People / James C. Burkham

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James C.
Burkham

DISTRICT DIRECTOROffice of Representative Bruce Westerman

Works forRBruce Westerman · Republican · Arkansas 4th District

Known as Cody Burkham, served as Legislative Assistant in the Office of Representative Bruce Westerman (AR-04) from 2015-2017. Currently District Director for Congressman Westerman (as of 2023). Previously served as Executive Vice President of the Arkansas Cattlemen's Association. Initially joined Westerman's office in 2014 as Legislative Correspondent and Agricultural Liaison after working as a Field Director for the Westerman campaign.

Policy focus

Last full-year salary

$214,321

Calendar year 2025 · summed across all roles

Career tenure

10.3y

4 roles tracked

Sponsored trips

0

$0 total

Career earnings

$549,825

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Compensation Timeline

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Chapter II

Employment History

Roles are merged across compensation filings.

DISTRICT DIRECTOR
Office of Representative Bruce Westerman
forRBruce Westerman · Republican · Arkansas 4th District
House
Aug 28, 2023 to Present
LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT
Office of Representative Bruce Westerman
forRBruce Westerman · Republican · Arkansas 4th District
House
Jan 1, 2017 to Jan 9, 2018
DIRECTOR OF CONSTITIENT COORES
Office of Representative Bruce Westerman
forRBruce Westerman · Republican · Arkansas 4th District
House
Mar 1, 2016 to Sep 30, 2016
LEGISLATIVE CORRESPONDENT
Office of Representative Bruce Westerman
forRBruce Westerman · Republican · Arkansas 4th District
House
Dec 1, 2015 to Feb 29, 2016

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Earlier career

Prior roles per public sources. May overlap with employment records based on salary filings above.

Executive Vice President
Arkansas Cattlemen's Association
Intern
Office of First District Congressman Rick Crawford
Field Director
Westerman campaign

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