Russ Sullivan is a prominent U.S. tax attorney and advocate. Sullivan translates federal policy and the U.S. tax code for clients’ boards and members and identifies untapped opportunities. He has developed the leading energy tax policy practice, representing utilities, oil and gas enterprises, renewable energy developers and energy start-ups, building upon the experience he gained firsthand on these issues during his 14 years of service staffing the Senate Finance Committee. During his time staffing Congress, Sullivan saw some of the most important issues within the energy sector come before the committee and helped draft landmark legislation, including the 2005 and 2007 Energy Policy Acts and the legislation initiating the “commence construction” within the Internal Revenue Code.

Sullivan is passionate about at-risk youth, has served as legal guardian for 22 teenagers, and has continually fought for an increase in the adoption tax credit. He proudly serves on the board of directors for the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute.

Anthony Reed is a partner at FGS Global. Reed advises a diverse portfolio of clients in their public affairs efforts across the food, agriculture, energy and sustainability policy landscape. His work spans the FGS Global Energy & Sustainability and Food and Agriculture teams.

Anthony spent 14 years at ADM, served at U.S. EPA and spent 11 years on Capitol Hill. Mostly with former Speaker Dennis Hastert.

A devout Hawkeye, Anthony lives in Virginia with his wife, two boys and dog.

Rachel Geilenfeld is a policy advisor for Chevron Renewable Energy Group, an international producer of biobased diesel, a lower carbon fuel solution that can help lower greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. In this role, she works with lawmakers, regulators, trade associations and industry to develop public policy that enables the production and use of renewable fuels. She serves as a board member and an officer of the Iowa Biodiesel Board. She also serves on the Minnesota Biodiesel Council, Wisconsin Biofuels Association and Biodiesel Coalition of Missouri.

Rachel holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from Iowa State University, and a JD and MBA from the University of Iowa. She resides in Ankeny, Iowa, where she has an active “side hustle” teaching dining etiquette and is an avid sports fan.

Michael Dolch is the Director of Government Affairs for Ag Processing Inc (AGP). In this role, he is responsible for developing and executing government relations strategies supporting AGP’s cooperative members and their farmer owners.

Michael began his career in farm policy with Syngenta in Washington, DC, during the 2014 Farm Bill. He then served as a legislative assistant for Senator Joni Ernst (IA), advising on agriculture, trade, and biofuels issues. Most recently, Michael led policy development and grassroots advocacy at the Iowa Soybean Association as the Senior Director of Public Affairs. His efforts were instrumental in mobilizing soybean farmers and advancing policies that benefited Iowa agriculture and the soybean industry.

He studied Agricultural Communications at Iowa State University and remains actively involved on his family’s farm near Villisca, Iowa.

Kurt Kovarik serves as Vice President, Federal Affairs for Clean Fuels Alliance America, leading members in advocating federal policies that support the industry’s growth. Kovarik has helped the industry secure a long-term extension of the biodiesel tax incentive; preserve important protections against unfair international trade; ensure the integrity of the Renewable Fuel Standard program; and organize the industry’s advocacy for equitable tax, infrastructure, and environmental policies. Kovarik formerly worked more than 20 years in the office of Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA), leading efforts on the Renewable Fuel Standard, the biodiesel tax incentive, and increased use of biofuels. An Iowa native, Kovarik graduated from Luther College with a degree in political science.

Jeff Earl serves as the Director of State Governmental Affairs for Clean Fuels Alliance America from Jefferson City, Missouri. In this capacity, he manages a team of professionals responsible for governmental affairs and stakeholder education in all 50 states. Earl engages in technical analysis of issues associated with biodiesel and represent the interests of Clean Fuels Alliance America’s members to state regulatory bodies, legislatures and environmental organizations.

Earl comes to Clean Fuels Alliance America from the Office of Missouri Governor, where he held the position of legislative director. Previously, he served in leadership positions with the Department of Corrections and Office of the State Auditor. Earl holds a bachelor’s degree in political science and mass communications from Southeast Missouri State University.