Corey M. Roblee Email & Phone Number

A senior leadership role with the organization, primarily managing government affairs in Central, Midwestern and Northeastern states, U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and the Cayman Islands. Directing and implementing the Government Relations department's U.S. national strategy and advising on or conducting federal affairs initiatives. Staff liaison to the Major Jurisdiction Committee, coordinating best practices, relationship-building and collaboration among leaders of every U.S. state, its largest jurisdictions and countries abroad.

In a leadership role within the department, managed government affairs in Central and Midwestern states, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands and the Cayman Islands, assisted and advised on federal and national government relations activities, and directing national political strategy and operations.

Provided a political leadership role in positioning ICC on a national, state and local level. Monitored federal, state and local legislation, analyzed political climates and trends and advised on strategy, legislative procedure & coalition building. Advocated & promoted public policy specific to executive & legislative branches of federal, state & local government, stakeholders, & coalitions. Regional representation included the states of KY, IA, IL, IN, MI, OH, PA, WV, WI, the country of Canada and the Cayman Islands. Special assignment work has included all 50 states and countries abroad. • Recipient, Presidential Award, SWOBOA, Dec '15• Recipient, Patron of the Year Award, CAAK, Oct '14• Recipient, Employee of the Month Award, May '10.• Recipient, Employee of the Year Award, Oct '10.• Recipient, President’s Award, Oct '10.• Staff liaison/secretariat, Building Officials Membership Council serving interests of Governing Committee and Members.• Staff liaison/secretariat, Major Jurisdiction Committee serving interests of code enforcement agencies of states, capital cities, largest jurisdictions by population in each state and jurisdictions with a population of one million or more.• Chair, Legislative Committee advising Government Relations team on state and national issues."For Corey, no issue is ever unsolvable, no battle unwinnable, and he is always expertly prepared for the task at hand. Members that he serves have come to appreciate his unique combination of professional knowledge, skill, creativity and the ability to accurately read the situation at hand. Corey has never allowed himself to miss a deadline, and his work is always of the highest professional quality." -- Dominic Sims, ICC Chief Executive Officer

Directed all on-site logistics for Presidential and Vice Presidential advance travel. Facilitated communications with the United States Secret Service, local political organizations, event hosts, Republican National Committee, and White House staff. Served as the direct report to the President and Vice President during assigned visits.

Counseled and advised public officials, candidates for elected office, political parties, non-profit organizations, special interest advocacy and trade associations, corporations and small businesses on government affairs, developmental stewardship and fund raising, strategic planning and organizational management, public relations and communications, media and marketing strategy, and political and grassroots operations.

Built and maintained relationships to support Ohio gubernatorial candidate, J. Kenneth Blackwell. Directed all political and grassroots operations, government relations, fund raising, special events and communications in northeastern counties of Ohio, managing nineteen county chairmen, and over fifty county coordinators and regional representatives.• Advised candidate and senior staff on political strategy.• Monitored federal, statewide, and local legislation as it pertained to the campaign.• Counseled and advised finance staff on prospective contributors.• Cultivated new donor prospects and fostered continued relationships to support campaign contributions.• Coordinated and managed regional special events including press conferences, rallies, and community affairs.• Recruited and supervised volunteers and staff for localized phone banks, fund raising, and grassroots events.• Developed and maintained coalitions, serving as regional contact for the statewide campaign.• Organized and administered 72-Hour Get Out the Vote (GOTV) initiative.

Managed and consulted local, state and national clients, specializing in political strategy, campaign management, fund raising, governmental affairs, media and public relations, special events and public policy development.• Directed public affairs and government relations for firm client.• Served as chief business development officer, enlisting new and potential clients.• Directed and maintained professional relationships in the public and private sector to sustain business development.• Developed and prepared campaign plans and counseled clients on strategy, implementation, and organizational management.• Audited and advised on client budgets.• Managed contract staff.• Developed coalitions and volunteer databases.• Fostered and delivered relationships with media and financiers beneficial to firm clients.• Prepared and distributed media and press releases while serving as spokesman for specific clientele.• Planned, developed and staged special events while managing media at these events.• Prepared briefings and messages delivery (talking points) for clients and staff. • Implemented and maintained crisis communications.• Developed, evaluated, and reported polling results and media coverage.• Reviewed, edited and updated website content for all candidates.• Developed and implemented Political Action Committees.

Developed, directed, organized, and coordinated all operations of this county-wide campaign• Counseled and advised candidate and campaign cabinet.• Maintained operating budget and supervised fund raising staff. • Crafted and implemented campaign plan and strategy.• Developed and maintained volunteer, coalition, and stakeholder support and databases.• Solicited and secured private, public, and media endorsements.• Served as public liaison and spokesperson to local and state media.• Implemented direct mail and grassroots operations.• Performed opposition research.• Partnered with media consultant to produce paid media advertisements.

Managed all operations for the State office and partnered with local, state and federal officials on legislative and constituent matters.• Directed all community and constituent relations.• Composed and presented press releases, speeches and testimonials on relevant legislation and events.• Served as liaison and spokesperson for the Representative. • Partnered with local, state and federal officials on legislation and constituent matters.• Served as a media contact/spokesperson for all media advisories, press conferences and special events.• Drafted legislation, provided sponsor testimony, performed extensive research and was instrumental in the passage of several House Bills on behalf of the State Representative.• Reviewed and advised State Representative of legislation and committee amendments.

Coordinated grassroots and fundraising support for Presidential, Congressional, and Statewide office campaigns, including Rep. Pat Tiberi's election to Congress in 2000.