James Johnston Blanchard (born August 8, 1942) is an American attorney, diplomat, and politician who served as the 45th governor of Michigan from 1983 to 1991.

Considered one of the rising stars in the college football personnel world, Blanchard has seen a dramatic uptick in his reputation recently. After spending multiple stints as the Baylor director ...

1 day ago · According to a Sunday report from John Brice of Irish Illustrated and Footballscoop, Notre Dame is "close to finalizing a deal" with their lead general manager candidate, James Blanchard of Texas ...

As FootballScoop noted days ago, James Blanchard has been a near-hire in Marcus Freeman's Notre Dame football organization multiple times in the past. Blanchard is closer than ever to becoming a ...

Jan 29, 2025 · The general manager is quickly growing in stature across the college football landscape and nobody in Texas exemplifies the movement more than James Blanchard, who sources confirm is the leader to land the GM position at Notre Dame after serving in that role for Texas Tech since Joey McGuire arrived at the end of the 2021 season. Blanchard hasn't made his final decision and Texas Tech will try ...

Texas Tech football general manager James Blanchard, an original member of Tech coach Joey McGuire's staff, has emerged as the top target for Notre Dame to fill its new GM position, national ...

6 days ago · Last July, amid overtures from USC, James Blanchard reportedly signed a two-year, $800,000 contract to remain at Texas Tech.

Jim Blanchard has dedicated his life to public service and law, serving with distinction as governor of the State of Michigan, ambassador to Canada and a member of the United States Congress.

James Blanchard completed his work as Michigan's 45th governor having balanced eight consecutive state budgets, boosted the state's credit rating to AA, established a US$422 million "rainy-day fund" and produced a solvency dividend of more than US$1 billion in savings from reduced borrowing costs.

Blanchard was named ambassador to Canada in May 1993, after serving two terms as governor of Michigan (1983-1991) and four terms as a member of the United States Congress (1975-1983). In 1992, he chaired President Bill Clinton's successful campaign in Michigan.