
Elizabeth Bartz
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About me
Corporate Crusader for Compliance President and CEO at State and Federal Communications, Inc.
Education

Howland High School
1972 - 1976General Studies
Kent State University
1976 - 1980Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) JournalismActivities and Societies: Student Government PRSSA

Kent State University
1980 - 1982Master of Arts (M.A.) Political Science and GovernmentActivities and Societies: Graduate Assistant for Student Government Graduate of one of the first programs in campaign management in the country.
Experience

WKSU
Jun 1980 - Nov 1980Public InformationFilled in while director of public information was on a maternity leave. I learned so much about public broadcasting and started my life long love with WKSU.

Campaigns & Elections magazine
Jan 1982 - Jul 1983Associate PublisherOversaw all aspects of publishing the then-quarterly publication.

State and Federal Associates, Inc.
Aug 1983 - Mar 1993Manager, Publications and Corporate CommunicationsStepping stone for what I am doing now. Worked at S&FA for the better part of 10 years and offer made to buy the department and move to Akron when I was looking to leave the company.

State and Federal Communications, Inc.
Jul 1993 - nowPresident and CEO
Licenses & Certifications

Professional Lobbying Certificate
State Government Affairs CouncilJul 2012
Advanced Professional Lobbying Certificate
State Government Affairs CouncilAug 2015- View certificate

Scalerator® CEO Participant
Scale upApr 2021 
Professional Lobbying Certificate
American League of LobbyistsDec 2008
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Elizabeth BartzAdvanced Certificate Program State Government Affairs Council Aug 2017 Received GOLD certificate for completion of all phases of State Governmental Affairs Council professional certificate program.
- Awarded to Elizabeth BartzVoluteer of the Year Award AGRP--Association of Government Relations Professionals Nov 2015 Volunteer of the Year – Elizabeth Bartz, State and Federal Communications, Inc.This award recognizes a volunteer member who has gone beyond the call of duty voluntarily in offering exemplary service on behalf of the Association of Government Relations Professionals -- its mission, membership and the profession.AGRP established this annual award to appropriately recognize an individual who has displayed vision, support, and leadership toward improving the lobbying profession and… Show more Volunteer of the Year – Elizabeth Bartz, State and Federal Communications, Inc.This award recognizes a volunteer member who has gone beyond the call of duty voluntarily in offering exemplary service on behalf of the Association of Government Relations Professionals -- its mission, membership and the profession.AGRP established this annual award to appropriately recognize an individual who has displayed vision, support, and leadership toward improving the lobbying profession and unselfishly supporting the work of the association’s board of directorsElizabeth Bartz is the founder, president and CEO of State and Federal Communications, Inc. Ms. Bartz is the lead planner annually for the State Lobbying LCP program and regularly supports her staff in earning their Professional Lobbying Certificate. Ms. Bartz is also a supporter of AGRP’s initiative to recruit more state and local members and is sponsoring a new state lobbying series in 2016. Through her work in the states and outside-the-beltway, she has raised AGRP’s profile to this important audience. Show less
- Awarded to Elizabeth BartzCommunity Service Award Project GRAD Oct 2015 AKRON, Ohio— Project GRAD Akron honored Elizabeth Z. Bartz and State and Federal Communications, Inc., with 2015 Community Service Awards at the Ninth Annual Achieving Dreams Celebration on Oct. 1. The award honors those who have shown exceptional service in the community and a commitment to Project GRAD. Also receiving the award was Judi Hill, retired educator and administrator from the Akron Public Schools.Dr. Beverly Warren, president of Kent State University, and Honorary… Show more AKRON, Ohio— Project GRAD Akron honored Elizabeth Z. Bartz and State and Federal Communications, Inc., with 2015 Community Service Awards at the Ninth Annual Achieving Dreams Celebration on Oct. 1. The award honors those who have shown exceptional service in the community and a commitment to Project GRAD. Also receiving the award was Judi Hill, retired educator and administrator from the Akron Public Schools.Dr. Beverly Warren, president of Kent State University, and Honorary Chairperson for the event presented the awards. Bartz has served on the Achieving Dreams Steering Committees and chaired the Silent Auction Committee. The staff of State and Federal Communications also donated their time with administrative, technical and communications support for Project GRAD.Project GRAD Akron is a non-profit organization that provides educational programming and support for students in Akron Public Schools. Proceeds raised from the Achieving Dreams Celebration are used to support Project GRAD Akron’s programs, services, and scholarship fund. Show less
- Awarded to Elizabeth BartzDirect Sales and Marketing Executive Sales and Marketing Executive International Feb 2013
Volunteer Experience
Board of Directors
Issued by Akron Urban League on Feb 2025
Associated with Elizabeth BartzMember Board of Directors
Issued by Greater Akron Chamber on Mar 2017
Associated with Elizabeth BartzCommunity Advisory Council
Issued by WKSU on Aug 2008
Associated with Elizabeth Bartz
Languages
- enEnglish
- grGreek
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