Experience

CT Association of Realtors

• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• General Counsel/Director Of Government Relations

  • Jan 2014 - Present

  Lead the Association’s local legislative and regulatory advocacy efforts, acting as industry representative to the Governor’s Office, members of Congress and members of the Connecticut General Assembly.Assist in the development of the Association’s position on governmental issues, establishing legislative goals and objectives to maximize the support and assistances of legislators and other interested industry groups.Formulate and negotiate legislation for industry-related acts, securing passage of key bills during the legislative sessions.Present updates to local associations on legislative efforts, engaging members in the process whenever possible.Serve as primary contact for all legal inquires to Association, interpret Connecticut General Statutes for membership of over 17,000, and provide legal advice to Association’s Political Action Committee.Supervise Associations’ legal staff.



CT Department of Banking

• Chief of Staff

  • Jan 2007 - Jan 2014

  Supervising staff of 120 financial, managerial and clerical personnel.Assisting the Commissioner in all major departmental policy decisions.Continues to serve and perform all duties as Director of Legislation, Regulations and Communications.

• Legislative Director

  • Sep 2003 - Jan 2014

  Acting as Commissioner's representative to the Governor's Office, members of Congress, members of the Connecticut General Assembly and other interested private and public agencies.Monitors all related state and federal legislation and recommends policy options.Drafts and revises legislation, regulations to implement legislation, improve procedures and strengthen the operation of the agency.Serving as Agency Press Officer. Responsible for the planning and development of all departmental public relations and communications programs.Oversees staff of ten related to customer relations issues and clerical duties.



CT Department of Economic and Community Development

• Legislative Program Manager, Department of Economic and Community Development

  • Jun 1996 - Sep 2003

  Acted as Commissioner's representative to the Governor's Office, members of Congress, members of the Connecticut General Assembly and other interested private and public agencies.Responsible for preparation of policy statements and drafting of agency legislation.Monitored all related state and federal legislation and recommends policy options.Drafted and revised regulations to implement legislation, improve procedures and strengthen the operation of the agency.Briefed CEO's and business leaders on legislation and business policies.Prepared and presented testimony at legislative committee meetings and hearings.Served as Deputy Press Officer and Freedom of Information Officer.