Experience

Preti Strategies

• United States
• Government Relations Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Policy Advisor

  • Aug 2015 - Present

  Greater Boston Area Preti Strategies uses insight into the realities of lawmaking and policymaking to help secure clients' vital business interests. Our unique, cross-disciplinary approach allows us to help you overcome challenges and capitalize on opportunities. We employ comprehensive, well-executed strategies to achieve government relations, public advocacy, communications and business development goals. We have deep roots in Massachusetts, Maine and New Hampshire, and have worked with clients to achieve… Show more Preti Strategies uses insight into the realities of lawmaking and policymaking to help secure clients' vital business interests. Our unique, cross-disciplinary approach allows us to help you overcome challenges and capitalize on opportunities. We employ comprehensive, well-executed strategies to achieve government relations, public advocacy, communications and business development goals. We have deep roots in Massachusetts, Maine and New Hampshire, and have worked with clients to achieve goals nationwide with services including: ~Lobbying & coalition-building ~Public advocacy & grassroots campaigns ~Communications strategy & media relations ~Crisis communications ~Business development & networking Some problems demand a multifaceted approach. By coordinating government, legislative and communications with the legal services of our partner law firm under one roof, Preti Strategies saves clients time and money. Show less



Viking Hill Strategies

• Principal

  • Oct 2009 - Dec 2015

  Greater Boston Area Viking Hill Strategies is a full service, Boston-based transportation consultancy dedicated to getting results for its clients. Specializing in the state planning process, Viking Hill Strategies works with each client to develop a unique strategic plan to get desired results.



MBTA

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Chief of Staff / Dep. Chief of Staff

  • Oct 2005 - Aug 2009

  Greater Boston Area Recently completed more than four years at the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) where I served as Chief of Staff. At the 5th largest transit agency in the United States, which has more than 6100 employees, a $1.5 Billion annual operating budget and a $500 Million annual capital budget, was able to help lead the chronically under-funded, highly visible quasi-independent agency. In addition to regular duties, managed numerous technology initiatives on behalf on General Manager… Show more Recently completed more than four years at the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) where I served as Chief of Staff. At the 5th largest transit agency in the United States, which has more than 6100 employees, a $1.5 Billion annual operating budget and a $500 Million annual capital budget, was able to help lead the chronically under-funded, highly visible quasi-independent agency. In addition to regular duties, managed numerous technology initiatives on behalf on General Manager including award winning website- MBTA.com, first in the nation Wi-Fi on commuter rail, service delay notification- T-Alerts, and mobile MBTA.com. Show less



Massachusetts Department of Transportion

• Director of Legislative Affairs

  • Oct 2004 - Oct 2005

  Greater Boston Area Directed entire legislative effort on behalf of EOT and MassHighway. Routinely interacted with members of the House of Representatives and the State Senate, and worked very closely with the Co-Chairmen of the Joint Committee on Transportation and their staffs.



Massachusetts Highway Department

• Chief of Staff

  • Apr 2003 - Oct 2004

  Greater Boston Area Helped lead a 2300 person agency with a more than $500 Million annual Statewide Road and Bridge program.



River's Edge

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Business Development

  • May 1999 - Apr 2003

  Greater Boston Area The public/private partnership assembled 200 acres of under utilized brownfields property in the cities of Malden, Medford and Everett. Responsibilities included working jointly with the three municipalities and the congressional and legislative delegations to attain state and federal funding. Helped to secure more than $30 Million through a number of state and federal earmarks.



Massachusetts Senate - Office of Richard Tisei

• Chief of Staff

  • May 1994 - May 1999

  Greater Boston Area Began career in the Massachusetts State Senate as Minority Leader Richard R. Tisei’s Legislative Director. Spent five years in the Senate, the last two and a half as the Senator’s Chief of Staff, and performed all the duties associated with managing a legislative office.