Andrew Huffman
Asst. VP, Governmental Affairs
Andrew Huffman -- In coordination with the Association's Legislative Committee, provides appropriate supportive actions that best facilitate the achievement of the Association's Legislative and political action goals. The position is also responsible for the achievement of those goals and the support or opposition of legislation or regulations which directly or indirectly affect the real estate industry and private property rights.
Duties & Responsibilities ...
1. Build relationships with all elected and appointed officials at the state and federal levels.
2. Monitor all legislation affecting the real estate industry and the Association.
3. Develop and coordinate lobbying strategies including grassroots and management of external agents.
4. Establishes and maintains ongoing contacts with related statewide Associations.
5. Provides information to the Legislative Committee on issues to adopt policy positions.
6. Maintains the confidentiality of privileged information.
7. Assists the VP of External Affairs in writing articles for all Ohio REALTOR communications.
8. “Serves as staff liaison to the Legislative Steering Committee, Enlarge Legislative Committee, Issues Mobilization Committee, SPC Advisory Board, and RPAC Trustees Committee.
9. Assists in implementing NAR initiatives.