A.S.K. a Corporate Partner: Participants and Issue Areas

CORPORATE PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS & REPRESENTATIVES	TOPICS & ISSUE AREAS
Brooks Rainwater, Director, Public Policy Tatyana Brown, Manager, Public Policy	Green building policy, livable communities, and sustainability at the local level The design of communities and its impact on public health Innovative strategies for economic growth and the positive impact of local government experimentation
Bob Fry, Vice President, Sales	Health care reform - How health care benefits have changed with the introduction of the Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act Retiree Solutions- what programs provide the best coverage Municipal and government strategies to help employers choose the right health and wellness programs and promote them in a simple and helpful way
Ray Ehrlich, Regional Manager, Government Affairs and the Environment	Foodservice packaging and solid waste management and recovery (e.g., recycling, composting, etc.) Environmental performance and safety of polystyrene foam and foodservice packaging Foodservice packaging bans/other restrictive legislation/regulation
Hilda Pinnix-Ragland, Vice President, Corporate Public Affairs	Energy sector careers Balanced energy portfolio Supplier diversity vendor opportunities
Terri Jones, Government Team	Enterprise Content Management (ECM) for government Document management for government Efficiency, cost and time saving strategies for cities
Robert Burns, Director, Local Government Solutions Dustin Knutson, Director, Energy Services	Outsourcing city services with success Rebuilding your community after disaster strikes How to avoid overpaying for utilities and maintenance in public buildings The three most common city budget breakers in public facilities/ buildings and how to avoid them Cities of the future: buildings that tell you when they cost too much
Amanda Rieter, Senior Manager, State Strategy & Policy	Kids LiveWell Program- a joint program created by the NRA and HealthyDining to showcase the restaurant industry's commitment to offer healthful options for children Conserve/Sustainable Action Zones- the roadmap to environmental responsibility for the restaurant industry Job creation & training in the restaurant industry, the second largest private sector employer
Gary Greenhalgh, Account Executive, State Revenue Solutions Ken Hanaway, Account Executive, City Revenue Solutions Tom Mahoney, Director, Marketing Tim Johnson, Government Relations Supervisor	Increasing revenue without increasing taxes through best practices in collection methodology Best practices in executing a Tax Amnesty program Case study on centralized collection units and early-age collections
Michael Halpern, Director of Community Initiatives	Maintaining vacant properties, preserving property values and protecting quality of life through partnerships between municipalities and the mortgage servicing industry Accessing Compliance Connections, a free web-based platform that allows cities to identify and communicate directly with the servicer/bank/responsible party & then expedite the compliance at a vacant property, thereby saving the city time & resources
Chuck Hall, Senior National Manager, Public Sector Tom Phillips, Senior Director, Local Government Affairs Jerry Drummond - Team Leader, New England Area	Sustainability Budget neutral infrastructure improvements Smart infrastructure Future proofing
Paul Campbell, Vice President, State and Local Solutions	Learn the 10 questions you need to ask your city manager or HR director to learn how to control the cost of employee health care
Tom Brown, Senior Vice President - Corporate Development Jim Perron, Director - Project Development	Creating public private partnerships that will assist cities repair crumbling infrastructure and meet new regulatory requirements, limit water and sewer tariff increases and meet the ever-increasing demands for capital improvements Creating local jobs, stabilizing rates and rate increases for water and wastewater customers, generating revenue to improve infrastructure, and creating sustainable water and wastewater systems for 40 to 50 years Exploring alternative financing solutions that unlock value in existing water and wastewater assets to reduce outstanding indebtedness and/or fund new projects while also reducing operational costs, managing risks better, and securing long term guarantees
Marie Day, Senior Vice President, Community Outreach Tyler Smith, Vice President, REO Community Development	Assisting nonprofits- qualified nonprofit organizations planning to rehabilitate homes for prospective buyers are given the first opportunity to purchase certain properties we own or manage. Aiding veterans- properties are also donated to the Military Warriors Support Foundation, which provides homes to wounded veterans. Promoting neighborhood stability through focused efforts on vacant property registrations, code violations, and property maintenance. Assisting distressed homeowners with Home Preservation; how to work with your mortgage servicer to find the best option available for those facing mortgage payment challenges.