[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 215 (Friday, December 19, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1240]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 HONORING THE SERVICE OF JIM WUNDERMAN

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                          HON. MARK DeSAULNIER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, December 19, 2025

  Mr. DeSAULNIER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and honor the 
distinguished tenure of Jim Wunderman after 22 years of service as the 
CEO of the Bay Area Council. For over two decades, Jim has built a 
legacy of leadership and dedicated service.
  Jim's career in service began in 1984, serving as Chief of Staff for 
former San Francisco Mayor Frank M. Jordan. He then split his time 
between the private and public sectors, working for former San 
Francisco Mayor Dianne Feinstein and serving as the Senior Vice 
President of external affairs with Providian Financial Corporation. 
Jim's experience helped him to understand the value of public-private 
partnerships and provided him with critical institutional knowledge 
needed to strengthen our region and promote higher quality of life for 
all Bay Area residents.
  Since joining the Bay Area Council in 2004, Jim has expanded the 
Council's reach to include more than 325 member companies across a 
diverse range of industries. During his tenure, the Council led several 
successful ballot initiatives, securing billions of dollars for 
transportation, affordable housing, education, climate resilience, and 
healthcare. He has also led the Council to play a role on the global 
stage, launching a partnership with China that has grown to four Bay 
Area Council offices. This led to the state of California reopening its 
trade and investment office in China, operated by the Bay Area Council. 
Jim's work demonstrates his profound commitment to the economic well-
being of the Bay Area and to keeping our region globally competitive.
  Additionally, Jim has contributed to the Bay Area's development by 
serving on multiple boards and commissions. These include the 
University of California Business Executive Council, the California 
Pacific Medical Center, the Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame, the Oakland 
Zoo, and many more. He also serves as a Visiting Professor at the UC 
Davis Graduate School of Management, helping to shape the next 
generation of leaders and advocates.
  Please join me in honoring Jim Wunderman for his unwavering 
commitment to service, outstanding leadership, and for his invaluable 
contributions to our region. I wish Jim the best of luck in his next 
chapter with California Forever.

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