishab, etc.
  
  Granted a secret clearance. Awarded Navy Achievement Medal, Certificate of Commendation, Meritorious Mast, Good Conduct Medal, Kuwaiti Liberation Medal (Saudi Arabia), Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kuwait) and National Defense Service Medal.
  
  http://jameslandrith.com/usmc.html

• Waiter/Kitchen Staff

  Conklin Player's Dinner Theatre

  (Entertainment industry)

  December 1988 — January 1989 (2 months)

  Waiter for a popular dinner theatre in Central Illinois.

• Assistant Head Cook

  Jonah's Seafood House

  (Restaurants industry)

  1987 — 1988 (1 year )

  Assistant Head Cook for a popular seafood restaurant in Central Illinois.

• Counselor-in-Training

  Ingersoll Scout Reservation

  (Non-Profit Organization Management industry)

  1985 — 1986 (1 year )

  Counselor-in-Training at a nationally acclaimed B.S.A. summer camp.
  
  http://www.isrstaff.org/

James Landrith’s Education

• American Public University System

  B.A. , History , 2005 — 2009

  Attended American Military University. Officer/member of APUS Alumni Association Board of Directors.

• American Public University System

  A.A. , General Studies , 2003 — 2004

  Attended American Military University. Officer/member of APUS Alumni Association Board of Directors.

• Marine Corps Institute

  SNCO Academy Advanced Nonresident Program , Military Studies , 1996 — 1996

• Marine Corps Institute

  Staff NCO Academy Career Nonresident Program , Military Studies , April 1996 — April 1996

• Marine Corps Institute

  NCO Basic Nonresident Program , Military Studies , May 1992 — May 1992

• Illinois Central College

  n/a , General Studies , 1988 — 1989

  Completed courses which were later applied toward my studies at the American Military University.

• Deer Creek Mackinaw High School

  Diploma , State Requirements , September 1984 — May 1988

  Activities and Societies:

  Scholastic Bowl, Band

• Deer Creek Grade School

  Diploma , State Requirements , September 1976 — May 1984

  Activities and Societies:

  Band, Track, School Newspaper, Basketball

Additional Information

James Landrith’s Websites:

• My Website
• My RSS feed
• Facebook

James Landrith’s Interests:

civil liberties advocacy, online education, reading novels, electronic publishing

James Landrith’s Groups:

American Political Science Association,
Association of Professional Office Managers,
Asylum Working Group,
Coalition for Constitutional Liberties,
Coalition for Patient Privacy,
Headquarters Marine Corps Association,
In Defense of Freedom,
Liberty Coalition,
U.S. Navy Memorial Foundation,
Veterans for Common Sense,
Veterans Against the Iraq War,
Libertarian Party,
Democratic Freedom Caucus,
LP Radical Caucus,
LinkedInBloggers,
RAINN Speakers Bureau

•    TheVanguard.Org
•    U.S. Government Relations & Public Affairs
•    Link-Veterans (550+/Connected Yahoo Group)
•    Healthcare Technology Alliance
•    Connected Marines
•    Marine Veterans Professional Association
•    Marine Corp Alumni
•    USMC Group
•    Joomla!
•    USMC
•    The Home Depot - Employees & Alumni
•    Joomla! Professional Users Group
•    Semper Fi Network - United States Marine Veterans - USMC
•    Business Operations & Execution Best Practice Forum
•    RAINN
•    INTJ Masterminds Network
•    Marines in IT
•    American Bankers Association (ABA)
•    Joomla CMS
•    National Notary Association - Official Group
•    Libertarian Network Group
•    Professional Libertarians
•    American Military University, AMU
•    Modern Healthcare Magazine
•    The Multiracial Link
•    Web Design Pro
•    Talent Management magazine
•    Future Power Generation
•    University Ambassador Program (APUS)
•    BackgroundNow.com Bloggers & Journalists Exchange
•    Global Resellers Group

James Landrith’s Honors:

Certificate of Commendation - 9/1989 (USMC)
Meritorious Mast - 6/1990 (USMC)
Navy Achievement Medal - 11/1990 (USMC)
Kuwaiti Liberation Medal (Saudia Arabia) - 1991 (USMC)
Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kuwait) - 1991 (USMC)
National Defense Service Medal - 1991 (USMC)
Good Conduct Medal - 1/1992 (USMC)
Teacher of the Month - 2/1994 (Push Literacy Action Now)
CMC Letter of Appreciation - 8/1994 (USMC)
Navy Commendation Medal - 12/1994 (USMC)
Good Conduct Medal - 1/1995 (USMC)
Lamplighter’s Seal of Approval – 2003 (Multiethnic Women for Media Fairness)
HIPAA Associate (AHIP, 2009)
HIPAA Professional (AHIP, 2009)

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