Frank Leach Email & Phone Number

San Francisco, California, United States

• Develops and maintains key relationships with local and state legislators, regulatory agencies, and NGOs, advocating on issues of critical importance, including product regulation, climate and sustainability, and.
• Influences legislation through development and advocacy on legislative amendments crafted to protect and promote SCJ product portfolio
• Provides guidance on potential risks from proposed and enacted legislation and regulations, developing strategies to mitigate impact and guide business decisions
• Leads engagement with industry trade associations, serving on policy committees and providing direction on legislative strategies
• Serves as a trusted advisor to colleagues throughout the business, working cross-functionally with public and community affairs, legal, human resources, product development, and sustainability
• Manages external consultants in state capitals throughout the western region to help drive SCJ public policy priorities

Washington, DC

• Advocated for policies and regulations to support and promote business development and proactively protect and enhance corporate reputation with key stakeholders on Capitol Hill and the Administration
• Developed public policy strategies and external messaging, engaging a diverse group of stakeholders across a portfolio of issues including appropriations, transportation, tax, and retirement & healthcare policy
• Prepared briefing materials for senior executives, including background memos, policy papers and Congressional testimony
• Led internal and external fundraising efforts; organized fundraising events for political leaders at SCJ offices and a provided recommendations for political and community-based contributions
• Ensured continuity of operations and adherence to federal mandates by providing guidance to internal partners on government policies related to the COVID-19 pandemic and other current events

Arlington, VA

• Worked with Congress, the Administration, and industry coalitions on the 2018 Farm Bill and general legislation impacting the U.S. rice industry related to conservation, appropriations, trade, and transportation
• Managed internal and external working groups and committees; developed and presented legislative and communications strategies at Board meetings and conferences
• Created and managed content for a weekly legislative newsletter with a reach of over 4,000 individuals
• Produced one-pagers, coalition letters, and written comments for use on Capitol Hill and with the Administration
• Led fundraising efforts, planning events that raised over $425,000 to support legislative advocates of the U.S. rice industry

Arlington, VA

• Conducted legislative outreach to allies on Capitol Hill, meeting with members of Congress and their staff to advocate on maritime transportation issues including preserving the Jones Act, waterways infrastructure, and.
• Designed, implemented, and led an organizational outreach campaign focused on member retention and education on upcoming government regulations
• Managed the annual AWO advocacy day; developed issue briefs and prepared the membership for over 250 meetings on Capitol Hill

Arlington, VA

• Developed and executed a social media strategy to increase the visibility of the tugboat, towboat and barge industry to the general public and members of Congress, increasing engagements over 400%
• Rebuilt the grassroots outreach program, coordinating over 60 congressional tugboat/towboat tours in 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016

Arlington, VA

• Handled the day-to-day operations of the AWO PAC, including the processing of disbursements, writing fundraising solicitations and board memos, organizing fundraisers for members of Congress, and growing the donor base
• Built and maintained AWO PAC receipts of over $175,000 per cycle and an annual political impact of over $375,000

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Assisted staff with the daily responsibilities of the office, including answering phones, sorting mail, and compiling press clippings
• Conducted legislative research for bills sponsored by the Congressman, attending hearings and engaging with other offices

Middletown, NJ

• Successfully ran a State Senate campaign during a competitive election year
• Developed a get out the vote plan that involved recruiting, organizing, and mobilizing volunteers and distributing campaign literature

Middletown, NJ

• Interacted with constituents, responding to concerns regarding bills discussed by the State Senate
• Organized an event for the political leaders of the district to meet with their state representatives

Jersey City, NJ

• Communicated on a daily basis with current and prospective residents looking for a new apartment home
• Successfully leased fifteen apartments over the course of two and a half months
• Learned how to work and strive in a professional business environment

Rumson, NJ

B.A., Political Science, History, Law & Society

Activities and Societies: Sigma Phi, Cycling Club, Club Lacrosse

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