GREG HARRISON

4903 Wardsville Road, Jefferson City, MO 65101 * 573.645.0837 * Email: gh10c9ab

4@westpost.net
SENIOR BUSINESS EXECUTIVE
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Innovative, assertive and goal oriented leader who offers a distinguished backgr
ound of successfully propelling quality programs and initiatives that spur opera
tional growth and profitability. Outstanding ability to effectively identify opp
ortunities, develop focus and provide tactical business solutions. Exceptional c
ommunicator with strong negotiation, problem resolution and client needs assessm
ent aptitude.

CORE COMPETENCIES
X Strategic Planning & Organizational Leadership
X Staff Management
X Public Relations
X Fund Raising
X Budget Forecasting & Planning
X Superior Negotiating Skills
X Team Leadership & Motivation
X Client & Vendor Relationship Management
X Project Management
X Management Start Up Operations
X Financial Management & Expense Control
X Grants Management
X Lobbying
X Operational Streamlining
RECENT EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
ALLEGIANCE COMMUNICATIONS, Shawnee, OK
2009-PRESENT
VP Regulatory Affairs
Report directly to CEO. Responsible for stimulus grant management, compliance,
regulatory, contractual and governmental aspects of corporation. Oversee local,
state, and federal report filing for cable, high speed data and telephone busin
ess units of company. Monitor all contracts, agreements and franchises for corp
oration. Negotiate new contracts, agreements and franchises in 205 communities
in five (5) states.
X Secured $28.5 million NTIA grant award for broadband deployment to unserved an
d underserved areas of Oklahoma, Kansas, Arkansas and Texas.
MISSOURI CABLE TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION, Jefferson City, MO 2001-2009
President
High profile executive with full autonomy operating as immediate contact for 30
cable telecommunications company owners in Missouri and Washington, D.C. in conj
unction with verifying events are properly managed and participants are gratifie
d.
X Facilitated move into Missouri State Capitol for first time in 26 years, this
included identifying location, equipping and appointing staff to office.
X Secured legislation specifically for the cable TV industry to occupy MODOT rig
ht-of-way that would have otherwise required cable operators in Missouri to aban
don infrastructure valued at $3B.
X Vital factor to protection of 553 contracts between local political subdivisio
ns and cable companies with over 4,500 employees.
X Organized combined effort for opposing parties, which was instrumental in atta
ining legislative and governor approval of Statewide Video Franchising.
X Championed marketing and fundraising efforts for Annual Golf Tournaments and a
Cable Trade Show that resulted in 200% boost in attendance.
AT&T, Oklahoma, Colorado, Montana and Wyoming 1999-2001
Oklahoma State Director Government Affairs
Responsibilities included regulatory and legislative issues. Disallowed potenti
ally damaging legislation considered by Oklahoma legislature which yielded milli
ons of dollars in savings for organization.
Contract Public Relations Director (Colorado, Montana and Wyoming)
Essential consultant charged with advocating company positions and forging and s
ustaining alliances with local, state and federal government officials. Convey a
genda for AT&T broadband in regards to public relations and communications throu
ghout Western Colorado, Montana and Wyoming.
TCI/AT&T BROADBAND, Denver, CO 1995-1999
Regional Director, Government Affairs (Seven States)
Senior Director recruited to control government relations for 360 systems with 1
,200 employees, while superintending petitions and elections that could negative
ly impact organization. Remain informed on organizations position on regulatory,
operational, and cable issues. Construct proposals/contracts and conducted pres
entations to staff members, media and elected officials.
X Elected to function as lobbyist in seven different States (OK, KS, NE, SD, ND,
NV and NM) on state and/or federal legislation.
X Collaborated with Nevada State Cable Telecommunications Association to develop
CNN Headline News, Local Edition, and legislative report.
X Orchestrated franchise renewal elections and won by 75% margins.
X Steered activities that led to successful protection of $3B in business throug
hout seven states over seven legislative sessions.
PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
CITY MANAGEMENT
Budget Officer, Lawton, OK
City Manager, Wewoka and Okmulgee, Oklahoma; Mineral Wells and Alvin, TX
Budget Administration, Policy Management, Program Planning and Development, Bond
Issues, Public Information, Personnel Development, Public Relations, Grants Man
agement, Fundraising, Capital Improvements, Construction Project Management and
Economic Development, $1M-$100M, Oklahoma and Texas
EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Master of Arts in Public Administration, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
Bachelor of Science in Business Education, Northeastern State College, Tahlequah
, Oklahoma
AWARDS AND AFFILIATIONS
Board of Directors, Kansas Cable Telecommunications Association * Nebraska Cable
Association * South Dakota Cable Association * Nevada State Cable Telecommunica
tions Association * MID-America Cable Telecommunications Association * Alvin Ind
ustrial Foundation * Tri-County YMCA * United Committee on Aging * Oklahoma Muni
cipal League * Chairman, Public Relations Committee V Chamber of Commerce * Past
or Parrish Committee V First United Methodist Church* Municipal Assurance Group
V Oklahoma Municipal League * President, City Management Associa
tion of Oklahoma * Oklahoma Public Personnel Association * Beacon Award for Comm
unity Relations * Enhancing Economic Development Award * Executive of the Year *
Management Innovation Award