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Zach LeMaster is a Government Affairs Director with Gentry Locke Consulting. In this capacity. he provides strategic advice to clients regarding the political and legislative realties of the Commonwealth.

Before joining Gentry Locke, he served as Legislative Aide and Chief of Staff to Majority Leader Thomas K. Norment, Jr. During his eight years with the Senator’s office, he oversaw all office operations, including policy development, staff recruitment, and constituent services. Additionally, he led the Senator’s Political Action Committees, raising over $4 million during this time and ensuring compliance with Virginia’s campaign finance laws.

Zach assisted in the passage of the Senator’s priority legislation, including raising the tobacco use age to 21, decriminalizing marijuana, and creating an iLottery system for the Commonwealth. The most expansive legislative effort he was involved in was the institution of a regional sales tax to promote tourism in the Historic Triangle, which required coordination between regional trade associations, local governments, and the business community.

In the 2020 Special Session of the Virginia General Assembly, Zach helped developed and guide the Virginia Senate Republican Caucus legislative agenda on criminal justice reform and public safety. He assisted in the vetting process of nominations to inaugural Virgina’s Redistricting Commision.

During his time at Gentry Locke Consulting, he has led on emerging issues in blockchain, fintech, and renewable energy. He has worked against legislation which increases the burden on housing providers and presented to the Virginia Housing commission on the negative impact of rent control policies. Lastly, Zach has worked to protect the Commonwealth’s historic resources, securing over $9 million in state grant funding for historic preservation programs.

Zach earned his Public Policy and Administration undergraduate degree from James Madison University (B.S., 2012); he has been with Gentry Locke since November 2021.

Education

James Madison University, B.S. in Public Policy and Administration

Experience

  • Developed policy initiatives for the Virginia Senate Republican Caucus
  • Planned and organized fundraiser that generated nearly $4.5 million in funds
  • Coordinated a regional group of local government and businesses on legislative strategies to support and promote tourism.
  • Served as an intermediary for hundreds of constituent to various executive agencies
  • Lead grassroots teams in historic special elections
  • Reviewed and vetted thousands of applicants to citizen led commissions
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