15+ years navigating Congress, the IRS, and federal agencies. The rare DC professional who doesn't just advise on what's coming — but builds the tools to act on it.
$65B
Federal funds secured for 19,000 municipalities
$15B
Infrastructure unlocked via landmark IRS ruling
50,000
Taxpayers granted permanent tax relief
15+ yrs
Federal policy, legislation & regulatory advocacy

I've spent my career at the intersection of federal tax law, legislative strategy, and government affairs — working on Capitol Hill as tax counsel, inside the IRS as a legal technician, and as a senior leader for one of Washington's most influential municipal advocacy organizations. I've authored legislation, won landmark IRS rulings, and helped move $65 billion in federal resources to American cities.
What sets me apart now: I build. While most senior DC professionals advise, I develop full-stack AI-powered platforms that help government affairs teams work faster, spot opportunities earlier, and operate at a level that wasn't possible three years ago. That combination — deep institutional knowledge plus hands-on technical capability — is what I bring to an organization.
2024–2025
IRS, Office of Chief Counsel
2022–2024
National League of Cities
2020–2022
National League of Cities
2018–2020
Michael Gleeson & Associates
2017–2018
Height Capital Markets
2017
National Grocers Association
2013–2016
Office of Congressman Jim McDermott, U.S. House
2011–2013
Tax Analysts
Guest Lecturer, Master of Taxation Program — American University Kogod School of Business (2016–2022)
Beyond client work, I build and license AI-powered software platforms for the government affairs industry. Most senior DC professionals don't ship software. I do — because understanding what's technically possible changes how you approach advocacy strategy.
AI-powered job search intelligence for Washington DC government affairs professionals
A full-stack AI platform built on Flask, SQLite, and Claude AI. Features include AI-generated resume tailoring, org watch lists, contact intelligence, and a built-in application tracker. Designed for Director and VP-level government affairs professionals navigating the DC job market.
Lobbyist intelligence dashboard for DC government affairs professionals
A premium intelligence platform that aggregates and surfaces actionable data on registered lobbyists, lobbying firms, and client relationships across the federal government affairs landscape. Built for practitioners who need to track the field, not just participate in it.
AI-powered training tool for Hill staff and government affairs professionals
An interactive AI simulation platform that replicates the dynamics of Capitol Hill staff interactions — allowing government affairs professionals and advocates to practice, prepare, and sharpen their Congressional engagement skills before the real meeting.