Donald E. Ellison

President at Government Relations, LLC
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(386) 825-5501
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Burke, Virginia, United States, US
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Alan Croll

I am delighted to recommend Don Ellison as a senior executive who exhibits the highest levels of integrity and professionalism. It is my honor to serve with him on the Board of the Capital Area Chapter of NACD where he has provided leadership and served as a great mentor to me as a new Board Member.

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Credentials

  • Board Leadership Fellow
    National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD)
    Jan, 2011
    - Oct, 2024
  • Governance Fellow
    National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD)
    Jan, 2011
    - Oct, 2024
  • Certificate of Corporate Directorship
    National Association of Corporate Directors Institute
    Jan, 2008
    - Oct, 2024

Experience

  • Government Relations, LLC
    • United States
    • Government Relations Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • President
      • 1985 - Present

      Besides serving as Founder & President, he has served on a number of corporate Boards of Directors (BOD). He has been elected Chairman of a Board of 2 companies (at separate times); he has served as Chair of a Board’s Audit & Risk Committee for another corporation plus Chair of a Board’s Governance & Nominating Committee of a different company. He has served on Boards for over 35 years (accumulated). Mr. Ellison has been recognized by the National Association of Corporate Directors as a Board Leadership Fellow (the highest distinction offered by the professional association). He is familiar with Merger & Acquisitions -- both while serving on BODs & as the pursuing company.His cross-border trade expertise is such that the U.S. Secretaries of Commerce & United States Trade Representatives have appointed & re-appointed him to a Congressionally-mandated International Trade Advisory Committee for Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals, Health/Scientific Products & Services (for 25+ years). He has also served on a Manufacturing 2040 [year] Task Force. Mr. Ellison is highly regarded for his accomplishments while serving on a multitude of professional/trade associations for his clients.Because of his expertise, he speaks before audiences ranging from large conferences to presentations before C-Suites & Board of Directors.-He has expertise in export licenses & international trade issues for high technology companies & entrepreneurs. He is also involved with the FDA through dietary supplements, veterinarian products & the export of medical devices + EPA & pesticides.-Expedited over 14,000 export license applications & facilitated the transfer overseas of $20+ billion of technology & commodities.-Prepared proposals for U.S. firms & received approval from the USG to construct plants in Japan, Germany & So. Korea worth $2.5 billion.-Established export/import management programs, provided training, & prepared continuing education briefs & manuals for corps. & emerging companies.

  • BYU Management Society
    • Uruguay
    • Civic and Social Organizations
    • Exec Comm - Washington, DC Chapter
      • 1994 - 2014

      The Society's Mission is to develop a worldwide network of business professionals with a shared vision of moral and ethical leadership and a common code of business conduct and integrity. Don is a Board Leadership Fellow with the National Association of Corporate Directors, thus he is providing the leadership for a C-Suite and Board of Directors Network. Also, he is the volunteer coordinator. The Society's Mission is to develop a worldwide network of business professionals with a shared vision of moral and ethical leadership and a common code of business conduct and integrity. Don is a Board Leadership Fellow with the National Association of Corporate Directors, thus he is providing the leadership for a C-Suite and Board of Directors Network. Also, he is the volunteer coordinator.

  • Innegrity LLC
    • Executive Offices
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Chairman of the Board of Directors
      • 2010 - 2011

      Don was appointed to the Board of Directors by a Trust which had a guaranteed Directorship position. Because of his corporate governance training and experience, he was promptly elected as Chairman of the Board. Don was appointed to the Board of Directors by a Trust which had a guaranteed Directorship position. Because of his corporate governance training and experience, he was promptly elected as Chairman of the Board.

  • Leather Industries of America
    • United States
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Vice President & Acting President
      • 1983 - 1985

      -Reported to Chief Executive Officer of this 300-corporate member, international trade association. Responsible for weekly Council News, annual and spring meetings, international marketing, membership services, relations with other trade associations, lobbying, environmental compliance, and strategic planning. -Chief Operating Officer - Supervised staff of 15 and a budget of $1.6 million.-Initiated strategic assessment process that re-involved membership in planning and executing association activities.-Implemented cost-center budgeting and expenditure tracking system.-Redirected environmental emphasis. Established advocacy program which included: testifying before Congress and the executive branch, working with coalitions, intensifying public relations, and pursuing litigation.-Succeeded in obtaining a 45% tariff reduction for U.S. leather from the Taiwan government.-Developed and directed international trade programs in Brazil, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Peoples' Republic of China, the Philippines, Singapore, and Taiwan.-Analyzed association's trade pavilion at Semaine du Cuir exposition in Paris. Redesigned booths and changed pavilion construction. With new design, no valuable exterior display space was wasted or were exhibitors relegated to interior space thus not visible to buyers. New pavilion cost 33% less. Made association's reception at U.S. Ambassador's residence in Paris self–supporting (900 guests).

  • Virginia Chemicals
    • United States
    • Chemical Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Manager of Government and Industry Relations
      • 1976 - 1982

      -Reported to Chief Executive Officer of this $200 million chemical manufacturing subsidiary of Celanese Corporation. Responsible for ensuring compliance with government regulations and negotiating modifications.-Testified before U.S. Senate Finance Committee on behalf of Virginia Chemicals (VCI) and a chemical manufacturers association (SOCMA). As a result of testimony, Congress deleted "joint and several liability" requirements from "Superfund" legislation, saving Celanese over $350,000 annually.-Utilized knowledge of EPA system to secure delay in litigation pending review of unnecessarily restrictive regulations. This prevented closure of VCI plants with sales of $60 million.-Used novel arguments before interagency panel to press for continued use of chlorofluorocarbon propellant in VCl's aerosol pesticides. Secured EPA exemption allowing VCI to continue manufacturing food pesticide aerosols systems with annual sales of over $2.5 million.-Presented arguments before U.S. International Trade Commission and other executive branch departments. Personally secured continued tariff protection for hydrosulfites, one of VCl's most profitable products.

  • US EPA
    • United States
    • Government Administration
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Assistant to Division Director
      • 1975 - 1976

      Reported to Director of Pesticide Registrations.Responsible for training and administration of over 200 employees involved in registering pesticides.

    • Program Manager
      • 1974 - 1975

      Reported to Operations Division Director. Responsible for managing $5.7 million pesticide training program conducted through U.S. Department of Agriculture. Also responsible for contracting and monitoring pesticide education and certification through 50 state agriculture departments (an additional $5.2 million).These pesticide training programs saved over $25 million. As a result, he was one of 3% of federal employees selected for the U.S. Government's Executive Development Program.

    • Project Manager
      • 1972 - 1974

      Helped organize and manage Project Safeguard, a 14-southern state "emergency" pesticide training campaign to educate over 250,000 semi-literate, small acreage farmers. Was awarded the Federal Government's Medal for Commendable Service as a result.

Education

  • American University
    All-but-dissertation towards Ph.D., Center for Technology and Administration
    1977 - 1980
  • University of Southern California
    Graduate Certificate, Environment Management
    1975 - 1976
  • University of Northern Colorado
    Masters of Arts, Public Administration
    1971 - 1972
  • Brigham Young University
    Bachelor of Arts, Political Science and Economics
    1966 - 1970

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