Mark Jarmer
Springfield
Summary
Dynamic Senior Director of Legislative Affairs at Delta Capitol Group, adept in budget analytics and strategic planning. Successfully delivered comprehensive policy insights and enhanced stakeholder engagement, facilitating critical legislative advancements. Recognized for promoting innovation and improving operational efficiency, driving impactful results in budgetary decision-making and legislative testimony.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Director of Legislative Affairs
Delta Capitol Group
Springfield
07.2024 - Current
- Delivers real-time, comprehensive budget analytics.
- Analyzes substantive legislation to predict policy impact(s);
- Coordinates communication among and between our clients, the General Assembly, the Governor's Office, the Supreme Court, and the host of Gubernatorial Code Agencies (e.g., DCEO, DoR, IBHE, and ICCB);
- Supply informed and expert oral and written legislative testimony during committee hearings;
- Liaise with the Governor's Office of Management and Budget (GoMB) and the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) to advance capital legislation; and
- Facilitates internal client communication and awareness through attendance and participation at association symposia and conferences.
Director of Research and Appropriations
Illinois House Democrats
Springfield
02.2008 - 02.2024
- Informed the Speaker and his Leadership team with his perspective on all aspects of budgetary and policy decision making;
- Delegated work to staff, setting unit priorities and goals;
- Responsible to provide the House Democratic caucus with all written substantive and budgetary materials;
- Improved productivity initiatives, managing budgets and coordinating associated substantive legislation through the Budget Implementation bill (BIMP);
- Mitigated fiscal risks to the State by working closely with Code Agency staff (e.g., GoMB);
- Prepared key presentations for statewide distribution and presentation;
- Coordinated activities with Senate and Gubernatorial staff to expedite work and improve collaboration;
- Monitored market conditions to inform budgetary decisions;
- Promoted a culture of innovation and encouraged staff to contribute ideas (e.g., instituted a paperless process to the Research and Appropriations staff); and
- Directed operations to improve efficiency and accuracy.
Instructor
Garden City Community College
Garden City
01.1998 - 02.2008
- Prepared and delivered lectures in the course content areas of public speaking, debate, philosophy, American History from Founding to Present:
- Coached the school's parliamentary debate team - appearing at the United Nations, Harvard and several Phi Rho Pi national speaking tournaments;
- Planned laboratory experiments to reinforce concepts taught during lectures or seminars;
- Met with parents and students to discuss students' progress and review areas requiring improvement;
- Remained calm and patient in student interactions to support individual growth and development;
- Utilized multimedia technologies such as audio-visual equipment, computers or video projectors when teaching classes;
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, grades and assessments for all students;
- Tested students' comprehension of subject matter through quizzes, tests and projects;
- Implemented instructional materials and curriculum to meet specific program needs; and
- Identified and documented learning achievements by reporting outcomes, performance information and program adjustments used to boost comprehension.
Education
Master of Arts - Political Philosophy
Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS05-2010
Skills
- Budget analytics
- Legislative analysis
- Policy writing
- Effective communication
- Strategic planning
- Stakeholder engagement
Affiliations
- Skydiving
- Backpacking
- Scuba Diving
Accomplishments
- Published, National Science Foundation - 1995
- Graduated 4.0, Summa Cum Laude, Arizona State University and Fort Hays State University
- 10-year Veteran, United States Army, Infantry
Timeline
Senior Director of Legislative Affairs
Delta Capitol Group
07.2024 - Current
Director of Research and Appropriations
Illinois House Democrats
02.2008 - 02.2024
Instructor
Garden City Community College
01.1998 - 02.2008
Master of Arts - Political Philosophy
Fort Hays State University
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