joe murzyn

senior advisor

About

I bring more than a decade of Pennsylvania state government and nearly five years of government relations experience to my work, helping clients achieve their goals. In my capacity as a former campaign director, assistant to the Attorney General and Deputy Secretary of Legislative Affairs for former Governor Tom Corbett, I have a deep understanding of the legislative process as well the necessary strategy to carry legislation over the finish line. During my time in the Governor’s office, I helped to develop and advance the legislative agenda for over eleven agencies, boards and commissions. In my capacity as a government relations professional, I have represented clients across a variety of industries, including technology, transportation, public funding, education, law enforcement, conservation, energy and agriculture. I have experience building coalitions, shaping legislation and identifying clients’ strengths to help them achieve their business objectives. I also have experience developing procurement and funding strategies for clients at state and local government levels.

Country

united states

City

harrisburg

Industry

law practice

Skill

public policy, politics, legislative relations, government, political campaigns, legislation, policy, community outreach, policy analysis, public speaking, political science, public relations, grassroots organizing, employee relations, strategic communications, nonprofits, state government, coalitions, international relations, leadership, fundraising, legislative research, strategic planning, research, public affairs, crisis management, legislative affairs, economic development, non profits, legal writing, speech writing, media relations, political communication, crisis communications, constituent services, legal research, political consulting, community development, administrative law, criminal law, public administration, event planning, mediation, proposal writing, strategy, homeland security, federal government, message development, energy policy, westlaw

Experience

senior associate

wojdak government relations

2013-1 - 2017-12 · 5 yrs

senior associate

s.r wojdak & associates

2013-3 - 2017-12 · 4 yrs 10 mos

Manage a variety of clients' legislative and policy interests at the state and local level Current and previous client engagements include but are not limited to the following: Technology, Transportation, Engineering, Tax Policy, Procurement, Education, Law Enforcement, Liquor Policy, Utilities, Regulatory Changes, Consumer Protection, Environmental Protection and Funding

grassroots director

friends of tom corbett

2007-8 - 2008-11 · 1 yr 4 mos

Managed the Attorney General's statewide grassroots operation for his re-election campaign.

campaign manager

friends of tom stevenson

2006-2 - 2006-5 · 4 mos

Managed the daily operation of all campaign activities.

western pennsylvania regional director

friends of tom corbett

2004-5 - 2005-1 · 9 mos

Implemented the campaign's grassroots strategy for the Western Pennsylvania region.

staff assistant

roddey 2003

2003-5 - 2003-11 · 7 mos

Assisted staff with campaign projects, organized volunteers and participated in grassroots activities.

senior advisor

buchanan ingersoll & rooney pc

2018-1 - Present · 8 yrs 9 mos

deputy secretary of legislative affairs

pennsylvania office of the governor

2011-1 - 2013-3 · 2 yrs 3 mos

* Responsible for developing and advancing the legislative agenda of thirteen state agencies, boards and commissions. * Provided legislative and issue briefings for the Secretary of Legislative Affairs, Chief of Staff and Governor * Developed strategy for advancing legislative priorities and for preventing the passage of legislation with negative impacts * Organized bill signing events for the governor with legislators and key stakeholders * Maintained relationships with key legislative staff, stakeholders and members of the legislature * Agency Portfolio: * Department of Transportation * Liquor Control Board * Department of Environmental Protection * Department of Conservation and Natural Resources * Department of Agriculture * Department of State * Department of Corrections * Department of Military and Veterans Affairs * State Police * Office of Administration * Board of Probation and Parole * Commission on Crime and Delinquency * Governor's Sportsmen Advisory Council

field director

tom corbett for governor

2009-8 - 2011-1 · 1 yr 6 mos

* Managed a staff of ten throughout the state and was responsible for voter outreach and contact in all 67 counties in Pennsylvania. * Secured the Republican State Committee endorsement for the Governor’s candidacy in the primary * Accountable for overseeing and staying within a budget in excess of $100,000.00 * Secured nearly 40,000 signatures for the Governor’s nominating petitions – more than all statewide candidates seeking office in 2010 * Organized a handwritten postcard campaign which resulted in over 60,000 voter contacts * Served as a surrogate speaker at political events and provided campaign coordinator training seminars which included a detailed manual on grassroots campaigning and coalition development

executive assistant to the attorney general

pa office of attorney general

2005-1 - 2011-1 · 6 yrs 1 mo

* Served as an assistant for the Attorney General and was responsible for managing various agency projects. * Prepared oral and written issue briefings * Served as a surrogate at events and meetings (e.g. Education and Outreach Unit) * Advanced and planned events * Assisted with constituent services * Assisted the press office at official press events * Assisted the legislative affairs office with research

Education

duquesne university

political science and government

2000-1 - 2004-1 · 4 yrs 1 mo

In my studies at Duquesne University of the Holy Spirit, I focused on both International Relations and Public Policy. Of those two political science tracks, I enrolled in courses such as Crisis Management, the Politics of Civic Problems and War and Peace in the Nuclear Age. These political science tracks and courses were chosen because of an interest in problem solving and conflict resolution. Activities and Societies: President of the Duquesne University College Republicans and a member of the Allegheny County Young Republicans.