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Led the development and implementation of the company’s government affairs and community engagement strategy across the states of IL, IN, OH, NY and MI. Led strategic policy and planning initiatives in support of company business units and growth priorities, provide guidance and political insight to company-wide leadership. Developed and cultivated relationships with local, state and federal elected officials, regulatory agencies and community leaders to represent and articulate the interests, goals and objectives of the company. Key Contributions:• Advocated for company interests before the Legislature and key staff, Constitutional Officers, in-District Congressional Offices, State Agencies, Commissions, and Local Governments • Developed and implemented strategies to engage, communicate and improve the company’s position with local, state and federal elected officials, regulatory agencies, chambers of commerce, trade associations, environmental organizations and other industry stakeholders to protect the company and drive business interests forward• Served as liaison to key state and regional trade associations, business organizations and coalition groups to shape and advance company goals and strategic business objectives• Managed the development and implementation of a multi-state engagement plan designed to protect and enhance the company’s reputation, increase visibility and investment within stakeholder communities, engage elected officials and expand the public’s awareness of the importance of infrastructure development• Supported senior executives through regular meetings, briefings, analysis, and recommendations regarding company interactions with government officials and other stakeholders. Organize meetings, briefings, and other interactions with government officials

Led the regional government and public affairs team in cultivating relationships with in-district congressional staff, local and state government officials, regulatory agencies, trade associations, environmental and community organizations, academics and other opinion leaders towards the furtherance of company goals. Key Contributions:• Developed and successfully implemented a comprehensive local, state and in-district federal government outreach and coalition building effort which led to the successful permitting and timely completion of several major pipeline projects across the states of IL, IN and MI• Built, preserved and improved relationships with key government agencies and officials, industry associations and NGOs, main community opinion leaders, as well as with other relevant constituencies• Tracked, analyzed, reported and implemented appropriate actions to address local, state and federal legislation impacting company business units, growth initiatives and major projects• Identified government and regulatory issues, threats and opportunities and implemented appropriate actions protect and support the company’s current and future business interests

Developed and led the implementation of a robust advocacy agenda focused on building relationships and trust with legislative and executive branches of state governments, trade associations, local community leaders, landowners and other stakeholders across the states of IL, IN, WI, MN, OH and NY. Communicated the company's position to government officials, constitutional offices and regulatory agencies, and interpreted policies and regulations as they applied to the company. Advised national and international leadership on legislative developments relative to their potential impact on business operations, future growth projects and opportunities. Key Contributions:• Developed a network of supportive relationships with key policy-makers and influencers to securesupport for the permit approval and timely completion of several major infrastructure, maintenance and integrity projects throughout the region• Led the development and execution of the company’s community and political engagement strategy including, building and leading active state and local coalition groups• Developed, managed and implemented opportunities to raise the company’s profile by participating in panel discussions, presentations, facility meetings and tours for elected officials, community leaders, chambers of commerce, trade association leaders, coalition groups, opinion leaders and other stakeholders• Represented the company’s interests with trade associations and promoted company leadership to engage and participate in and support advocacy objectives