Partner, Co-Founder, SRVP
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A leadership role within government, the executive branch, or the private sector that allows me to leverage my legislative, legal, public affairs, political, and business development knowledge and experience to positively affect pertinent policy issues.
Partner at Lockridge Grindal Nauen P.L.L.P (1999-01 – 2022-12)
Led Minnesota-based State Government Affairs team- the largest in the state. Leader and bi-partisan political strategist. Positively and effectively positioned clients for success in the halls of government. Public policy areas of expertise include: energy, environment, technology, labor management, general business, regulatory, and political law.
Co-Founder & Sr. VP at Primary Strategy Group (PSG) (2015-01 – 2022-12)
Advised Fortune 500 corporations, trade associations, and non-profits on reputation management, political profile, government affairs service, and public affairs campaigns in a variety of policy areas. Developed and executed single-issue legislative campaigns across the Midwest and nationally. Recruited and managed lobbying teams regionally.
Twenty-plus years as an active member of the National Conference of State Legislatures. Represented clients with multi-state agendas in the mid-west and across the country.
Committee Staff at Minnesota State Senate (1996-01 – 1998-12)
Senior Committee staff for the Jobs, Energy, and Community Development Committee.
Committee Staff at Wisconsin State Senate (1990-01 – 1992-12)
Staff to the Chairman of the Joint Finance Committee. Managed responses to constituent inquiries on a variety of policy issues, while a full-time student.
JD in Law – William Mitchell College of Law (2013-01)
BA in English – University of Wisconsin Madison (1992-01)
