As Founder & CEO of a U.S. government relations firm, I lead and manage a results-focused practice helping clients navigate complex and challenging federal policy issues in agriculture. I have over 30 years of DC experience working in the federal government, trade associations (including as a CEO), with public affairs and public relations firms, as the leader of my own company, and as an adjunct professor at a major university.In 2023 and 2022, I was recognized as a "Top Lobbyist" by The Hill, a leading online national politics and policy web site. The Hill, said "The federal lobbying bench is deep, with more than 12,500 actively lobbying so far in 2023, and not everyone on this list is a registered lobbyist. These impactful advocates stand out for the results they’ve delivered for their clients, companies, trade associations and advocacy groups in the nation’s capital."I leverage my large network of contacts and relationships with the U.S. Congress, federal agencies including EPA and USDA, the Administration, and embassies to provide legislative, regulatory, and political analysis, advice, and solutions to my clients, which include corporations, and national and state associations. I work with them to design and implement policy strategies that achieve their goals and promote their interests in areas such as agricultural chemistry, biotechnology, climate, conservation, crop insurance, energy, i.e., ethanol, the Farm Bill, international trade, natural resources, and taxes. I author articles, deliver presentations, interview with radio stations, and organize DC fly-ins to showcase my clients' expertise and influence, bolstering my close working relationships with EPA and USDA, and Congress. I am passionate about advancing U.S. agriculture and benefiting the economy and consumers.