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Keynote Speaker Mark A. Holman
Mr. Holman served as Deputy Assistant to the President at the White House Office of Homeland Security. While at the White House, Mr. Holman acted as one of the principal advisors to Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge and oversaw the Office’s external affairs team, which includes intergovernmental affairs, public liaison, congressional affairs and communications. Recently, as a spokesperson for the White House Office of Homeland Security, Mr. Holman traveled extensively around the country to speak at civic and government functions. Throughout his career, he has guest lectured at universities and other venues on public policy and political issues of the day.
Prior to working in the Office of Homeland Security, Mr. Holman served as Chief of Staff and the closest governmental and political advisor to Secretary Tom Ridge for over 18 years. He also has extensive campaign management experience having served on President Reagan’s 1980 campaign staff as well as having served on President Bush’s campaign staff in 1980 and 1988. Before his experience with the Governor, he served on the staff of the late United States Senator John Heinz.
Mr. Holman’s career has given him a comprehensive understanding of our system of government and the political process which will be of great benefit to our clients. His blend of senior executive leadership in both state and federal government, combined with extensive congressional and political management skills will enable him to help craft comprehensive public policy solutions for our clients. His knowledge of politics, government and business affairs make him uniquely suited to assist in strategic planning for our clients who interact with government at any level. Mr. Holman has proven experience in managing situations involving stress and potential crises.
Mr. Holman has an extensive network of relationships across the country and is well respected in State Capitals, on Capitol Hill and within the Republican administration in Washington, DC.
Professional Background
Blank Rome Government Relations LLC – Washington, DC
2003 - Present
Public Policy Advisor
White House Office of Homeland Security
October 2001 – December 2002
Deputy Assistant to the President for Homeland Security
Blank Rome LLP – Washington, DC
2001
Public Policy Advisor
Office of Governor Tom Ridge
January 1995 – December 2000
Chief of Staff
Ridge-Schweiker Transition Team
November 1994 – January 1995
Director
Tom Ridge for Governor Committee
February 1993 – November 1994
Campaign Manager
Fund for Pennsylvania Leadership
July 1991 – January 1993
Executive Director
Congressman Tom Ridge
January 1983 – June 1991
Administrative Assistant/Chief of Staff
Bush for President*
August 1988 – November 1988
Deputy Director, National Voter Coalitions
Scranton for Governor*
August 1986 – November 1986
Western Pennsylvania Field Director
Ridge for Congress
April 1982 – December 1982
Campaign Manager
United States Senator John Heinz
April 1980 – April 1982
Staff Assistant
Reagan-Bush Committee
September 1980 – November 1980
Western Pennsylvania Field Director
Bush for President
January 1980 – April 1980
Western Pennsylvania Field Director
Republican National Committee
August 1979 – November 1979
Nunn for Governor (Kentucky), Field Representative
*on professional leave of absence
Professional Organizations
President’s Citizens Preparedness Task Force
Vice Chair, 2001
The Council for Excellence in Government
Principal, 2003
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Member, Board of Trustees, 1995 – Present
Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education
Governor’s Representative, 1996 - 1999
Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority
(PennVEST), Governor’s Representative, 1995 - 1999
Governor’s Committee on Economic Development Through Labor-Management Partnership
Governor’s Representative, 1995 - 1999
Team Pennsylvania
Ambassador, 1999 – 2000
Guest Lectures And Public Addresses
Harvard University, John F. Kennedy School of Government, 1996
Temple University, 1998
University of Virginia, 2002
National Newspaper Association, 2001
American League of Lobbyists, 2002
Office of Personnel Management, President’s Senior Executive Service, 2001 - 2002
State Senate President’s Forum, 2002
Council for Excellence in Government, 2001
Western Governors Association, 2002
Private Sector Groups including but not limited to chemical, energy, finance, transportation, securities, and security, all relating to homeland security and critical infrastructure protection, 2001 - 2002
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