Elizabeth Bartz

Elizabeth Bartz

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Corporate Crusader for Compliance President and CEO at State and Federal Communications, Inc.

  • Education

    • Howland High School

      1972 - 1976
      General Studies
    • Kent State University

      1976 - 1980
      Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Journalism

      Activities and Societies: Student Government PRSSA

    • Kent State University

      1980 - 1982
      Master of Arts (M.A.) Political Science and Government

      Activities 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 1980
      Public Information

      Filled 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 1983
      Associate Publisher

      Oversaw all aspects of publishing the then-quarterly publication.

    • State and Federal Associates, Inc.

      Aug 1983 - Mar 1993
      Manager, Publications and Corporate Communications

      Stepping 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 - now
      President and CEO
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Professional Lobbying Certificate

      State Government Affairs Council
      Jul 2012
    • Advanced Professional Lobbying Certificate

      State Government Affairs Council
      Aug 2015
    • Scalerator® CEO Participant

      Scale up
      Apr 2021
      View certificate certificate
    • Professional Lobbying Certificate

      American League of Lobbyists
      Dec 2008
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Elizabeth Bartz
      Advanced 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 Bartz
      Voluteer 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 Bartz
      Community 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 Bartz
      Direct Sales and Marketing Executive Sales and Marketing Executive International Feb 2013
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Board of Directors

      Issued by Akron Urban League on Feb 2025
      Akron Urban LeagueAssociated with Elizabeth Bartz
    • Member Board of Directors

      Issued by Greater Akron Chamber on Mar 2017
      Greater Akron ChamberAssociated with Elizabeth Bartz
    • Community Advisory Council

      Issued by WKSU on Aug 2008
      WKSUAssociated with Elizabeth Bartz