● Advocate for the Chamber and its 5,000+ member companies on environment, PFAS, natural resources, energy, utilities, technology, education, workforce development, general business regulation, and economic development issues at the legislature, governor's office, and state agencies.● Lead federal advocacy efforts with the Maine Congressional Delegation on behalf of Chamber membership.● Manage the Maine Chamber PAC's involvement in referendum questions and engagement with elected officials.● Guide politics and strategic planning, shaping the organization's positions on significant political initiatives beyond legislative matters.● Foster coalition-building around priority legislation, engaging members and collaborating with otherorganizations.● Acted as chief negotiator on Maine's most critical economic issue, securing unanimous support in committee, the Maine House of Representatives, and the Maine State Senate. Despite challenging public opinion and a tough political landscape, achieved a positive economic outcome for Maine.● Provided expert testimony over 50 times before legislative committees on Energy, Utilities, Technology, Environment, and Natural Resources, influencing key legislation.● Chair of the Chamber’s Energy and Environmental Policy Committee, representing over 60 member companies in energy, telecommunications, manufacturing, and other vital economic sectors.● Organize and lead the Chamber’s annual Energy Summit, Broadband Summit, and DC Fly-In.● Appointed by the Governor to serve on the Maine Climate Council, Offshore Wind Advisory Committee, and Offshore Wind Ports Advisory Committee.● Manage public relations and media activities, including authoring newsletter content, writing and placing op-eds in major Maine newspapers, and leading press outreach for background and commentary.

● Advised on a congressional campaign in Maine’s First Congressional District, overseeing the candidate's daily schedule and executing day to day operations. Coordinated over 200 campaign stops across more than 100 towns in Maine’s First Congressional District, organizing events and tours at numerous businesses and companies. Managed the candidate’s social media presence and engagement. Assisted the Campaign Manager and Communications Director in debate preparations and political communications.● Led a highly successful grassroots effort in Maine, overseeing the collection of over 80,000 signatures for a referendum and then served as a consultant throughout the campaign on one of the most expensive and high profile energy referendums in the county, achieving a positive outcome.● Activated grassroots networks and built coalitions for various projects.● Directed public affairs campaigns on diverse policy topics aimed at Maine’s Congressional Delegation, focusing on mobilizing influential third-party voices in policy discussions and getting high level intercepts placed in various offices.● Provided strategic consultation on priorities before the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate, offering political insights and coordinating third-party engagements with Congressional offices.

● Pioneered the role of Executive Director at the Maine Jobs Council, becoming the organization's inaugural and sole employee. Established the Council as a primary resource for gathering business community feedback for policymakers and opinion leaders.● Served as the organization’s exclusive lobbyist, representing the Maine Jobs Council before the legislature on a wide range of policy areas including environment, energy, labor, taxation, economic development, and business regulation.● Authored and delivered 40 testimonies, influencing legislative outcomes on critical issues.● Launched and managed the Council’s social media platforms, effectively disseminating member positions to traditional media outlets.● Managed all member communications, grassroots engagement, and call-to-action initiatives, including frequent newsletterupdates.● Directed membership retention, recruitment, fundraising efforts, and maintained relations with the Board of Directors.● Oversaw an annual operating budget of $250,000 to support Council initiatives.

● As Regional Director for Senator Collins' re-election campaign, oversaw Cumberland, York, Sagadahoc, Kennebec, Lincoln, and Knox Counties, contributing to a successful campaign strategy.● Directed comprehensive voter outreach across all six counties, fostering coalitions and grassroots efforts, managing volunteer initiatives, coordinating campaign stops, and supervising field staff.● Acted as primary staffer for the Senator at public appearances and events.● Represented the Senator at various events, providing campaign updates and cultivating voter relationships.● Functioned as the campaign’s liaison to elected officials in the Maine House of Representatives, Maine Senate, mayors, municipal officials, businesses, and organizations.