Ryan Walker Email & Phone Number

Washington, Dc, Us

Columbus, Ohio, Us

Shumaker Advisors is a public affairs and government relations firm specializing in advocacy, business development, coalition building and communication strategies while serving at the federal, state and local levels of government.

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KEY CONTRIBUTIONS:* Spearheaded successful internal advocacy campaign aimed at influencing senior executives to maintain consistency with corporate narrative by publicly stating BP’s support for increased vehicle corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards.* Secured 50+ visits to company sites by members of Congress, including the House Speaker, Majority Leader, Majority Whip and Chairman of the Energy and Commerce Committee.* Collaborated with key international business stakeholders on advocacy strategy leading to on-time implementation of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) 2020 treaty. Advised the Coalition for American Energy Security on public affairs campaign focused on retaining the Trump Administration’s support for enforcement.* Planned and executed political engagement strategy for senior executives, including securing approval from BP’s U.S. Chairman and President to host a private fundraiser for Speaker Paul Ryan—raising in excess of $75K from individual c-suite contributors.* Directed successful campaign efforts of the Main Street Energy Alliance, a broad coalition of organizations opposed to moving the Renewable Fuel Standard compliance point of obligation.* Coordinated company’s engagement strategy for government affairs and c-suite executive participants at the Republican National Convention and presidential inauguration.* Placed BP executive on board of directors for the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation, the largest bipartisan organization in the U.S. Congress.* Led internal assessment of business priorities, opportunities and threats after the 2016 election.

Washington, D.C., Us

KEY CONTRIBUTIONS:* Instructed graduate-level course entitled “Politics and Public Policy,” which served as a core course for the Master of Legislative Affairs Program. * Provided students with key foundational knowledge of the inextricable link between politics and public policy by examining academic theories of how policy changes occur in developed systems of government and the practical political forces that drive policy-maker decisions.* Looked at how the media drive public awareness and, increasingly, partisan polarization, by assessing present policy debates and contrasting them with notable policy outcomes in U.S. history.* Assessed motivational factors for public policy engagement and different advocacy strategies to match, and capitalize on, varied levels of interest.

Washington, Dc, Us

KEY CONTRIBUTIONS:* Led critical campaign that secured Congressman position on powerful House Committee on Energy & Commerce.* Eliminated the integration ban (HR 3196) in the Satellite Television Extension and Localism Act (HR 5728) saving cable companies and consumers over $1B in costs. Became Public Law 113-200.* Planned and executed a visit by the French ambassador to the U.S. to the congressman’s district.* Developed highly successful campaign and marketing strategies to manage and enhance the congressman’s reputation and profile.* Managed three consecutive re-election efforts that received over 60 percent of the popular vote.* Created Congress' first Customer Experience Survey, distributed throughout Ohio's Fifth Congressional District, to compile customer service data aimed at improving interaction with government.* Inspired collective support for organizational goals and performance management metrics through collaborative engagements at staff retreats, quarterly performance reviews, and frequent one-on-one discussions. * Established the Leadership for America Today, Tomorrow and Always Political Action Committee (LATTA PAC). Increased funding and recognition by implementing event-based and direct mail programs.* Developed an internal software program to manage office functions, such as scheduling, monitoring legislation, and tracking of various projects. Coordinated activities of development team.* Established complete office operations following Congressman's special election, including hiring of staff, setting up office space, and creating office regulations, in only four weeks.

Washington, Dc, Us

KEY CONTRIBUTIONS:* Principal Advisor on Conference Committee for Energy Policy Act of 2005.* Played major role in preserving 900 MHz spectrum for Business, Industrial, and Land Transportation Industries.* Spearheaded creation, revision, and passage of Congressman Gillmor's successful bill to create national sex-offender database on the Internet* Effectively secured critical inclusion of legislative language to clarify congressional approval of certain State energy production tax incentives in 2005 Energy Policy Act.* Served as Consultant for Citizens for Gillmor. Implemented web-based donor program, prepared press releases, and assisted with fund-raising activities. Maintained website. Coordinated critical get-out-the-vote activities.

Master Of Public Administration (Mpa), Government Relations Management & Strategic Communications

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Criminal Justice/Political Science