Christopher Kratzer

Background

About Christopher Kratzer

Government Relations & Public Affairs Over 25 years of progressive experience in government relations and public affairs program management including; legislative analysis, legislative tracking, issues development and implementation, and direct lobbying activities on behalf of diverse client bases. Responsible for continual relationship development and communication of issues to public and private entities, regulatory authorities, and the media. • Business Development Specialist in business development through advocacy. Multiple successful initiatives in policy, law, legislation, public relations, media relations and external affairs for the specific purpose of driving or protecting business opportunities while highlighting corporate and industry reputation. • Government and Industry Association Relations Member and primary contact for governmental associations including NGA, RGA, DGA, RLCC, DLCC, ALEC and NCSL. Management level advocate for and liaison to business trade associations representing diverse membership bases. Responsible for the dissemination of information to internal and external industry, public, stakeholder and member audiences through direct communications, publications, presentations and electronic media. Management oversight of grassroots advocacy programs, political activities and voluntary giving programs for state and federal political action committees. Appointed member participant of industry/trade association committees and subcommittees. • Administration Experience in diverse operating structures including corporate, small-mid and independent operations. Management team member responsible for the administration of departmental functions including the development and oversight of strategic plans, departmental budgets, and the supervision of professional and contract employees.