Rich Thomas Promoted to Senior Vice President at Monument Policy Group

Wednesday, January 20, 2009

Contact: Jessica Herrera-Flanigan (202-641-1583)

 

 

 

Washington, D.C. - Monument Policy Group, LLC announced today that Rich Thomas has been named Senior Vice President at the firm effective January 1. Partner and Founder C. Stewart Verdery, Jr. stated, “Rich’s performance at Monument Policy Group the past 18 months has been superb, and his new position reflects the increased responsibilities he is performing for a broad group of the firm’s clients.”

 

Thomas joined Monument Policy Group in July 2008 and most recently served as Vice President of Government Relations. His practice focuses on trade, customs, taxation, homeland security, and health care, with special emphasis on outreach to Democrats in the House of Representatives.

 

Prior to joining Monument Policy Group, Thomas served as Legislative Director to Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ), where he supervised both policy and communications staff and helped execute a far-reaching, aggressive agenda. Thomas was responsible for the Congressman’s activity on the House Ways and Means Committee and the International Trade Subcommittee, as well as the House Homeland Security Committee.  In addition to his policy work, Thomas was a Regional Whip staff member, coordinating closely with the House Democratic Leadership in floor strategy and vote counting before key votes.  

 

Earlier in his career, after completing the Participation 2000 campaign management school, Thomas assisted political campaigns in New Jersey. He was also active in the races of Senator Russ Feingold (D-WI) and Melissa Bean (D-IL).

 

Thomas is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

 

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The Monument Policy Group advises clients on how federal public policy is created and shaped by the government, corporate, non-profit, and academic sectors. Founded in 2006 by C. Stewart Verdery and including partners Tim Punke, Andrew Howell, and Jessica Herrera-Flanigan, the firm thrives on the belief that teamwork is critical to advocacy efforts and offers each of its clients the service of all of its partners and professional staff, providing comprehensive service and expertise on a bipartisan and 24/7 basis. For more information on the firm, please visit www.monumentpolicy.com.