James Brandon West is a Kansas State University student expected to graduate in May 2012 with degrees in Agricultural Economics and Political Science. He has extensive experience in government affairs, campaigning, ranching, and the military. His resume highlights positions with the National Council of Farmers Cooperatives, congressional campaigns, and the U.S. Army where he received several honors and awards.
1. James Brandon West
904 Ivy Lane Phone: 318-664-0973
Manhattan, KS 66502 Email: a2137@ksu.edu
EDUCATION
Kansas State University Expected Graduation- May 2012
B.S. in Agricultural Economics
B.S. in Political Science
GPA 3.4
EXPERIENCE
National Council of Farmers Cooperatives Present
• Government Affairs, Legislative, and Regulatory Department
• Representation and Advocacy for Trade, Transportation, and 2012 Farm Bill
Tiahrt for U.S. Senate April-August 2010
• Field Representative for Kansas’ 2nd Congressional district for Congressman Todd Tiahrt’s U.S.
Senate campaign.
• Organized parades, facilitated endorsements from College Republican groups, mobilized volunteers,
walked and called voting lists, represented the candidate at numerous candidate forums and events
United States Army March 2004-March 2010
• Was selected to represented the 1st Army Division as Soldier of the Year 2008
• Assisted with human disaster relief during Hurricane Katrina relief operations
• Acted as a combat truck commander and communications specialist during
eighteen months of combat patrols in Operation Iraqi Freedom
• Volunteered in evacuating and treating wounded soldiers and
civilians in medical aid stations
• Served as a military trainer and squad leader of 7-15 subordinate soldiers
Harms Plainview Ranch (Lincolnville, KS) Feb 2003-June 2005
• Assisted with the management and development of cattle seed stock
operation producing approximately 150 registered bulls yearly
Bliss Livestock and KC Cattle Co. (Jordan, MT) June- July 2005
• Assisted with a 20,000 acre prairie hay operation and the management of
700 head of cattle.
Lyons Ranch (Manhattan, KS) Oct 2008- March 2010
• Assisted with the operation and development of a cattle seed stock operation
Kansas State University Cow/Calf Research Center August 2009-Present
• Assisting graduate students with beef development research trials.
2. James Brandon West
904 Ivy Lane Phone: 318-664-0973
Manhattan, KS 66502 Email: a2137@ksu.edu
ACTIVITIES AND AFFILIATIONS
College of Agriculture Student Senator
Vice-President Kansas Federation of College Republicans
KSU Student Body Vice-Presidential candidate 2009-10
Brownback for Governor Regional Organizer
Student Government Association Campus Outreach Committee
Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society
Kansas State University Rodeo Team
Wildcat Ministries and Campus Center
AWARDS
1st Army Division Soldier of the Year 2008
College of Agriculture Outstanding Student Senator
Soldier of the Quarter 2005 and 2006
Brigade Soldier of the Quarter 2007
Brigade Soldier of the Year 2008
3 Army Achievement Medals
5 Army Commendation Medals
3. James Brandon West
904 Ivy Lane Phone: 318-664-0973
Manhattan, KS 66502 Email: a2137@ksu.edu
References:
• Jan Lyons – Former National Cattlemen’s Beef Association president
-785-532-8500 – Jan@LyonsRanch.com
• Mark Harms – Vice Chair of the Kansas Livestock Association
-620-924-5544 - hprbulls@tctelco.net
