Experience

The Petrizzo Group

• United States
• Public Policy Offices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• President & Chief Executive Officer

  • Sep 1999 - Present

  T.J. launched The Petrizzo Group on January 25, 1999. Since then he has been advancing his clients and their noble causes in federal government relations, strategic communications and philanthropic engagement. He has driven government relations and philanthropic strategies for global CEO’s, influential executives and innovative companies. He has a widely recognized reputation as a trusted advisor who generates meaningful opportunities and solves complex problems. T.J.’s expertise spans national health policy, life sciences, global health, technology and telecommunications with additional concentration in philanthropy and the unique needs of significant families and investors (having represented Mr. Paul G. Allen for 20 years). His many accomplishments include driving policy and communications strategy for multi-billion-dollar technology mergers, launching high-profile global health initiatives, and advancing critical federal health policy. Show less



U.S. House of Representatives

• United States
• Legislative Offices
• 700 & Above Employee

• Chief of Staff to Vice Chair of the House Republican Conference / U.S. Congresswoman Jennifer Dunn

  • Apr 1995 - Sep 1999

  Managed a legislative staff of professionals and operations on behalf of the Senior Republican on the House Way & Means Committee and 5th Ranking Member of the House Republican Conference in Washington, D.C. and Washington state offices. Trained employees, coordinated long-range planning and directed efforts to maximize productivity and achieve the goals of the Congresswoman. Participated in daily House Congressional leadership meetings on the working management of the House of Representatives. Worked with the Washington state business community, civic groups, political organizations and national coalitions to broaden support for the Congresswoman’s policy and political initiatives. Show less



National Retail Federation

• United States
• Retail
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Lobbyist, Health Care & Tax Policy

  • Jun 1993 - Mar 1995



U.S. House of Representatives

• United States
• Legislative Offices
• 700 & Above Employee

• Legislative Assistant for U.S. Congresswoman Olympia Snowe

  • Jan 1993 - Jun 1993

• Ways and Means Legislative Aide for U.S. Congressman Rod Chandler

  • Nov 1990 - Jan 1993

• Legislative Assistant for U.S. Congressman Craig James

  • Dec 1989 - Nov 1990