Latest Placements

Tristan Brown has been named Vice President of Energy & Environment, Infrastructure at Business Roundtable (BRT), an association of more than 200 chief executive officers of America’s leading companies, representing every sector of the U.S. economy. He will serve as the primary expert and advisor within BRT on matters relating to energy, environmental, and infrastructure policy and will oversee both BRT’s Energy & Environment Committee and Infrastructure Committee. Tristan is an accomplished policy and regulatory leader with over two decades of experience shaping national energy, environmental, and infrastructure policy across the executive branch, Capitol Hill, and the private sector. Prior to joining BRT, he served as Acting Administrator for the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration at the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Heather Lancaster has been named Chief Development Officer at the Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation (GWOTMF), a nonprofit corporation formed in 2015 to honor the service and sacrifice of all individuals who have contributed to global counterterrorism efforts since September 11th, 2001. In this executive role, she will design, lead, and execute the comprehensive fundraising strategy to support the Foundation’s goal of raising over $100 million for the construction of the Global War on Terrorism Memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Heather’s career reflects a consistent dedication to service, leadership, and mission-driven fundraising. Most recently, Heather served as Executive Vice President at the U.S. Naval Institute, and she concurrently served as the Chief Operating Officer of the Naval Institute Foundation.

John Schoenecker has been named Director of Tax, Trade, and Accounting at the American Petroleum Institute (API)—the leading trade association representing the oil and natural gas industry. In this key leadership role, John will guide API’s strategic development of policy positions related to tax, trade, and corporate accounting, working in close partnership with member companies to advance the industry’s priorities. John brings extensive expertise in tax policy, regulatory affairs, and government relations, underpinned by a strong legal background and direct experience in federal tax policy formulation. He most recently served as Head of Policy at TaxBit.

Seth Williford has been named Senior Director of Policy at Business Roundtable (BRT). BRT is an association of more than 200 chief executive officers of America’s leading companies, representing every sector of the U.S. economy. The Senior Director leads efforts on a wide range of workforce-related policy issues including shaping initiatives in immigration, education and workforce development, labor and employment, health, retirement, and employee benefits. This role supports policy formulation and engages directly with government institutions to advance key priorities. Seth brings deep expertise in immigration policy, workforce development, and economic growth. His focus spans critical workforce-related areas including employment-based immigration, temporary worker programs, and visa categories essential for driving economic progress. Prior to joining BRT, he served as General Counsel for U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC).

Stan McCoy has been named Senior Vice President and General Counsel at Entertainment Software Association (ESA). ESA works to promote and protect the dynamic marketplace for video games and enhance public trust in the industry. The General Counsel plays a key role on ESA’s executive leadership team, overseeing legal, regulatory, policy, compliance, enforcement, litigation and contractual matters across state, federal and international levels. Stan brings extensive experience in policy, legal leadership, and international advocacy. Most recently, he served as President and Managing Director at the Motion Picture Association (MPA) for the EMEA region.

Dong Hong has been named Senior Vice President of Public Policy and General Counsel at Electronic Transactions Association (ETA). ETA is the world’s leading advocacy and trade association for the payments industry with nearly 500 member companies in 30 countries. This position plays a pivotal role in shaping the industry’s direction and serves as the primary authority and advisor on policy matters affecting the payments sector. Dong has built a career marked by progressive roles in key legal, regulatory and policy focused positions showcasing his expertise in financial services, public policy, and legal analysis. Most recently he served as Senior Policy Advisor in the Office of Financial Institution Policy at the U.S. Department of the Treasury.

David Hill has been named Executive Director for the Bipartisan Policy Center’s Energy Program. This role is responsible for leading all facets of BPC’s Energy initiatives and works closely with the organization’s leadership team to address a broad range of federal and state policy issues. Our successful placement, David Hill, has a career spanning more than 25 years that reflects his deep expertise in energy law and policy, a strong command of regulatory frameworks, and a proven track record in leadership roles across government, the private sector, and academia. Most recently, he served as a Fellow at Columbia University’s Center on Global Energy Policy and is the former Executive Vice President and General Counsel of NRG Energy, Inc. David previously served as General Counsel at the U.S. Department of Energy under President George W. Bush.

Grace Mitchell has been named Regional Director, Major Gifts-Northeast at the Hoover Institution (Hoover). Hoover is a public policy think tank that seeks to improve the human condition by advancing ideas that promote economic opportunity and prosperity, while securing and safeguarding peace for America and all mankind. Our selected candidate, Grace Mitchell, brings more than ten years of experience in donor management and political fundraising. Most recently, she served as Finance Director at the Senate Leadership Fund & One Nation.

Dan Bingham was named Chief Marketing and Communications Officer at the Hoover Institution (Hoover). Hoover is a public policy think tank that seeks to improve the human condition by advancing ideas that promote economic opportunity and prosperity, while securing and safeguarding peace for America and all mankind. This newly created position plays an influential role within Hoover providing both strategic leadership and hands-on tactical execution of the organization’s marketing and communications efforts. Dan brings more than 20 years of experience and a proven track record leading significant strategic initiatives for major brands, including Coca-Cola and HP. Most recently, he served as Managing Director at Open X, a partnership between WPP and Coca-Cola.

Denise Davis has been named Vice President of Strategy and Communications (VP) at Western States Petroleum Association (WSPA). WSPA represents companies that account for the bulk of petroleum exploration, production, refining, transportation, and marketing in the five western states of Arizona, California, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington. This position is charged with providing both strategic and hands-on-tactical execution of the organization’s communications efforts. Denise brings strengths in strategic communications and crisis management, storytelling and messaging, and a deep understanding of public policy. Prior to joining WSPA, she served as Executive Vice President of the California Chamber of Commerce (CalChamber).

Glynnis Breen has been named Vice President of Communications (VP) at the National Audubon Society (Audubon). This VP serves as a strategic thought leader responsible for both external and internal communications including organizational messaging, media relations, crisis communications, and all internal communications to Audubon’s staff, network, various boards, states, centers, and chapters. Glynnis is an accomplished communications and marketing executive with extensive experience in the conservation, science, and education sectors. Prior to joining Audubon, she served as Vice President of Marketing and Communications at the American Forest Foundation.

Karen Price-Ward has been named Senior Director of Corporate Initiatives at Business Roundtable (BRT). BRT is an association of more than 200 chief executive officers of America’s leading companies, representing every sector of the U.S. economy. This role assists in the development and execution of CEO-led initiatives involving over 150 companies representing millions of employees nationwide to expand economic opportunity to more Americans and ensure employees have the skills needed to succeed in a rapidly changing economy. Our successful placement, Karen Price-Ward, is an accomplished professional with extensive expertise in social impact, workforce development, and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). Prior to joining BRT, she served as Director of Social Impact at Stanley Black & Decker.

Kerri Briggs has been named Executive Director at Educate Texas. Educate Texas is a featured initiative of the Communities Foundation of Texas (CFT), one of the nation’s largest community foundations and a catalyst for charitable giving in Texas. In this role, the Executive Director articulates a vision and ensures the organization leads the transformation of Texas’ public and higher education systems to prepare students for success in school, the workforce, and life. Our successful placement, Kerri Briggs, is an accomplished professional with extensive expertise in federal and state government, K-12 education, higher education, and Corporate Social Responsibility. Prior to joining Educate Texas, she served as Chief of Staff at the Houston Independent School District.

Ankur Jain has been named Chief Data Officer at ALSAC/St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. This strategic leadership role oversees a wide range of data-related functions ensuring ALSAC maximizes these assets to support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Our selected candidate, Ankur Jain, is an accomplished technology executive with extensive experience in both business-to-business and direct-to-consumer business models. Previously, he served as Head of Data, Analytics and Science at Whole Foods and Amazon Grocery.

Zack Rosenblum has been named Vice President and Head of U.S. Government Affairs at American Express. He is responsible for advocating and safeguarding the company’s interests with state and federal governments and regulatory bodies across a wide range of corporate, industry, and general issues. Zack brings extensive expertise in the financial services sector, a comprehensive understanding of political and regulatory environments, and significant policy experience. Previously, he served as Counselor to the Secretary at the U.S. Department of the Treasury.

Alan Feldenkris has been named Chief Communications and Marketing Officer (CCMO) at the National Audubon Society (Audubon). Reporting to the CEO, the CCMO serves as a key member of Audubon’s leadership team, responsible for both strategic leadership and hands-on execution of the organization’s communications and marketing initiatives. Our successful placement, Alan Feldenkris, is an accomplished communications and marketing professional with extensive experience in traditional, digital, social, and experiential marketing for leading brands and mission-driven organizations. Previously, Alan held senior communications and marketing positions at NPR, The Nature Conservancy, and Spirit of America.

Kevin Slagle has been named Senior Vice President of Communications at the American Petroleum Institute (API). This role is responsible for developing and executing comprehensive communication strategies to enhance API’s integrated advocacy agenda for its member companies and the oil and gas industry. Kevin brings over 20 years of experience in the energy sector, leading teams in creating and implementing extensive campaigns and outreach programs for some of the most challenging petroleum industry policy issues. Previously, he served as Vice President of Strategy and Communications at the Western States Petroleum Association (WSPA).

Paige Ennis has been named Executive Vice President of Development and External Affairs at the Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC), a leading nonpartisan organization that drives principled solutions by bringing together Republicans and Democrats to help turn legislators’ best ideas into passable, durable laws. In this role, she will serve as a strategic thought partner to the CEO, Board, and senior leadership team. This newly created position was established to lead the organization’s integrated fundraising, marketing, and communications efforts to elevate BPC’s national visibility. Paige brings more than 30 years of experience working in roles that intersect strategy, development, marketing, and communications to BPC. Most recently, she served as Senior Vice President of Strategic Engagement at the German Marshall Fund.

Leslee Oden has been named President & CEO at the National Turkey Federation (NTF). NTF represents all segments of the U.S. commercial turkey industry, including processors, growers, breeders, hatchery owners, exporters, and allied companies. Leslee brings expert understanding of the regulatory environment for the turkey industry, including policy formulation and advocacy experience with the FDA and USDA to the role. Most recently, she served as Senior Vice President of Legislative Affairs at NTF.

Meg Calnan has been named Vice President of Executive Communications at the National Audubon Society. She is responsible for creating, shaping, and executing a comprehensive executive communications strategy for the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Our placement, Meg Calnan, brings more than 16 years of marketing and communications leadership to Audubon, with extensive experience in conservation driven nonprofit and for-profit environments. Most recently, Meg served as Senior Director, Brand Marketing & Strategic Planning at The National Geographic Society.