Roetzel Consulting Solutions (RCS), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Roetzel & Andress, is pleased to announce the addition of veteran lobbyist Joseph R. Stevens to its Columbus office. Stevens will serve as Director of Roetzel Consulting Solutions.
“We are thrilled that Joe is joining the Roetzel Consulting Solutions team,” said Lewis Adkins, Shareholder and Roetzel Consulting Solutions President. “His in-depth knowledge of the public sector as well as the overall legislative process, will bolster our team and enable us to better serve our clients.”
With over 30 years of experience, Stevens advocates for clients before the legislative and administrative branches of government in Ohio, including those in healthcare, energy, primary/secondary education, higher education, performing arts, non-profits, sports/recreation and the amusement industry. He regularly develops and directs strategic actions on behalf of clients to help them achieve their goals by leveraging relationships with key legislators and government officials.
Prior to RCS, Stevens served as a corporate government relations executive for several major organizations and has successfully represented companies and trade associations on legislative, regulatory, and procurement matters. His experience began with service in state government and went on to representing companies on public policy matters before state governments in Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, as well as the Congress and the federal government.