Fernando Peña Email & Phone Number

San Mateo, California, US

I am the Director of Government Affairs for the San Mateo County Association of Realtors (SAMCAR), a trade association representing 3,000 realtors and affiliate members in San Mateo County. I address all public policy issues impacting the real estate industry. I work to ensure my organization is a credible voice for realtors, and housing providers. I.

Arlington, TX, US

• I provided strategic government affairs consulting services to FinTech/Financial Service clients in nine western states.
• Work with senior executives to develop strategies that promote clients public policy and regulatory positions.
• Responsible for preserving $10 million dollars per year in additional revenue for a client by removing a sunset clause imposed on rates and fees by the Washington State Legislature. Working with the Chairpersons of the.
• Develop and strengthen clients’ relationships with local, state, and federal elected officials; and, staff, regulators, and administration.
• Serve as a trusted, substantive thought leader for clients' on their most important company and industry issues.
• Track, analyze, and assess regulatory and legislative developments and communicate with company leadership on potential business risk.

• I was responsible for four legislative bills generating millions of dollars in new revenue for the company.
• Secured $10 million dollars in annual new revenue for the company working with House and Senate Banking Committees, Senate President and House Speaker in the Washington State Legislature. The bill increased the.
• Added $5 million dollars in new revenue for the company with legislation to increase the interest rate and fees in the Arizona State Legislature. Developed strong relationships with House Speaker, Senate President, and.
• Responsible for the passage of legislation in the Alaska State Legislature codifying a new interest rate increase of 5% from 15% to 20%, increased fees, and adding new state government regulation of industry, resulting.
• Worked with the Nevada State Legislature, including with the Assembly Speaker, Senate President, and the Assembly Commerce and Labor and Senate Commerce, Labor & Energy Committees to pass legislation increasing.
• Worked with cross-functional teams, raised company profile, and directed industry coalitions.

San José, CA, US

• I provided successful public affairs community outreach strategies regarding new airport construction.
• Advisor to senior staff on government, public, community, and media relations.
• Public Information Officer.
• Experienced in crisis communications and media strategy.
• Write and edit stakeholder publications.
• Represent City of San Jose Airport Division at industry, community, and city council meetings.