PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Dynamic former three-term state legislator, multi-state lobbyist, and MPP candidate with 12+ years of experience in public policy at the local, state, and federal levels. Proven record of collaborating cross-functionally across teams, building relationships with stakeholders, developing advocacy strategies, and advancing business priorities. Strong ability to:
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Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to develop policy priorities in line with critical metrics and KPIs
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Draft advocacy materials and related messaging points, testimony, and other policy materials for relevant stakeholders
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Work in concert with senior leadership to identify and foster relationships with key associations and industry partners
KEY SKILLS
Legislative Tracking | Public Policy Analysis | Direct Lobbying | Public Relations | Public Speaking | Presentations | Talking Points | Strategic Partnerships | Communications | Stakeholder Engagement | Multi-State Advocacy | Messaging | Op-Eds | Factsheets | ESG
| Talking Points | Testimony | Executive Briefings | Sustainability | Health Technology | Privacy & AI Policy | Insurance | Financial Services
WORK EXPERIENCE
Michigan House of Representatives
State Representative | District 24 | (term-limited)
Elected in 2016 and reelected in 2018 and 2020 (three terms). Served ~ 95,000 constituents:
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Chairman of the Committee on Commerce (two terms), supervised and managed ~10 legislative and committee staff, drafting attorneys, and one of three Members to serve on both the Appropriations Committee and policy committees.
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Successfully lobbied the Governor to expand healthcare through telehealth platforms during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
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Lead economic incentive projects in collaboration with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) to strategically align policymakers resulting in record-breaking investments from 2020 to 2022.
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Authored over 20 Public Acts including legislation to modernize government procurement, regulate cryptocurrency, bolster economic development incentives, aid small businesses, and promote economic diversification.
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Negotiated and secured a $5 billion investment for the second-largest collocated data center in the US.
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Chief advocate for small-business acceleration package to aid with state grants, entrepreneurial growth, and procurement.
Lansing, MI
January 2017 – January 2023
County Commissioner | District 10
Defeated incumbent of 20 years. 2nd youngest elected to directly serve ~72,000 residents in the state’s third-largest county:
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Elected as only one of three officers of the Board of Commissioners, collectively served ~ 900,000 residents, and ~ 2,400 employees, managed an annual $1+ billion budget, and Chaired the Justice & Public Safety Committee.
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Saved $2.1 million in road funding and reduced annual maintenance costs by $230,000 by eliminating redundancies and strategically engaging internal stakeholders, community leaders, and local government agencies.
Mount Clemens, MI
January 2015 – January 2017

Campaign Finance Strategies LLC
President and Founder
Structured a successful multistate government affairs firm and portfolio of multinational clients for direct lobbying, drafting advocacy materials, building relationships with trade associations, and influencing legislation:
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Devised government relations strategies and key partnerships with industry and trade associations.
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Directed political action committees (PAC), drafted testimony and policy briefs, and lobbied legislators in eight states.
Mount Clemens, MI
May 2014 – December 2016
Delta Dental of Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana, Inc.
Government Relations Consultant
Consulted company on multi-state government affairs strategies, managed external consultants and lobbyists, administered PAC operations, and briefed C-level executives on policy developments:
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Identified, monitored, and summarized federal and state legislation and regulations, spearheaded special projects including the Brighter Futures advocacy campaign, and commissioned a study to quantify preventable ER utilization.
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Directly represented the company on industry associations and trade associations such as the National Association of Dental Plans’ Government Relations and Research Commissions and issues such as ACA/Medicaid expansion.
Okemos, MI
May 2014 – September 2016
Delta Dental of Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana, Inc.
Government Relations Coordinator & PAC Manager
Assumed newly created role to oversee multi-state and federal government affairs, manage external consultants, and advocated for one of the nation’s largest dental insurance companies and the Health Kids Dental (HKD) program:
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Collaborated cross-functionally with Corporate Communications, Marketing, Finance, Legal, Sales, and other business units on government affairs, community outreach, media relations, messaging, communications, and branding.
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Facilitated the expansion of the HKD and Medicaid/CHIP programs with the state departments after successfully lobbying the Legislature to administer the program and expand to all 83 counties over three administrations.
Okemos, MI
May 2012 – May 2014
Associated Students of Michigan State University
President and Chairman
Served as Chief Executive Officer, Student Liaison to MSU’s of Trustees, and Chairman of the General Assembly:
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Managed 108 employees, 3 attorneys, ~ $2.2 million in annual tax revenue and investments, represented ~47,000 students, and supervised Central Staff, Event Planning, Government Affairs, and Communications Departments.
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Successfully spearheaded HB 4393 (Medical Amnesty) through the Michigan Legislature and Administration.
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Vastly increased MSU’s student voter turnout from 1.8% to roughly 10% of the student body through targeted marketing, strategic partnerships with non-governmental organizations, and cutting-edge advocacy efforts.
East Lansing, MI
April 2011 – May 2012
EDUCATION
Northwestern University | Evanston, IL
Master of Public Policy and Administration (M.P.P.A.) | Public Policy Specialization | 2024
Michigan State University | East Lansing, MI
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) | Economics | 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) | Political Theory and Constitutional Democracy | 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) | Public Policy and Public Administration | 2012
Honors: Student Body President | Liaison to the MSU Board of Trustees | Dean’s List | Men’s Lacrosse
VOLUNTEERING
Detroit United Lacrosse Club | Detroit, MI | June 2023 - Present
Assistant Coach | Detroit Panthers Boy’s Lacrosse Team
L'Anse Creuse Community Action Coalition | Clinton Township, MI | February 2002 - July 2018
Co-Chairperson | July 2015 - July 2018
Secretary | July 2014 - July 2015
Member | February 2002 - July 2018
L'Anse Creuse Foundation | Clinton Township, MI | July 2015 - July 2018
Secretary of the Board of Directors | June 2015 - June 2017
Member | June 2013 - July 2018
AWARDS
Commendation of Service | House Resolution #406’22 | Michigan House of Representatives | 2022
Champion of Free Enterprise Award | Michigan Chamber of Commerce | 2022
Legislator of the Year | Small Business Association of Michigan | 2021
Panelist | “Post-Pandemic Economic Development” | Michigan Economic Developers’ Association | March 2021
Legislative Economic Development Champion | Michigan Economic Developers’ Association | 2020
Keynote Speaker, “Leadership Symposium” | James Madison College at Michigan State University | 2019 - 2020
Commendation of Service | Proclamation #R16-258 | Macomb County Board of Commissioners | 2016
Guest Lecturer, “Student Leadership Development ” (EAD 315) | Michigan State University | 2011 – 2014