Candidate for
United States Representative; District 46; Democratic Party

Jim Brandt has a diverse background. He has corporate experience, founded and managed his own technology company, served as a Naval aviator in the Marine Corps, was an all-conference football player in college, and raised three children as a single parent.

Jim founded and was CEO of Pyramid Software, a company that developed and distributed software. He currently serves as practice manager with a technology consulting company. He provided IT support for 12,000 people while serving as Chief Operating Officer for Security Pacific Computer Solutions (Security Pacific Bank was the fifth largest bank in the United States at the time). Jim's experience in business convinced him of the importance of education in creating a skilled workforce.

Jim served as a Naval aviator and intelligence officer in the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. As an officer (rank of captain), he was responsible for both aircraft and personnel under the most stressful of circumstances. The competition to become a Naval aviator is intense; only the best are awarded wings. His experience in the Marine Corps gave him a global vision with a lasting appreciation for the importance of making the right decisions and understanding diplomacy.

As immediate-past-Regional Vice Chair for the Los Angeles County Democratic Party, a member of the California State Democratic Executive Board, and a Delegate to the California State Democratic Convention, Jim is a dedicated and longtime member of the Democratic Party. Prior to that he was a delegation chair for the Los Angeles County Central Committee and President of the TLC Democrats.

An all-conference college football athlete, Jim was a competitor with ethics and integrity. He understands the value of teamwork, perseverance, mental toughness, competition, and playing by the rules of the game.

Jim provided leadership to his own family as a single parent. His three children all earned their bachelor's degrees at California State University campuses and are established in their own careers. Jim has one grandchild.

After graduation with his bachelor's degree in Political Science from United States International University, Jim earned his master's degree in Public Administration from the University of Southern California. He has taught at the undergraduate and graduate levels in technology and management.