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M A N A G E M E N T & P O L I C Y E X P E R I E N C E ---------------------------------
Trump Campaign
Policy Staff
July 2016 -
One of Two Policy Staff responsible for environmental, energy, agriculture, transportation and
telecommunications policy.
Drafted talking points for speeches, debate preparation, and policy documents.
FaegreBD Consulting
Washington, D C.
Principal, Team Leader Energy and Environment Practice
2009 - present
Serves as a Principal in a national consulting and government relations firm, assisting clients with
federal regulatory and legislative issues. Provided business consulting, conducted federal affairs
assessments and direct advocacy services for clients.
Worked on behalf of business clients, local governmental bodies and not-for-profit organizations.
Focused extensively on national energy, climate change, and environmental issues including fuels
policies, air regulations, and coal issues.
Team Leader of nine person team since 2014.
O f Counsel with Faegre Baker Daniels Law Firm.
Co-Chair of firm-wide Energy and Natural Resources Industry Team (50+ attorneys) since 2016.
U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW)
Washington, D C.
S ta ffDirector and Chief Counsel
2002 - 2009
Served as both Staff Director (Chief of Staff) and Chief Counsel for one of eight authorizing
committees in the United States Senate formulating and executing the legislative, oversight, policy and
public outreach agenda
o Jurisdiction encompasses seven Cabinet level departments and agencies
o Responsible for the Senate confirmation of 52 Presidential nominated positions
o Policy and procedural advice to members of the Committee and other Senators
o Chief Liaison to Senate and House Leadership and the White House
Direct Management:
o Multi-layered policy and communication/public affairs organization
o Develop and implement long-term strategic plan while also responding to time sensitive demands
o More than 30 professional staff, additional responsibility of budget and administration of 60 staff
Legislative, Policy and Subject Matter Responsibilities:
o Managed the Senate floor debate and strategy for the LiebermanAVarner Climate Change Bill and
other greenhouse gas and carbon constraint technology related legislation
o Highway Bill reauthorization with over $286 Billion in transportation funding in 2005.
o Power plant multi-emissions (Clear Skies Act) and Clean Air Interstate Rule (CAIR)
o Energy Policy Act of 2005 and 2007 with emphasis on Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS)
o Policy and legislation involving offshore oil reserves, alternative fueled vehicles, biofuels, oil shell,
tar sands, and the renewable portfolio standard
o Work extensively with regulatory agencies such as the Environmental Protection Agency, Nuclear
Regulatory Commission, and the Departments of Energy, Transportation, and Interior
Public Communication:
o Deliver public policy speeches to various organizations including the American Bar Association
and various trade associations and industry conventions
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o Conduct press interviews and media availabilities including on camera interviews o Advocacy of Committee positions within Congress, the Administration and the general public Recognized by National Journal as one of the Top Congressional Staff Leaders for 2005
U.S. Senate Subcommittee for Clean Air, Wetlands and Nuclear Safety
Washington, D C.
S ta ffDirector and Counsel
199 7-2002
Served under the Chairmanships of both Senators Jim Inhofe (R-OK) and George Voinovich (R-OH)
o Drafted and negotiated legislation involving clean air issues, nuclear energy, and FEMA
o Developed policy on full range of energy and environmental issues
o Organized over 30 Subcommittee oversight and legislative hearings
Represented the Subcommittee to constituents, outside lobbyists, and Executive Branch employees
Guided numerous bills through the Committee, Senate floor, and conference committee process
Office of United States Senator James Inhofe
Washington, D C
General Counsel
1995-1996
Lead staff person for Commerce and Judiciary issues
Managed Senator's agenda on environmental issues before the Environmental and Public Works
Committee (Superfund, Safe Drinking Water Act, Clean Air Act, and Resources Conservation
Recovery Act)
United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Washington, D C.
Special Assistant, Information Management Division,
1991-1995
Office o f Pollution Prevention and Toxics
Reported to Division Director and worked as liaison to other Divisions and Offices within the EPA and
outside constituent groups
Coordinated Division working groups and special projects including annual conference attended by
over 500 participants
Worked on the Toxic Release Inventory and the Toxic Substances Control Act
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National Energy Resources Organization, former President and Chairman Washington Coal Club, President 2016 John C. Stennis Congressional Staff Fellow - 106th Congress EPA Bronze Medal - 1993, twice in 1994 Phi Delta Phi Alpha Chi Sigma, President - 1986 Eagle Scout
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George Mason University School of Business, M.B.A. Washington University School of Law, J.D. Member - District of Columbia Bar Case Western Reserve University, B.A. Major: English, Biology
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