Michael Jacobs Email & Phone Number

Harrisburg, Pa, Us

Multiple States

Provide political and public policy strategy and direct lobbying at the federal, state and local levels. Represent the organization in front of key policy-makers and government officials. Advise senior executives on the impact of proposed legislation, regulation and political activity. Directs political and grassroots activities at all levels of government.Coordinate state legislative and regulatory priorities with Federal strategies to ensure complementary and synergistic strategies. Lobby, advocate, and execute government affairs efforts to the appropriate Executive, Legislative and Regulatory areas. Develop relationships in the states with key influencers, thought leaders and advocates.Build relationships with political leaders and government officials to improve the company's reputation, create a better understanding of our business and issues, and provide access for problem-solving or to advance legislative priorities and give the company an opportunity to help shape new policies.Serve as company liaison and officiate major issue initiatives with state trade associations. Participate in pertinent external state/federal political organizations as needed.

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States

Coordinate and execute state government lobbying and political activities, and regulatory affairs in Maryland, Nevada, Texas, South Carolina, New Mexico, Indiana, and Wisconsin.Represent Fundamental in front of key policy-makers and government officials. Advise Fundamental senior executives on the impact of proposed legislation, regulation and political activity. Serve as liaison between Fundamental and all statewide health care associations; serve on key committees in numerous states.Serve as Board Member, Health Facilities Association of Maryland (chair), Nevada Health Care Association (chair), and the New Mexico Health Care Association (Vice Chair).

Pennsylvania, Florida

Coordinate and execute state government lobbying, political activities, and regulatory affairs in Pennsylvania. Lobby, advocate, and execute government affairs efforts to the appropriate Executive, Legislative and Regulatory areas.Build relationships with political leaders and government officials to improve reputation, create a better understanding of our issues, and provide access for problem-solving or to advance legislative priorities and give the companies the opportunity to help shape new policies.Provide political and public policy strategy at the federal, state and local levels. Represent Bedrock in front of key policy-makers and government officials.

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Oversee state government relations in seven eastern states: Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Massachusetts.

Coordinate all Association lobbying and legislative activity in Harrisburg and Washington, which includes external lobbying consultants.Led efforts on lawsuit abuse reform in long term care, including legislation, regulation, and policy.Serve as Association Representative on State Boards, Task Forces and Commissions.Successfully organized and created PHCA PAC activities and fundraising that produced record levels in monies.Created, developed and manage member grassroots advocacy programs including legislative visits to facilities, lobby and rally days (Harrisburg and Washington), and Board of Directors legislative target program.Researched, analyzed, and drafted legislation and testimony..Coordinate and develop all political activities of the Association and its members.

Analyzed and track state and federal legislation and regulations. Assisted in the development of policy initiatives.Represented the Association before state and federal governments and agencies.Served as Associations representatives in various stakeholder boards and commissions.

Coordinated grassroots activities for over 1,400 member townships and their elected officials.Provided non-legal guidance to township officials and employees.Researched, analyzed, and drafted legislation and testimony both for state and federal issues.Provided legislative content for Association publications.Performed public speaking throughout the state to various local government groups on legislative issues.

Created and organized Gubernatorial eventsServed as principal point of contact for Governor’s Office and participating elected officialsWorked with public and private sector officials to determine event procedures and parametersOrganized and managed schedule for advance team travelsPrepared detailed county briefing informationCreated written responses to mailed invitations requesting the Governor’s participation

Master'S Degree, Public Administration

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Political Science And Government