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Daniel Schweizer

San Juan Capistrano,CA

Summary

Successful Government Affairs Director and Army veteran with 20-years of progressive experience looking for an opportunity with increased responsibility and ability to influence positive outcomes. Drawing on my varied experience as an attorney, educator, military officer, and local government expert, I quickly establish effective go-forward strategies and overcome obstacles to success. Demonstrated success building best-in-class teams able to execute on company objectives.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Head of Regulatory & Policy

Zeem Solutions
El Segun, CA
03.2024 - Current
  • Lead the national policy and regulatory team at Zeem Solutions, a leading developer and owner of large-scale charging sites for electric commercial transportation fleets.
  • Stood up a formal California engagement strategy that includes engagement with both local officials and state legislators. Influence outcomes at the state level that are favorable for the burgeoning effort to decarbonize transportation and reduce harmful impacts to communities from tailpipe emissions.
  • Lead the federal engagement on behalf of Zeem Solutions by influencing proposed policy and maximizing federal and state grant opportunities for the construction of critical infrastructure.

Director of External Affairs

Crown Castle
West Area, United States
10.2018 - 03.2024
  • Led a team of eight External Affairs Managers in implementing Crown Castle's state and local engagement strategy throughout the western United States.
  • Partner with legal and other internal departments in driving toward legislation intended to streamline the deployment of communications networks throughout the west
  • Led the passage of two bills in the 2021 California legislative session. Both bills were signed by the Governor and implemented in 2022

Government Relations Director

Crown Castle
West Area, United States
04.2015 - 10.2018
  • Led cross-functional efforts, including government and utility relations, legal, and public affairs to develop cogent and effective strategies in overcoming jurisdictional obstacles to develop ubiquitous wireless coverage
  • Led team of managers in successfully obtaining necessary land-use entitlements to site wireless, fiber-fed communications networks in the public way throughout the region
  • Cleared obstacles by utilizing various political and legal contacts to achieve company objectives

Government Relations Counsel

Crown Castle
West Area
04.2012 - 04.2015
  • Single point of contact for all legal resources in the largest region within the Small Cell Division of Crown Castle.
  • Provided legal expertise and advice to internal clients as well as directed the efforts of outside counsel
  • Negotiated and drafted right of way use agreements with various jurisdictions outlining Crown Castle's rights under state and federal law
  • Represented Crown Castle at various public hearings such as local planning commissions, city councils, and boards of supervisors

Adjunct Assistant Professor

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
San Diego, CA
08.2012 - 01.2015
  • Developed and taught college-level curriculum in the area of ethics

Senior Customer Programs Advisor

San Diego Gas & Electric
San Diego, CA
01.2010 - 04.2012
  • Program Lead for all SDG&E New Construction Energy Efficiency programs; primarily responsible for administering a $15 million budget
  • Responsible for drafting policies for the department that were both effective in administering energy efficiency program in California and also compliant with the rules set forth by the Public Utilities Commission
  • Led a cross-functional effort in a government relations capacity to ensure the continued administration of energy efficiency programs for the investor owned utilities

Education

MBA -

Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ
2016

J.D. -

Thomas Jefferson School of Law
San Diego, CA
2010

Bachelor of Science - Professional Aeronautics

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Daytona Beach, FL

Skills

  • Deep understanding of local and state government
  • Proven leader
  • Outcomes focused strategist
  • Experienced attorney
  • Critical thinking skills
  • High stakes negotiation experience
  • Polished public speaker

Previous Work Experience

MARKET ADVISOR | 10/2007 to 12/2009
San Diego Gas & Electric - San Diego, CA
ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE | 08/2006 to 10/2007
San Diego Gas & Electric - San Diego, CA
ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVE | 01/2006 to 08/2006
Bradley-Morris Inc - San Diego, CA
CLIENT ADVISOR | 04/2004 to 12/2005
BMW - Seattle, Darmstadt, Germany
U.S. ARMY PILOT-IN-COMMAND | 09/1992 to 04/2004
United States Army - United States, Germany

Certification

California State Bar License 276704

Harvard Business Publishing Corporate Learning | Leading at Crown Castle | 02/2021

Timeline

Head of Regulatory & Policy

Zeem Solutions
03.2024 - Current

Director of External Affairs

Crown Castle
10.2018 - 03.2024

Government Relations Director

Crown Castle
04.2015 - 10.2018

Adjunct Assistant Professor

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
08.2012 - 01.2015

Government Relations Counsel

Crown Castle
04.2012 - 04.2015

Senior Customer Programs Advisor

San Diego Gas & Electric
01.2010 - 04.2012

MBA -

Arizona State University

J.D. -

Thomas Jefferson School of Law

Bachelor of Science - Professional Aeronautics

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

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