Experience

AFSCME

• United States
• Political Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director, Federal Government Affairs Department

  • Jan 1991 - Present

  Chief lobbyist for budget, tax and appropriations issues, economic stimulus, aid to cities and states, pension policy, and other key issues; Liaison with Mayors, Legislators, Governors and inter-governmental partners on federal issues, and other interest groups in coalition building on issues of mutual interest.



Citizens for Tax Justice

• United States
• Public Policy Offices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chairman Of The Board

  • 2017 - Present

  Washington D.C. Metro Area



The Coalition on Human Needs

• Treasurer Board Of Directors

  • 2019 - Present

  Washington D.C. Metro Area



National Conference of State Legislatures

• Government Administration
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Foundation Board Member

  • 1996 - 2012



U.S. Senate

• Staff Director, Subcommittee on Government Information and Regulation, Governmental Affairs Comm.

  • 1989 - 1990

• Legislative Director to Senator Jeff Bingaman (D-NM)

  • 1984 - 1989

• Staff Director, Subcommittee on Civil Service, Governmental Affairs Committee

  • 1982 - 1984



U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM)

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Pay and Benefits Specialist, Office of Legislation and Special Policies

  • 1981 - 1982



U.S. Senate

• Professional Staff Member, Subcommittee on Civil Service, Governmental Affairs Committee

  • 1977 - 1981



U.S. House of Representatives

• United States
• Legislative Offices
• 700 & Above Employee

• Staff Assistant, Subcommittee on Compensation and Employee Benefits, Post Office and Civil Ser. Comm

  • 1977 - 1977

• Legislative Assistant, Office of Rep. Gladys Noon Spellman (D-MD)

  • 1975 - 1977