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Hartford, Connecticut

Hartford, Connecticut

As one of four executive staff, set and steer association’s strategic direction. Formulate and direct overall public policy operations, including legislative, regulatory, communications, research, and public affairs activities for Connecticut's largest, most representative business organization. Oversee the Association's role as the leading voice for policies that promote economic growth, a fiscally responsible state government, and a dynamic business climate.

Stamford, Conn.

Developed and directed corporate government affairs, sustainability, and stakeholder engagement strategy throughout the United States, on the state, federal, and local level. Monitored legislative and political trends, tracked issues pertinent to company and focused on how Nestlé Waters’ engagement on policy matters helps create shared value for society—on topics ranging from recycling and natural resource protection to health and wellness. Integrated public policy work with company facility siting, permitting, manufacturing, sales, sustainability, legal, communications and regulatory operations.

Elected 8 terms to Connecticut House of Representatives, representing Watertown, Middlebury, and Woodbury. Served nine years as Deputy House Minority Leader.

Editor for the company's monthly "Environmental Compliance in Your State" newsletter.

Spokesman for state's quasi-public resource recovery and recycling agency.

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