Jim Martin

Jim Martin is the current Associate Vice President for Corporate Engagement and Economic Development at Mississippi State University. Prior to their current position, Jim was a partner at Kearney & Company from September 2017 to November 2018. Before that, they served as the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Budget in the United States Air Force from October 2008 to July 2017. In this role, they were the budget advisor to AF Secretary, Chief of Staff, and senior leadership. Jim also led a professional staff of 130 personnel and executed annual budgets totaling $132B supporting readiness, contingency, research, development, testing, procurement and personnel requirements. Jim co-chaired the AF Board during four cycles of 5-year budget build ($660B) linking strategy, requirements, and resources. Jim was also a senior mentor for AF Financial Management (FM) Professional Development team supporting a network of 10K. From July 2006 to July 2007, Jim served as the Chief Financial Officer in the United States Air Force.

Jim Martin's educational career includes a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from Mississippi State University, a Master's degree in Strategic Studies from Air War College, Air University, and a Master's degree in Management from Webster University.

Some of their coworkers include Brandy Akers - Executive Director, Research Fiscal Affairs, Devon Brenner - Assistant to the Vice President for Education Initiatives, and Elizabeth Nicholson - Administrative Assistant to the Vice President. Jim Martin reports to Julie Jordan, Interim Vice President for Research and Economic Development,.