Benjamin Simpson Email & Phone Number

150 4Th Avenue North

Lead the performance management process that measures and evaluates progress against goals for the organization. •Comfortable communicating the branded message internally and externally. •Increase key impact measurements. •Ensure that all programmatic/service partners value and receive value for contracted services. Finance, Technology, Human Resources, Legal and Risk Management •Analyze the current technology infrastructure and scope out the next level of information… Show more Lead the performance management process that measures and evaluates progress against goals for the organization. •Comfortable communicating the branded message internally and externally. •Increase key impact measurements. •Ensure that all programmatic/service partners value and receive value for contracted services. Finance, Technology, Human Resources, Legal and Risk Management •Analyze the current technology infrastructure and scope out the next level of information technology and financial systems that support the growth of specific programs and the organization overall. •Supervise the delivery of accounting and treasury functions including monthly financial statement reporting.•Effectively communicate financial results, forecasts, and budgets to the Board and organization leadership team.•Develop, monitor, and assist in generating capital and operations budgets. •Ensure adequate working capital for the organization with an enhanced focus on multi-year projection budgeting.•Direct activities to ensure adequate safekeeping of assets/records; manage relationships with insurance and risk management providers.•Establish and maintain systems and controls, which verify the integrity of all systems, processes, and data, and enhance the Organization’s value.•Develops information technology strategic direction and provides leadership in analyzing available solutions to accomplish business requirements.•Provides organizational support activities in the evaluation, development, and implementation of operational internal controls to ensure data integrity, completeness, and timeliness.•Be knowledgeable of and ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures.•Oversee and manage the use of third-party legal services.•Oversight of all leases and related equipment. including the organizations Risk Management controls, and assure all contractual limits are satisfactory•Cultivate the values of NDP within the organization. Show less

Nashville, Tennessee, United States

• Develop and Manage relationships in state legislative and executive branch agencies• Develop, draft, and present policy initiatives to the Board of Directors• Develop and implement an association strategy based on the Board of Director's initiatives for each session• Participate in a revenue culture to maintain policy initiatives• Draft legislation, amendments, rules, guidelines, and policies based on Board of Directors initiatives• Pass those policies into state law•… Show more • Develop and Manage relationships in state legislative and executive branch agencies• Develop, draft, and present policy initiatives to the Board of Directors• Develop and implement an association strategy based on the Board of Director's initiatives for each session• Participate in a revenue culture to maintain policy initiatives• Draft legislation, amendments, rules, guidelines, and policies based on Board of Directors initiatives• Pass those policies into state law• Recognize, advise on, and compete for available grants and funds from the state government• Review and draft analysis of legislation, laws, and amendments passed in every general assembly• Put together the yearly budget for initiatives• Research and develop legislative and policy marketing campaigns or actions based on various state and federal programs• Manage and maintain all PAC associated with but independent of Chamber• Create and maintain any C-4 entities needed for specific policy initiatives the board feels are needed • Maintain compliance of Political Action Committee with all relevant statutes and regulation• Responsible for maintaining compliance with all laws, rules, regulations, and guidelines of the organization Show less

Nashville Metropolitan Area

• Provide strategic guidance/input to the CEO and the Chamber’s senior leadership team to best utilize the Policy Department and Research Center to support the other departments, achieve the annual work plan and the yearly goals, and further the Chamber’s mission.• Lead and manage the Policy Department staff; oversee the completion of special projects and critical core functions of the Policy Department.• Manage the VP of Research and oversee all research and information projects and… Show more • Provide strategic guidance/input to the CEO and the Chamber’s senior leadership team to best utilize the Policy Department and Research Center to support the other departments, achieve the annual work plan and the yearly goals, and further the Chamber’s mission.• Lead and manage the Policy Department staff; oversee the completion of special projects and critical core functions of the Policy Department.• Manage the VP of Research and oversee all research and information projects and services to meet internal and external customers' needs and further the Chamber’s mission.• Develop Policy Theater and Research Center budgets. Accountable for the management of the budget and revenue goals• Represent the Chamber and its policy, research, and advocacy work in a variety of public and private settings, including presentations to civic, public, and private organizations participate in a revenue culture to maintain policy initiatives• Support and assist as a joint Chief Operations Officer with other department leaders to manage operations chamber wide• Lead chamber policy efforts in local, regional, state, and federal efforts under board directions and CEO vision• Lead and be accountable for all political communications inside and outside the chamber at the discretion of the board and CEO• Provide policy and political support to all other departments in the chamber’s shared goals• Responsible for compliance of all chamber staff with applicable state, local, and federal campaign finance laws• Responsible for compliance of all chamber staff with the employee handbook and board regulations around political communications, donations, and activity to retain nonprofit status and non partisanship of the chamber Show less

Nashville

• Develop and Manage relationships in state legislative and executive branch agencies • Develop, draft, and present policy initiatives to the Board of Directors• Develop and implement an association strategy based on Board of Director's initiatives for each session• Present and advocate TMA's viewpoint on all issues to the public• Draft legislation, amendments, rules, guidelines, and policies based on Board of Directors initiatives• Pass those policies into state… Show more • Develop and Manage relationships in state legislative and executive branch agencies • Develop, draft, and present policy initiatives to the Board of Directors• Develop and implement an association strategy based on Board of Director's initiatives for each session• Present and advocate TMA's viewpoint on all issues to the public• Draft legislation, amendments, rules, guidelines, and policies based on Board of Directors initiatives• Pass those policies into state law• Recognize, advise on, and compete for available grants and funds from the state government• Review and draft analysis of legislation, laws, and amendments passed in every general assembly• Hold compliance symposium across the state and give talks on all relevant public chapters and regulations to member physicians• Research and develop legislative and policy marketing campaigns or actions based on various state and federal programs • Participate in the in-person promotion of the association services in all markets throughout the state • Create strategies for and raise funds for IMPACT the associations Political Action Committee• Distribute IMPACT funds following the Political Action Committee strategy to elect organized medicine focused candidates• Maintain compliance of Political Action Committee with all relevant statutes and regulation• Responsible for maintaining compliance with all laws, rules, regulations, and guidelines of the organization• Manage two contract lobbyists and two employed lobbyists Show less

Greater Nashville Area, Tn

• Develop and maintain relationships in state legislative and executive branch agencies • Develop, draft, and present policy initiatives to the Board of Directors• Develop and implement an association strategy based on Board of Director's initiatives for each session• Present and advocate TMA’s viewpoint on all issues to public• Draft legislation, amendments, rules, guidelines, and policies based on Board of Directors initiatives • Recognize, advise on, and compete for… Show more • Develop and maintain relationships in state legislative and executive branch agencies • Develop, draft, and present policy initiatives to the Board of Directors• Develop and implement an association strategy based on Board of Director's initiatives for each session• Present and advocate TMA’s viewpoint on all issues to public• Draft legislation, amendments, rules, guidelines, and policies based on Board of Directors initiatives • Recognize, advise on, and compete for available grants and funds from the state government• Review and draft analysis of legislation, laws, and amendments passed in every general assembly• Hold compliance symposium and talks on all relevant public chapters and laws to member physicians• Research and develop legislative and judicial campaigns or actions based on various states and federal programs • Participate in the in-person promotion of the association services in all markets throughout the state • Create strategies for and raise funds for IMPACT the associations Political Action Committee• Maintain compliance of Political Action Committee with all relevant statutes and regulation• Responsible for maintaining compliance with all laws, rules, regulations, and guidelines of the organization• Assist in oversight of two contract lobbyists and two employed lobbyists Show less

Department Of Health

• Participated in development, drafting, and proposal of departmental budgets and legislative initiative packages to the Governor• Researched and drafted bills, amendments, and statues in consultation with Governor’s Office of General Counsel and General Assembly’s Office of Legal Affairs• Advised Executive Leadership Team regarding the impact of proposed and implemented statutory changes • Coordinated with both governmental and private sector stakeholders to lobby and ensure… Show more • Participated in development, drafting, and proposal of departmental budgets and legislative initiative packages to the Governor• Researched and drafted bills, amendments, and statues in consultation with Governor’s Office of General Counsel and General Assembly’s Office of Legal Affairs• Advised Executive Leadership Team regarding the impact of proposed and implemented statutory changes • Coordinated with both governmental and private sector stakeholders to lobby and ensure passage of both the department’s and governor’s legislative, budgetary, and policy initiatives• Drafted, revised, and edited contracts, memorandums of understanding, and regulatory rules • Acted as Commissioner’s Designee in adjudicating Abuse Registry appeals and other delegated tasks • Served as advising and drafting attorney for Tennessee’s Chronic Pain Guidelines • Created and implemented a tracking system to demonstrate the department’s compliance with all laws and regulatory rules• Tracked and advised Commissioner on more than 70 board appointments, committees, and task forces under the department’s authority• Presented and ensured compliance with all rules and contracts put forward to the legislature by the department• Responded to and directed constituent requests to appropriate divisions within government from 132 state legislative offices and the Governor’s OfficeGraduated LEAD Tennessee, the state’s leadership development program, in 2015 Show less

Tennessee Treasury

 Review small claims and suits under $25,000 made against the State of Tennessee.  Review Criminal Injury Claims for eligibility to be decided by State of Tennessee Criminal Injury Program. Research and interpret Tennessee Code Annotated and applicable case law to all claims.  Communicate with claimants to obtain all information relevant and necessary to process their claim.  Assess each claim by communication with at fault agency/department via legal memorandums and open… Show more  Review small claims and suits under $25,000 made against the State of Tennessee.  Review Criminal Injury Claims for eligibility to be decided by State of Tennessee Criminal Injury Program. Research and interpret Tennessee Code Annotated and applicable case law to all claims.  Communicate with claimants to obtain all information relevant and necessary to process their claim.  Assess each claim by communication with at fault agency/department via legal memorandums and open records requests.  Determine the State’s liability for each claim once necessary information is obtained.  Adjust value of claims according to normal accepted standards of adjustment depending upon bodily/property damage involved. Propose recommendation for outcome of each claim to the Director of the Division of Claims Administration.  Negotiate a settlement with claimant once authorization has been received from Director of Division of Claims Administration.  Draft and execute the Order of Dismissal and Settlement Agreement for each claim settled. Settle and pay claims from the Risk Management Fund.  Provide webinars and seminars for all State agencies for education on preventative actions and maintenance for minimization of tort liability. Show less

 Scheduled Senator’s agenda for each day.  Prepared summaries of bills for use by Senators and staff.  Provided and prepared for distribution materials for bills, including supplemental information, for Finance, Environment, and General Welfare Committee Meetings.  Coordinated and prepared for scheduling the Senate Commerce Labor and Agriculture Committee.  Wrote weekly press releases on behalf of the Senator for local newspapers within his district.  Replied to and… Show more  Scheduled Senator’s agenda for each day.  Prepared summaries of bills for use by Senators and staff.  Provided and prepared for distribution materials for bills, including supplemental information, for Finance, Environment, and General Welfare Committee Meetings.  Coordinated and prepared for scheduling the Senate Commerce Labor and Agriculture Committee.  Wrote weekly press releases on behalf of the Senator for local newspapers within his district.  Replied to and communicated directly with constituents’ inquiries. Guided and coordinated tours of the Capital and Legislature buildings for interested citizens, including school groups and senior citizens. Show less

 Responsible for maintaining day to day accounting of company using Peachtree and Microsoft Excel software. Coordinating and maintain office calendars with applicable job's and employee assignments to various jobsites. The layout and delivery of templates used on various jobs.  Organization of office and jobsite materials including creation of cataloging and filing system. Coordinate purchasing of office materials and supplies.

Juris Doctor

Certified Fraud Examiners Scholarship two time recipient Member Nashville Bar Association Member Tennessee Bar Association

Bs, Political Science, Minor In Biology, Concentration Of Minor Biocellular Chemistry

Activities and Societies: Student Goverment Member and Senator, Inter fraternity Council Member and Vice President, Kappa Sigma Fraternity.