Jason Bohrer Email & Phone Number

Bismarck, Nd, Us

Bismarck, North Dakota Area

Develop strategic priorities working with diverse Board of Director members, then implement those priorities by leading the Lignite Energy Council's staff, multiple LEC Member Committees and local, state and national policy makers to support our Major Program areas: Government Action, Public Affairs, Research and Development, Education, and Member Services. Act as primary point of compliance with legal and regulatory obligations for non-profit governance and lobbying. Founded www.DriveElectricND.com, the state's association for electric vehicle advocacy.Responsible for continual auditing and improvement of internal governmental procedures of the Council's program areas and each program area's short and long term objectives, communications and engagement with Member Committees and Board leadership. Oversee and collaborate with our Member-led Committees and Staff-led working groups to coordinate information flow and implementation of the Board's strategic priorities through comprehensive and continuous planning, adaptation and execution. Tesitifys before legislative bodies, as wells as actively informs federal and state legislators and regulators regarding energy policy, seeking collaborative outcomes that meet bipartisan objectives. Builds relationships with other Associations within the industry and ensures bipartisan focus on policy and regulatory priorities. Acts as liaison with national and international trade associations in all aspects of energy policy. Leverages those relationships to broaden the Council's reach and influence.Provides financial oversight and budgeting for the Lignite Energy Council's budget and management of its real property and financial assets.

Washington, Dc

Oversaw entire Congressional Staff, and worked directly with the Congressman to develop, fine-tune and execute both his legislative and political strategy in Washington, DC and his field operations in the State. Worked directly on his highest legislative priorities, including working directly with administration officials and other Chiefs of Staff.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Guide the Congressman's legislative team, determine legislative strategy, formulate legislative policy, handle long term legislative and policy planning, guides Member's bills through legislative process, supervises legislative team, oversees office in the absence of Chief of Staff, tracks status of all legislation of interest to the Member, coordinates responses to constituent and legislative mail. Act as primary policy advisor on, telecom, immigration and judiciary issues and supervise policy advisors who handle other issues.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Advised United States Senator who sits on the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources and assist him to formulate concise statements relating to his position on all aspects of energy production and consumption. Also advised the Senator on legal issues such as antitrust, privacy, intellectual property, gun rights and international trade laws. Designated Counsel for Senate Impeachment Trial Committee.

Senator’s Lead Energy Legislative Assistant. Develop, prioritize and carry out legislative initiatives, advise the Senator on energy and judiciary issues and juggle multiple concurrent responsibilities, act as Senator’s representative and spokesperson with senior DOE officials, constituents and industry organizations. Create reports and memoranda relating to legislation or administrative policy, brief the Senator on relevant legislation, work with Committee staff on Senator’s priorities, analyze and monitor legislative developments.

Wrote and produced the Senator’s weekly newsletter sent to 35,000 subscribers, rewrote technical and legalistic first drafts from legislative team for consumption by the public, supervised staff of two who implemented my new correspondence management process for 100,000 pieces of mail per year. Led the Senator’s online presence, digital outreach and all office computer maintenance.

Senator’s chief local liaison with senior DOE officialsRepresented the Senator in nine county regionIdentified emerging issues for legislative actionStrengthened local ties with the Idaho National Laboratory and related industriesDirected local outreach efforts, managed two person officeManaged the interaction of constituents and federal agencies who worked to resolve constituent conflicts with federal agenciesSpoke on behalf of the Senator at business events, ceremonies and educational eventsServed as liaison between the Senator and the local legislative agency officesTraveled extensively to interact with local elected officials on issues such as wildfire policy, salmon restoration and travel management

Assisted the Chairman in directing campaign resources in 2002 electionsWorked with elected officials to plan fundraisers and Party eventsServed as Party liaison for Vice Presidential fundraiser Coordinated multi-county bus tour for candidatesResearched and wrote weekly messaging brochure for Senate Majority CaucusWrote editorials for Party Chairman and other officialsRepresented the Party and related campaigns at forums and political roundtablesDesigned, updated and maintained the Party website

Managed the launch of a new, 5,000+ circulation periodical and controlled its editorial content, monitored pending legislation and rulemakings for policy proposals that would have impact on industry, wrote and researched articles for 166,000 circulation periodical, solicited, approved and edited freelance content, developed and maintained relationships with equipment manufacturers

Jd, Regulatory Law Track

Ba, History

General Studies

Diploma