Sean Conner

About Sean Conner

Sean L. Conner, a government affairs leader with 15 years of experience, serves as Sr. Director of Government Affairs at Lowe’s Companies, a FORTUNE 100 home improvement retailer operating over 1,750 stores, 530 branches and 130 distribution centers across all 50 states. He leads US state and local government affairs, focusing on legislative and public policy strategy, relationship management, and political engagement with a high-performing team while collaborating with outside counsel, lobbyists, and external partners. Sean’s work also extends to the Lowe’s Companies, Inc. Political Action Committee (“LOWPAC”) and its Advisory Committee, where he serves as an advisor.In addition to his Lowe’s responsibilities, Sean helps shape national policy as Vice Chair of the African American Mayors Association’s Business Council and serves on state retail association boards in California, Massachusetts, Illinois, Pennsylvania, New Hampshire, Maryland, Delaware, and Wisconsin. These leadership positions enable him to influence policy that directly affects the retail sector and communities across the United States.Sean has served as spokesman for state and federal elected officials and has led public policy initiatives at Uber, Meta, and Lime, navigating high-stakes technology and mobility challenges. His experience spans government relations, crisis communications, and stakeholder engagement.He delivers results by building coalitions across government, business, and community stakeholders. Sean excels in fast-moving environments where strategic thinking, trusted relationships, and decisive action drive tangible outcomes.Key Expertise: Government Relations | Public Policy Strategy | Legislative Affairs | State & Federal Advocacy | Lobbying | Coalition Building | Crisis Communications | Corporate Advocacy | Team Leadership

Experience

1. Sr Director, Government Affairs (Head of State and Local)

   Lowe's Companies, Inc.

   Feb 2026 — Present

Education

• Sheldon Jackson College

  BA, Business Administration with a Minor in Education

  2007

Skills

• International Relations
• Facebook
• Press
• Legislation
• Event Management
• Crisis Communications
• Event Planning
• Publicity
• Social Networking
• Blogging
• Public Policy
• Message Development
• Government
• Nonprofits
• Government Relations
• Public Speaking
• Political Consulting
• Editing
• Grassroots Organizing
• New Media
• Coalitions
• Strategic Communications
• Policy Analysis
• Speech Writing
• Fun
• Press Releases
• Broadcast
• Community Outreach
• Community Development
• Legislative Relations
• Politics
• Spokesperson
• Public Affairs
• Friendly Personality
• Social Media
• Public Relations
• Media Relations
• Journalism
• Political Communication
• Political Science