Experience

Consumer Data Industry Association

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Government Relations

  • Jun 2016 - Present



IGT/GTECH

• Senior Director of Government Relations

  • May 2013 - Sep 2015

  Monitored and lobbied legislative and regulatory activities in the area of internet gaming at the state (all 50) and federal levels and report status of priority states to senior corporate executives in order to execute business development strategies. Advise senior corporate leadership in the areas of lottery private management opportunities and Internet gaming expansion at the state and federal levels. Create third party outreach to promote strategic industry priority areas. Represent corporate interests before the National Governors Association (NGA), Republican Governors Association (RGA), Democratic Governors Association (DGA), Council of State Governments (CSG), National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL), State Legislative Leaders Foundation (SLLF), Senate Presidents’ Forum (SPF), State Government Affairs Council (SGAC) and other industry specific groups.



Edison Electric Institute

• United States
• Utilities
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Director of External Affairs

  • Mar 2011 - May 2013

  Developed third party outreach strategies and promoted EEI's key priority issues including the dividend tax, EPA regualtions, cyber-security, electric vehicles and mutual assistance at the state and local levels. Drafted sign-on letters, resolutions, memos and issue briefs for legislative priorities. Represented corporate interests before state legislative groups such as NCSL, CSG, ALEC, SGAC, NGA, DGA, RGA, Senate Presidents' Forum, State Legislative Leaders Foundation and other energy industry state related groups.



International Bottled Water Association

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

• Director of Government Relations

  • Jun 2010 - Dec 2010

  Developed IBWA legislative and regulatory policies and positions and promoted industry priorities at the state and local levels. Researched and prepared legislative and regulatory fact sheets, issue briefs, oral and written testimony, memos and letters for participation in policy discussions. Worked with coalition groups and other in-state allies to achieve IBWA government relations goals. Developed IBWA legislative and regulatory policies and positions and promoted industry priorities at the state and local levels. Researched and prepared legislative and regulatory fact sheets, issue briefs, oral and written testimony, memos and letters for participation in policy discussions. Worked with coalition groups and other in-state allies to achieve IBWA government relations goals.



Feld Entertainment

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 700 & Above Employee

• Manager of Legislative Affairs

  • Aug 2007 - Feb 2010

  Successfully monitored and lobbied legislation and regulations regarding animal welfare, tax and labor issues at the Federal, State (all 50), and local levels; built and maintained relationships. Testified at legislative hearings and coordinated the activities of third party allies and company witnesses. Managed and directed the work of state consultants and organized conferences and special events on behalf of the company. Represented corporate interests before state legislative groups such as NCSL, SGAC and State Agricultural and Rural Leaders.



British Embassy Washington

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Trade and Agriculture Policy Analyst

  • Feb 2005 - Aug 2007

  Monitored and advised the British Government regarding Congressional actions in international affairs relating to trade, agriculture, development and healthcare policy. Lobbied Congressional offices and Federal agencies in policy areas. Organized and led senior government officials and ministerial visits to the US as well as Congressional delegation visits to the UK. Prepared policy papers, briefings, speeches; maintained a broad range of contacts within the British Government including the Department for International Development, Department of Health, and the Department of Food, Environment and Rural Affairs.



United States Senator Mitch McConnell

• Legislative Correspondent

  • Mar 2003 - Feb 2005

  Researched and drafted legislative memorandums and briefs for the Senator. Led meetings with constituents regarding healthcare policy and education issues. Responsible for researching and responding to constituents' legislative inquiries. Researched and drafted legislative memorandums and briefs for the Senator. Led meetings with constituents regarding healthcare policy and education issues. Responsible for researching and responding to constituents' legislative inquiries.