Chief local interface representing an environmentally conscious Florida based mining company and industry leader in limestone aggregate production. Team achieved local planning & zoning approval, and state permitting approval for a high profile start up mining project in a rural Alabama Community.Spokesperson | Liaison to municipal leaders | Built multi-level stakeholder alliances | Media communications | Conflict resolution manager | Message management | Primary liaison to residents | Primary contact for local, county and state government officials | Public Meeting Preparation and Management | Serve on Boards and Committees | Liaison to school administrators | Volunteer | Ready to Work Programs | Organize and host sponsorship events | CWA, CAA, Historical Society, QCI |

Housed in the Executive Office of the President, served as Primary liaison with Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works, Army Corps of Engineers regarding policy coordination and communications related to water resources and wetlands. Evaluated and mediated federal activities, led deliberative policy and legislative discussions among executive branch agencies specifically related to flood control and environmental restoration projects. Key projects; Everglades Restoration implementation and rebuilding of New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina. Represented CEQ on the Lessons Learned from Katrina Task Force.Executive Branch communications | Senior Management communication and coordination | Media messaging advisor | Crisis messaging advisor | Interface with Governors and executive staff | Interface with Congressional members | Stakeholder and constituency issue manager | NEPA, CWA, ESA |

Executive Committee Member. Led development and execution of the federal legislative program. Agency representative on the Governor's negotiating team | Advocated for state-wide stakeholder and elected official support | Supervised media strategy development in support of federal authorization of State water restoration project | Chief agency communicator with Congress and Executive Branch staff | Chief communicator during emergency/crisis events | Chief Advisor to Executive Director on external and internal issues | Cross-departmental collaborator | Prepared and delivered Governing Board briefings | Direct Communicator with State & Federal legislative members | Built and nurtured stakeholder alliances |

Served on Executive Management team, responsible for strategic and operational aspects of the state and federal legislative programs, internal and external communications, local government relations, community outreach, environmental education, media relations and tribal relations. Managed over 50 employees throughout 16 counties with an annual budget of $6 million.Emerged as a leader through team work dedicated to building stakeholder support and world-wide media interest in support of the Kissimmee River Restoration Project. Built coalitions to drive support of the federal executive branch and bipartisan congressional approval that resulted in authorization of the Project (WRDA 1992) proclaimed as the most successful ecosystem restoration project to date and continues to be used to justify the value of ecosystem restoration.Represented the SFWMD and the Governor's Office in negotiations of the Farm Bill resulting in $200 million for land acquisition of a key parcel determined by science as vital to restoration of the Everglades.Originally hired a public issue management specialist responsible for community outreach. Helped to create and communicate water conservation campaign messaging, collaborated with county PI staff regarding recycling programs, and managed angry/hostile citizen engagement regarding a canal bank tree clearing project in three counties. Conducted media interviews during the onslaught and aftermath of multiple hurricanes and during agency crisis situations including a helicopter crash.