Summary: State government lobbyist who conceptualizes and creates policy to build consensus leading to the optimal path for decision making.Skills:Writing, Drafting Legislation, Presentation/Speaking, Expert Testimony, Negotiation, Conflict ResolutionWork Experience:• (2020-2023) Tennessee Growers Coalition PAC (TGC) President/Chief Policy Advisor• (2019-2022) CEO/Spokesperson/Chief Lobbyist/Co-Founder TGC
• (2020-present) Co-Founder/Chair of the National Hemp Association Standing Committee of State Organizations (SCOHO) 
• Industry think-tank designed to inform federal policy through lens of state and tribal interests. Recruited 11 leaders from state, tribal and regional trade associations and lobby groups to join.• (2017-2019) CEO/Chair of Tennessee Hemp Industries Association (TNHIA)• Built state chapter of trade association (now known as Hemp Alliance of Tennessee) from 40 to 460 paid members in two years, more than 1/3 of total HIA national membership. • 2019 HIA Advocate of the Year• (2015-present) Lobbyist/Advocate, State of Tennessee • Secured sponsors, attained passage of 7 laws, including 5 pieces of model legislation• (1999-2015) Sole Proprietor, 31st Century, Inc. • Print and Marketing Consulting • Copy Writing, Layout, Pre-press services • Political Campaign Signage and Print Collateral• (1998) Reporter, Nashville Bureau • Legislative bill tracking service• (1997) Aide, Tennessee General Assembly • Senate Judiciary Committee• (1987-1996) Field Manager, Thomas Nelson Publishers • Recruiter and Trainer, Direct Sales