The attorneys and professionals of the Group are well acquainted with all steps of the process, from introduction of proposed legislation to implementation of the regulations. They have demonstrated an ability to work with other stakeholders and to organize coalitions of diverse interests to obtain goals by consensus-based reform on issues of importance to the business community. Enacting tax changes to assure favorable allocation of tax burdens. Working cooperatively with regulatory agencies to remove roadblocks to the proper operation of business and industry, and avoid a patchwork of governmental oversight. The members of the Government Relations Group are prepared to act on your behalf as an advocate throughout the process in a manner that is consistently of the highest ethical and professional standards.
Gene is active in a broad range of legislative, regulatory and public affairs activities.
Because of his background, he is particularly strong in matters of energy and the environment, but he also has performed public policy advocacy on tax, general business and other issues. Gene has been active in government and political fields for over twenty-five years, from holding local elected office to corporate government relations and trade association experience. His background includes twelve years with one of the world s largest energy companies where he performed a number of assignments including government affairs and marketing. Most recently, he served as the executive director of the Pennsylvania office of the American Petroleum Institute where he performed the legislative, regulatory and media relations work for the major oil companies. Gene has a degree in political science from St. Joseph s University in Philadelphia.