Kris Young has joined Dykema as a Government Policy Advisor in its Lansing office. Young brings more than 20 years of experience in Michigan legislative affairs, government relations, and corporate external affairs, including senior positions in legislative leadership, private practice, and the corporate sector.
Throughout his career, Young has worked closely with state legislators, local elected officials, and community leaders to advance legislative priorities, develop government affairs strategies, and navigate Michigan’s legislative process.
Young, who holds a B.A. from Central Michigan University, most recently served as Legislative Director for Michigan Senate Majority Floor Leader Sam Singh, where he developed and managed the senator’s legislative agenda. Earlier in his career, he also served as Chief of Staff to Michigan House Democratic Leader Christine Greig, overseeing caucus operations and coordinating legislative activities, communications, and stakeholder engagement.
Previously, Young served as External Affairs Director at AT&T, building relationships with state and local officials to advance the company’s legislative and business objectives. He began his career in the Michigan Legislature, serving as a legislative aide in both the Michigan House of Representatives and the Michigan Senate.
Young’s experience in the private sector includes serving as a Government Affairs Specialist at Plunkett Cooney, where he developed and implemented government affairs strategies for corporate, nonprofit, and issue advocacy clients.
Throughout his career, Young has worked closely with state legislators, local elected officials, and community leaders to advance legislative priorities, develop government affairs strategies, and navigate Michigan’s legislative process.
Young, who holds a B.A. from Central Michigan University, most recently served as Legislative Director for Michigan Senate Majority Floor Leader Sam Singh, where he developed and managed the senator’s legislative agenda. Earlier in his career, he also served as Chief of Staff to Michigan House Democratic Leader Christine Greig, overseeing caucus operations and coordinating legislative activities, communications, and stakeholder engagement.
Previously, Young served as External Affairs Director at AT&T, building relationships with state and local officials to advance the company’s legislative and business objectives. He began his career in the Michigan Legislature, serving as a legislative aide in both the Michigan House of Representatives and the Michigan Senate.
Young’s experience in the private sector includes serving as a Government Affairs Specialist at Plunkett Cooney, where he developed and implemented government affairs strategies for corporate, nonprofit, and issue advocacy clients.
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