EMC Strategy Group · Team
Ernie Gonzalez Jr..
Owner, President & CEO, Senior Principal
San Antonio, TX · Washington, D.C.
Professional summary
Background.
Ernie Gonzalez is a 30-year veteran in the government and nonprofit sector. He has served as a public relations director, executive, and chief operating officer for the Boy Scouts of America.
His professional experiences have included positions in the Rio Grande Valley, Washington, DC, Maryland, Virginia, El Paso, Southern New Mexico, and the greater San Antonio metro area.
As President & CEO of EMC Strategy Group, Ernie leads the firm's strategic direction, drives government relations efforts at both the state and federal levels, and champions the firm's nonprofit management practice.
Career highlights
Roles & positions.
- State and Federal Lobbyist
- Certified Grant Writer
- Chief Operating Officer, Boy Scouts of America — San Antonio, El Paso, and RGV
- Government Relations & Development Director, Boy Scouts, Washington, DC
- Public Policy Director, J & E Government Relations Consultants, Washington, DC
- Special Projects & Grants Director, U.S. House of Representatives, Washington, DC
- Public Relations Director, Boy Scouts of America, Rio Grande Valley, TX
- Deputy District Clerk In-Charge of Juries, Cameron County, Brownsville, TX
- Government Relations Intern, City Manager's Office, Brownsville, TX
Specializations
Areas of expertise.
- Border Affairs
- Business Development
- Economic Development
- Defense
- Healthcare
- Homeland Security
- Housing
- Infrastructure
- Military Affairs
- Public Safety
- Quality of Life
- Trade and Commerce
- Transportation
- Workforce Development
Next move
Work with Ernie.
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