Jonathan Fortner Email & Phone Number

Bismarck, Nd, Us

Bismarck, North Dakota, Us

• Advocate for trade association interests within state legislatures and the U.S. Congress, engaging in the policymaking process.• Spearhead the development of public policy initiatives, meticulously tracking legislative proceedings, and conducting external affairs activities.• Chairman for the Affiliate Sector on the Advisory Committee within the Midcontinent Independent System Operator power grid.• Manage and coordinate legal strategy and industry initiatives in response to federal rulemakings.• Accomplished the successful passage of legislation featuring a range of initiatives, highlighted by a $105 million coal conversion tax holiday, insurance provisions ensuring protection for the coal industry against discrimination related to environmental, social, and corporate governance concerns, tax incentives strategically designed to promote the development of critical minerals derived from lignite coal, and the establishment of sales and use tax incentives tailored for carbon capture projects. Furthermore, secured funding for the clean sustainable energy authority to facilitate commercial loans for large-scale carbon capture endeavors.

Bismarck, North Dakota, Us

Duties entail collaborating with individual legislators and their staff to aid in drafting bills and amendments, gathering and analyzing pertinent information regarding legislation and public policy, partnering with communications personnel on crafting press releases and opinion editorials, meticulously monitoring legislative progress, facilitating communication channels between legislators, staff, and essential stakeholders, and composing constituent correspondence.

Responsibilities comprised overseeing and monitoring constituent casework, liaising with state agencies to address constituent inquiries, aiding both internal and external stakeholders in resolving a spectrum of constituent challenges, and furnishing member correspondence pertaining to proposed legislation.

Served as Legislative Assistant to the Chair of the Job Growth and Energy Affordability Policy and Finance Committee. Responsibilities encompassed legislative research, the drafting of meeting minutes and committee reports, management of constituent casework, coordination of schedules, and organization of committee materials.

• Served as Personal Assistant, often referred to as "body man," to Republican gubernatorial nominee Jeff Johnson.• Provided guidance and support to the candidate across various domains, including stakeholder meetings, constituent interactions, media engagements, debates, fundraisers, travel arrangements, scheduling, and miscellaneous tasks.• Orchestrated seamless campaign operations by facilitating coordination between the party, political units, and House candidates in two congressional districts, resulting in victories in a hotly contested party endorsement and gubernatorial primary election.• Spearheaded the recruitment and supervision of interns for campaign outreach, activities, and events.

Chicago, Il, Us

• Offered client services including political analysis, committee monitoring, and legislative bill tracking as a registered lobbyist representing esteemed entities such as Target Corp. and the Minnesota Broadcasters Association, alongside 20 additional clients.• Diligently logged over 500 hours monitoring floor sessions and committee hearings, ensuring comprehensive tracking of legislative developments to furnish detailed updates to clients and the government relations team.• Authored session previews, reviews, and 48 weekly legislative newsletters disseminated to a vast network of over 1,800 business partners and clients.• Orchestrated and executed multiple "Days on the Hill" events for Faegre's esteemed clientele.

• Executed early stage campaign initiatives, comprising voter canvassing, volunteer recruitment, and oversight of the campaign delegate database.

Chicago, Il, Us

• Delivered client services, including political analysis, committee monitoring, and legislative bill tracking, as a registered lobbyist representing prominent entities such as Target Corp. and the Minnesota Broadcasters Association, in addition to 20 other clients.• Dedicated over 500 hours to monitoring floor sessions and committee hearings, meticulously tracking legislative developments to furnish comprehensive updates to clients and the government relations team.• Authored session previews, reviews, and 48 weekly legislative newsletters distributed to a vast network of over 1,800 business partners and clients.• Organized and executed multiple "Days on the Hill" events tailored to Faegre's esteemed clientele.

Saint Paul, Minnesota, Us

• Oversaw the re-election campaign for incumbent State Senator under the Senate Republican Caucus of Minnesota.• Directed extensive door-to-door canvassing and literature distribution, covering over 20,000 residences to identify probable voters.• Administered supporter database, coordinated Get Out the Vote (GOTV) efforts, and crafted literature materials.

Chicago, Il, Us

• Delivered comprehensive client services, including political analysis, committee monitoring, and legislative bill tracking, in the capacity of a registered lobbyist representing prominent entities such as Target Corp. and the Minnesota Broadcasters Association, alongside 20 other esteemed clients.• Logged over 500 hours meticulously monitoring floor sessions and committee hearings to remain abreast of legislative developments, enabling the provision of detailed updates to clients and the government relations team.• Authored session previews, reviews, and curated 48 weekly legislative newsletters distributed to an extensive network of over 1,800 business partners and clients.• Orchestrated and executed numerous "Days on the Hill" events tailored to the needs of Faegre's diverse clientele.

RII is a leading national provider of event services and transportation logistics/management, renowned for delivering exceptional project outcomes to esteemed clients including the NFL, US Golf Association, Las Vegas Motor Speedway, and Medtronic. Within the organization, contributed financial analysis support to the CFO and diligently maintained financial records for four companies. Responsibilities encompassed oversight of cash receipts/disbursements, payroll management, and meticulous bookkeeping.

Grand Forks, North Dakota, Us

As the primary media contact for three NCAA Division II athletic teams, spearheaded various daily tasks including crafting press releases, game previews, and recaps featured on the official UND website. Managed media inquiries, generated compelling feature articles for UND Athletics publications, and curated official team media guides for swimming and diving and baseball. Maintained season and game statistics, overseeing statistical databases, and reported official statistics to governing bodies such as the NCC and the NCAA. Additionally, authored feature articles on student athletes for the subscription-based UND Athletics magazine, Sioux Illustrated. Facilitated media requests for team information and conducted interviews with student athletes and coaching staff. Played a pivotal role in media relations during high-profile events including the NCAA Frozen Four Regional Hockey Tournament, NCAA Division II Football Playoffs, and other post-season events.

Grand Forks, North Dakota, Us

Performed diverse administrative tasks encompassing customer service, problem resolution, and handling constituent correspondence. Conducted personalized campus tours and assisted with various teaching responsibilities, including grading tests and term papers, lecturing undergraduate marketing classes, grading business plans, and proctoring exams. Additionally, served as the MBA Assistant Student Editor for the Business Alumni Newsletter, contributing published articles highlighting student activities. Conducted academic research for professors, providing valuable insights for published works covering topics in marketing and accounting.

Mpa, Master In Public Administration

Leadership North Dakota

Policy Fellow

Mba, Master In Business Administration

Bs, Business Administration

Leadership North Dakota, Cohort 3