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Oregon, United States

Oregon

Represented Boise Cascade to advance their public policy objectives by providing an effective voice for Boise with the legislature and the Governor.Assisted Associated Oregon Loggers and Douglas Timber Operators in establishing effective relationships with statewide and legislative officials and advances forest management strategies to improve public timber supply from state forests.Helped the Coos Siskiyou Shippers Coalition navigate through the multifaceted government railroad regulatory complex to advance the rail shipping process for coalition members.Served as liaison for Emerging Technology Accelerators, Inc. and forest product, paper and metals manufacturers to help ETA introduce state of the art innovations that will improve their processes and produce more valuable products.Research, compile and analyze workforce information for the Oregon Forest Resources Institute to develop a long-term strategy to help the forest sector regain its competitive edge.

Portland, Oregon

Represented Boise Cascade to advance their public policy objectives by providing an effective voice for Boise with the legislature and the Governor.Assisted Associated Oregon Loggers and Douglas Timber Operators in establishing effective relationships with statewide and legislative officials and advances forest management strategies to improve public timber supply from state forests. Represented Northwest Pulp and Paper Association on high profile environmental matters by establishing and managing the Oregon Water Quality Coalition, a coalition of businesses, community organizations, and consultants involved in water quality regulations.Served as a legislative liaison for the Oregon Small Woodlands Association to achieve their legislative agenda at the 2009 legislature.Represented OfficeMax in their negotiations with the State Procurement Office resulting in a favorable renegotiation of their office supply contract with Oregon.

Salem, Oregon And Boise, Idaho

Represented the multi-national corporation with members of Congress, Governors, the legislature and state agencies to advance public policy objectives.Supervised Boise Cascade state lobbyists and contractors to advance issues that benefited Boise’s businesses.Implemented and maintained a Public Policy website to keep employees informed regarding issues that impacted Boise’s businesses. Provided timely and pertinent communication for internal customers to ensure that public policy information was relevant and credible. Initiated resolution of public policy issues identified by internal customers. Served on boards and committees including Chair of Oregonians for Food & Shelter and Chair of Oregon Forest Industries Council Governmental Affairs Committee to facilitate coalition building and successful adoption of company initiatives.Directed multi-million dollar statewide communications campaigns relating to ballot measures.

Portland, Oregon

Established regulatory affairs/internal communications function at a forest landowning company in the Pacific Northwest.Developed and implemented a successful public relations program in a newly created position.Served as company spokesman with the public, media, and elected officials resulting in effective relationships.Created and published company newsletter that fostered productive internal and external communications.Established a lobbying presence for the $2.1 multi-billion dollar company

Planned, developed, and implemented public relations projects insuring ensuring a positive public image.Revamped the company's logo and newsletter creating an up-to-date, positive image.Led Portland Chamber committee to encourage coalition building within the business community.Administered legal program by directing attorneys and effectively communicating program activities.

Served as spokesman for the company with the public, the media, elected officials, and government agencies. Renovated the company's logo and newsletter, creating a contemporary effect.Supervised the development and computerizing of the company's annual budget and monthly financial statements.

Roseburg, Oregon

Developed educational and cultural community projects with the community that were successful in generating increasing public support for the forest industry.Created a beneficial relationship between the forest industry and the news media, government agencies, and elected officials.Managed the internal and external affairs of the company resulting in a 50 percent increase in membership.

Bachelors Of Science Degree, Forest Resources

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