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Manage the day-to-day operations of the Texas Association of Public Insurance Adjusters. Represent and promote the profession and members before the legislature, media, public and government officials. Work closely with the board, executive committee and members to fulfill their mission and long range goals.

Manage the guest services for the professional Austin FC soccer team, U.T. College basketball teams, concerts and special events.

Manage the professional association representing tax professionals in Texas. Direct the continuing education programs, annual conference, communications, legislative, public relations and networking opportunities. Work closely with the board, membership and implement strategic initiatives and conduct day-to-day management of staff, budget and fundraising goals.

Lead the state association’s mission to promote and match international and domestic investors to Texas startups. Act as association spokesperson before legislators, government officials, media and investment community. Actively work with all industries and spaces including high tech, med tech, fin tech, B2C, B2B, green energy, healthcare, real estate and investment companies at all levels. Work closely with the board, membership and implement strategic initiatives and conduct day-to-day management of staff and budget.

Act as national spokesperson for the rent-to-own retail industry and trade association before members of Congress, legislators, media, financial community and regulators. Assist in designing, developing and implementing the strategic plans for the organization in a cost-effective and time-efficient manner. Oversee legislative, public relations, communications, conference, PAC, membership departments and the APRO Scholarship Foundation. Work closely with national board, state chapters, non-profit foundation and committees to implement strategic initiatives and meet fundraising goals.

Director of APRO’s government relations, public relations and digital communication departments. Represent the rent-to-own industry before Congress, state legislators, media and financial community. Manage SEO, on-line content and social media. Director of APRO PAC and Education Scholarship Foundation’s fundraising and selection process.

Created and directed the national congressional grassroots campaign for the rental-purchase industry. Directed the industry’s national Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C. Assisted the management of the state and federal legislative programs. Coordinated and managed state association network.

Managed the special events and activities for the groundwater district. Coordinated Texas Alliance of Groundwater Districts’ legislative and media activities.

Researched, analyzed and advised subcommittee chair regarding the State of Texas' budget. Worked with state agencies, industry groups and elected officials regarding the appropriations for the state of Texas. Communicate and address constituents' communications and concerns.