Eddie Compton

About Eddie Compton

I am a Senior Policy Advisor and strategist leveraging a unique blend of 36 years of military leadership and extensive technical and entrepreneurial experience to drive systemic change in the public sector. I lead the City\'s high-stakes Governmental Affairs and Strategic Communication initiatives, providing strategic guidance to the Mayor and Executive Leadership on intergovernmental policy and ensuring our interests are well-represented at state and federal levels. This diverse background provides a distinct advantage in leading complex projects, ensuring technological resilience, and achieving disciplined, results-oriented execution.Over the past three and a half years (2022–2025) in Municipal Government, I’ve specialized in rapidly translating evidence-based research into high-impact programs, often serving as the primary lead on critical, multi-million dollar initiatives:• Economic Equity and Justice Reform: I architected and implemented the Remission of Fines and Fees Executive Order in just 5 months, remitting $884,504 and directly addressing systemic inequities.• Public Health and Safety: I led the Community Violence Intervention Program (CVIP), implementing $2 Million in ARPA funding, and drove the implementation of three distinct Opioid Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery Services Programs.($1 Million)• Housing and Social Services: Directed the execution of the Mayor\'s Task Force on Addressing Homelessness, culminating in the soft opening of \"The Hub\"(Consolidated Homeless Services Center).($1.9 Million)• Veterans Affairs Leadership: Leveraging my military background, I established and continue to coordinate the Mayor\'s Montgomery Military and Veterans Commission, developing long-term support initiatives.Expertise in Technology and Operations:My professional history includes over several years as an Information Technology Manager, with full-spectrum expertise in IT Security, application development, infrastructure, and public speaking. This technical and operational mastery—honed across manufacturing, service delivery, and distribution industries—directly informs my policy work, ensuring strategic planning is robust, scalable, and fiscally sound (e.g, providing rigorous analysis on the Jackson Hospital DIP loan).My combined experience ensures policies are not only equitable and innovative but are also backed by disciplined execution and operational integrity for maximum community benefit.

Experience

1. Senior Policy Advisor

   City Of Montgomery

   Jul 2022 — Present · Montgomery, AL, US

   I serve as the Senior Policy Advisor and strategist to the Mayor and Chief of Staff, driving the city\'s highest-priority initiatives from concept through implementation. My role is distinguished by the mandate to research, develop, and write evidence-based policies and ensure their swift execution into measurable programs for the City of Montgomery.Strategic Mandate and Execution:• Policy Architecture and Rapid Implementation: Function as the primary lead and architect for complex municipal policy, translating strategic research into actionable Executive Orders, Ordinances, and city programs (e.g, Fines and Fees Reform, CVIP, Housing Strategy). I am responsible for overcoming implementation barriers to accelerate results.• Governmental Affairs and Coordination: Serve as a key strategic liaison, orchestrating cooperative policy development and resource coordination across all levels of government—City Council, County, State, and Federal partners—as well as national expert organizations and foundations. I actively represent the Mayor\'s Office to ensure Montgomery’s legislative and policy interests are advanced.• Fiscal Strategy and Due Diligence: Provide critical analysis on municipal finance and complex financial agreements (e.g, Jackson Hospital DIP loan). I manage grant strategy, securing and coordinating competitive federal and foundation grants to support mayoral priorities.• Mayoral Representation and Strategic Communication: Regularly represent the Mayor\'s Office at public forums, policy boards, and inter-city convenings (NLC, USCM). I advise on communications strategies and deliver presentations to shape decision-making and advocate for the city\'s interests.

Education

• Shaftesbury University

  Bachelor of Science

• Southern Union State Community College

  Associates

• Troy State University Montgomery

  Bachelor of Science

  2002 — 2005

Skills

• Customer Service
• Training
• Customer Satisfaction
• Software Configuration Management
• Vpn
• Co-Pa
• Management
• Profitability Improvement
• Tcp/Ip
• Staff Training
• Program Management
• Encryption
• Networking
• Information Technology
• Budgeting
• Security Clearance
• Corporate Finance
• Firewalls
• Intrusion Detection
• Leadership
• Active Directory
• Operations Management
• Windows Xp
• Budgets
• Microsoft Office
• Security
• Lotus Smartsuite
• Information Assurance
• Windows Xp Professional
• Computer Security
• Logistics Management
• Troubleshooting
• Strategic Planning
• Network Security
• Public Speaking