Jim Crawford
Since moving my
business to Charles County in 1974 and making our home in Bryantown in 1978, I
have made some of my most worthwhile accomplishments right here, such as:
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Only in my 30's, I was CEO of the second largest organic food
distributor in the nation.
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I earned one of the very first Certified Microsoft Sales
Specialist degrees in the country.
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I taught courses on computer security to CPAs, attorneys, and
bankers.
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For 15 years I've been a sports official. As a soccer referee, I
do college level and was even qualified to do professional matches.
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Organizing the United Way of Charles County and watching it grow
and help so many agencies and people.
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Creating the very successful VICS program whereby the courts can
give minor offenders a community service
option in lieu of fines (an achievement that earned
me Kiwanian-of-the-Year award).
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Serving as the Executive Director of the Southern Maryland
region’s Y2K readiness program.
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Designing and teaching tech courses at the College of Southern
Maryland in La Plata.
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While President of the Tri-County Youth Services Bureau, I oversaw
its expansion of the Lexington Park
facility and building of the new Waldorf office.
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I had the first certified organic farm in Charles
County at a time when organic farming was only just beginning.
Accomplishments: Past and
Present -
ORGANIZER and/or FOUNDER of
- United Way of Charles County
- VICS - Volunteers in Community Service
- Southern Maryland Millennium Action Committee (SMMAC - grassroots Y2K awareness
/prep organization)
- League of Voters of Charles County
- Bible Baptist Church of Waldorf
- Expand local phone calling area movement (Make Southern Maryland local to DC and
Annapolis) for consumer and business money savings
- "Take Back Maryland!" - Referendum petition drive to allow
statewide vote to overturn law granting special rights to homosexuals.
NATIONALLY - End the Marriage Penalty Tax (worked with congressional
staff & committees) 5-times a featured speaker at Congressional Press
Conferences along side Speaker of the House, Senate
Majority Leader and other Republican Majority Leaders, both in the US House and
Senate.
MARYLAND STATE -
- Organic Food Certification Committee (initial spec writing committee).
- Antique Auto legislation (co-authored current law for Antique and Street
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specs, use and registration).
- Currently leading an effort to force Verizon (formerly Bell Atlantic) phone company to
expand its local calling area to include all of Southern Maryland as part of
local DC and Annapolis area in order to save businesses and consumers in
this area a great deal of money.
Service,
Honors, and LOCAL Achievements:
- Tri-County Youth Services Bureau
Church Deacon, Bible teacher
"Kiwanian-of-the-Year" (Charles County)
President - League of Voters of Charles County
5th Congressional Dist. Coordinator - Christian Coalition
Youth Coach and Referee (State level) for Soccer & Volleyball
Author -- Columnist -- Speaker
-- Journalist
Instructor /Teacher: College of Southern Maryland (formerly CC Community College)
Appointed by County Commissioners to the
Committee to evaluate the form of government - recommended newly adopted
Code Home Rule for county government.
National Federation of Independent Business
(NFIB) - State
Representative
Membership in and work with numerous organizations
at local, state & national levels.
Experience:
- 30+ years in business, government, and management at all levels.
- CEO: $22 million per year distribution business.
- High-tech knowledge and expertise. Designed curriculum for College
courses, Accounting and Legal professions. Taught CPE courses to CPAs and
attorneys
- 5th Congressional Representative for NFIB (Nat. Fed. of Independent Business)
- Experienced with Budgets, Revenues, Incomes, Taxes, Transportation,
High-tech, Safety,
Environment, Agriculture, Health, Education, and Senior Citizen issues.
- Served on numerous Boards of Directors or Advisors of local, state
and national organizations -- both profit and non-profit.
Hobbies and Interests:
- Antique Auto Restoration (especially 1935 and '36
Fords)
- Sports Coaching and Officiating (Soccer and Volleyball)
- Church Activities
- Organic Farming (established 1st certified Organic farm in Charles County),
USDA Master Gardener
- History and Historical places
Personal:
- Age: 59
- Self-employed - business, environmental & energy consultant.
- Reared in Southern Maryland.
- Operated a business in Charles County since 1974. Built
home in Bryantown in 1978.