Based in Washington, D.C., I provide strategic government affairs counsel and direct advocacy for organizations large and small. I use my two decades of political, government, and corporate experience to help companies across a range of sectors find solutions to complex challenges.With deep relationships in Washington and knowledge of the legislative process, I help clients wade through the bureaucracy and manage the increasing unpredictability of politics. Renowned for my collaborative leadership skills, I have supported members of Congress by directing congressional office and constituent service operations. I am a dynamic, servant-minded leader with a proven track record of achieving objectives through integrated campaigns, coalitions, and “shoe leather” lobbying. Clients turn to me for my knowledge across a wide variety of current national issues, as well as my expertise in the prioritization, development, implementation, and execution of critical projects.I joined Shumaker Advisors, LLC after spending five years as Senior Director, U.S. Government Affairs for BP, where I represented Fortune’s Global 500 seventh largest company before the U.S. House, U.S. Senate, the White House, and executive branch agencies. I shepherded a downstream and upstream portfolio of businesses that included the Castrol Oil brand, three northern-tier refineries, two petrochemical plants, four offshore oil production facilities, and extensive operations in the Permian Basin. I actively represented BP on major trade association committees and coalitions to ensure business metrics were achieved through the legislative and regulatory processes, while also planning and directing all engagement and fundraising efforts of the BP Employee Political Action Committee.Prior to entering the private sector, I served as Chief of Staff to Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5) and Legislative Director to Congressman Paul Gillmor (OH-5) - both members of the Committee on Energy & Commerce.In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my wife and two children. I also serve as an elder at my church and I am an avid outdoorsman enjoying time fly-fishing, hunting, and camping.