Counsel, Lobbyist and Government Relations manager to statewide trade associations, their boards and senior management on state and federal legislative or regulatory issues and industry matters. Vice President - General Counsel & lobbyist for Nebraska Chamber of Commerce & Industry; counsel and lobbyist for Nebraska Chiropractic Physicians Association; Husch Blackwell LLP lobbyist for major international retailer, international manufacturer, waste management corporation, second largest state political subdivision, county board, school district, health insurer, health care and managed care companies, energy companies, international franchisor, international direct seller, international money transfer corporation. Engaged in state government contract research and compliance consultant for statewide association. Staff advisor and counsel to business and professional association operations, education, policy development and political action committees. Conduct, coordinate and participate in several association studies and task forces on business, taxation, economic development, environmental, banking, financial services and insurance issues. Service on several gubernatorial and legislative task forces, committees or legislative interim studies on workers’ compensation, unemployment insurance, economic development, taxation, banking, financial and agricultural issues.Specialties: Government Relations, Lobbyist; General business, including human resources, employment, corporate, banking and finance, insurance, health care, professional regulation, Uniform Commercial Code, taxation, environment, energy, economic development and other issues affecting the cost of doing business in Nebraska
Listed skills include Policy, Government, Legislative Relations, Public Relations, and 31 others.