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Performing government relations services since 1994 and involved in state politics for over 30 years. My work includes legislative, regulatory, procurement / contracting and other interactions with state government and performing work for entities ranging from "Fortune 500" companies to state-level trade associations to individual New Hampshire business.

20+ years

Listed as one of New Hampshire's top twenty most effective lobbyists by Business New Hampshire magazine.

Recognized in the Union Leader, New Hampshire's only state-wide newspaper in 40 Under Forty, described as "40 up and coming people, all under the age of 40, who are making a difference in our state."

Curtis served as Senior Legislative Assistant to the New Hampshire House Majority Leader and as Legislative Assistant to the Senate Majority Leader prior to his lobbying career. He established and maintained a practice in government relations representing four professional/trade associations and a pari-mutuel facility, and served as Executive Director of the New Hampshire High Technology Council before joining a larger firm for 18 years where he eventually become a partner. He was listed as one of New Hampshire's top twenty most effective lobbyists in 1996 at the age of 33, by Business New Hampshire magazine. In 2003, Curtis was recognized in the Union Leader, New Hampshire's only state-wide newspaper, as one of that year's 40 Under Forty, described as "40 up and coming people, all under the age of 40, who are making a difference in our state." Curtis has been closely involved in New Hampshire state politics for over 30 years, including being chosen as a Delegate to the 2008 Republican National Convention. In the past, he has served in senior campaign staff positions for two Presidential Primary campaigns, two New Hampshire Congressional campaigns and a governor's race, and has been an advisor to several successful state Senate campaigns. He has also been an analyst on the New Hampshire Primary for CBS radio network and a number of radio talk shows across the country. Curtis also appeared as a regular pundit on the political website Primary Diner. One of his articles, NH Primary for Dummies, was featured on ABCNews.com. Curtis has coached youth baseball and softball, and served as New Hampshire District Two Commissioner for Babe Ruth Softball and has been a Director, many years as President, of the Concord Baseball Association, Inc., a charitable non-profit corporation. In that capacity, he led the effort to bring a team in the New England Collegiate Baseball League, the Concord Quarry Dogs, to Concord and was involved in two Babe Ruth League baseball World Series hosted in Concord. He was also a founding member of the Concord CrimeLine.

Subjects: All Subjects

For over 18 years, I have represented clients before the New Hampshire General Court and Executive Branch agencies. I am proficient in all aspects of government relation including identifying, analyzing, tracking, and developing legislation for clients.Using political knowledge and experience, I work with clients to develop legislative strategies. I regularly meet with elected officials including State Senators, Representatives, and Executive Councilors to parlay the needs of clients before the state. I have consulted with various trade associations on management, communication, and membership issues. In addition, I have served as the Executive Director for several NH trade associations.

15-20 years

Prior to a 15 plus year stint at a Concord based law firm, I served as an assistant to former Manchester Mayor Raymond Wieczorek, where the duties included constituent services and policy planning.

I earned a Bachelor's Degree in Politics from St. Anselm College, and a Master's Degree in Public Administration from the University of New Hampshire. Prior community involvement includes participation on board of directors for the American Red Cross of New Hampshire, the Manchester Development Corporation, the City of Manchester's Conduct Board, Moore Center Services, and coaching various youth sports.