Experience

International Franchise Association

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• President & CEO

  • Jun 2021 - Present

  As President & CEO of the IFA, I am responsible for the overall leadership and management of the association. I work closely with the Board of Directors and association’s committees and staff in the development and implementation of IFA’s strategic vision, policies and programs to advance the industry’s interests, and protect and promote the organization’s reputation as the preeminent representative of the franchise business model.

• SVP, Government Relations & Public Affairs

  • Oct 2010 - Jun 2021

  In this capacity, I serve as a member of the senior management team leading the $2.1 trillion franchise industry’s efforts to protect, promote and enhance franchising and small business to the media, policymakers, business leaders and the public. By employing a campaign-style approach incorporating lobbying and government relations, grassroots advocacy, media and public relations and research, I am able to increase industry relevancy and influence public policy favorable to franchisees and franchisors at the state and federal level.



Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA)

• Director, Industry Relations & Development

  • Oct 2008 - Oct 2010

  PCMA is the national association representing America's pharmacy benefit managers, which administer prescription drug plans for more than 210 million Americans with health coverage provided through Fortune 500 employers, health insurance plans, labor unions, and Medicare Part D. In my capacity, I directed the strategy and implementation of the association's industry relations activities, which include member and affiliate relations and marketing efforts, inter-industry programs, conferences and development efforts—all focused on PCMA's ultimate goal for its member companies to expand access to safe, effective, and affordable prescription drugs.



LEVICK

• United States
• Public Relations and Communications Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director

  • Nov 2007 - Oct 2008

  International Affairs, Government Relations, Grassroots, Communications International Affairs, Government Relations, Grassroots, Communications



U.S. Chamber of Commerce

• Government Relations Services
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Manager, Political Affairs

  • Jun 2003 - Nov 2007

  Developed and implemented Chamber’s $20-million budget for grassroots and political strategy. Created television and radio advertisements, direct mail pieces, phone programs, electronic communications and field programs to support political endorsements and issue campaigns. Managed multiple grassroots issue advocacy and lobbying campaigns on issues related to health care, labor, energy, pharmaceuticals and trade on behalf of Chamber members. Worked with candidates, campaigns, state and local chambers and business leaders to identify and develop effective relationships between the Chamber, its members and candidates in House and Senate races. Designed and implemented Chamber’s political and grassroots activist and field program. Developed a business door-to-door canvassing operation in competitive House and Senate races in 2006. Coordinated candidate fundraisers and new Member meet and greets and event planning. Provided lobbying support as needed.



UPS

• United States
• Truck Transportation
• 700 & Above Employee

• Legislative Assistant

  • Jun 2002 - Jun 2003

  Provided legislative support for UPS Corporate Public Affairs division on aviation and security issues. Researched, analyzed and monitored legislation. Attended and reported on committee hearings. Researched and provided support for legal and regulatory cases. Assisted in the design, editing and layout of UPS’ quarterly public affairs publication. Coordinated special events and meetings with Members of Congress and Executive Branch officials. Provided legislative support for UPS Corporate Public Affairs division on aviation and security issues. Researched, analyzed and monitored legislation. Attended and reported on committee hearings. Researched and provided support for legal and regulatory cases. Assisted in the design, editing and layout of UPS’ quarterly public affairs publication. Coordinated special events and meetings with Members of Congress and Executive Branch officials.



SAS

• United States
• Software Development
• 700 & Above Employee

• Government Relations Intern

  • May 2001 - Jun 2002

  Researched, analyzed and monitored legislation, provided legislative research and support for software company’s lobbyists at state and federal levels. Created position papers on relevant public policy issues. Maintained department Web site and drafted articles on department accomplishments and events. Researched, analyzed and monitored legislation, provided legislative research and support for software company’s lobbyists at state and federal levels. Created position papers on relevant public policy issues. Maintained department Web site and drafted articles on department accomplishments and events.