OUR TEAM

James Jack has worked at the forefront of California government for over two decades.  He is a founding partner of Capitol Strategic Advisors, a Sacramento lobbying firm that partners with leading organizations across the nation to successfully navigate the complex world of policy and politics in California.

James began his Sacramento career in 1999, when he was selected as a California State Senate Fellow.  James continued his work in the Capitol after his fellowship, Over his years in the Legislature James developed an intimate understanding of the legislative process while staffing landmark legislation and advising key committee and floor votes.

James ultimately rose to a position as Chief of Staff to a member of the California Senate, overseeing the staffs of a Capitol office, a major policy committee chaired by the member, and district offices serving nearly one million constituents.

James left the California Legislature in 2005 to begin a lobbying  career, putting his Capitol experience and insight to work as an advocate within California’s legislative and executive branches.

In 2011 James co-founded Capitol Strategic Advisors, LCC, a full service lobbying and consulting firm, with prominent Sacramento lobbyist Shaun Flanigan.

Over a decade after its founding, Capitol Strategic Advisors still differentiates itself through the core belief that every client deserves personalized service and full-time partner engagement, attention, and dedication that is unmatched in our field.

James has served as an appointee of the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz), the California Air Resources Board, the California Department of Transportation, and the Mayor of Los Angeles to boards and committees developing policy on a range of statewide issues including infrastructure, transportation, and air quality.

James has also been honored by the United States Environmental Protection Agency with it’s SmartWay Champion Award in recognition of his work leading industry-wide Corporate Social Responsibility plans to reduce GHG and carbon emissions.

James currently serves as an elected member of the Arden Oaks Neighborhood Association board, is a lifetime member of the California Highway Patrol 11-99 Foundation and has served as a volunteer in numerous organizations within the Sacramento community.

James and his wife Crystal, who is also a government affairs professional, also serve as full-time Uber drivers shuttling their two children between endless school activities, sports practices and games.

James holds a Masters Degree in Public Administration from the University of Southern California, and a Bachelor's Degree in Finance from San Diego State University.