Paul Keppy Email & Phone Number

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Greater Philadelphia Area

Managed multiple simultaneous projects related to food regulation, education, and policy.

Davenport, Iowa Area

• Collectively operate a third generation grain and swine focused family farm consisting of multiple families• Remotely discuss goals and strategy while also traveling to Iowa often to work on the farm• Previously consisted of general Midwestern farm work, livestock judging, active involvement and leadership in both 4-H and FFA

Arlington, Va

• Assisted member companies with regulatory compliance and identifying legislative and regulatory concerns or opportunities industry-wide, worked closely with regulatory group for animal food labeling• Proactively managed state affairs for Northeastern & upper Midwestern states, assisted team in other states• Worked closely with House E&C and Senate HELP committees, who have healthcare policy jurisdiction• Analyzed FDA’s Veterinary Feed Directive rules and developed policy approaches for antibiotic resistance• Successfully advocated on behalf of the animal food industry during negotiations with the Executive and Legislative Branches on the Food Safety Modernization Act, The Farm Bill, Trade Promotion Authority, GM Labeling, etc.• Coordinated North American efforts with multiple stakeholders for an international project developing metrics for measuring food supply sustainability• Crafted and implemented the legislative agenda for annual Board of Directors meeting in Washington, D.C. • Drafted communications and gave policy presentations to internal and external stakeholders, including state associations and members, enabling them to successfully navigate the legislative landscape

Iowa'S Second District

• Authored and publicized messaging as the campaign spokesman, including drafting candidate speech to the Republican National Convention• Acted as senior advisor on Affordable Care Act, the Farm Bill, and tax and trade policy • Prepared candidate for debates, interviews, and editorial board appearances as the senior policy advisor• Managed volunteers, phone banks, voter turnout activities, and coalition building efforts

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Advanced farm’s social responsibility goals by offsetting greenhouse gas emissions & other by-products• Analyzed the intersection of public policy and economic viability of animal waste to energy projects• Conducted economic evaluations to determine potential sites for anaerobic digesters on farms

• Represented student voice on the Ames City Council, while fully participating in city government leadership• Ensured City Council goal of revitalizing Campustown, an area important to students, remained a top priority

Ames, Ia

• At the university leadership’s request, co-chaired the effort to involve students, raising 165% of goal

• Helped residents and improved problem solving, conflict de-escalation, team building, & communication skills• Facilitated a learning environment and built community through planning events and programs

• Voiced the interests of farmer co-ops in Washington DC and prepared data for NCFC members• Assisted in the successful hosting of a large conference for our members in Washington

• Worked in a professional atmosphere that required enthusiasm and proactive work skills• Helped in tax and trade areas on legislation such as “Energy Advancement and Investment Act of 2007”

• Experienced Argentina, taken in as a member of the family by several families - Argentina (June -July 2006)- Acted as a citizen ambassador and took classes to learn elementary Spanish • Hosted two exchange students from Argentina - Eldridge, IA (2003-2005)- Shared family and culture through everyday living, programs and experiences

Master Of Public Service And Administration

Bachelor Of Arts In Political Sciences, Bachelor Of Sciences In Economics