Vice President

JOHN (JACK) E. PHILLIPS

*** **** ******, ***** ***, PA 17552

717-***-**** ️ **************@*******.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Government Affairs and Public Policy professional with over 20 years of progressive experience in lobbying, legislative strategy, and stakeholder engagement. Proven ability to influence federal and state legislation, secure funding, and manage advocacy campaigns that advance organizational goals. Skilled in building coalitions, developing legislative agendas, managing communications, and strengthening relationships with legislators, regulatory agencies, and industry associations. Adept at strategic planning, policy analysis, fundraising, and media relations.

Core Competencies:

Government Relations • Legislative Strategy • Public Policy • Advocacy Campaigns • Stakeholder Engagement • Federal and State Lobbying • Political Strategy • Media Relations • Strategic Communications • Regulatory Affairs • Grassroots Mobilization • Association Management • Coalition Building • Leadership • Fundraising

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Novak Strategic Advisors – Harrisburg, PA

Senior Associate 2021 – Present

Government affairs consulting firm providing legislative strategies to private and public clients.

Provide federal and state legislative strategies and advocacy for clients including the Rehabilitation and Community Providers Association (RCPA).

Advise on federal and state policy issues related to health and human services, pharmaceuticals, health insurance, taxation, and healthcare regulatory compliance.

Lobbied successfully for inclusion of $100 million dollars in the state budget for school based mental health.

Lobbied successfully for inclusion of $10 million per year for 5 years in the state budget for county based mental health.

Develop and implement legislative and regulatory strategies to achieve client objectives.

Monitor state legislation, regulatory updates, and political developments affecting clients.

Rehabilitation and Community Providers Association (RCPA) – Harrisburg, PA

Director of Government Affairs 2014 – 2021

Trade association represents 420+ members in health and human services sectors statewide.

Directed federal and state legislative strategy and advocacy efforts with the Pennsylvania General Assembly and Governor’s Office.

Lobbied successfully for passage of numerous pieces of legislation and policy initiatives, benefiting behavioral health, brain injury and intellectual disability providers.

Led campaigns to defeat legislation that would negatively affect health and human service providers.

Strengthened relationships with elected officials and agencies to advance policy priorities.

Educated and mobilized members through presentations, newsletters, and policy briefings.

Drafted press releases, op-eds, and communications to promote association priorities.

Managed grassroots and member engagement through internal communications and digital advocacy tools.

Assisted in managing daily operations of the association

Pennsylvania Department of State – Harrisburg, PA

Director of Legislation 2013 – 2014

State agency overseeing professional licensure, elections, and corporate filings.

Served as primary legislative liaison for the Governor and the Secretary of the Commonwealth.

Lobbied for successful passage of SB304, SB381, and SB436, improving business filing efficiency and strengthening election law standards.

Secured additional funding for key programs and departments through legislative advocacy.

Provided strategic counsel on legislative and regulatory matters to agency leadership.

Pugliese Associates – Harrisburg, PA

Contract Lobbyist 2011 – 2012

Government affairs consulting firm representing corporate and industry clients.

Led lobbying efforts on issues including tax reform, healthcare, manufacturing, energy, and real estate.

Secured passage of SB887, improving landlord–tenant law compliance for client stakeholders.

Negotiated favorable language in Marcellus Shale legislation, resulting in significant client cost savings.

Advocated for e-commerce tax collection reforms to modernize Pennsylvania’s tax base.

Case New Holland (CNH) – New Holland, PA / Washington, D.C.

Manager, State Government Affairs 2010 – 2011

Global manufacturer of agricultural and construction equipment.

Represented CNH’s legislative and regulatory interests in all 50 states.

Partnered with Iowa officials to secure tax incentives and workforce development grants in excess of $25 million.

Lobbied to prevent legislation threatening dealer contracts and corporate tax increases.

Built relationships with federal and state legislators and policymakers to enhance corporate reputation and influence.

Building Industry Association of Lancaster County – Lancaster, PA

Director of Government Affairs 2005 – 2010

Trade association for the building and construction industry.

Directed legislative advocacy and political engagement programs.

Managed PAC compliance and increased contributions by 75%.

Produced newsletters and communications to inform members of legislative developments.

Organized board meetings, legislative events, and leadership retreats.

Assisted in the daily operations of the association.

Supervised staff and managed a $2 million budget.

REALTORS® Association of York and Adams Counties – York, PA

Director of Government Affairs 2003 – 2005

Trade association for the REALTOR® and real estate industry.

Developed and managed the association’s government affairs and advocacy programs.

Led public and media outreach campaigns opposing eminent domain abuse.

Designed grassroots database to mobilize members on legislative issues.

Represented the association in media interviews and community engagement initiatives.

Assisted in the daily operations of the association.

EDUCATION

Widener University School of Law, Harrisburg, PA

Juris Doctor (JD) – Moot Court Honor Society

West Chester University, West Chester, PA

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science

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