Jeff Clark is President and CEO of the Advanced Power Alliance (APA), which promotes the development of advanced utility-scale power generation, infrastructure, and energy storage to drive American energy expansion, leveraging the best attributes of every energy resource to reduce costs for consumers, reduce emissions, and position the United States for leadership in global energy and technology markets.

Prior to joining APA, he was Senior Vice President of Governmental Affairs at the American Electronics Association (AeA), where he guided the organization’s state policy efforts, focused on advanced materials and electric systems. He earlier headed the largest regional office of the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), representing the interests of small business owners before policymakers in 17 state capitols and Washington, DC. During the George W. Bush administration, he was twice appointed to co-chair the United States Small Business Administration’s National Advisory Council.

Earlier in his career, he was a principal at Public Strategies, Inc. (now Hill+Knowlton Strategies), where he counseled clients facing public policy, media, and crisis communications challenges. He also worked in the Texas House of Representatives, directing two legislative committees focused on international trade.

His political experience has included (mostly) winning campaigns ranging from mayoral races to the US Presidency. He grew up in a military family and maintains an interest in policies affecting the military community. He authored The Legislators Guide to Military Children, which led to his participation in drafting and advocating for the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children, which has now been ratified by all 50 states and Washington DC.

He studied Political Science in West Texas at Abilene Christian University and earned a Master of Science in Energy Policy and Climate at Johns Hopkins University in Washington, DC. He and his wife live in Austin and have two daughters.