Founded and manage lobbying and consulting firm, The Gallagher Group, providing strategic management consulting services, government affairs representation, and business development services to major corporations and small businesses, defense contractors, technology leaders and to the governments of key U.S. allies.Working in a global business environment, the firm employs substantive knowledge, astute negotiating skills and long-standing relationships to benefit domestic and international clients leading to significant successes in the marketplace. The firm has an active practice providing market intelligence and strategic advice to clients.With broad subject matter expertise and as a national defense and international business advisor, the firm works with the U.S. Congress, across the Departments of Defense, State, Homeland Security, Commerce and the Military Services on budget issues and requirements. National security programs the firm has supported include the sales of special mission aircraft, unmanned aircraft systems, ground vehicle platforms, marine platforms, and tactical radio and communications equipment. The firm has a comprehensive understanding of and has successfully navigated the direct commercial and foreign military sales process and provides high quality strategic counsel to clients. The Gallagher Group provides its clients a full spectrum of business development services with in depth knowledge and clear insight for corporations seeking to enhance and grow their business in international markets. Strategy development includes vetting potential partners, assessing market conditions and forming productive alliances with target companies. The firm provides representation to technology clients in regulatory matters and successfully represents states and communities on economic development and base closure and realignment matters.

Hired for my expertise, experience and leadership skills in a newly constructed government affairs office whose approach was team oriented and results driven. BAE Systems is a global innovative defense and commercial contractor employing approximately 45,000 employees in the United States. Developed, executed and advocated corporate government relations engagement strategies relative to military, intelligence, cyber security, and commercial businesses of the multinational BAE Systems, in general, and the Electronic Systems sector, specifically. Collaborated with all corporate executives in our work with Executive Branch officials, Members of Congress and their staff, state leaders and prime contractor business partners in order to further the stated business and policy priorities for BAE Systems. Led and managed the Electronic Systems Government Relations team and coordinated the professional interaction with all senior U.S. Government officials relating to the more than 2,000 active Electronic Systems contracts with the Department of Defense. Accomplished 100% success in protecting Electronic Systems sector priorities in Congress, created functional tiered system of priorities of key programs, conducted PAC education and outreach which resulted in increased participation. High-level engagement included, but not limited to, the U.S. Congress, Departments of Defense and Homeland Security, Intelligence Community, and the Office of Management and Budget.

Served as Vice President at Boland & Madigan, Inc., part of the Cassidy Companies group of government and public relations firms. Represented a range of Fortune 500 clients, trade associations, state and local entities, and foreign governments and provided them with substantive expertise and strategic guidance. Responsible for continued revenue growth and new client development. Clients included General Dynamics, Boeing, Israel Aircraft Industries, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Taiwan Research Institute, Chevron, Monsanto, International Dairy Food Association, and BHP Billiton.

U.S. Senator Judd Gregg (R-NH)Responsible for all operations and management of the twenty person Washington, DC staff of former US Senator Judd Gregg of New Hampshire, then Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee and a senior member of the Appropriations Subcommittees on Defense and Foreign Operations. As the Senator’s chief legislative advisor, supervised his Washington, D.C. staff and was the Senator’s liaison to the House and Senate Leadership. Also served as the Senator’s Legislative Director prior to becoming AA.Assisted in the development of legislation on national security, foreign policy, international trade, refugees and U.S. Agency for International Development reform issues. Served as the Senator's chief spokesman and liaison to the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission.

Defense Base Closure & Realignment CommissionAn original member of the Presidentially-appointed Commission's senior staff. Instrumental in building staff structure for the Commission's administrative and analysis functions. Solely responsible for staffing and leading the Congressional Affairs office. Senior liaison to the Senate, House of Representatives, and to state and local officials. Responsible for leading the 28 national and regional hearings and 47 base visits in 1991 and 24 national and regional hearings and 125 base visits in 1993.

House Republican Study CommitteeNational security and foreign policy expert for the 140 member House Republican Study Committee. Advised Members of Congress, personal staff and Committee Professional Staff on foreign policy, national security, political and economic and trade matters. While in this position, I traveled extensively throughout Africa and Latin America and authored numerous issue briefs and policy papers on a wide range of current issues.