Andrew LaBarre has over 15 years of experience in government relations and public administration. He currently serves as the Executive Vice President and Director of Government Relations at the Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti Regional Chamber, where he manages staff and implements the organization's strategy. Previously, he held roles in government, including nine years working for Congressman John Dingell as a district administrator and campaign manager. LaBarre also has a Master's in Public Administration and currently serves on the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners.

1. Andrew LaBarre
2411 Meadowridge Court
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
734-945-1298
andy.labarre@gmail.com
Professional Experience
Ann Arbor / Ypsilanti Regional Chamber 2011-Present
Executive Vice President and Director of Government Relations
March, 2014-Present Washtenaw County, MI
• Work with the Chamber’s President to provide daily management of Chamber staff
• Report to Chamber President and Board of Directors
• Assist in the development and implementation of the Chamber’s organizational strategy
• Help develop, implement, and track the organization’s budget
• Administer and lead the Ann Arbor Downtown Taskforce
• Interact with Chamber members of all levels on numerous services and projects
• Continue to provide all duties of the previous position
Vice President for Government Relations and Administration
April, 2011-March, 2014 Washtenaw County, MI
• Developed and implemented the Chamber’s public policy and community relations strategy
• Spoke to community groups and individuals regarding Chamber positions and programs
• Provided policy and political analysis to the Chamber and its members
• Designed and executed events to highlight Chamber policy initiatives, educate members, and
provide members access to policymakers
• Maintained communication with elected officials and community leaders
• Directly staff the Chamber’s Public Policy Committee
Office of U.S. Representative John Dingell 2005-2011
District Administrator
January, 2009-April, 2011 Dearborn, MI
• Managed the nine person staff of the Congressman’s three district offices
• Served as the primary staff political contact for Michigan offices and policy liaison for the
• Congressman to local units of government, constituent groups and elected officials
• Developed and implemented district-wide outreach strategies, including numerous major public
events
• as well as targeted communication efforts
• Managed long-term projects for the office, such as the local coordinated effort to build
• support for the Stadium Bridge repair project in Ann Arbor and Parkview rehabilitation in Yp-
silanti
Field Representative
May, 2006-December, 2008 Ypsilanti, MI
• Provided community and political outreach to multiple municipalities and groups within the
district
• Designed and implemented major public events for the office
Personal Assistant/Legislative Correspondent
February, 2005-May, 2006 Washington, D.C.
• Wrote legislative correspondence letters and handled mail workflow for the office
• Served as ‘body man’ for the Congressman, proactively leveraging his time and providing any
and all assistance necessary assistance on a wide array of duties

2. Dingell for Congress 2008
Campaign Manager
September, 2008- November, 2008 Dearborn, MI
• Managed four person staff in the Congressman’s successful reelection efforts, including major
press
• events, national candidate visits and the opening of several coordinated campaign offices
• Assisted in the coordination of a three county GOTV plan that resulted in the pick-up of all tar-
geted
• seats, including two new members of the US House of Representatives
• Coordinated and communicated with multiple political organizations and candidates in South-
east MI
• Wrote talking points, statements and press releases for the campaign
• Ran 100 person plus Washtenaw County GOTV effort on Election Day
Office of U.S. Senator Carl Levin 2004
Press Assistant
July, 2004-October, 2004 Washington, D.C.
• Wrote press releases, talking points, and media advisories
• Handled interview requests from state and national media outlets
• Maintained media databases
Education
Eastern Michigan University 2007-2012
Master of Public Administration Ypsilanti, MI
Concentration in Public Management
Wittenberg University 2000-2004
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Religion Springfield, OH
University Scholarship Recipient, Dean’s List, Varsity Lacrosse
Elected Office
Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners 2013- Present
Elected in November 2012 to represent District 7
Community Involvement
Washtenaw Success by 6 2012-Present
Leadership Commission member
Washtenaw Eastern Leaders Group 2009-Present
Member
Center for Occupational and Personalized Education 2011- 2012
Advisory Board member
City of Ann Arbor Housing Commission 2011- 2012
Commissioner
SOS Community Services 2011- 2012
Board member
Depot Town Community Development Corporation 2010-2011
Advisory Board member