Jim Carmack

About Jim Carmack

Jim Carmack is the Oregon State Director for Rural Development, an agency of the United States Department of Agriculture. At Rural Development he works closely with rural businesses and communities throughout Oregon to invest in locally driven solutions that will increase resiliency today and for generations to come.USDA Rural Development invests in rural America with loan, grant, and loan guarantee programs because we understand a strong community is rooted in its people. The commitment and resources we bring to rural communities helps drive economic security and prosperity. Our programs support business growth as well as expand access to high-speed internet, electric, and transportation infrastructure, healthcare, education, housing, and other community essentials. Jim brings over 35 years of financial services industry knowledge and experience to his current role. Jim held leadership positions at New York-based global banking and investment firm Jefferies & Company rising through the ranks in 26 years as well as senior roles at Imperial Capital and MedMen.Jim graduated from the University of Southern California with both an MBA and an undergraduate degree in Business Administration.Jim is an avid fly fisherman, golfer, follower of Trojan football and lover of all things outdoors. He volunteers with Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing and serves on the Board of Directors of Catholic Big Brothers Big Sisters of Los Angeles.

Experience

1. State Director, Oregon Rural Development

   Usda

   May 2025 — Present · OR, US

Education

• University of Southern California

  Bachelor, Science Business

  1981

• University of Southern California

  Masters, Business Administration

  1982 — 1982

Skills

• Capital Markets
• Executive Search
• Hedge Funds
• Equity Trading
• Equity Research
• Investments
• Expert Witness
• Board of Directors
• Sales Management
• Non-Profit Board Development
• Strategic Consulting
• Trading
• Equities