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Grand Ledge, Mi, Us

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• Represent 3M before state government, trade associations, and national political organizations to advocate for policies supporting innovation and business success.• Develop strategic partnerships and engage with key stakeholders to drive impactful policy changes.• Lead initiatives to promote 3M's brand and values within the state government affairs landscape.

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Achieving business goals for consumer brands and life-science industries through focused advice and expert analysis.

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• Established Haleon’s identity as the largest global consumer brand company with state policymakers and global elected officials.• Collaborated with Iowa's Attorney General on opioid addiction initiatives, gaining support from elected officials and initiating impactful legislation.• Successfully passed significant bills supporting company market-leading consumer brands, setting a precedent for similar legislative efforts in other states.• Aided Brand Teams in elevating brand… Show more • Established Haleon’s identity as the largest global consumer brand company with state policymakers and global elected officials.• Collaborated with Iowa's Attorney General on opioid addiction initiatives, gaining support from elected officials and initiating impactful legislation.• Successfully passed significant bills supporting company market-leading consumer brands, setting a precedent for similar legislative efforts in other states.• Aided Brand Teams in elevating brand presence, resulting in increased access and sales, and significant healthcare cost reductions.• Achieved legislative victories in multiple states with precedent-setting legislation, enhancing the company’s Pain Business category.• Defeated sustainability legislation in bellwether states, avoiding significant financial and operational disruptions, enabling potential for major manufacturing restructuring. Show less

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Stand up Government Affairs operation for consumer brand spin-off.Established Haleon’s identity as the largest global consumer brand company with state policymakers and global elected officials.• Collaborated with Iowa's Attorney General on opioid addiction initiatives, gaining support from elected officials and initiating impactful legislation.• Successfully passed significant bills supporting company market-leading consumer brands, setting a precedent for similar legislative… Show more Stand up Government Affairs operation for consumer brand spin-off.Established Haleon’s identity as the largest global consumer brand company with state policymakers and global elected officials.• Collaborated with Iowa's Attorney General on opioid addiction initiatives, gaining support from elected officials and initiating impactful legislation.• Successfully passed significant bills supporting company market-leading consumer brands, setting a precedent for similar legislative efforts in other states.• Aided Brand Teams in elevating brand presence, resulting in increased access and sales, and significant healthcare cost reductions.• Achieved legislative victories in multiple states with precedent-setting legislation, enhancing the company’s Pain Business category.• Defeated sustainability legislation in bellwether states, avoiding significant financial and operational disruptions, enabling potential for major manufacturing restructuring. Show less

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Lead lobbyist covering all 50 State legislatures, State departments, and Federal engagements with USDA/FDA/HHS.Addressed legislative bills impacting BPA usage, influencing C-Suite strategy and avoiding negative public relations.Elevated GMO elimination to the Federal level, culminating in the signing of the GMO bill by President Obama in 2016. Ensured Reckitt Benckiser's presence in high-level government discussions during the pandemic.Instrumental in the creation of the… Show more Lead lobbyist covering all 50 State legislatures, State departments, and Federal engagements with USDA/FDA/HHS.Addressed legislative bills impacting BPA usage, influencing C-Suite strategy and avoiding negative public relations.Elevated GMO elimination to the Federal level, culminating in the signing of the GMO bill by President Obama in 2016. Ensured Reckitt Benckiser's presence in high-level government discussions during the pandemic.Instrumental in the creation of the 2020-2025 USDA/HHS Dietary Guidelines, birth-24 month category. Acted as key advisor for the Infant Nutrition Council of America, influencing industry standards and guidelines in states and federal level.Advocated for Women Infants and Children (WIC) policies to positively impact access and financial integrity of the program. Show less

Mid Michigan

Manage and motivate professional healthcare staff of 65, with oversight and development of business strategy, P&L oversight, initiatives and brand marketing within competitive home healthcare industry. Direct all state and federal compliance efforts while driving margin improvement among multiple reimbursement sources.Leverage relationships among state and national referral sources, healthcare advocacy organizations, coalitions, facilities and allied skilled/non-skilled nursing… Show more Manage and motivate professional healthcare staff of 65, with oversight and development of business strategy, P&L oversight, initiatives and brand marketing within competitive home healthcare industry. Direct all state and federal compliance efforts while driving margin improvement among multiple reimbursement sources.Leverage relationships among state and national referral sources, healthcare advocacy organizations, coalitions, facilities and allied skilled/non-skilled nursing operations.Awarded Governor's Excellence in Healthcare. Show less

Direct all legislative, regulatory, political and grassroots efforts in MI, IN, WI & NE aimed at advancing company interests within varying state government environments. Midwest Regional manager providing lead among complex cross-functional & joint-venture teams. Lead product portfolio through direct interaction & coordination with Medicaid decision makers, PBMs, Company Pricing Teams, Medical Science Liaisons and Sales Teams. Principal lobbyist interfacing with legislators, key… Show more Direct all legislative, regulatory, political and grassroots efforts in MI, IN, WI & NE aimed at advancing company interests within varying state government environments. Midwest Regional manager providing lead among complex cross-functional & joint-venture teams. Lead product portfolio through direct interaction & coordination with Medicaid decision makers, PBMs, Company Pricing Teams, Medical Science Liaisons and Sales Teams. Principal lobbyist interfacing with legislators, key staff, allied organizations and coalitions to advance company policy while establishing working relationships. Direct activity of contract lobbyists while driving communication efforts with key internal and external stakeholders, enlisting corporate resources and compliance practices.Lead and engage international, globally-based policy and communications team to establish policy platform during $14B company acquisition. Appointed to negotiate key policies impacting the newly acquired Animal Health Division during a significant corporate acquisition.Chaired the PhRMA Legislative Task Force, driving visibility and influence in pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors.Developed legislative strategies to protect market-leading products from restrictive legislation, notably in the case of Pseudoephedrine.Recognized for National, Regional and State-level Achievements Show less

--Promote and engage Michigan primary care and specialty health care providers with highly technical clinical information - gastrointestinal and cardiovascular (GI/CV) pharmaceuticals. --Develop and drive market share for $3 billion GI/CV product line.--Implement pull-through educational programs while serving as lead consultant and key contact for territory.--Exceeded national market share while maintaining highest market share growth in Michigan. --Recognized Regionally for… Show more --Promote and engage Michigan primary care and specialty health care providers with highly technical clinical information - gastrointestinal and cardiovascular (GI/CV) pharmaceuticals. --Develop and drive market share for $3 billion GI/CV product line.--Implement pull-through educational programs while serving as lead consultant and key contact for territory.--Exceeded national market share while maintaining highest market share growth in Michigan. --Recognized Regionally for Multiple Sales Achievements. Show less

--Chief political lobbyist leading organization’s legislative, political and grassroots communication efforts while providing liaison-based support between 14,700 physician members and state legislature.--Engage state allied healthcare coalitions, organizations and physician-lobby core on matters impacting patients and the healthcare community.--Administer statewide political action committee – Michigan Doctors’ PAC – emphasizing relationship development, member retention and member… Show more --Chief political lobbyist leading organization’s legislative, political and grassroots communication efforts while providing liaison-based support between 14,700 physician members and state legislature.--Engage state allied healthcare coalitions, organizations and physician-lobby core on matters impacting patients and the healthcare community.--Administer statewide political action committee – Michigan Doctors’ PAC – emphasizing relationship development, member retention and member recruitment, while assuring visibility of organization internally and externally.--Direct all fundraising campaigns while assuring compliance with state and federal laws. --Responsible for over $1.5 million in direct physician contributions. --PAC Revenue Records achieved 1999, 2000 & 2001. Show less

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Communication

Activities and Societies: Golden Key Honor Society, Graduated with Honor, Cum Laude, Dean's List

Bachelor Of Arts Communication