Career History
Mr. Massee, 57, is vice president responsible for corporate affairs of MeadWestvaco Corporation.
Mr. Massee joined Westvaco in 1985 as an assistant government relations manager. In 1986, he was promoted to manager of government relations. In that position, he provided leadership of corporate government relations activities and coordinated the Westvaco Political Participation Program, of which he was vice chairman and secretary, and coordinated the Westvaco grassroots network. In March 1991, he was promoted to assistant manager, public affairs. He was elected vice president and promoted to manager in August 1991. In 2001, he became vice president of corporate affairs with responsibility for government relations, corporate security, facility management, oversight of company philanthropic programs, including the Westvaco Foundation, and was a member of the Human Resources Leadership Team, as well as being responsible for a number of other corporate-related activities.
Before joining Westvaco, Mr. Massee had over 12 years of experience on Capitol Hill. He was a key member of the staff of United States Senator Jennings Randolph (D-WV) between 1973 and 1984. As chief legislative assistant, he was responsible for the coordination of the senator’s legislative program and staff.
Professional Associations
National Association of Manufacturers, National Public Affairs Steering Committee
Member and Past Chairman
Public Affairs Council
Director
Virginia Chamber of Commerce
Director
Virginia Foundation for Research and Economic Education, Inc.
Director
LEAD Virginia - 2007 Class
Director
Virginia Capital Trail Foundation
Director
Education
Northeast Louisiana University
Bachelor of Arts, Government |