Robert Bohannon

Overview

Robb has nearly 20 years of experience representing companies and trade associations in the health care, entertainment, transportation, environmental, and high tech industries in federal and state politics. Throughout his career, Robb has worked on legislative and regulatory matters across the country related to health and wellness, economic development, First Amendment protections, e-commerce, retail and privacy. He has substantial experience working with governors and state attorneys general offices, building consensus on political and legislative issues, as well as securing support for amicus briefs.

In Virginia, he has represented a myriad of clients before the Virginia General Assembly since 2014, with a particular emphasis on transportation (including funding, railroads, and construction), environmental, entertainment, retail, and local government issues.

Robb supports clients on a variety of measures including drafting legislation, testifying before legislative committees and subcommittees, lobbying state legislators, developing and implementing legislative strategies, developing and administering clients’ political action committees, and developing and implementing grassroots and grasstops strategies on local, state and national levels.

Experience

Director, Corporate and Government Affairs, Health Diagnostic Laboratory, Inc., 2013-2014
Director, State Government Affairs, Entertainment Software Association, 2011-2013
Senior Manager, State Government Affairs, Entertainment Software Association, 2008-2011
Assistant Director, State Affairs, American Academy of Dermatology Association, 2006-2008
Manager, State Government Affairs, American Academy of Dermatology Association, 2005-2006
Specialist, Political and Grassroots Affairs, American Academy of Dermatology Association, 2004

Affiliations

Professional

Board of Directors, National Association of State Lobbyists
Virginia Economic Developers Association
Board Member, the Virginia Capital Trail Foundation
National Association of State Lobbyists
Lead Virginia, 2017
Bon Secours Grand Rounds for Community Leaders, 2014-2015
Executive Advisory Board, George Mason University Computer Game Design Programs, 2012-2013