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PUBLICATIONS AND EVENTS

SPEAKING EVENTS

  • Introduction to Federal Grants, North Carolina Office of Strategic Partnerships, Nov. 2022
  • Competing Successfully for Federal Grants, ElectriCities of North Carolina Annual Conference, Aug. 2022
  • Preparing for Federal Competitive Grants, North Carolina League of Municipalities, March 2022
  • Preparing Regions for Federal Funding Success, National Association of Regional Councils, Jan. 2022 and Texas Association of Regional Councils, Feb. 2022.
  • Preparing for Federal Funding Success, National League of Cities, Ready to Rebuild Webinar Series, Feb. 2022 and North Carolina Association of County Commissioners, March 2022.
  • Effective Grant-Writing for Federal Grants, Cumberland County, April 2021; Centralina Council of Governments, 2016-2018; City of Fayetteville, April 2020; City of Chattanooga, Feb. 2021.
  • Federal Update, Centralina Regional Council Executive Board, Board of Delegates, Regional Managers, and Regional Mayors Meetings, 2018-2021.
  • Preparing for NACo, North Carolina Association of County Commissioners Board Meeting, Feb. 2020.
  • Federal Update, Centralina COG Regional Managers Meetings and Regional Mayors Meetings, quarterly.
  • Legislative Report, Centralina Executive Board and Board of Delegates Meetings, monthly.
  • Effective Grant-Writing for Federal Grants Workshop, Centralina Council of Governments, annually 2016 - 2019.
  • Best Practices in Grantsmanship: Understanding the Federal Funding Process, Grant Professionals Association, November 2017
  • Key Federal Issues and Effective Lobbying Best Practices, Conference of Southern County Associations, May 2017
  • Effective Grant-Writing for Federal Grants, Centralina Council of Governments, February 2018, March 2017 and October 2016
  • Legislative Review: Impacts of 2015 and Outlook for 2016, North Carolina Association of County Commissioners Board Meeting, January 2016
  • Legislative Review: Impacts of 2015 and Planning Ahead for 2016, Centralina Council of Governments Regional Conference, December 2015
  • Federal Funding Opportunities, CONNECT Joint Consortium Meeting, August 2015
  • Advocacy in August, National Association of Counties Annual Conference, Southern Region Caucus, July 2014
  • Federal Issues Impacting Counties, North Carolina Association of County Commissioners – National Association of Counties Caucus (March 2018, February 2017, February 2016, and March 2014), Board of Directors Meeting (November 2013), General Government Steering Committee (October 2013) and Annual Conference (August 2013)
  • Advocating for Parks & Recreation, North Carolina Recreation and Park Association, August 2013
  • Federal Budget and Its Impact on Local Governments, North Carolina Government Finance Officers Association/North Carolina Association of County Finance Officers, Annual Conference, June 2013
  • Key Federal Issues and Effective Lobbying Best Practices, Conference of Southern County Associations, May 2013
  • Effective Lobbying Best Practices, National Association of Counties Conference, Central Region Caucus, July 2012
  • Effective Lobbying Best Practices, National Association of Counties Conference, Southern Region Caucus, March 2012 and 2013
  • Connecting with Elected Officials, North Carolina Recreation and Park Association, Citizen Board Member Forum, August 2010
  • Effective Lobbying Practices, National Recreation and Park Association, Legislative Conferences (Forum) 2009, 2010, 2012 (along with former Congressman Jim Walsh), and 2013
  • Balancing Government Budgets in Today’s Economy, North Carolina Association of Public Works, Opening General Session, June 2010

PANELIST

  • Preparing for Federal Funding Success, National League of Cities Ready to Rebuild Webinar, Feb. 2022.
  • Preparing for NACo Webinar, North Carolina Association of County Commissioners, Feb. 2020.
  • Federal Legislation Impacting Local Governments, NC City/County Management Association Winter Seminar, February 2014 and 2013
  • What’s in the New MAP-21 Law, Webinar, July 2012
  • Being Heard on Capitol Hill, Webinar, March 2011
  • A Look at the New Political Landscape, Webinar,  January 2011

PUBLISHED

County Quarterly (Washington Watch)

  • The Future of Workforce Development & Current Funding Opportunities for Counties, Washington Watch, Summer 2023
  • 2023 Farm Bill – Supporting Agriculture and Food Programs for Years to Come, Washington Watch, Spring 2023
  • Committees and the North Carolina Delegation, Washington Watch, Winter 2023
  • All the New Federal Funding for Counties, Washington Watch, Fall 2021
  • Congress and Closing the Digital Divide, Washington Watch, Summer 2021
  • The Great Infrastructure Debate – What Constitutes Infrastructure and How Will Congress Fund It?, Washington Watch, Spring 2021
  • The 117th Congress and the Biden Administration, Washington Watch, Winter 2021
  • 2020 Federal Elections Roundup, Fall 2020
  • Is More Coronavirus Aid Coming from Congress?, Washington Watch, Summer 2020
  • Federal Experts Advise Counties To Keep Up Advocacy As Congress Considers Next COVID-19 Relief Package, Washington Watch, Spring 2020
  • Opportunity Zones, The White House Initiative to Help Economically Distressed Areas, Washington Watch, Winter 2020
  • Federal Programs To Help Disconnected Youth, Washington Watch, Fall 2019
  • The 2019 Congressional To-Do List, Washington Watch, Summer 2019
  • The Federal Response to Human Trafficking, Washington Watch, Spring 2019
  • Wrap-Up On the 115th Congress and Outlook for the 116th, Washington Watch, Winter 2019
  • Federal Issues…Considering NC County Interests, Washington Watch, Fall 2018
  • Federal Investments in School Safety, Washington Watch, Summer 2018
  • Broadband Opportunities are Growing at the Federal Level, Washington Watch, Spring 2018
  • Collaboration Can Make Federal Grant Applications More Competitive, Washington Watch, Winter 2018
  • Local Preparedness: The Backbone of Disaster Recovery, Washington Watch, Fall 2017
  • Deadly Opioid Crisis Needs Strong Local, State and Federal Response, Washington Watch, Summer 2017
  • Putting the Federal Budget and Appropriations Process in Perspective, Washington Watch, Spring 2017
  • First 100 Days of Trump Administration and 115th Congress, Washington Watch, Winter 2017
  • First Quarter of Federal Fiscal Year: A Good Time for Advocacy, Washington Watch, Fall 2016

County Lines

  • Budget and Appropriations: The Federal Funding Process, April 2016
  • Federal Update: First Session Review and Outlook for 2016, January 2016

Parks and Recreation

  • Freshmen to Watch in the 113th Congress, Parks and Recreation, June 2013
  • Keep the Momentum Going After Legislative Forum, Parks and Recreation, March 2013
  • Congressional Caucuses Help Our Cause, August 2012
  • Impact of the November Elections, July 2012
  • Same Song, Second Verse. A Review of the First Session of the 112th Congress As We Approach the Second, December 2011
  • Under Republican Reign: Changing Rules. Slashing Budgets. The Republican Sweep is Cleaning House, March 2011
  • The 112th Congress:  Surviving the Budget-cutting  Battle, January 2011

INTERVIEWS

  • Congressional Quarterly
  • National Public Radio
  • ABC’s World News