Responsible for ensuring the Secretary of Energy's policy objectives were effectively communicated and achieved. Advised the Secretary on all matters related to the Office of the Secretary and the Department. Ensured the Secretary was appropriately informed of all Department issues related to national security, energy policy, budget, media strategy, and Congressional and Administration interactions. Closely coordinated with the Deputy Secretary, the Under Secretaries and the Administrator of the National Nuclear Security Administration about the Secretary's priority issues and projects. Served as the Department's principal liaison to the White House Cabinet Affairs Office and the Office of the National Economic Council.

Chaired the Department’s Project Management Risk Committee that reviews budgets, schedules and scope of all Department capital asset projects of $100M or greater and advised Department leadership on critical decisions related to these projects.• Advised the Deputy Secretary and the Department’s Energy Systems Acquisition Advisory Board on critical decisions related to capital asset project milestones and baseline budget and schedule changes, and provided on-going monitoring and assessments of capital asset projects.

Led the Department’s energy finance programs that included a portfolio of nearly $26B of loans and loan guarantees to innovative clean energy, advanced technology vehicle manufacturing projects and energy development on Tribal land. Briefed, as necessary, Administration and Congressional officials on issues related to the Loan Programs Office (LPO).• Managed a process to ensure the nation’s first commercial nuclear project under construction in 30 years has the financial resources necessary for success. • Within six months of the Secretary delegating the authority of a new program to LPO, the Tribal Energy Loan Guarantee Program was actively working with Tribes and commercial lenders to provide loan guarantees for energy projects.• Successfully implemented policy and internal process changes to improve effectiveness and efficiency of LPO while reducing staff levels by 30%.

Led a team of 11 direct reports and a total team of up to 225 in managing the maintenance, care, and preservation of the Texas State Capitol building and monuments, the Governor’s Mansion, the Bullock Texas State History Museum, and the Texas State Cemetery. Managed relationships with a Board of Directors that included the Governor, the Lieutenant Governor, and the Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives and managed a total budget of $30M to $35M annually, approximately $10M of which is generated by such sources as admission fees and retail stores in the facilities. Had full P&L responsibility for revenue-generating functions and managed multiple trust funds with a total value of approximately $28M. • Successfully managed the award winning restoration of the historic Governor’s Mansion, which had suffered extensive fire damage. Secured Board approval of $3M from the Capitol Trust Fund to repair and paint the Capitol dome, a project that built such credibility that the Board was subsequently able to secure legislative approval and appropriations for other major projects. For example, secured $15M for additional repair and restoration projects.• Revised the operating model of the Bullock Museum, which was not self-supporting as had been expected. Identified new revenue streams, and built state support for annual funding, which started in 2009 and increased in subsequent years.• Increased annual Enterprise Operations Revenue significantly in all categories from 2008 to 2015 with cafeteria revenue up 153%, metered parking up 81%, gift store revenue up 22%, Museum revenue up 12%, and parking garage revenue up 46%. Museum grant funding increased 129%.

Advised the Lt. Governor on such issues as economic development, homeland security, emergency management and appropriations issues. Served as the Lt. Governor’s liaison to multiple state agencies.• Served as the Lt. Governor’s representative to the Bond Review Board and the Legislative Audit Committee.• Developed processes and procedures for the Texas Enterprise Fund, the Emerging Technology Fund, and the Cancer Prevention & Research Institute of Texas. Brought structure, analysis, and process improvement to these funds, significantly contributing to increases in their credibility.

Led a staff of five in overseeing development of agency policies, including advising then Land Commissioner David Dewhurst on issues of Homeland Security when the Commissioner was appointed Chair of the Texas Task Force on Homeland Security following 9/11. • Recommended and successfully advocated legislative changes that enabled a growth of revenue for the Texas Permanent School Fund by the Land Office.• Assisted in the establishment of three state veterans cemeteries.

Managed a staff of six in overseeing state and federal legislative efforts and developing departmental policies.• Hired to reestablish relationships with the US Department of Agriculture and other federal agencies.• Part of a team that established and implemented the boll weevil eradication program, which has resulted in this devastating pest being overwhelmingly under control throughout the state.• Strengthened the organic certification program and the federal worker protection program for farm workers.• Managed the Texas-Israel Exchange program, which financially supported joint research projects.