James Eisenberg

( Massachusetts )

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Introduction

I bring our Preti Strategies clients the advantage of nineteen years' experience in Massachusetts state government. Nine of those years I served as Chief of Staff to Speaker of the Massachusetts House of Representatives, and for five years I was Chief of Staff to the House Committee on Ways and Means. My high level access gave me the unique experience of being directly involved in negotiations on all policy decisions that came before the House. By "being in the room where it happened" for most of my time in public service, I know what questions are asked, what political considerations are measured, and what information is sought by elected and appointed officials at every level. I use this knowledge and experience to develop positioning strategies and narratives that advance our clients' interests with decision-makers across state government.

Our entire Preti Strategies team is made up of government "insiders" who have served many years as elected or administration officials or senior level advisors. Together, we have extensive knowledge and an extensive network of connections. We've spent our careers in government and public affairs, and we love putting our experience to work for our clients to help shape policy and advance important business interests.

Achievements

Regularly engaged in the highest-level budget and policy negotiations from within the innermost circles of Massachusetts state government

Worked closely with then-Chairman DeLeo to pass four state budgets, multiple bond bills and major pieces of legislation including health care reform and clean energy initiatives.

Responsible for shaping the House legislative agenda, overseeing its execution and strategically advising the Speaker through high-stakes negotiations

Works closely with all parties including the Senate President and Governor, majority and minority legislative leadership, chairs and cabinet officials.

Clients

1) Association of Social Work Boards

2) Avaya LLC

3) Bloom Energy Corporation

4) Boston AFC 2.0 OpCo LLC

5) Caribbean Integration Community Development, Inc.

6) COMPASS PATHWAYS, INC.

7) CRC Communications LLC

8) Cubic Transportation Systems, Inc.

9) Food Solutions Action

10) Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.

11) Humane America Animal Foundation

12) International Interior Design Association, New England Chapter

13) Mark Development LLC

14) Massachusetts Advocates for Children Inc.

15) Massachusetts Association of Health Plans, Inc

16) Massachusetts Mortgage Bankers Association, INC.

17) Massachusetts Railroad Association

18) National Strategies, LLC

19) NCS Pearson, Inc.

20) New England Historic Genealogical Society

21) Northeast Arc, Inc.

22) Notarize, Inc.

23) Opus Inspection Technologies, Inc

24) PLS Financial Services, Inc.

25) Retail Energy Supply Association, Inc.

26) Small Property Owners Association, Inc.

27) Sonesta International Hotels Corporation

28) Stickball, Inc.

29) The Fishing Partnership Health Plan Corporation

30) Transdev North America, Inc.

31) Wellpath Recovery Solutions, LLC

32) WSP USA Inc.

33) Zillow

Biography

Policy Advisor at Preti Strategies

Chief of Staff and Chief Policy Advisor to Speaker of the Massachusetts House of Representatives.

Chief of Staff and Press Secretary to House Committee on Ways and Means

Chief of Staff and Press Secretary to House Committee on Bills in the Third Reading

Education:

Suffolk Law School
Hamilton College
Belmont Hill
The Fessenden School

Last Updated: April 10, 2024