Jim Feldkamp was born in Roseburg, Oregon, and laid the foundation for his dynamic career at Oregon State University, where he received a B.S. in Business. His career commenced in the U.S. Navy, where he served as a Naval Flight Officer, particularly distinguished as a Counter-Measures Officer and Navigator on the EA-6B, an aircraft known for electronic warfare. His military service was highlighted by missions from the USS Midway during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm in 1991.

After his naval career, Jim joined the FBI as a Special Agent in Norfolk, Virginia, where he played a pivotal role in setting up the Tidewater Joint Terrorism Task Force. He was also tasked with aerial surveillance operations, a critical component in monitoring criminal and terrorist activities. His political ambitions saw him run for the U.S. Congress as the Republican nominee for Oregon's 4th Congressional District in the 2004 and 2006 elections.

In 2007, James Feldkamp was recalled to active duty to contribute to the establishment of what would later become the National Maritime Intelligence-Integration Office (NMIO). His academic pursuits also flourished as he taught courses related to terrorism and security at George Washington University, George Mason University, and Georgetown University. His scholarly work includes authoring and editing the textbook "Theory and Politics of Terrorism," published by Cognella Academic Publishing.

Jim Feldkamp's professional expertise extended to roles such as the Lead Consultant at Complete Threat Preparedness, Inc., where he has been instrumental since 2017, providing training and consultation on various security challenges. He also works as a freelance editor at Reedsy, focusing on manuscripts related to terrorism and intelligence. His adventurous streak is evident in his participation in the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race, a testament to his enduring spirit and love for challenges.