• Represent and advance The Home Depot's government relations agenda before elected officials, government decision-makers, and internal and external strategic partners across the state. • Manage a multifaceted strategic plan to accomplish key government relations objectives and priorities aligned with core values that will protect, defend and advance The Home Depot's business. • Maintain frequent speaking engagements internally and externally to senior management, large groups and in legislative testimony. • Write updates on activities in state for weekly newsletters, position papers, grassroots alerts, and issue summaries for internal and external audiences. • Organize store walks and engage in community events with elected officials. • Develop, implement and manage government relations strategy and legislative agenda, including tracking legislation and direct lobbying. • Direct and manage trade associations and external lobbyists while following all lobbying and ethics laws. • Engage with state-based staff for the federal delegation and engage on federal issues as needed. Provide rapid response to fast-moving legislative priorities including the development of talking points and grassroots campaigns and support for issues in state. • Serve as the company's primary point of contact for local and state elected officials including the Governor's administration and relevant state agencies. • Connect existing company and Foundation programs and relationships to favorably impact public policy issues and enhance reputation with policy makers and government stakeholders. • Recommend and oversee political contributions to candidates and associations aligned with business interests. • Work with internal business partners to develop positions, provide legislative testimony and other subject matter expertise directly to state and local officials.