Brian White Email & Phone Number

Sacramento, California, United States

Sacramento, California

A seasoned public policy and political/legislative strategist who is well versed in conventional and alternative energy sources, water, housing, transportation, natural resources, environmental, education reform, and workforce preparation issues. Responsible for initiating and executing multiple client objectives with an emphasis on delivering successful outcomes for retained clients. Extensive experience leading coalitions, engaging with various levels of government, and fostering positive relationships for a diverse client base.

Sacramento, California Area

BW Strategic Partners is a comprehensive bipartisan advocacy and government affairs firm that focuses on client’s needs and interaction with all levels of California government to achieve meaningful and successful results. Utilizing our extensive experience, combined with our policy expertise in the public and private sectors, we focus on building and maintaining positive relationships. BW Strategic Partners offers advocacy, government affairs, public policy and political strategy on all business matters in California.

Sacramento, California

Responsible for leading SunEdison's government affairs efforts in California, Oregon, Washington and Hawaii with a focus on developing strategies to help grow new markets and protect existing markets. Key duties include communicating renewable policy and financing structures with various associations, policy-makers, government officials, and legislative advocates to achieve the above goals, in addition to building and creating relationships with the above groups.

Sacramento

Primary legislative advocate for BP's relations with California Legislature and Governor's Office, including responsibility for identifying emerging external issues and risks that may have presented challenges to the company or impacted business objectives. Played key role to enhance the company's reputation by creating differential positioning among key stakeholders, and developing and maintaining key relationships with state officials, associations, and groups with political influence. Oversaw and lead policy and regulatory development of legislative, regulatory and public policy issues, including energy, corporate taxes, water and state budget. Managed charitable and political contributions.

Sacramento

Chief legislative advocate for California Forestry Assn. with responsibility for developing and implementing proactive and defensive strategies to meet the goals established by CFA's Board of Directors and Government Affairs Committee. Coordinated legislative and political strategy, including contract consultants.

Sacramento

Appointed by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger.Managed and supervised the legislative affairs office within the Department of Water Resources, including coordination of strategy and bill positions with the Governor's Office and the Resources Agency. Responsible for advocationg DWR's positions on various issues, inlcuding water supply, flood control, energy, water conservation, public safety and other resource-related issues.

Sacramento

Managed public policy and legislative advocacy on issues regarding water management and natural resources for statewide trade association representing homebuilders, trade contractors, architects, engineers, designers, suppliers and other industry professionals.

Sacramento

Legislative advocate for not-for-profit organization committed to helping California businesses have a voice in state politics while complying with complex laws and regulations.