457 Millennium - Seventeenth Edition GOVERNMENT AND MILITARY campaign for a local-level candidate. Passionate about the political system from a young age, Mr. White’s goal was to eventually work at the national level supporting Congressional representatives, and so he continued to build his career, describing the process as a natural evolution of his existing abilities. In 1993, Mr. White became a senior legislative assistant and district director for Congressman Tom Foglietta, a senior member of the United States House Appropriations Committee. After five years on Foglietta’s team, he was named chief of staff to Congressman Robert Brady. Mr. White remained a key part of Brady’s work until his retirement in 2019, including critical contributions during his time as chair of the United States House Committee on House Administration. Building on the insights and familiarity with the culture and process of national-level politics gained during his 30 years in these staff roles, Mr. White now acts as a lobbyist for private clients, monitoring and advocating for their interests in pending and proposed legislation. Among his greatest policy breakthroughs was his work in securing a consistent funding stream for the Port of Philadelphia’s Delaware River channel expansion project, allowing it to serve much larger ships. Mr. White credits his success in politics to his integrity, dedication to helping create positive change, and the strength and patience he cultivates from his faith. Outside his work in the policy sphere, he sits on the board of the United States Navy & Marine Corps Homecoming 250 and is active in the National Democratic Club and the Philadelphia African American Chamber of Commerce. S ince 2019, Stanley V. White has operated as the principal of the Lawrence James Group, a full-service government affairs and strategic advisory firm drawing on more than 30 years of his expertise in policy lobbying. He launched his career working in local politics and first gained attention for his skill and dedication during a STANLEY V. WHITE PRINCIPAL Lawrence James Group Silver Spring, MD
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