Vice President Of Community Affairs And Public Relations
CurrentOver 3 decades of experience spanning both the private and public sectors. Expertise in public relations, government affairs and stakeholder engagement. Known for creating collaborations, restructuring programs and business structures within entities such as Merrill Lynch, Pierce Fenner and Smith; UPenn's Wharton Grad School's Mgmt 653/Field Application Project; United Bank of Philadelphia CDC; United Parcel Service as Political Action Committee rep for Teamster Local 623. His advocacy led him to Philadelphia City Government at all three levels (Executive, Legislative and Judicial) as well as state government (Chief of Staff - St. Rep. James Clay). Former consulting business included real estate issues, business, image and political consulting both locally and nationally. His advocacy also includes 15 years in leadership positions in several local (Philadelphia) victim service agencies, including East Division Crime Victims as well as the restructuring of North Central Philadelphia Victim Service, now Central Division Victim Services.Accomplished athlete and coach and holds a Bachelor from UPenn's Wharton School. The diversity of background gives a unique perspective on aligning corporate objectives with community needs and ensures that Simgad Solar maintains valuable partnerships with communities, policymakers and industry leaders.
