James Ritchotte Email & Phone Number

Washington, DC

• RESPONSIBILITIES
• Provide strategic guidance to CEO and wider senior executive team on critical policy, regulatory, and political developments impacting corporate objectives
• Establish and manage relationships with key U.S. government agencies and congressional offices in support of Nexamp’s policy priorities
• Drive cross-functional coordination with multiple internal business units to ensure understanding of, and compliance with, evolving policy and regulatory requirements
• Serve as Board Surrogate to Solar Energy Industry Association (SEIA) and as Federal Policy Co-Chair for the Coalition for Community Solar Access (CCSA) ACHIEVEMENTS
• Submitted multiple comments from Nexamp to Department of Treasury throughout IRA rulemaking process, with an emphasis on Domestic Content and Low-Income Communities Bonus Credit Program

Washington, DC

• RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Lead a network of over 460 U.S. mayors committed to addressing climate change through meaningful action in their communities
• Advise senior leadership, including Chair, Co-Chairs, Advisory Board and Steering Committee on latest policy and organizational developments
• Secure strategic partnerships with philanthropic organizations, key network partners, and advocacy groups
• Manage internal and external communications including full-service contract with communications firm, media engagement, presentations to membership, and monthly newsletter ACHIEVEMENTS:
• Authored letter to congressional leadership calling for a green and equitable economic recovery signed by almost 200 mayors

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Craft client-specific advocacy strategies to identify policy priorities, clearly defined objectives and target audiences
• Provide clients greater visibility, flexibility and controllability in managing risks and capitalizing on opportunities through sustained outreach to policymakers
• Conduct broad bipartisan campaigns to educate policymakers on the current state of technology and its value to consumers
• Manage trade and industry association relationships to effectively position clients and create additional platforms to shape policy outcomes
• Map and support executive engagement with key public policy figures

Washington, DC

• RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Delivered actionable intelligence to senior GE Grid Solutions executives on policy and regulatory developments affecting critical business priorities and key utility customers
• Formulated and implement U.S. federal, state and municipal government sales strategy with particular focus on microgrid and energy storage opportunities
• Established strategic engagement with the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC), related regional organizations and state commissions
• Led as Policy Co-Chair for the GridWise Alliance to influence group’s legislative and regulatory prioritiesACHIEVEMENTS:
• Secured GE senior executive support for launching stand-alone entity to sell Grid Solutions’ suite of products direct to government customers

Washington, DC

• RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Facilitated transfer of Alstom government affairs activities, including policy and legislative priorities, lobbying activities and reporting, and organizational engagement, to GE Government Affairs and Policy Team

Washington, DC

• RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Led Congressional engagement strategy to lobby for Alstom’s sustainable energy and rail transport policy priorities
• Coordinated Alstom Grid business sector engagement on public policy and regulatory issues
• Acted as Policy Co-Chair for the GridWise Alliance providing guidance on vision of the organization and policy priorities
• Primary point of contact for trade associations including the Business Council for Sustainable Energy and the American Wind Energy Association
• Presented regular briefings and detailed analysis on latest developments in U.S. energy and rail transport policy to senior Alstom executivesACHIEVEMENTS:

• RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Designed and implemented Congressional outreach efforts to raise awareness of UK climate change and energy policy
• Provided regular policy updates to the British Ambassador and other senior UK government officials across multiple departments
• Developed strong links with key stakeholders in public sector, non-governmental organizations, and policy institutes
• Established intra-Embassy working groups on China, national security, and climate science to guide policy decisions and communications effortsACHIEVEMENTS:
• Led multiple bipartisan Congressional delegations to the UK, including a large bi-partisan delegation of senior House and Senate staff, and another involving four U.S. Senators

• Tracked and analyzed international energy security and climate change developments
• Provided regular policy briefings for Chairman and Committee staff
• Assisted in the drafting of policy statements, talking points, and press releases

• Contributed to the formulation of domestic policy positions related to energy and climate change raising the Congressman’s profile on these issues
• Managed $1 million+ office budget and advised on spending prioritiesACHIEVEMENTS:
• Raised Congressman Lantos’ profile on climate and clean energy issues both on the House Foreign Affairs Committee and in his Congressional District
• Directed transition to a web-based communication strategy including greater use of email correspondence with constituents enabling rapid response to fast-moving events, weekly outreach to over 50,000 constituents and.

• Managed office budget and advised on spending priorities
• Coordinated responses to calls and letters from constituents

• Developed and implemented business engagement strategy for private sector recruiting firm
• Conducted multiple outreach efforts to senior executives in the Washington Metropolitan Area
• Advised senior office leadership during shift in business priorities
• Steered office through difficult downsizing of staff

• Devised and executed recruitment plans for mid- and senior-level management positions in high tech, biotech, and media sectors
• Supervised client relationships and project troubleshooting

Education record

Education record