Brad Wever Email & Phone Number

Lansing, Michigan Area

Lansing, Michigan Area

Lansing, Michigan

Lansing, Michigan

Chief advisor on political strategy and policy issues.Plan and direct all administrative, financial and operational activities. Counsel legislators on policy and state budget issues. Support daily office operations and oversee major projects. Work with lobbyists, bill drafters, legislative staff and other stakeholders on bill language, policy research and strategy. Oversee all external communications including production of newsletter, print mail and media outreach. Speak with media when necessary. Plan committee hearings and devise legislative strategy.

Lansing, Michigan

Promoted to oversee public policy and communications functions and serve as a member of the executive leadership team. Provide leadership and strategic direction to the entire organization. Consult on internal organization budget.Lead three-member team focused on communication and public policy.

Lansing, Michigan Area

Consult with other business units on all aspects of authorizing charter public schools including new school development, contract development, compliance, reauthorization, board member training and school evaluation. Manage legislative and regulatory strategy related to charter schools and charter school authorizers.Advise senior leadership on strategic policy, communications and organizational initiatives.Monitor state and national education policy trends with a focus on charter schools and charter schools authorizers.Serve as the point person for external stakeholders including the news media. Represent organization at state and national conferences.Draft various communications pieces including guest columns, press releases, weekly policy updates and an email newsletter for charter board members and administrators. Conduct presentations to educate key legislators, staff and other stakeholders on education-related topics.

Lansing, Michigan Area

Managed legislative and political strategy.Researched and drafted analysis of prospective legislation and appropriations focusing on K-12 and higher education. Assisted interest groups and other stakeholders in resolving issues with bill language.Organized town hall and other community outreach events.Drafted and edited press releases, statements and talking points on current legislative issues.Worked for three different state representatives during this time period (Fran Amos - January 2008-December 2008; Larry DeShazor January 2009-December 2010, Deb Shaughnessy January 2011-October 2011)

Houston, Texas Area

Assisted with pre and post audit reports of schools bookkeeping practices.Scheduled meetings and maintained office filing system.

Lansing, Michigan Area

Research and draft strategy documents on prospective legislation.Worked with clients to identify legislative and regulatory solutions. Tracked and analyzed issues and legislation for clients.Handled office finances and lobbyist reporting requirements.

Lansing, Michigan Area

Interviewed and hired interns as well as part time staff.Oversaw $100,000 office allotment.Managed legislative schedule and office filing system.Researched and responded to constituent concerns via email, mail and telephone.Designed and implemented outreach strategy including voter data tracking and door to door efforts.Organized in-district and PAC fundraising events and phone call efforts.

Master'S Degree, Public Administration

Bachelor Of Arts, Social Relations

James Madison College

High School Diploma