Chris Ventura specializes in monitoring and advocating on energy and environmental policies impacting the Midwestern region’s infrastructure, energy sector and markets. Over the past several years, Chris has developed coalitions in multiple Midwestern states including Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, and Ohio around energy infrastructure and resource development leading to the enactment of multiple pieces of legislation and increased participation in regulatory dockets.

Prior to joining HBW Resources, Chris served as Senior Project Manager for the Ohio House of Representatives under Speaker William Batchelder. Previously, he also served as Legislative Aide and Clerk of the Policy and Legislative Oversight Committee for State Representative Michael Dovilla.

Chris holds a Master’s degree in Public Administration from The American University with a focus on State / Local Government and Management Consulting, and a B.A. in Adolescent Young Adult Social Studies Education from Baldwin Wallace University.