Cory Rountree
Helena,MT
Summary
Government relations leader with extensive experience at Gaggle, driving legislative initiatives and securing $4.85 million in funding. Skilled in relationship building, policy advocacy, and problem-solving to move legislation forward. Focused on measurable outcomes supporting organizational growth.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Director, Government Relations
Gaggle
01.2022 - Current
- Led statewide lobbying efforts, developing strategies and providing oversight to influence legislation that promoted business growth
- Monitored state legislative and agency activities to strengthen company position, identify policy opportunities, and address adverse proposals
- Directed allocation and management of $4.85 million in funding to advance organizational initiatives
Senior Director, State Initiatives
Wiley Education Services
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Lead for state outreach, strategy and implementation - fill pipeline and drive sales process
- Lead state sales with products and services to align workforce to labor market needs through consultative sales process
- Achieved team sales volume exceeding $2M in the first year of state projects, greater than $2M in year one of state projects.
- Managed strategy and oversight of state lobbyists to expand business opportunities
National Director of Government Relations
New Meridian Corporation
Austin, Texas
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Built and maintained relationships with governors, legislators, staff, and stakeholders to influence legislation and advance business objectives
- Managed strategy and oversaw state lobbyists nationwide to influence legislative outcomes and create business opportunities
- Monitored 50 state legislative and agency activities to enhance company positioning, identify policy opportunities, and address adverse proposals
Multi-State Director of Government Relation
The College Board -AK, AR, GA, ID, KS, MT, ND, NE, NV, UT, WY
Austin, Texas
01.2013 - 01.2018
- Directed strategy and oversight of state lobbyists to shape legislation and create business opportunities
- Cultivated relationships with governors, legislators, staff, and stakeholders to align organizational goals with legislative priorities
- Advocated for policies and appropriations that support the college readiness mission and financial objectives, including SAT/AP expansion and funding initiatives
Consultant/Owner
Rountree Consulting LLC
Austin, Texas
01.2006 - 01.2013
- Leveraged experience in state and local government to identify growth opportunities and craft innovative solutions for client challenges
- Engaged state legislators, agencies, local officials, and philanthropic organizations to further client agendas
- Planned and implemented initiatives and strategies enabling clients to achieve statewide goals
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration -
The University of Texas
Austin, Texas01-1997
Skills
- Government relations and legislative analysis
- Policy advocacy and relationship building
- Skilled communication
- Leadership and teamwork
- Problem solving and adaptability
Timeline
Senior Director, Government Relations
Gaggle
01.2022 - Current
Senior Director, State Initiatives
Wiley Education Services
01.2021 - 01.2022
National Director of Government Relations
New Meridian Corporation
01.2018 - 01.2020
Multi-State Director of Government Relation
The College Board -AK, AR, GA, ID, KS, MT, ND, NE, NV, UT, WY
01.2013 - 01.2018
Consultant/Owner
Rountree Consulting LLC
01.2006 - 01.2013
Bachelor of Business Administration -
The University of Texas