Goal-oriented, highly-ranked government relations professional with 22 years experience at the North Carolina General Assembly, including 16 years lobbying.Specialties: State government appropriations and budget development. North Carolina state tax law, including sales and use, corporate, personal income, franchise, excise, property, privilege license, motor fuels, and unauthorized substance taxes. State tax credits including mill rehabilitation, mill machinery, renewable energy and corporate tax credits and private letter rulings. Economic development and incentives packages. State government IT project development and execution. Emerging Technologies, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles.

Former Assistant Secretary of Revenue for Tax Administration for the NC Department of Revenue where I was responsible for over 300 employees statewide and almost 12 million dollar budget.

15-20 years

Strong working and personal relationships with NC House and Senate leadership.
Strong working relationships with NC General Assembly staff.
Strong working and personal relationships with NC Department of Revenue and NC Department of Information Technology staff

North Carolina native with a B.A. in political science from NC State University.
Ranked one of the 50 most effective lobbyists in North Carolina by the NC Center for Public Policy Research.
Eagle Scout.