Tom Roth Email & Phone Number

Denver Metropolitan Area

• Assist in the management of state government and public affairs programs for the world's largest manufacturer and distributor of indoor and hydroponic growing supplies.
• Directly reports to Vice President External Affairs & President of ScottsMiracle-Gro’s Foundation helping to manage the state government and public affairs programs for the world’s largest manufacturer and distributor.
• Responsible for developing effective policies to create new markets for Hawthorne products in the United States and internationally.
• Develop and execute lobbying strategies that supports adoption of Hawthorne’s policy priorities through ballot initiatives, regulation, and legislation at the state, federal, and international levels.
• Analyze legislation and regulations to understand their impact to our business and inform senior leadership on recommend courses of action.
• Responsible for helping to manage relationships with coalitions and industry partners to support the company’s policy objectives.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

NCIA committees’ primary function is to help and advise NCIA on how to execute the goals andmission of the association as defined by the staff, Board of Directors and Policy Council.Committees provide valuable knowledge to advance the industry and NCIA. Committees alsoassist NCIA’s Policy Council in the decision-making process by providing expertise and.

Greater Denver Area

• Leadership and Administration
• Directly reports to Chief Revenue Officer with dotted line responsibility to the Chief Operating Officer and CEO. Key member of the senior leadership team.
• Oversees the Business Development and Government Affairs and directs at staff of project managers with P&L responsibilities to company’s annual revenue. Develops the sale and marketing strategies for the company’s Leaf.
• Managing, mentoring, and providing career development opportunities for team to ensure high service delivery, effective working relationships with all constituents, and aligning team performance with individual and.
• Leads, plans and orchestrates internal Regulatory Systems Group including project management, compliance, procurement, and Government Relations.Business Development / Sales & Marketing/ Public Awareness
• Driving strategy behind sales and marketing initiatives for business expansion related to the legal cannabis industry through developing key relationships with elected officials and policymakers, trade associations, in.

Greater St. Louis Area

• Responsibilities include developing political strategies, which promotes business growth in legislative & regulatory policies at the state and local levels. Advise senior managers of potential risks related to.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities and develop strategies to amend legislation. Coordinate lobbying teams in multiple states across the U.S. to help advance policies that promote the company’s interests..
• Act as spokesperson on behalf of the company. Develop and direct industry coalitions, public relations and grassroots campaigns. Actively serving as point of contact for industry organizations. Key Accomplishments
• Successfully defended company in legislative attempt to cease operations in the state of Oklahoma. This win saved the company $500 million in current investments for 2016.
• Successfully amended legislation in Illinois that increased usage of compressed national gas vehicles on interstate highways. This saved the company $300,000 in 2016.
• Successfully amended legislation in Texas that increased usage of compressed national gas vehicles on interstate highways. This saved the company $420,000 in 2017.

Greater St. Louis Area

• Assisted government affairs teams with policy research and strategy development to support or refute legislative policies. Remain current on related legislation presented nationally. Essential Duties
• Led grassroots operations by providing significant support to government staff nationally.
• Assist in policy research and development strategy to support government affairs team.Key Accomplishments
• Successfully advocated against efforts to increase excise taxes and to expand the bottle bill legislation. Additionally, assisted in increasing sales through pro-business legislation opportunities.

301 South 2nd St., Springfield, IL 62706

• Remained current on legislation coming through the house and advised representative prior to voting. Aided with developing member's legislative agenda and with vote counting. Assisted with constituent.
• Performed public relations duties & interacted with district press
• Designed and planned legislative direct communications.
• Head campaign management duties for re-election.

Master'S Degree, Public Administration And Policy Analysis

B.S., Political Science

Activities and Societies: Sigma Phi Epsilon, Order of Omega, Greek Council, Student Legal Council, Phi Alpha Delta.