neftali garcia

vice president of government

About

Lawyer and Lobbyist. A member of the Texas Bar and the Texas Bar College.

Country

united states

City

austin

Industry

government relations

Skill

public affairs, public policy, legislation, legislative relations, coalitions, policy analysis, politics, legal affairs, state politics, governmental affairs, administrative law, public administration, direct lobbying, policy, state government, government, corporate communications, local government, legislative affairs, public speaking, leadership, legislative research, program management, political campaigns, grassroots organizing, speech writing, political science, strategic communications, political consulting, media relations, crisis communications, legislative testimony, spokesperson, appropriations, political communication, legislative issues, pac, legislative policy, grassroots, strategic planning

Experience

vice president of government

lawyer and lobbyist

law firm

2006-11 - Present · 19 yrs 11 mos

executive director

mexican american legislative policy council and mexican american legislative caucus

1996-5 - 1999-1 · 2 yrs 9 mos

regional community and public affairs manager

walmart

2000-1 - 2001-1 · 1 yr 1 mo

legislative director and chief of staff

texas house of representatives

1991-2 - 2000-1 · 9 yrs

adjunct professor

texas state university

2013-8 - 2014-1 · 6 mos

Designed course in Public Law and the Legislative Process using a multidimensional approach to study leadership behavior, special interests, and legislative process. The course studied policy from idea genesis to administrative regulation and judicial review.

vice president of government affairs

mclane company, inc.

2007-5 - Present · 19 yrs 5 mos

Implemented business strategies to turn Governmental Relations programs into profit-centers. Since 2010, these programs have resulted in managing more thousands of pieces of legislation per year with a success ratio of 97%. Developed strategy and processes for Federal, State and Local governmental relations activities with particular focus on the design and implementation of complex legislative and lobbying campaigns dealing with highly regulated products and projects. Personally lobbied Congress, Governors, Attorneys’ General, State Legislators and Municipal Officials on highly complex issues. Recognized as a strong influencer with a large network of long-term trusted business relationships with senior business executives, State Legislators, Governors, Attorneys’ General, and lobbyists, public administrators, and team members. Managing outside consultants and lobby teams in over 30 states, local jurisdictions and Washington, D.C.