Joe Camicia

Hi, I'm Joe Camicia. I run a ferocious little consulting practice that crafts and delivers persuasive messages in politics, business and government.

I have always been drawn to high-profile, competitive projects. After years of serving constituents as an elected and appointed official and as an officer of a large corporation, I now operate Camicia & Company LLC, a ferocious little consulting practice that crafts and delivers persuasive messages in politics, business and government. Over the years I have seen the interaction between business, government, constituents and customers from a variety of perspectives; operations, marketing/PR, legislative, regulatory and always political. I like to think that I've learned a few things along the way and that my experience at all levels of government and business gives me the tools to effectively resolve difficult, challenging problems. Along with me I bring a team of experts in polling, publicity, video production, SEO, social media, IT and the law. Together we can meet most any challenge. In many ways I am the sum of those people I have worked for and with-- As a kid my first bosses in life were with The Oakland Raiders where I worked for Al Davis, John Madden and Ron Wolf. They taught me about focus, preparation and loyalty. I learned so much from the late Tony Tiano at KQED I could never repay him. He showed me how to motivate staff and the good that comes when everyone shares in the success of an organization. At Crown Media I reported to Rod Thole who was the hardest worker I've ever met and a man of uncompromising integrity. I try everyday to be more like him. Maggie Bellville, Tom Schaeffer and Dave Andersen are all smart, honest people who effectively and efficiently ran Charter Communications in the face of considerable adversity. I wish I still worked for/with them. I hope even a small part of those described above, make up who I am. Specialties: Political strategy, public relations, direct media, management, issue development/advocacy and negotiation. Follow me on Twitter: @CamiciaLLC

Senior Advisor, Government and Public Policy at The Broadband Group

November 2010 - November 2011

www.broadbandgroup.com

Development Director at beNOW.tv

2010 - 2011

Part of the start-up management team that developed this live-streaming entertainment and infomation site.

Chief of Staff at OCIO, State of California

2008 - 2010

Reestablished the office of the State CIO. Identified and hired staff, developed processes and procedures. Held Agency authority for broadband and Obama Stimulus projects pertaining to broadband.

Governor's Advisor for Policy and Planning at California Public Utilities Commission

2007 - 2008

Advised Governor and administration on telecom, cable and broadband issues/opportunities. Served as a liaison to the Legislature.

Executive Director, Senate Majority Caucus / Principal Consultant at Senate, California Legislature

2003 - 2007

Updated communications processes and procedures, updated member's websites, built the Senate's first TV studio. Developed communications plans for individual members.

Vice President, Government/Public Relations (Western Region) at Charter Communications

1999 - 2003

Responsible for government relations in Charter's western states. Monitored federal and state legislation, oversaw franchise agreements, coordinated franchise transfer process, coordinated PAC activities, developed PR strategies. Had nine direct-reports in four states.

Director, Corporate Government and Public Relations at Marcus Cable

1994 - 1998

Corporate responsibility for franchise negotiations and compliance across Marcus' 18 states. Had eight direct reports across those 18 states. Developed Marcus' first PAC. Developed key contacts program. Responsible for franchise transfers and all corporate PR as it pertained to acquisition by Paul Allen's Vulcan Ventures.

Director Corporate Government Relations at Crown Media

1993 - 1994

Franchise negotiations and franchise transfers across 13 states. Developed Crown's first key contacts program.

City Councilmember at City of Alameda

1987 - 1993

Policy responsibility for $35 million dollar city budget and 600 employees, including public safety and municipal utility. Developed ad-hoc finance committee that identified $500,000 in budget savings that preserved six jobs. Served on a variety of Bay Area boards and commissions. Elected in '87, reelected in '91.

Director, Government and Cable Relations at KQED

1986 - 1990

Worked with California cable operators to make KQED Channel 9 and KQEC Channel 32, the most carried public TV stations in California. The reach of these stations far exceeded their broadcast footprint in California, Nevada and Oregon. Developed government relations policies at the state and local levels to protect public broadcasting.

Government and Public Relations Consultant at Camicia & Company LLC

October 2011

Delivering persuasive messages in business, politics and government. Past and present clients: KTSF Ch. 26, KQED Inc. United Cable Television Inc. TCI, Inc. California Newspaper Publishers Association, The California Telehealth Network, California Emerging Technology Fund, Vote Matters PAC, The Broadband Group, beNOW.tv, California Voter PAC, California Seniors United, California Cigar Association and California Innovates.

Southern Methodist University

Certificate

San Francisco State University

1976 – 1980

BA

Concentration: Communications/Political Science/Marketing