Chris Snow

I am a detail-oriented and resourceful professional with comprehensive experience in developing and leading external affairs strategies. I have demonstrated a background in maintaining internal and external relations, including white paper development, public speaking, presentation creation, and all aspects of communication skills.

I have strong experience in government relations, external affairs, public policy, and business development. I can deliver federal, state, and local public policy support to fulfill a business’s requirements. 

My accomplishments include...

- Passing Fair Market Value legislation (HB 125 in 2023)
- Securing approximately $150 million in funding
- Rebranding a Company
- Having space funded as a mode of transportation at FDOT
- Major policy shifts for the space industry in Florida
- Creation and direction of annual strategic policy
- Building coalitions with organizations previously ignored
- Federal appropriations at a time when earmarks were scare
- Creation & coordination of Capitol Hill Days

My core competencies are: 

• Government Relations 
• Policy Development
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Community Development
• Public Policy 
• Team Building & Leadership
• Strategic Communications 
• Project Management

I have a track record of utilizing business and legislative industry knowledge to oversee multiple projects with high visibility. I’m skilled in establishing strong relationships with all levels of executive management, contractors, and stakeholders. I am also proficient at resolving complex issues.

Experience Sunshine Water Services Director Of External Affairs June 2018 - Present (5 years 4 months) Orlando, Florida Area As a Director of External Affairs, my duties are: I supervise contractors and handle state lobbying efforts, as well as large-scale projects like the company's rebranding. I support the parent firm and trade association in their federal lobbying efforts. I develop material for several social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Google, and LinkedIn. The most significant key contributions are: • Led external policy development and communication with state and local officials. • Boosted stakeholder relationships and promoted philanthropic activities. • Developed external affairs budget for government relations and communications activities. Space Florida Senior Director of Government Relations & Business Development January 2008 - June 2018 (10 years 6 months) Exploration Park, FL My day-to-day responsibilities were: I steered Florida's space sector by testifying before committees, collaborating with stakeholder organizations, and managing several commercial development possibilities. By collaborating with partners, I was able to pass Page 2 of 4 industry-leading policies. I built commercial partnerships and communication channels with elected leaders at the federal, state, and local levels. The accomplishments in this role have been: - Enhanced deal flow by 100% within four years by implementing robust outreach campaigns across the state of Florida with companies and economic development entities. - Lobbied $150M+ in appropriations by leading lobbying efforts in Tallahassee and Washington. - Secured multiple Congressional letters in support of business development efforts - Held a Congressional staff roundtable meeting on the status of Florida's space industry AMGA: Advancing High Performance Health Government Relations Manager February 2006 - January 2008 (2 years) Alexandria, VA Here my daily tasks were: I advocated for critical legislation for the American Medical Group Association (AMGA). I managed and implemented and ran the first AMGA Capitol Hill Day. I also coordinated lobbying campaigns helping member business advocate to Congress. Acknowledged for: • Successfully saved key language in federal health policy legislation. United States Senate Senior Staff Assistant August 2004 - January 2006 (1 year 6 months) Washington D.C. Metro Area In this role, I served as: I supported a diverse team on policy and constituent issues important to the Senate office. I communicated with lobbyists, wrote letters to constituents, and represented the office to various advocacy groups.

Florida State University Bachelors, Social Science Page 3 of 4 Michigan State University Certificate, Public Utilities - Rate Making · (2018 - 2018) University of Central Florida Certificate, Finance and Accounting for Non-Financial Managers · (2016 - 2016) University of Central Florida Certificate, Effective Negotiation · (2014 - 2014) Mastering Business Development Institute Certificate, Business Development · (2015 - 2015)