Keith Zuegel

About Keith Zuegel

Government Affairs/Government Relations/Legislative expert utilizing extensive legislative, Defense, Veterans Affairs, federal budget, Military Health System, and aerospace expertise while leveraging strong relationships in the Legislative and Executive branches and with the defense industry to drive winning legislative outcomes.* 23+ years of comprehensive Government Relations experience* Corporate, Military/Veterans\' Association, Consulting Firm, Department of Defense legislative expertise* Recognized expert in Federal Budgeting-Appropriations and Authorizations, and legislation* Well-connected with congressional Defense, Veterans Affairs, and Intelligence committees* Polished communicator and team leader—spearheaded legislative strategies, Hill messages* U.S. Air Force Veteran; accomplished 28-year military career; Silver Star recipient* Skilled Operational and Crisis Action Planner; 3 joint military tours* Global training in U.S; Europe; Middle East; and Asia Pacific Leadership- Supervisor of dozens of military members, civilians, contractors- Experienced in managing, hiring, training, and establishing state-of-the-art officesDepartment of Defense (DoD)- U.S. Air Force Retired/Veteran- 3 Joint Tour Assignments- Joint Specialty Officer (JSO)- Veteran of Several Joint Operations- Combat Experience; Silver Star Recipient- Crisis Action Planner; Operational Planner- U.S./Europe/Asia Pacific Experience- U.S. Air Force Academy GraduateClearance:* Previous Top Secret (TS)/ Special Compartmentalized Investigation (SCI)(renewed Fall 2014)Education- Certificate Program in Legislative Studies, Georgetown University- Political Studies Masters degree- Business Masters degree- Management Bachelor of Science degreeCommercial Pilot: Commercial/Instrument/Instructor Pilot

Experience

1. Director, Government Affairs

   Humana

   Jan 2020 — Present · Washington, DC, US

   Humana Inc, headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, is a leading health care company that offers a wide range of insurance products and health and wellness services that incorporate an integrated approach to lifelong well-being. As one of the nation’s top contractors for Medicare Advantage (MA) with approximately 4.4 million members and Medicare Prescription Drug Plans (PDPs) with approximately 3.9 million members, we are distinguished by our nearly 30-year, long-standing, comprehensive commitment to Medicare beneficiaries across the United States. Humana also provides health care coverage for over Medicaid beneficiaries, more than 1.4 million commercial members, and nearly 6.5 million TRICARE members.Humana Military, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Humana Inc, partners with the Department of Defense to administer the TRICARE health program for military members, retirees and their families in the East Region. For over 25 years, Humana Military has strived to create better health outcomes and simplified experiences for millions of beneficiaries across the United States through TRICARE and other military healthcare programs. High-quality service, cost-effective platforms and progressive approaches to care drive Humana Military to be a thought leader in the industry and an essential partner to the government.Director, Government Affairs- Develops and executes proactive advocacy strategies aligned around Humana’s key healthcare and business goals. Directly engages with Senate, House, and/or Administration officials and staff on a variety of issue areas. Focuses on TRICARE and related military health policy matters. Communicates and advocates complex issues and works closely with policymakers, their staffs, and stakeholders on shared public policy objectives.

Education

• Air Command and Staff College

  Intermediate Service School, Professional Military Education/Joint PME Phase I

• Australian Defence College/Centre for Defence and Strategic Studies

  Senior Service School, Professional Military Education (Asian Pacific)

• Armed Forces Staff College

  Joint Professional Military Education Phase II

• Squadron Officers' School

  Professional Military Education

• Georgetown University

  Certificate Program in Legislative Studies, Government Affairs Institute at Georgetown University

  2009

• United States Air Force Academy

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Management

• Central Michigan University

  MSA, Business

• Deakin University

  MSA, Masters in International Studies Science

  2004 — 2005

• Air War College

  Intermediate Service School, Professional Military Education

Skills

• U.s. Department of Defense
• American Politics
• Intelligence
• Cyber Security
• Top Secret
• Government Procurement
• Defence
• Strategic Communications
• Security Clearance
• Government Affairs
• Leadership
• Government
• Legislation
• Public Policy
• Government Contracting
• Veterans Affairs
• Federal Government
• Legislative Affairs
• Defense
• Contingency Planning
• Homeland Security
• Authorization
• Organizational Leadership
• Budget Process
• Military
• Operational Planning
• Military Liaison
• Lobbying
• Air Force
• Legislative Advocacy
• Congressional Affairs
• Congressional
• Crisis Management
• Congress
• Dod
• National Security
• Congressional Liaison
• Joint Military Operations
• Training
• Analysis