Experience

PROP (People Reaching Out to People)

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chair Of The Board Of Directors

  • Jan 2020 - Present



Minnesota House of Representatives

• United States
• Government Administration
• 200 - 300 Employee

• State Representative

  • Jan 2009 - Jan 2019

  Elected in 2008 to serve 5 consecutive terms as State Representative for District 48B – Eden Prairie, MN. ■ LEADERSHIP Chair of the Education Finance Committee and Personnel Committee (2015 – 2019) Deputy Minority Leader (2013 – 2015) Assistant Majority Leader (2011 – 2013) Committee Membership on Tax, Ways, & Means; Commerce; K-12 Policy; and Education Finance ■ COMMUNITY ADVOCACY & PUBLIC POLICY Recognized for generating bipartisan and stakeholder support for forward-thinking legislative policies, authoring policies rooted to promote community-focused solutions on a variety of areas, including: • Developed an early development education scholarship program to provide early childhood education for disadvantaged children. • Advocated for an increase in the number of school Mental Health Counselors – receiving the 2018 Legislator of the Year Award from NAMI – MN. • Drove entrepreneurial policies including the “Surly” bill that spurred MN brewery growth. • Launched a “Prize-Linked Savings” law to encourage consumer savings through banking incentives. • Designed an innovative crowd-funding investment solution for local businesses to raise capital. ■ STRATEGIC PLANNING & EXECUTION Designed strategic solutions to support community interests that promote positive change, partnering closely with key stakeholders, elected officials, and community leaders. Proven ability to successfully build consensus, rally support, and lead ideation to implementation ■ BUDGET MANAGEMENT Accountable for writing and implementing the multi-billion dollar Education budget that represented 40%+ of the State General Fund. Show less



ACA International, the Association of Credit and Collection Professionals

• United States
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director Of Government Affairs

  • Feb 2003 - Jan 2008

  Director of Government Affairs from 2003 – 2007 prior to consulting in 2007 – 2008 while running for MN House of Representatives. ■ PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT & IMPLEMENTATION Recruited to build ACA’s program including developing lobbying and legislative strategies to drive impact, recognition, and presence. Directed, mentored, and coached a team of 4 and multiple contract staff to boost the program. ■ PAC RESTRUCTURING Led significant initiative to restructure the political action committee, developing and administering the department’s annual budget, recruitment efforts, and management of staff. Successfully secured speakers at conventions to increase advocacy and drive visibility into legislation and grassroots programs. Show less



U.S. House Committee on Small Business

• Government Relations Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Of Staff

  • Jan 1995 - Jan 1997

  Directed a team of 30 staff workers to support 43 Members of Congress, aligning closely with the Chair and House Leadership Officers, driving substantial outreach.Recruited and placed 20 staff positions including clerks and counsels.

• Minority Staff Director and Policy Director

  • Jan 1993 - Dec 1994

  Lead staff position serving 18 Members of Congress, managing a team of 10 staff workers.



Congresswoman Jan Meyers (KS), U.S. House of Representatives

• Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Legislative Director

  • Nov 1990 - Dec 1992

  Positioned as the most senior legislative staff member for Congresswoman Jan Meyers' personal office. Positioned as the most senior legislative staff member for Congresswoman Jan Meyers' personal office.