Jim Long

Current

Associate Professor, Gary Tharaldson School of Business at University of Mary
Adjunct Faculty at Rasmussen College

Past

Senate Candidate for District 14 at State of North Dakota
Human Resource and Safety Director at Cross Country Courier
Managing Partner at Brynmor Associates

Chief of Support Services at Workforce Safety & Insurance
Chief Operating Officer/SVP at Midwest Business Systems
Helicopter Maintenance at United States Marine Corps

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Education

Capella University
University of Mary
University of Mary

Bismarck State College
Bismarck High School

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Industry

E-Learning

Websites

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Jim Long’s Summary

Jim served in the United States Marine Corps, beginning as an avionics technician and ending as a Maintenance Control Supervisor. He served in high-tempo combat operations overseas, including the first Persian Gulf conflict; he was awarded a combat action medal for his service.

After his military service, Jim earned an MBA and a PhD in Organization and Management with an emphasis in Leadership. His doctoral research concerned the effect of leadership among nurse-managers in a major hospital.

Jim is responsible for coordinating curriculum and instruction for the University of Mary and is an associate professor with the Gary Tharaldson School of Business at the university. He also teaches for Grand Canyon University, Central Michigan University, and Rasmussen College.

He has been married for 19 years to his wife, Kimberly. They live in rural Burleigh county where they raise quarter horses on a small hobby farm.

Jim Long’s Specialties:

Compensation and benefits, grant writing, financial analysis, human resource management, information technology large-project management, Board governance, etc...

Jim Long’s Experience

Associate Professor, Gary Tharaldson School of Business

University of Mary

(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)

April 2009 — Present (9 months)

Coordinator for all distance learning curriculum and instruction for the University of Mary. Also responsible for the development and instruction of undergraduate and graduate courses in the Gary Tharaldson School of Business.
Adjunct Faculty

Rasmussen College

(Educational Institution; Education Management industry)

March 2006 — Present (3 years 10 months)

Undergraduate courses taught:

• Critical Issues in Business – Business Capstone
• Managerial Accounting
• Principles of Leadership
• Business Ethics
• Principles of Human Resource Management
• OSHA for Human Resource Professionals
• Risk Management for Human Resource Professionals
• Risk Management and Insurance
• Auditing
• Computer Integrated Accounting
• Government and Fund Accounting
• Accounting Information Systems
• Business Information Systems
• Online Course Developer – State and Local Government
Senate Candidate for District 14

State of North Dakota

(Government Administration industry)

March 2008 — November 2008 (9 months)

Jim Long is running as a senatorial candiate for the North Dakota Democratic-NPL Party, District 14. He made headlines across the state when he reported numerous perceived violations of law at North Dakota's embattled Workforce Safety and Insurance where he was the Chief of Support Services.

Jim is running on a platform to eliminate corruption in North Dakota state government. However, in his address to District 14 Democratic-NPL leaders, he said "I am not a one issue candidate. I have a diverse background in technology, finance, and labor that will help make North Dakota a better place to live and work. However, it would be disingenuous for me to tell you that WSI is not one of my hot-button issues. I have my ears pinned back and I am coming at anyone who contributes or condones the corruption at WSI."
Human Resource and Safety Director

Cross Country Courier

(Transportation/Trucking/Railroad industry)

June 2007 — June 2008 (1 year 1 month)

Executive in charge of Human Resources and Employee Safety for a transportation company overseeing 17 terminals located in 4 states. Responsible for regulatory compliance at state and federal levels; administration of safety on an enterprise level; administration of robust computer-based training program; oversee all facets of recruitment, retention, discipline for all company locations.
Managing Partner

Brynmor Associates

(Management Consulting industry)

January 2001 — June 2008 (7 years 6 months)

Brynmor focuses on management consulting and fine-tuning the operation of all businesses from a general perspective.
Chief of Support Services

Workforce Safety & Insurance

(Government Agency; 201-500 employees; Government Administration industry)

January 2005 — March 2008 (3 years 3 months)

Executive in-charge of the following departments: Human Resources, Information Technology, Finance, Procurement, Office Services, and Facilities Management. Responsible for managing approximately $1.7 billion in assets.
Chief Operating Officer/SVP

Midwest Business Systems

(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Consumer Electronics industry)

April 2001 — December 2004 (3 years 9 months)

Report to: CEO/President. Administration, training, review and dispatch of personnel. Administration of Service Department. Strategic planning and operational execution. Resolving and negotiating warranty and customer service issues. Improved organizational profitability by 108% during tenure, while increasing division growth by a factor of six. Managing service logistics in a multi-state region. Eradicated employee attrition and improved employee morale and productivity. Pivotal in company expansion and growth.
Helicopter Maintenance

United States Marine Corps

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

May 1988 — May 1993 (5 years 1 month)

Nightshift Maintenance Control Supervisor

Maintenance Controller

Nightshift Avionics Supervisor

Quality Assurance Inspector for Corrosion

Avionics Quality Assurance Inspector

Avionics Training Manager

Avionics Technician

Jim Long’s Education

Capella University

PhD , Organization & Management with emphasis in Leadership , 2002 — 2004

Graduated with a 4.00 GPA

Dissertation titled “The Effects of Job Satisfaction and Leadership in the Nursing Industry”, 2004.
University of Mary

MBA , Master of Business Administration , 2000 — 2002
University of Mary

BS , 1998 — 2000
Bismarck State College

AS , 1996 — 1998
Bismarck High School