James "Jim" Richardson is the Transformation Task Team (T3) Coordinator.
Currently serving as a Senior Advisor at the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and Coordinator of USAID’s Transformation Task Team, Jim Richardson comes to the role with 18 years of government and the private sector experience. In his role, he is responsible for Transformation efforts at USAID and is deeply engaged in leading the State Department’s Redesign efforts.
Prior to joining the Trump Administration, Jim was Chief of Staff for then-Congressman Mike Pompeo (KS-04)—overseeing Pompeo’s offices in Washington, DC and in Wichita, Kansas, as well as the campaign organization. Throughout Jim’s years in Washington, he has spearheaded numerous complex operations and developed an extensive background in public policy and the legislative process.
Prior to leading Congressman Pompeo’s staff, Jim worked with the House Defense Appropriations Subcommittee for Congressman Todd Tiahrt (KS-04), the House Armed Services Committee for Congressman Jim Ryun (KS-02), and the Senate Foreign Relations Committee for Senator John Ashcroft (R-MO). He started his government career with Christopher “Kit” Bond (R-MO). In addition to his direct Capitol Hill experience, Jim was a Senior Associate for Collins & Company, where he specialized in legislative strategy and federal government appropriations for universities and nonprofit organizations.
Jim Richardson holds a Bachelors of Science degree in Government from Evangel University and a Master of Science in Defense and Strategic Studies from Missouri State University. He is also a graduate of the United States Air Force Air Command and Staff College (ACSC).