JAMES FISFIS
PRESIDENT & FOUNDER

Winner of Thirteen AAPC “Pollie” Awards for Excellence in Campaign Advertising

Pathfinder’s President James Fisfis has spent over three decades in U.S. and international politics, having served as a general consultant, media strategist, and electoral researcher in some of the most competitive and successful political and public affairs campaigns. His work and impact has earned him bipartisan recognition as a leader in the United States’ political consulting community, which he serves as an elected board member of the American Association of Political Consultants [AAPC].

James specializes in developing high-impact, creative public affairs and issue advocacy advertising campaigns. He has led successful independent expenditure campaigns for major organizations including the California Chamber of Commerce, the California Charter Schools Association, and Charles Munger Jr.’s Spirit of Democracy PAC.

He is also the recipient of thirteen Pollie Awards from the American Association of Political Consultants, including a Silver Pollie for Best Candidate Media Campaign of the 2014 election cycle, and has been nominated for three Reed Awards.

In addition to his extensive experience in U.S. politics, he has advised international political leaders, diplomats, human rights activists, democratic dissidents, business coalitions, and advocacy organizations—providing high-level strategic counsel in politically charged environments, emerging markets, and conflict-affected regions.

Earlier in his career, James served as Political and Communications Director in the California State Assembly for three consecutive Republican Leaders and the 2002 Republican nominee for California Governor.

He holds a J.D. from the University of Notre Dame and a B.A. from Connecticut College, and is a member of the Maryland Bar.