LLM in International Law, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas; JD, University of Arkansas Law School, Fayetteville, Arkansas. Served as Senior Director, Trade and Tax, American Chemistry Council, Washington DC. Advocated for congressional approval of numerous trade agreements, including NAFTA, the Uruguay Round agreements and China PNTR. Director, Global Government Relations, responsible for CA's international trade and investment portfolio. Washington DC-based lobbyist. Also works closely with CA's tax team on issues impacting the company's tax profile as a multinational company.