Experience

Minnesota Credit Union Network

• United States
• Banking
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Government Affairs

  • Feb 2012 - Present

  Provides advocacy for credit unions, oversees MnCUN's grassroots and fundraising programs. Provides advocacy for credit unions, oversees MnCUN's grassroots and fundraising programs.



Pacific West AOR

• Anaheim, CA

• Government Affairs Director

  • Sep 2003 - Sep 2011

  Represent the interests of two REALTOR® Associations, consisting of over 17,000 real estate professionals across 35 cities and four counties, in matters involving local, state and federal governments. Maintain a strong working relationship with public elected and appointed officials. Establish a high degree of visibility and accessibility within the community. Devise and implement fundraising strategies and goals. Conduct studies and surveys to obtain necessary data to analyze and advise senior management on specific solutions to industry-related issues. Establish and implement procedures for dissemination of pertinent information to members of the Association, key officials, media contacts and the general public. Function as the staff person for four Political Action Committees, processing all funding requests for both candidates and issues campaigns. Function as staff liaison at all Association events. Write and disseminate press releases and general communications, including a weekly newsletter and various social media platforms, to Association members.