Benjamin Branch
Arlington,VA
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President
Nation Strategies
02.2023 - Current
- Advising clients on strategic alliances and business development with elected officials, nonprofit and political organizations
- Developing new revenue streams by identifying growth opportunities and forging strategic partnerships.
- Facilitating donor cultivation and organizing fundraisers and other special events for clients.
Vice President, Government Affairs
International Franchise Association
11.2021 - 02.2023
- Served as franchise business model's representative before Congress, Administration, national political parties, and third party groups
- Represented brands in over 300 industry lines, in addition to local owner franchisees and a vast supplier network on public policy issues impacting the small business model, including trademark law, brand and IP protection, employment, health care, and financial services issues
- Led advocacy initiatives and legislative strategy to advance franchise business priorities in a thoughtful, innovative manner
- Brought unique thought leadership, vision, and execution to all advocacy initiatives.
Vice President, Government Affairs
International Franchise Association
11.2021 - 02.2023
- Served as franchise business model's representative before Congress, Administration, national political parties, and third party groups
- Represented brands in over 300 industry lines, in addition to local owner franchisees and a vast supplier network on public policy issues impacting the small business model, including trademark law, brand and IP protection, employment, health care, and financial services issues
- Led advocacy initiatives and legislative strategy to advance franchise business priorities in a thoughtful, innovative manner
- Brought unique thought leadership, vision, and execution to all advocacy initiatives.
Director, Government Affairs
JUUL Labs
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Directed the development of JUUL Labs plan of action on federal policy
- Optimized federal strategy, messaging and objectives in coordination with state government affairs and other internal departments
- Monitored and analyzed federal legislative activity and determined its effects on the company; educated internal key stakeholders on federal legislative matters affecting the company
- Established and maintained relationships at the federal legislative level with Members of Congress and other public opinion leaders on behalf of the company
- Drafted memos, educational materials, and presentations detailing the impact of federal legislation on the company’s business for presentations to the CEO and other senior management within the company
- Increased membership, contributions and participation in JLE (JUUL) PAC by assisting in the development, strategy and management of the federal PAC.
Executive Director
Congressional Black Caucus Political Action Committee (CBCPAC)
11.2013 - 01.2019
- Served as the key political strategist responsible for oversight and promotion of policy and fundraising initiatives
- Created strategic fundraising and outreach plan to increase participation and contributions to the CBCPAC
- Raised over $3 million during the 2017-2018 campaign cycle
- Generated a donor database to facilitate targeted outreach to implement the CBCPAC’s policy agenda through direct mail, email solicitation, social media and other vehicles
- Led all CBCPAC fundraisers including events planning and budget analysis
- Directed a team of consultants and vendors to manage event logistics and online fundraising
- Coordinated with the Democratic National Committee, Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee and Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee on strategic voter outreach programs.
Legislative Director/Senior Policy Advisor
U.S. House of Representatives, Congressman Gregory W. Meeks
09.2007 - 11.2013
- Acted as chief advisor to the Representative and staff for Financial Services Committee and appropriations, telecommunications, transportation, homeland security and energy policy issues
- Trained and supervised legislative staff, assigned staff areas of responsibility and assisted the Chief of Staff in evaluating legislative staff work
- Researched and developed messaging for letters, speeches, press releases and website content
- Managed and coordinated fundraising activities for the Representative’s principal campaign committee, Build America PAC and the Congressional Black Caucus PAC.
Education
Bachelor of Science (Political Science) -
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA12.2002
Timeline
Vice President
Nation Strategies
02.2023 - Current
Vice President, Government Affairs
International Franchise Association
11.2021 - 02.2023
Vice President, Government Affairs
International Franchise Association
11.2021 - 02.2023
Director, Government Affairs
JUUL Labs
01.2019 - 01.2021
Executive Director
Congressional Black Caucus Political Action Committee (CBCPAC)
11.2013 - 01.2019
Legislative Director/Senior Policy Advisor
U.S. House of Representatives, Congressman Gregory W. Meeks
09.2007 - 11.2013
Bachelor of Science (Political Science) -
Old Dominion University
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