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Crowley has appointed Clay Heil as Vice President of Global Government Relations, where he will lead the company’s full spectrum of government advocacy across all of the company’s business interests and activities.

Based in Washington, D.C., USA, Clay Heil will spearhead Crowley’s engagement with federal, state and local government partners and elected officials on policy and regulatory matters that support the company’s strategic growth. 

New VP of Global Government Relations appointed

Clay Heil joins Crowley with more than 25 years of legislative and legal experience

Clay Heil joins Crowley with more than 25 years of legislative and legal experience. In Congress, he worked in the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate for 12 years, holding senior roles including Deputy Staff Director and General Counsel for the Senate Appropriations Committee.

Most recently, Clay Heil was a Partner in Taft’s Public Affairs Strategies Group, where he represented Fortune 500 companies in the Defence, Cyber Security and Technology sectors.

Extensive legislative and legal experience

Clay’s experience, knowledge and relationships in Washington and the private sector make him a strong advocate for Crowley and our industries,” said Chief Legal and Risk Officer, Parker Harrison, adding “His leadership will help elevate Crowley’s transportation and logistics solutions to continue the growth as a chosen partner for government and military.

During his time in Congress, Clay Heil also served as Legislative Director for Sen. Thad Cochran (R-Miss.) and worked for Rep. Wayne Allard (R-Colo.), Sen. Ted Stevens (R-Alaska) and Sen. Judd Gregg (R-N.H.).

Educational background

Clay Heil holds a Juris Doctorate degree from the Georgetown University Law Center and a Bachelor’s degree from Colorado State University. He is also a Member of the District of Columbia Bar.

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