Cole is a government affairs professional with nearly a decade of experience in policy, advocacy and strategic engagement. As Manager of State Government Affairs at ASLA he manages the organization’s portfolio of state licensure and professional practice issues, helping state chapters navigate an ever-changing legislative and regulatory environment affecting landscape architecture across the country.
Before joining ASLA, Cole worked in municipal government, local government advocacy, and campaign management, where he supported legislative strategy, coalition building and external engagement across a broad range of policy issues. He holds a Bachelor of Business Management from Ohio University.