Work Experience National Corn Growers Association Director of Public Policy and Political Strategy December 2014-Present Work with CEO, executive team, board members, and state-based associations in advocating for favorable legislative and regulatory outcomes for corn growers. Establish, develop and maintain relationships with Members of Congress and their staffs, congressional committees, House and Senate leadership, key executive branch and federal agency of?cials, industry representatives, trade associations, stakeholder groups, and coalitions. Serve as the organization?s primary contact for conservation and transportation policy. Formulate key organization priorities as member of Risk Management Action Team. Research and analyze proposed and existing legislation and regulations of importance to corn growers. Prepare letters, talking points and issue summaries on relevant regulatory and legislative topics for CEO, executive team, board members, and state-based associations. Represent the organization at political and industry events. Oversee the association?s Political Action Committee, and serve as its Treasurer. Manage political strategy for organization and coordinate political strategy with industry partners and state- based associations. Serve as grassroots representative in organization?s public policy of?ce. National Association of Wheat Growers Director of Government Affairs for Risk Management April 2012-December 2014 Worked directly with the CEO, board members and state-based associations in advocating for favorable legislative and regulatory outcomes. Established, developed and maintained relationships with Members of Congress and their staffs, congressional committees, House and Senate leadership, key executive branch and federal agency of?cials, industry representatives, trade associations, stakeholder groups, and coalitions. Served as the organization?s primary contact for risk management programs, including crop insurance and Title I farm programs authorized in the farm bill. Researched and analyzed proposed and existing legislation and regulations of importance to wheat farmers. Facilitated the formation of policy as staff liaison to the association?s Domestic and Trade Policy Committee. Developed, prioritized and implemented tactical advocacy plans to advance association priorities. Prepared letters, talking points and issue summaries on relevant regulatory and legislative topics Organized and managed weekly policy meetings with current staff and consultants. Managed the association?s Political Action Committee, WheatPAC. Represented the association at political and industry events. Made media appearances when needed to advance association?s priorities. House Committee on Small Business Professional Staff Member May 2009-April 2012 Served as primary policy advisor to Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO), subcommittee chairs, and committee members on all food, agriculture, and environmental issues. Devised and implemented action plans to highlight and protect farmers, the food and agriculture sector, and rural small businesses from overreaching federal regulations. Planned and executed full committee and subcommittee hearings within my issue areas by developing hearing topics, identifying and selecting witnesses, reviewing testimonies, and drafting questions, statements, hearing notices, and background information for use by committee members. Organized briefings and roundtables for members and staff on food, agriculture, and environmental topics. Of?ce of Congressman Sam Graves (R-MO) August 2006 May 2009 Legislative Assistant 0 Staffed the Congressman in his assignment as the only Missourian on the House Agriculture Committee, including during consideration of the Food, Agriculture, and Energy Act of 2008 (2008 Farm Bill). 0 Staffed the Congressman on the General Farm Commodities and Risk Management Subcommittee and the Conservation, Credit, Energy, and Research Subcommittee. - Advised the Congressman and served as liaison to constituents, industry groups, trade associations, and other stakeholders on food, agriculture, renewable energy, environment, trade, water infrastructure, immigration, science, technology, and judiciary issues. Of?ce of House Majority Whip Roy Blunt (R-MO) May 2006-August 2006 Leadership Of?ce Intern - Assisted staff with research, administrative duties, and the organization of leadership meetings and dinners. Education University of Missouri?Columbia August 2002-May 2006 0 Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness Management from College of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources 0 Minors in International Agriculture and Political Science Czech University of Agriculture; Prague, Czech Republic Summer 2005 0 Completed coursework in Rural Sociology, Agriculture Economics, International Studies References avaiLable upon request