Judith Thorman Email & Phone Number

A public affairs professional with a proven record of lobbying at the federal, state and local levels. Have managed legislative and ballot campaigns on issues of concern to Fortune 50 companies. My subject matter expertise is extensive, ranging from agriculture, food and nutrition, to energy and the environment. Very passionate about developing partnerships with stakeholders to identify creative legislative solutions. Throughout my career, I have formed alliances with many non-traditional organizations to achieve a mutually beneficial objective. I believe we all benefit from understanding diverse viewpoints and collaborating on finding solutions to important policy questions and working together to implement these changes.Executive Profile• Skilled executive with experience in all facets of government relations at the federal, state and local levels.• Proven track record of identifying threats and opportunities, devising strategies, driving issues, planning campaigns and managing personnel and resources to accomplish objectives.• Effective consensus‐builder among key stakeholders, including corporate executives, administrators, legislators, and non‐governmental organizations (NGOs).• Profiled in “CEO Update” as a top lobbyist in 2010.• Quoted in “Politico” on importance of grassroots lobbying.Key Accomplishments• Managed successful legislative campaigns on oil and gas issues;• Planned and executed public affairs strategies that upgraded the profile of associations on Capitol Hill;• Developed campaign that prevented $50 billion tax proposal from being included in the Affordable Care Act;• Instrumental in the development of beverage industry “school beverage guidelines” which were first of its kind and referenced in 2010 Senate Child Nutrition bill;• Planned and executed a successful ballot campaign to repeal a $35 million tax in Maine;

Listed skills include Public Policy, Strategic Communications, Government, Politics, and 17 others.