Years of experience: 24

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Michael's Career Path
President and CEOMar. 2013 -
Present
The Houser Consulting Group, LLCPresident and CEO
Raleigh, North carolinaI own The Houser Consulting Group, LLC a Federal, State and Local government relations lobbying firm. I bring over 26 years experience working in and around the North Carolina General Assembly. I also have experience and relationships working in Legislative Affairs in our nation’s capital Washington DC. Our focus areas are state appropriations, and budget process. Tax and finance, IT, educati...
Assistant Secretary for Tax AdministrationJul. 2009 -
May. 2010
North Carolina Department of RevenueAssistant Secretary for Tax Administration
Managed the day to day operations of seven divisions with over 300 employees: Corporate, Personal Income, Sales and Use Tax, Property Tax, Taxpayer Assistance, and Policy Analysis and Research Divisions. Administered a $14 million dollar budget. Served on the Department's senior leadership team. Represented the Department as the primary contact with Department of Commerce on economic developm...
Director of Legislative AffairsFeb. 2008 -
Mar. 2013
North Carolina Department of RevenueDirector of Legislative Affairs
Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina AreaLobby members of the NC General Assembly on appropriations, budget and policy issues for the Department of Revenue. Represented the Secretary of Revenue before legislators and other state officials. Coordinated and responded to constituent requests, including those from members of the North Carolina General Assembly. Successfully advocated for implementation of a corporate tax rule that incre...

Michael's Posts

  • How I can help you

    Solving legislative hurdles at both state and federal levels while offering strategic advice in maneuvering through North Carolina's political process. Leveraging my expertise as a leader in government affairs, building strong relationships, and understanding the unique issues that clients encounter in governmental affairs.

  • People I am looking for

    Looking to assist clients needing legislative affairs and lobbying support on state or federal levels: - Businesses or individuals requiring legislative expertise - Entities in need of lobbying support at state/federal level

  • Experience & Cases

    Past achievements include: - Advocated for IT project funding, leading to $400 million tax collection increase for NC Department of Revenue - Integrated customer database with new research, eliminating false accounts and increasing company revenue - Advocated for largest teacher pay increase in North Carolina history. Previous clients include National Association of Certified Professional Midwives, NC Justice Center, Indoor Tanning Association, North Carolina Association of Educators, NC Hosiery and Textile Gov Affairs Council, and North Carolina Department of Revenue.

  • How to contact

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