Jennie Verner
Butler Snow LLP
jennie.verner@butlersnow.com
901-680-7327
6075 Poplar Avenue, Suite 500, Memphis, TN, 38119, 
Subjects: Alcohol, Education, Health Care
Links: Website, LinkedIn
Jennie is an experienced government relations professional with deep knowledge of K-12 and higher education policy. She spent years working at the legislature and managing campaigns. So, she understands the legislative process and can bring a campaign like approach to getting your legislative goals accomplished.
1) AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL GROUP, INC.
2) American Property Casualty Insurance Association
3) BAPTIST MEMORIAL HEALTH CARE CORP.
4) Cemetery Association of Tennessee
5) CVS Health
6) DISTILLED SPIRITS COUNCIL OF THE U.S.
7) Gainwell Holding Corp.
8) GHERTNER & COMPANY
9) KPMG LLP
10) Meharry Medical College
11) Obion County Chamber of Commerce
12) Oracle America, Inc.
13) Sports Betting Alliance
14) STERIS
15) Teach For America
16) TN ASSN. FOR HOME CARE
17) TN RURAL COOPERATIVE COMMUNICATIONS ASSN.
18) TN SOCIETY OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
19) UNUM GROUP
20) US Travel Insurance Association (UStiA)
21) Verizon
22) VISA U.S.A. INC.
23) Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
24) wagr, Inc.
6-10 years
Jennie served as the primary staff member for the House Education Committee.
Jennie Previously served as: Senior Director of Government Relations and Policy, University of Memphis, 2018-2019. Built and maintained relationships, studied policy initiatives, and advocated for funding before state, local, and Federal officials. Successful in securing capital funding for the Lambuth Campus, a first for the University. Organized the inaugural University of Memphis Legislative Retreat, bringing a record 40 legislators from across Tennessee to the University of Memphis Campus. Director of Government Relations, State Collaborative on Reforming Education (SCORE), 2014-2018. Represented Tennessee's leading education policy and advocacy organization before the Tennessee General Assembly. Successfully designed and executed a statewide roadshow for a Governor's cabinet member to interact with business and community stakeholders. Legislative Staffer, Tennessee General Assembly, 2011-2014. Worked for the Tennessee General Assembly in several roles including Research Analyst for the House Education Committee. Developed strong working relationships with key education and business community stakeholders. Maintained a deep understanding of education-related legislation to serve as the primary policy advisor to the committee. Fundraiser and Campaign Coordinator, Congressman Bill Cassidy, 2010-2011.
Last Updated: January 20, 2022