Experience

PLASTICS (Plastics Industry Association)

• United States
• Plastics Manufacturing
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Vice President, Government Affairs

  • Aug 2023 - Present

  Executive leader of federal and state government relations team focused on plastic, packaging, durable use products, recycling, sustainability, manufacturing equipment, and materials/ chemicals. Executive leader of federal and state government relations team focused on plastic, packaging, durable use products, recycling, sustainability, manufacturing equipment, and materials/ chemicals.



Enviva

• United States
• Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Vice President, Head of Government and Community Relations

  • Dec 2018 - Aug 2023

  Lead government and community relations initiatives for a $5 billion publicly traded global renewable energy manufacturer that fosters a positive political, public policy, and regulatory environment, to protect the company’s social license to operate existing manufacturing facilities, expand and construct new greenfield sites, and execute customer contracts. ▪ Establish government and community relations department; develop a comprehensive strategic plan uniting disparate business functions… Show more Lead government and community relations initiatives for a $5 billion publicly traded global renewable energy manufacturer that fosters a positive political, public policy, and regulatory environment, to protect the company’s social license to operate existing manufacturing facilities, expand and construct new greenfield sites, and execute customer contracts. ▪ Establish government and community relations department; develop a comprehensive strategic plan uniting disparate business functions and processes under a singular executive umbrella. ▪ Execute multi-tiered Congressional, Administration, International, and state/local relationship building, legislative, and regulatory strategy in 8 US states, and provide support in the EU, UK, Japan, and Taiwan. ▪ Participate in Executive Committee meetings, provide actionable insight and guidance to C – Suite executives on all aspects of government and community relations risks and opportunities. ▪ Provide enterprise-wide advice and counsel on a myriad of issues both in and out of scope that leads to resolution or alignment on strategic business decisions. ▪ Lead a team of internal professionals; Manage a team of global external consultants; Provide mentorship and thought leadership to junior and midlevel associates. ▪ Focus Areas: Manufacturing, Renewable Energy, Forestry and Wood Products, Development Incentives, Tax, Sustainability, Bioenergy, and Trade. Show less Lead government and community relations initiatives for a $5 billion publicly traded global renewable energy manufacturer that fosters a positive political, public policy, and regulatory environment, to protect the company’s social license to operate existing manufacturing facilities, expand and construct new greenfield sites, and execute customer contracts. ▪ Establish government and community relations department; develop a comprehensive strategic plan uniting disparate business functions… Show more Lead government and community relations initiatives for a $5 billion publicly traded global renewable energy manufacturer that fosters a positive political, public policy, and regulatory environment, to protect the company’s social license to operate existing manufacturing facilities, expand and construct new greenfield sites, and execute customer contracts. ▪ Establish government and community relations department; develop a comprehensive strategic plan uniting disparate business functions and processes under a singular executive umbrella. ▪ Execute multi-tiered Congressional, Administration, International, and state/local relationship building, legislative, and regulatory strategy in 8 US states, and provide support in the EU, UK, Japan, and Taiwan. ▪ Participate in Executive Committee meetings, provide actionable insight and guidance to C – Suite executives on all aspects of government and community relations risks and opportunities. ▪ Provide enterprise-wide advice and counsel on a myriad of issues both in and out of scope that leads to resolution or alignment on strategic business decisions. ▪ Lead a team of internal professionals; Manage a team of global external consultants; Provide mentorship and thought leadership to junior and midlevel associates. ▪ Focus Areas: Manufacturing, Renewable Energy, Forestry and Wood Products, Development Incentives, Tax, Sustainability, Bioenergy, and Trade. Show less



National Automatic Merchandising Association

• United States
• Food and Beverage Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director, State & Federal Government Affairs

  • Jun 2017 - Nov 2018

  Managed state and federal government and external relations projects that enable the packaged food and beverage industry to achieve public policy goals and positioning. Lead state legislative team and executed federal strategy; developed holistic tactics to engage in regulatory and legislative campaigns and managed execution; communicated priorities to executives, association members, third party groups, and coalitions. ▪ Directed state and federal advocacy programs (lobbying) to position… Show more Managed state and federal government and external relations projects that enable the packaged food and beverage industry to achieve public policy goals and positioning. Lead state legislative team and executed federal strategy; developed holistic tactics to engage in regulatory and legislative campaigns and managed execution; communicated priorities to executives, association members, third party groups, and coalitions. ▪ Directed state and federal advocacy programs (lobbying) to position the industry on health and wellness, nutrition, manufacturing, and taxation; ▪ Organized Congressional “Advocacy Day”, Administration Public Policy Summit, and state activities to expand state and federal grassroots initiatives. ▪ Monitored and engage with Congress and the Administration on federal issues. ▪ Lead efforts with the FDA and EPA to address regulatory challenges. ▪ Developed policy positions, industry wide communications, press releases, and presentations. ▪ Focus Areas: Food Policy, Health and Wellness, Nutrition, Manufacturing, Labor, Sustainability, Chemicals, and Taxation. Show less Managed state and federal government and external relations projects that enable the packaged food and beverage industry to achieve public policy goals and positioning. Lead state legislative team and executed federal strategy; developed holistic tactics to engage in regulatory and legislative campaigns and managed execution; communicated priorities to executives, association members, third party groups, and coalitions. ▪ Directed state and federal advocacy programs (lobbying) to position… Show more Managed state and federal government and external relations projects that enable the packaged food and beverage industry to achieve public policy goals and positioning. Lead state legislative team and executed federal strategy; developed holistic tactics to engage in regulatory and legislative campaigns and managed execution; communicated priorities to executives, association members, third party groups, and coalitions. ▪ Directed state and federal advocacy programs (lobbying) to position the industry on health and wellness, nutrition, manufacturing, and taxation; ▪ Organized Congressional “Advocacy Day”, Administration Public Policy Summit, and state activities to expand state and federal grassroots initiatives. ▪ Monitored and engage with Congress and the Administration on federal issues. ▪ Lead efforts with the FDA and EPA to address regulatory challenges. ▪ Developed policy positions, industry wide communications, press releases, and presentations. ▪ Focus Areas: Food Policy, Health and Wellness, Nutrition, Manufacturing, Labor, Sustainability, Chemicals, and Taxation. Show less



Whirlpool Corporation

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Deputy Director, Government Relations

  • Mar 2013 - Jan 2017

  Organized government relations projects and implemented strategies to mitigate risk and leverage opportunities. Executed policy analysis/positions, communications, and stakeholder relationships across multiple business units. Monitored legislative, regulatory, and political developments and analyzed impact. Developed diverse industry coalitions, issue working groups, liaised with trade groups, and influenced Congress. Briefed senior executives and elected officials, guided external and… Show more Organized government relations projects and implemented strategies to mitigate risk and leverage opportunities. Executed policy analysis/positions, communications, and stakeholder relationships across multiple business units. Monitored legislative, regulatory, and political developments and analyzed impact. Developed diverse industry coalitions, issue working groups, liaised with trade groups, and influenced Congress. Briefed senior executives and elected officials, guided external and internal partners, navigated budget and participated in strategic planning. ▪ Led successful challenge to costly EPA rulemaking ▪ Implemented legislative and political effort to address compliance issue and associated risk, working with bipartisan coalition to advance legislation that passed the House intact ▪ Participated in successful effort to repeal Dodd-Frank / financial services regulation ▪ Cultivated cross-border and diplomatic relationships to allow entry of product and people ▪ Mobilized grassroots efforts yielding over 13,000 engagements; managed political action committee and delivered a 20% increase in participation Focus areas: Energy, Chemicals, Manufacturing, Tax, Trade, Pensions, Financial Services, and Healthcare Show less Organized government relations projects and implemented strategies to mitigate risk and leverage opportunities. Executed policy analysis/positions, communications, and stakeholder relationships across multiple business units. Monitored legislative, regulatory, and political developments and analyzed impact. Developed diverse industry coalitions, issue working groups, liaised with trade groups, and influenced Congress. Briefed senior executives and elected officials, guided external and… Show more Organized government relations projects and implemented strategies to mitigate risk and leverage opportunities. Executed policy analysis/positions, communications, and stakeholder relationships across multiple business units. Monitored legislative, regulatory, and political developments and analyzed impact. Developed diverse industry coalitions, issue working groups, liaised with trade groups, and influenced Congress. Briefed senior executives and elected officials, guided external and internal partners, navigated budget and participated in strategic planning. ▪ Led successful challenge to costly EPA rulemaking ▪ Implemented legislative and political effort to address compliance issue and associated risk, working with bipartisan coalition to advance legislation that passed the House intact ▪ Participated in successful effort to repeal Dodd-Frank / financial services regulation ▪ Cultivated cross-border and diplomatic relationships to allow entry of product and people ▪ Mobilized grassroots efforts yielding over 13,000 engagements; managed political action committee and delivered a 20% increase in participation Focus areas: Energy, Chemicals, Manufacturing, Tax, Trade, Pensions, Financial Services, and Healthcare Show less



Fannie Mae

• United States
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director, Government and External Relations

  • Oct 2010 - Mar 2013

  Developed and executed external, industry, and government relations strategies related to housing and mortgage industries, capital markets, and overall financial services industry. ▪ Launched government, community, and external relations for $50 billion TARP. Analyzed and presented policy issues to management. Liaised with Congressional Oversight Panel, Special Inspector General for TARP, and others including House Financial Services Committee and Senate Banking Committee ▪ Coordinated… Show more Developed and executed external, industry, and government relations strategies related to housing and mortgage industries, capital markets, and overall financial services industry. ▪ Launched government, community, and external relations for $50 billion TARP. Analyzed and presented policy issues to management. Liaised with Congressional Oversight Panel, Special Inspector General for TARP, and others including House Financial Services Committee and Senate Banking Committee ▪ Coordinated drafting of crisis response and risk management strategic document ▪ Initiated and executed broad national stakeholder relationship strategy utilizing internal and external assets ▪ Managed a team of 5 -10 professionals and oversaw budget of ~$3 million ▪ Focus areas: Financial Services and Housing Policy Show less Developed and executed external, industry, and government relations strategies related to housing and mortgage industries, capital markets, and overall financial services industry. ▪ Launched government, community, and external relations for $50 billion TARP. Analyzed and presented policy issues to management. Liaised with Congressional Oversight Panel, Special Inspector General for TARP, and others including House Financial Services Committee and Senate Banking Committee ▪ Coordinated… Show more Developed and executed external, industry, and government relations strategies related to housing and mortgage industries, capital markets, and overall financial services industry. ▪ Launched government, community, and external relations for $50 billion TARP. Analyzed and presented policy issues to management. Liaised with Congressional Oversight Panel, Special Inspector General for TARP, and others including House Financial Services Committee and Senate Banking Committee ▪ Coordinated drafting of crisis response and risk management strategic document ▪ Initiated and executed broad national stakeholder relationship strategy utilizing internal and external assets ▪ Managed a team of 5 -10 professionals and oversaw budget of ~$3 million ▪ Focus areas: Financial Services and Housing Policy Show less



Dewey Square Group

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

• Principal State/ Federal Government Relations

  • Sep 2009 - Oct 2010

  Advocate for public policy goals to state/federal governments, media and the public. ▪ Operated national pediatric healthcare coalition ▪ Secured passage of Labeling Education and Nutrition Act by negotiating for inclusion in Affordable Care Act ▪ Executed state capitol and Hill visits by nearly 100 employees and C-suite executives ▪ Oversaw budget of ~$2.5 million and staff of 3 – 7 professionals and consultants ▪ Focus areas: Healthcare, Insurance, Financial Services… Show more Advocate for public policy goals to state/federal governments, media and the public. ▪ Operated national pediatric healthcare coalition ▪ Secured passage of Labeling Education and Nutrition Act by negotiating for inclusion in Affordable Care Act ▪ Executed state capitol and Hill visits by nearly 100 employees and C-suite executives ▪ Oversaw budget of ~$2.5 million and staff of 3 – 7 professionals and consultants ▪ Focus areas: Healthcare, Insurance, Financial Services, Nutrition, Labor, Education, and Manufacturing ▪ Clients included Darden Restaurants, Career Education Colleges and Universities, Nutricia North America/ Children’s MAGIC, Alatech Healthcare, Medical Transcription Industry Association Show less Advocate for public policy goals to state/federal governments, media and the public. ▪ Operated national pediatric healthcare coalition ▪ Secured passage of Labeling Education and Nutrition Act by negotiating for inclusion in Affordable Care Act ▪ Executed state capitol and Hill visits by nearly 100 employees and C-suite executives ▪ Oversaw budget of ~$2.5 million and staff of 3 – 7 professionals and consultants ▪ Focus areas: Healthcare, Insurance, Financial Services… Show more Advocate for public policy goals to state/federal governments, media and the public. ▪ Operated national pediatric healthcare coalition ▪ Secured passage of Labeling Education and Nutrition Act by negotiating for inclusion in Affordable Care Act ▪ Executed state capitol and Hill visits by nearly 100 employees and C-suite executives ▪ Oversaw budget of ~$2.5 million and staff of 3 – 7 professionals and consultants ▪ Focus areas: Healthcare, Insurance, Financial Services, Nutrition, Labor, Education, and Manufacturing ▪ Clients included Darden Restaurants, Career Education Colleges and Universities, Nutricia North America/ Children’s MAGIC, Alatech Healthcare, Medical Transcription Industry Association Show less



Trammell and Company

• Government Relations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President (Government Affairs/ Lobbyist)

  • Jan 2002 - Sep 2009

  Crafted and implemented government affairs campaigns and provided counsel on strategic objectives, crafted collateral for use in conjunction with advocacy, lobbying, public affairs, and grassroots campaigns. ▪ Established coalition and devised strategy for multi-year, multi-state legislative campaign for global pharmaceutical corporation. Cultivated advocates and directed external consultants; identified relationship targets and partnered with third party. Secured passage of legislation in… Show more Crafted and implemented government affairs campaigns and provided counsel on strategic objectives, crafted collateral for use in conjunction with advocacy, lobbying, public affairs, and grassroots campaigns. ▪ Established coalition and devised strategy for multi-year, multi-state legislative campaign for global pharmaceutical corporation. Cultivated advocates and directed external consultants; identified relationship targets and partnered with third party. Secured passage of legislation in several states ▪ Organized Washington office of national restaurant corporation and led relationship-building with Congress. Secured lead Senate sponsor of Labeling Education and Nutrition Act, advanced legislation to passage ▪ Successfully orchestrated inclusion of “Buy American” language in several Appropriations cycles ▪ Focus areas: Manufacturing, International Relations, Tax, Food and Nutrition, Pharmaceuticals, Technology, and Healthcare ▪ Clients included: Darden Restaurants, Alatech Healthcare, Government of Vietnam, Verizon Wireless, BlueCross Blue Shield of Florida, CareFirst/ GHMSI, Ford, Credit Union National Association Show less Crafted and implemented government affairs campaigns and provided counsel on strategic objectives, crafted collateral for use in conjunction with advocacy, lobbying, public affairs, and grassroots campaigns. ▪ Established coalition and devised strategy for multi-year, multi-state legislative campaign for global pharmaceutical corporation. Cultivated advocates and directed external consultants; identified relationship targets and partnered with third party. Secured passage of legislation in… Show more Crafted and implemented government affairs campaigns and provided counsel on strategic objectives, crafted collateral for use in conjunction with advocacy, lobbying, public affairs, and grassroots campaigns. ▪ Established coalition and devised strategy for multi-year, multi-state legislative campaign for global pharmaceutical corporation. Cultivated advocates and directed external consultants; identified relationship targets and partnered with third party. Secured passage of legislation in several states ▪ Organized Washington office of national restaurant corporation and led relationship-building with Congress. Secured lead Senate sponsor of Labeling Education and Nutrition Act, advanced legislation to passage ▪ Successfully orchestrated inclusion of “Buy American” language in several Appropriations cycles ▪ Focus areas: Manufacturing, International Relations, Tax, Food and Nutrition, Pharmaceuticals, Technology, and Healthcare ▪ Clients included: Darden Restaurants, Alatech Healthcare, Government of Vietnam, Verizon Wireless, BlueCross Blue Shield of Florida, CareFirst/ GHMSI, Ford, Credit Union National Association Show less



Hill & Knowlton

• United States
• Public Relations and Communications Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Public Affairs

  • Aug 2001 - Dec 2001



U.S. House of Representatives

• United States
• Legislative Offices
• 700 & Above Employee

• Legislative

  • Jan 2001 - May 2001



The Embassy of Israel

• Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Assistant Public Affairs Officer

  • Jan 1998 - Apr 2001

  ▪ Served as U.S. staff for visiting Cabinet level official during 2000 Camp David Summit ▪ Assisted in the planning and coordination of Embassy diplomatic and external events ▪ Served as U.S. staff for visiting Cabinet level official during 2000 Camp David Summit ▪ Assisted in the planning and coordination of Embassy diplomatic and external events