JOHN R.

STONER
10409 Brunswick Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20902 (301) 613-1437 (Cell) js759150@w
estpost.net
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Government Relations/Policy Professional - Talented government relations profess
ional and policy professional with expertise in developing business relationship
s and clear and concise communications about complex technical regulatory and le
gislative policies for senior leaders, including U.S. Senators, Secretary's of T
ransportation, Agency Administrators, and other organizational leaders and senio
r-Level executives. Topical areas include taxation, transportation, social respo
nsibility, and small business. Writing has included reports, talking points and
remarks, executive correspondence for senior-level government officials, as well
as graduate-level academic papers.
Master of Business Administration - Business Management - University of Maryland
University College, College Park, MD.
Master of Science - Non-profit Management - University of Maryland University Co
llege, College Park, MD.
Bachelor of Arts - Government - Lawrence University of Wisconsin Appleton, WI.
Bachelor of Music - Instrumental Music - Education Lawrence University of Wiscon
sin Appleton, WI.
Series 6 License NASD (1996-1997) - Mortgage Broker License Maryland (2009)
* Experienced advocate and lobbyist skilled at promoting positive causes and pro
grams before key decision-makers at both the state and federal levels. Consisten
tly achieve success on advocacy projects as a result of individual efforts and t
hrough coalition building and participation.
* Expertise in management, including analytical and strategic planning, resoluti
on of complex issues, motivation, and management of contract lobbyists.
* Effective communicator - Excellent public speaking and writing skills. Experie
nce includes presentations at public hearings and press conferences.
* Responsible for policy considerations during the development of a $50 million
federal agency budget. Directly managed $500K budget.
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
1ST COMMONWEALTH BANK OF VIRGINIA, Arlington, VA Present
Senior Loan Officer
Since 1998 have built a mortgage practice involving marketing, tailoring program
s to needs, pricing, and locking loans for retail clients on behalf of several f
ederal and state chartered banks and mortgage brokerages. Continually remain cur
rent on regulations, procedures, licensing, and testing requirements involving t
he mortgage industry. Licensed in Maryland (2009).
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, UNIVERSITY COLLEGE, College Park, MD. (part-time) 20
05 to Present
Faculty Assistant
Work with multiple sections of graduate-level business majors in the MBA program
on writing skills and statistics.
MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT, Silver Spring, MD. 2004 - 2007
Contracted to represent highway safety organizations at public interest group as
sociation conferences.
THE CENTURY COUNCIL, Washington, DC 2000 - 2003
State Director
* Identified, and initiated contact with key legislators; formed partnerships wi
th state government executive branch officials and transportation safety-related
organizations to achieve legislative goals and bring positive attention to the
educational efforts of the Council.
* Organizational point person responsible for identifying and leading state advo
cacy activities; tracked hundreds of initiatives during the legislative cycle; p
rioritized and managed resources to advocate enactment. Presented testimony befo
re the Maryland Senate, Texas House of Representatives and drafted letters to le
gislators supporting the enactment of legislation aimed at reducing drunk drivin
g.
* Participated as a speaker at pivotal events including a press conference with
the Illinois Secretary of State and the Speaker of the Colorado House; testified
and successfully enlisted numerous state and local officials to appear at Counc
il media events.
* Represented the Council at numerous conferences and events with elected and ex
ecutive branch officials. Promoted educational programs aimed at reducing drunk
driving and underage drinking.
MORTGAGE SENIOR LOAN OFFICER 1998-2010
ALCALDE & FAY, Arlington, VA 1997
Congressional Lobbyist - Registered lobbyist, U.S. Congress for legislative (tax
, maritime & immigration) issues on behalf of the International Council of Cruis
e Lines. Researched and wrote briefing materials on the rationale and impact of
tax changes involving the cruise line industry. Managed two contract lobbyists.
MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT, Silver Spring, MD. 1993 - 1996
* Legislative Fellow, U.S. Senate Republican Policy Committee - Conducted resear
ch and wrote papers on the impact of government regulations on small business an
d the general public.
* Executive Director, Republican National Lawyers Assn - Wrote articles on legal
policy issues and edited content for the quarterly newsletter. Managed all func
tions and activities including communications and events.
* Principal, Anderson, Cohen & Lake, Silver Spring, MD - Started and owned a sma
ll business that negotiated settlements of lawsuits of private business debts ou
t of court for small business owners.
* Consultant, Blakey & Associates - Marketed satellite distance training to asso
ciations and the U.S. Government. Was responsible for initiating the contact tha
t led to a major contract with the Federal Aviation Administration for Westcott
Communications.
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 1989 -1993
RESEARCH AND SPECIAL PROGRAMS ADMIN.,
Director, Office of Program and Policy Support 1991- 1993
Was a part of a leadership team to organize and then directed the Agency office
responsible for policy and external affairs that including liaison with Congress
, electronic and print media, and other constituent organizations and interest g
roups.
* Directed media relations that included responses to inquiries concerning pipel
ine and hazardous materials accidents and Agency activities and events. Issued
37 press releases many of which involved summarizing and putting technical infor
mation into a form that could be understood by the media and general public.
* Represented the Agency as a conference speaker. Promoted policies that increa
sed the ratio of user fees from 44.5 to 59 percent of budget. In development of
the FY 1994 budget, helped make RSPA one of two DOT agencies to find management
savings to reduce the budget.
* Hired and supervised an immediate staff of six. Managed office budget.
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY 1989 - 1991
Congressional Relations Officer
Liaison to Congress for the Office of Governmental Affairs on issues concerning
automobile safety and Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE), hazardous materials
and pipeline safety, mass transit, oil spill liability, and motor carrier trans
portation.
AMERICAN TRUCKING ASSOCIATION'S, INC. 1986- 1988
State Government Relations Manager
Provided liaison to eighteen states on issues affecting the trucking industry.
Worked with industry leaders, grassroots organizations and government officials
to advocate tax policy favorable for the industry.
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 1983 - 1986
Intergovernmental Relations Officer
Provided liaison to public and private interest groups and state and local gover
nments on issues concerning highway safety (NHTSA), hazardous materials transpor
tation (RSPA) and motor carriers safety and taxation uniformity.
Was the lead contact for the Office of Governmental Affairs for the National Gov
ernors' Association Motor Carrier Uniformity Project.
Wrote extensive briefing materials for meetings for dole and groups
Developed a 26 state campaign which included initiating contact and arranging me
etings and traveling to meet with appropriate state officials to advocate for U.
S. Senate ratification for two international oil spill liability protocols.
STATE OF WISCONSIN OFFICE OF FEDERAL-STATE RELATIONS 1982 - 1983
Staff Associate
Provided liaison to Congress and federal agencies on behalf of the Governor's Of
fice and state agencies on matters concerning transportation, labor, energy and
the environment. Developed a coalition among "donor" states to successfully adv
ocate the minimum allocation provision in the 1982 highway reauthorization.
US SENATOR ROBERT W. KASTEN, Jr. (R-WI) 1981-1982
Staff Assistant
Wrote legislative correspondence on a variety of issues. Worked on special resea
rch projects.
AWARDS
Certificate of Appreciation, University of Maryland University College, Business
and Executive Programs for Outstanding contribution as a Faculty Assistant (Dec
ember 2007).
Eagle Award for Outstanding Performance - Research and Special Programs Administ
ration, US DOT (1993)
"Special Commendation" Award from the RSPA Administrator (1992)
Mortar Board Scholar for Outstanding Scholarship and Service (Lawrence Universit
y 1981)
Lettered in College Baseball (1981)
Eagle Scout and God and Country Award, BSA