Skip Joslin is a principal at 50 to 1 and executes comprehensive lobbying campaigns and issue advocacy strategies for corporate and trade association clients who face policy or regulatory challenges at the state and local level.

Skip has over 25 years of extensive managerial experience in corporate political campaigns. He has guided some of the most high-profile legislative and regulatory public policy initiatives in the country involving lobbying and public affairs campaigns, grassroots/grasstops outreach, field operations, stakeholder outreach, coalition building, media relations, social and digital advocacy, and government relations. Skip specializes in overseeing a network of political consultants – one of the most sophisticated and deepest networks within the government affairs industry.

Currently, Skip leads state government affairs for a Washington DC based advocacy and lobbying group representing credit unions, community banks, major financial institutions, and payment card networks. Under Skip’s lead, the coalition has successfully defeated harmful legislation in over two dozen states in each legislative cycle. 

Prior to joining the firm, Skip was a Managing Director at one of the largest government affairs consulting firms where he oversaw the nationwide Field Division of campaign consultants, lobbyists, public relations and political experts across the country. Skip coordinated outreach for a former Congressman at Voter.com and served as staff to a United States Senator in Washington, D.C.

Skip earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee and an Executive Master’s in Leadership from the McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University.

Once an avid runner, Skip completed seven marathons, albeit slowly. These days, Skip spends his time chasing down three young kids with his wife and trusty Australian Labradoodle always by his side.  When he can escape, Skip might be found hiking, fishing, hunting or enjoying seeing his favorite musicians at venues across the country. Pro-tip: Visit Red Rocks at least once in your life to see your favorite band. It’s a national treasure that will awaken your spirit, energize your mind, and recharge your batteries.