Chris Stone
Director of State and Local Affairs, GOA
Chris is currently the Director of State and Local Affairs for Gun Owners of America. He's demonstrated a history of working in the non-profit organization management industry. Skilled in Public Relations, Lobbying, Public Speaking, Copywriting, Policy Analysis, Project Management, and Personnel Management. Strong communications and government affairs professional with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) focused in Government and International Politics from George Mason University.
cstone@gunowners.org
Currently the GOA Director of State and Local Affairs, Chris has also served as GOA's Director of Federal Affairs
As such, he's lead the Capitol Hill Lobbying Team on behalf of GIA and its members. He's served as a Capitol Hill liaison with Members of Congress and their staff. Prior to working with GOA, Chris served in several positions for the National ASsociation for Gun Rights.
Work Experience
2020-2021
Advisor, South Company
In this position, I led a team of more than 40 professional and volunteer staff members, from various company departments.
2019-2020
Advisor, South Company
In this position, I led a team of more than 40 professional and volunteer staff members, from various company departments.
2018-2019
Project manager, East Company
In this position, I led a team of more than 40 professional and volunteer staff members, from various company departments.
Education
2014-2018
New York University
MBA in International Studies and Economics
2010-2014
Texas University
Bachelor of Arts in International Studies (BAIS)
Professional skills
Entrepreneurial Mindset
Go-to-Market Planning
Teamwork & Collaboration
Digital Analytics
Other team members
Joe Thomas
Eric Zehr
John Commerford
Chris Stone
Philip Van Cleave
Gilbert Ambler
John Pierce, Esq.
Brendan Mooney
