James B. Burkholder (October 22, 1918 – May 9, 2006) was a United States Army officer who, after retiring, became involved in peace and social justice issues.
Upon earning a degree in accounting from the Wharton School there, he was commissioned a second lieutenant in the United States Army Reserve.
Following World War II, he became a career officer and received a Regular Army (United States) commission.
When the Sanctuary movement started in the 1980s, he became a supporter and even helped to transport and house Central American political refugees.
He frequently cited her as being his inspiration to study and take action on social justice issues following his retirement specifically noting that she had introduced him to both Sanctuary and VFP.