Experience

The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI)

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President of Government Affairs

  • Jan 2019 - Present



Renewable Fuels Association

• United States
• Services for Renewable Energy
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President, Government Affairs

  • 2006 - Present

  Represent clients as primary lobbyist to advance policy goals and programs. Create coalitions with industry and trade associations to advocate for favorable legislation and policies. Work with Congressional offices to draft, analyze, and track legislation, and secure bi-partisan support. Lead and execute strategies to secure positive outcomes at legislative and regulatory levels. Foster and solidify credible, professional relationships with Members of Congress. Engage executives in legislative proceedings. DIRECTOR OF CONGRESSIONAL & REGULATORY AFFAIRS, 2006-2008 Strategic leadership and policy advisory role developing policy materials, association statements, talking points, fact sheets and speeches to advance association objectives. Refined and expanded evidence base, communications materials and resources tailored toward resource mobilization and advocacy targets. Prepared response to convey position addressing concerns of external advocacy and academic groups. Show less



National Corn Growers Association

• United States
• Farming
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Public Policy

  • 2004 - 2006

  Transitioned from state legislative focus to lead lobbyist and industry advocate. Developed and executed regulatory strategies in support of renewable fuels, managed public policy portfolio budgets, and coordinated 25 state associations. Conducted comprehensive qualitative and quantitative data analysis regarding policy’s tax and economic impact on corn growers and agriculture producers. Transitioned from state legislative focus to lead lobbyist and industry advocate. Developed and executed regulatory strategies in support of renewable fuels, managed public policy portfolio budgets, and coordinated 25 state associations. Conducted comprehensive qualitative and quantitative data analysis regarding policy’s tax and economic impact on corn growers and agriculture producers.



Electric Power Supply Association

• Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Manager, State & Regional Affairs

  • 1998 - 2004

  MANAGER OF STATE & REGIONAL AFFAIRS, 2000-2004 Tracked and analyzed legislation and industry trends regarding competitive power and electric industry restructuring. Drafted and communicated policy statements and testimony before state legislatures and regulatory commissions. Created and managed annual budget, strategic plans, and action plans for State Issues Committee. STATE & REGIONAL PROGRAM COORDINATOR, 1998-2000 Monitored, tracked, and reported state regulatory and legislative initiatives. Represented EPSA in government and private sector stakeholder groups on privacy, consumer protection, smart-grid and environmental impact issues. Acted as clearinghouse for members and staff regarding filings, studies, analysis and reports. POLICY ASSISTANT/RESEARCH ASSOCIATE, 1997-1998 Testified before state legislators and regulatory commissions to promote awareness of alternative energy providers. Compiled data, conducted research, prepared reports, and presented environmental impact information for EPSA staff and members. Communicated policy positions to key decision makers and influencers across the United States. Show less



National Independent Energy Producers

• Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Policy & Research Assistant

  • 1996 - 1996

  Data collection and analysis in support of National Independent Energy Producers trade association. Processed technical information, statistics, and trade data. Maintained and managed NIEP facilities and Congressional database. Created fact sheets, reports, and communications to senior staff. Data collection and analysis in support of National Independent Energy Producers trade association. Processed technical information, statistics, and trade data. Maintained and managed NIEP facilities and Congressional database. Created fact sheets, reports, and communications to senior staff.