Peter Jaskoski Email & Phone Number

Troy, Mi

PROFILEGovernment and Energy affairs professional with more than 20 years of experience in developing and implementing successful public affairs strategies to grow revenues and enhance corporate reputations with local, state and federal governments, regulatory authorities, and communities throughout operating areas. Former senior staff member in the Michigan Legislature with current political and policy contacts in many regions of the U.S.

Houston, Texas/Colorado Springs

• Responsible for federal, state and local government affairs and project outreach for the U.S.’s leading provider of natural gas transportation services. Report directly to Eastern and Western Pipeline Group presidents and numerous senior corporate executives. Formulate legislative strategies to advance issues of concern to El Paso focusing on the areas of energy, taxation, environment, regulatory issues, and business unit development projects. Develop and maintain strong relationships with senior management and employees, other business executives and personnel, members of state legislatures and their staff, Administration officials and industry and trade association representatives. • Focus on issues related to taxation, the environment and operational regulations, as well as specific energy projects for El Paso Corporation. Coordinate and participate in town meetings with landowners to discuss pending pipeline construction issues, and develop proactive strategies to anticipate possible opposition to such initiatives. Serve as effective advocate for the company by meeting regularly with business unit personnel. Meet with legislators and industry representatives to cultivate relationships in developing lobbying strategies, building coalitions and achieving consensus.

Lansing, Michigan

MICHIGAN LEGISLATURE, Lansing, Michigan 1988-1995CHIEF OF STAFF• Responsibilities included developing and setting weekly committee agenda for Senate Finance Committee; polling committee member’s votes on proposals before committee; authored and approved amendments to pending measures; directed Committee staff and provided direction relating to legislative analysis needed for weekly hearings. • Negotiated with industry lobbyists to craft legislative compromises to amendments and substitutes before Committee. Collaborated with Senate Leadership relating to legislative priorities and overall caucus agenda relating to taxation and finance measures. Served as Chief of Staff to Senate Finance Chairman during Michigan’s historic overhaul of public school funding and all associated revenues and taxes. LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT • Performed detailed legislative research and development for all constituent correspondence; briefed Representative on issues of concern to her constituents; served as surrogate for the Representative at numerous events both in and outside of her legislative district.

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Political Science And Government

Associate Of Arts - Aa, Political Science And Government