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Johnny Tillett joined McGuireWoods Consulting as a Vice President in the firm’s Raleigh, North Carolina office. He is a member of the state government relations group and specializes in telecommunications, health care and environmental interests.
Tillett was the principal of his own lobbying practice in Raleigh before joining MWC. Although his practice was only two years old, he quickly became a key player in the state’s legislative circles amassing a strong and diverse client base. Prior to opening his lobbying business, Tillett served in key positions within Dare County government and the North Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice.
Education
Wingate University, Wingate, North Carolina, B.S., Parks & Recreation, 1984
Criminal Justice Certification, Annual Continuing Education, 1996-2005
Memberships/Affiliations
Member, North Carolina Professional Lobbyist Association
Board Member, North Carolina Young Lobbyist Association
Board member, North Carolina Parks & Recreation Association
Member, National Parks & Recreation Association
Director, Outer Banks 4 Corners Basketball Camp
Board member, Roanoke Island Freedmen’s Colony Preservation
Appointments
Member, North Carolina General Assembly Legislative Research Commission
Member, Governor’s One On One Committee (Mentoring At-Risk Youth)
Member, Wingate University Board of Visitors
Professional Development
National Conference of State Legislatures National Conference
Congressional Black Caucus Annual Legislative Conference
North Carolina Recreation and Parks Association Annual State Conference
Past Positions
Principal, J. Tillett Lobbying Group, Raleigh, N.C., 2005-07
Recreational Coordinator, North Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice, Raleigh, N.C., 1996-2005
Director, Dare County Department of Parks & Recreation, Manteo, N.C., 1984-1995
Practice Groups
Economic and Infrastructure Development
Executive and Legislative Assistance
Government Contracts & State/Local Procurement
Local Government Relations
Multi-state Government Relations
Service
State Government Relations
Industries
Education
Healthcare
Local Government
Public Safety
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