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Kristen Swearingen is vice president of legislative & political affairs for ABC. She leads the association’s lobbying efforts on Capitol Hill and coalition efforts in the business community—chairing the 600-member Coalition for a Democratic Workplace. Prior to joining ABC, Swearingen was a staffer in the office of former Sen. Jim Bunning, R-Ky.

Vance Walter helps lead the federal affairs team at ABC in a legislative and political capacity. Vance serves as a representative of ABC, advocating for ABC’s legislative positions on Capitol Hill. Vance also directs the political operations for ABC, serving as the staff liaison for ABC PAC. Prior to joining ABC, Vance worked in the polling industry for Public Opinion Strategies and worked for Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz.

Melanie Pfeiffenberger serves as the senior director of political affairs for ABC. Prior to joining ABC, she served as the executive director of the Republican Legislative Campaign Committee. Additionally, she has experience working in fundraising, grassroots advocacy and local government.

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Kristen Swearingen is vice president of legislative & political affairs for ABC. She leads the association’s lobbying efforts on Capitol Hill and coalition efforts in the business community—chairing the 600-member Coalition for a Democratic Workplace. Prior to joining ABC, Swearingen was a staffer in the office of former Sen. Jim Bunning, R-Ky.

Vance Walter helps lead the federal affairs team at ABC in a legislative and political capacity. Vance serves as a representative of ABC, advocating for ABC’s legislative positions on Capitol Hill. Vance also directs the political operations for ABC, serving as the staff liaison for ABC PAC. Prior to joining ABC, Vance worked in the polling industry for Public Opinion Strategies and worked for Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz.

Melanie Pfeiffenberger serves as the senior director of political affairs for ABC. Prior to joining ABC, she served as the executive director of the Republican Legislative Campaign Committee. Additionally, she has experience working in fundraising, grassroots advocacy and local government.

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Kristen Swearingen is vice president of legislative & political affairs for ABC. She leads the association’s lobbying efforts on Capitol Hill and coalition efforts in the business community—chairing the 600-member Coalition for a Democratic Workplace. Prior to joining ABC, Swearingen was a staffer in the office of former Sen. Jim Bunning, R-Ky.

Vance Walter helps lead the federal affairs team at ABC in a legislative and political capacity. Vance serves as a representative of ABC, advocating for ABC’s legislative positions on Capitol Hill. Vance also directs the political operations for ABC, serving as the staff liaison for ABC PAC. Prior to joining ABC, Vance worked in the polling industry for Public Opinion Strategies and worked for Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz.

Melanie Pfeiffenberger serves as the senior director of political affairs for ABC. Prior to joining ABC, she served as the executive director of the Republican Legislative Campaign Committee. Additionally, she has experience working in fundraising, grassroots advocacy and local government.

   Speakers Info

Kristen Swearingen is vice president of legislative & political affairs for ABC. She leads the association’s lobbying efforts on Capitol Hill and coalition efforts in the business community—chairing the 600-member Coalition for a Democratic Workplace. Prior to joining ABC, Swearingen was a staffer in the office of former Sen. Jim Bunning, R-Ky.

Vance Walter helps lead the federal affairs team at ABC in a legislative and political capacity. Vance serves as a representative of ABC, advocating for ABC’s legislative positions on Capitol Hill. Vance also directs the political operations for ABC, serving as the staff liaison for ABC PAC. Prior to joining ABC, Vance worked in the polling industry for Public Opinion Strategies and worked for Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz.

Melanie Pfeiffenberger serves as the senior director of political affairs for ABC. Prior to joining ABC, she served as the executive director of the Republican Legislative Campaign Committee. Additionally, she has experience working in fundraising, grassroots advocacy and local government.

   Speakers Info

Kristen Swearingen is vice president of legislative & political affairs for ABC. She leads the association’s lobbying efforts on Capitol Hill and coalition efforts in the business community—chairing the 600-member Coalition for a Democratic Workplace. Prior to joining ABC, Swearingen was a staffer in the office of former Sen. Jim Bunning, R-Ky.

Vance Walter helps lead the federal affairs team at ABC in a legislative and political capacity. Vance serves as a representative of ABC, advocating for ABC’s legislative positions on Capitol Hill. Vance also directs the political operations for ABC, serving as the staff liaison for ABC PAC. Prior to joining ABC, Vance worked in the polling industry for Public Opinion Strategies and worked for Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz.

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Melanie Pfeiffenberger serves as the senior director of political affairs for ABC. Prior to joining ABC, she served as the executive director of the Republican Legislative Campaign Committee. Additionally, she has experience working in fundraising, grassroots advocacy and local government.

   Speakers Info

Kristen Swearingen is vice president of legislative & political affairs for ABC. She leads the association’s lobbying efforts on Capitol Hill and coalition efforts in the business community—chairing the 600-member Coalition for a Democratic Workplace. Prior to joining ABC, Swearingen was a staffer in the office of former Sen. Jim Bunning, R-Ky.

Vance Walter helps lead the federal affairs team at ABC in a legislative and political capacity. Vance serves as a representative of ABC, advocating for ABC’s legislative positions on Capitol Hill. Vance also directs the political operations for ABC, serving as the staff liaison for ABC PAC. Prior to joining ABC, Vance worked in the polling industry for Public Opinion Strategies and worked for Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz.

Melanie Pfeiffenberger serves as the senior director of political affairs for ABC. Prior to joining ABC, she served as the executive director of the Republican Legislative Campaign Committee. Additionally, she has experience working in fundraising, grassroots advocacy and local government.

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Kevin Soohoo is the Head of Global AEC Strategy for Egnyte, a platform used by thousands of AEC firms worldwide to unify their design and construction data for seamless collaboration anytime, anywhere and on any device. With 20 years of experience in the construction technology space as both an end-user and a solution provider, Soohoo is responsible for driving Egnyte’s strategic growth efforts worldwide.

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Satyam Verma is the Construction Practice Leader at Egnyte, where he excels in driving value through market recognition, product positioning and collaborative execution. Verma is a seasoned professional with a robust track record in revenue operations, go-to-market strategies and strategic partnerships. His experience spans roles in relationship-building, revenue development and agile leadership at a variety of firms, from early-stage startups to Fortune 1000 companies.