Get to Know Your NJBMDA Lobbyist

I was born and raised in New Jersey, growing up in Middletown, N.J. I graduated from Dickinson College in Carlisle, Pa., with a degree in public policy and environmental science. From there, I headed to Washington, D.C., to work on Department of Energy and Federal Aviation Administration contracts for TRW, Inc.

After spending five years in D.C., I came back to New Jersey to marry my wife and was employed by Waste Management to work as part of the corporate communication and public outreach team.
I represented the company in seven states, from Virginia to New York. There I learned about lobbying and government relations.

Working on issues on behalf of my clients and helping government officials understand the impacts of their proposals is what I enjoy. This includes developing succinct letters and position papers and testifying before legislative committees or regulatory hearings.

I think what surprises people the most is the number of different issues I have worked on for my various clients. I have clients ranging from New Jersey building suppliers to large financial companies, national amusement parks, Fortune 100 manufacturers, and New Jersey’s commercial fishermen.

I have spent a lot of time trying to ensure offshore wind farms are developed in a reasonable and responsible manner.

It can’t be stressed enough that money for campaigns is a key factor in our political system. PACs give the industry a voice to support those who support their industries and small businesses’ needs in the legislative process.”

NOTE: Having a voice in politics is vital. The volume of a PACs voice in politics is directly related to its ability to donate in a significant way to as many candidates as possible. This election year, the Building Material Dealers for Good Government is actively supporting candidates for state office who who want to work on making the #LBM industry better so they can be involved in policy debates in Trenton come the new year. Learn more about the NJBMDA PAC here.