Gary Dougherty Email & Phone Number

Powell, Oh, Us

Translate the Association’s advocacy goals and legislative priorities into working plans for Ohio as well as Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Nebraska, Tennessee, Wisconsin, and West VirginiaDevelop strategies to secure legislation and regulation that meets the Association’s priorities and to oppose proposals deemed harmful to people with diabetes including: - Monitor legislative and regulatory activity - Secure sponsors for legislation - Draft bill/regulatory language - Prepare and coordinate legislative testimony and fact sheetsConsistently deliver legislative victories of significance for people living with or at risk for diabetes.Registered lobbyist in multiple states / Select and supervise contract lobbyists in multiple statesActive partner in a variety of diabetes-focused coalitions in multiple statesDevelop and implement media and grassroots campaigns

Columbus, Ohio

Provide lobbying representation, develop committee and floor strategy, offer testimony, and work in coalition to influence at least 60 legislative matters (26 pro-active bills and 34 restrictive proposals).Develop and maintain key relationships within the legislature and relevant state agencies.Promote the image, mission, and programs of the organization statewide.Primary media contact on state policy issues and featured speaker before many community and advocacy groups.Develop and manage annual budget, ensure appropriate financial oversight, file required reports with appropriate regulatory bodies, manage donor database, and manage political action committee.Diversify association funding through the development of successful grant proposals.Manage several projects simultaneously even in the face of resistance or in a challenging environment.Administer personnel policies and provide direct oversight over as many as six staff members including an administrative assistant and field staff.Manage health insurance program for more than 200 employees statewide.Oversee administrative functions of statewide 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations.Member: Ohio Lobbying Association

Columbus, Ohio

Senior staff advisor to Minority Leader Dean DePieroResponsible for day-to-day operation of the House Democratic Caucus.Guide up to 60 staff, including direct supervision over as many as 12 caucus staff members in areas of Administration, Policy and Research, Communications, Legal Affairs, and Information Technology.Promote strong working relationships between and among staff, legislators, Senate and Administration officials, and interest groups.Work closely with the Minority Leadership to develop policy and political strategy.Conceive legislative ideas for advancement by Members.

Grove City, Ohio

Manage and direct 4,600 member association of thoroughbred owners and trainers licensed in the State of Ohio.Responsible to 12 member Board of Directors.Analyze issues and developments within the horse racing as well as gaming and entertainment industries.Negotiate and execute agreements and resolve disputes between horsemen and racetrack management.Lobby the state legislature and Ohio State Racing Commission on issues of importance to the membership.Promote unity by communicating with association membership throughout the state.Oversee administrative functions of statewide 501(c)(6) trade association.Also served as Executive Director of the Thoroughbred Horsemen's Health Fund, Executive Director of the HBPA Foundation, and Treasurer of the association's political action committee.Member: Ohio Society of Association Executives, Ohio Lobbying Association

Columbus, Ohio

Senior staff advisor to Minority Leader Ross Boggs, Jr.Responsible for day-to-day operation of the House Democratic Caucus.Guide up to 60 staff, including direct supervision over as many as 12 caucus staff members in areas of Administration, Policy and Research, Communications, Legal Affairs, and Information Technology.Promote strong working relationships between and among staff, legislators, Senate and Administration officials, and interest groups.Work closely with the Minority Leadership to develop policy and political strategy.Conceive legislative ideas for advancement by Members.

Columbus, Ohio

Senior member of staff responsible for operation of Statehouse office of Minority Leader /Senator Robert J. Boggs.Research, draft, and advocate on behalf of Senator Boggs' legislation.Oversee extensive, pro-active constituent services program.Liaison with local public officials on district economic development and transportation projects.Manage press relations through news releases, weekly columns, and newsletters.

Columbus, Ohio

Performed variety of duties for four State Senators (Robert J. Boggs, Eugene Branstool, Robert L. Burch, and Richard C. Pfeiffer, Jr.) as part of nationally acclaimed legislative internship program.

Ma, Political Science (Political Campaign Management)

Activities and Societies: Pi Sigma Alpha Political Science Honorary

Ba, Political Science

Activities and Societies: NCAA Division II Tennis (Co-Captain), Student Senate, Phi Alpha Theta History Honorary

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