Head government affairs group for Roche Diagnostics Corporation.

Led government affairs operation for the nation’s largest pharmacy services company and a leading retail pharmacy and pharmacy benefit manager (PBM). Managed a team of 14 federal and state lobbyists, policy development staff, and large political action committee and grassroots programs. Also responsible for leading a team of 52 consultants.Developed and executed the strategy that influenced the passage of the Accountable Care Act of 2010 and allowed CVS Caremark to take advantage of… Show more Led government affairs operation for the nation’s largest pharmacy services company and a leading retail pharmacy and pharmacy benefit manager (PBM). Managed a team of 14 federal and state lobbyists, policy development staff, and large political action committee and grassroots programs. Also responsible for leading a team of 52 consultants.Developed and executed the strategy that influenced the passage of the Accountable Care Act of 2010 and allowed CVS Caremark to take advantage of the new law while avoiding billions of dollars in industry taxes.Played a key role in the strategic positioning and messaging for the $27 billion merger of CVS and Caremark and successfully secured the support of critical state and federal policy makers. Show less

Caremark purchased AdvancePCS in March 2004. Was promoted to Senior Vice President, Govenment Affairs.

Opened and ran the Washington, DC office until company was acquired by Caremark Rx. Located office space and built a Federal affairs team from the ground up, managing a staff of five and 18 consultants. Promoted after six months to manage both Federal and State government affairs. Developed and implemented a strategic plan to promote the company’s legislative advocacy program that successfully positioned the company to capitalize on the passage of the Medicare Modernization Act of… Show more Opened and ran the Washington, DC office until company was acquired by Caremark Rx. Located office space and built a Federal affairs team from the ground up, managing a staff of five and 18 consultants. Promoted after six months to manage both Federal and State government affairs. Developed and implemented a strategic plan to promote the company’s legislative advocacy program that successfully positioned the company to capitalize on the passage of the Medicare Modernization Act of 2003. Organized and led the effort to reinvigorate the pharmacy benefit industry’s trade association. Assisted in the creation of a highly effective coalition of business groups and health plans to educate policymakers on the value of pharmacy benefit services. Show less