Welcoming Stephanie Underwood to State and Federal Communications

State and Federal Communications is excited to welcome Stephanie Underwood as our new Executive Assistant to President and CEO Elizabeth Bartz. With nearly two decades of executive support experience and a passion for helping leaders succeed, Stephanie brings a wealth of knowledge, organization, and enthusiasm to the team.

Stephanie’s professional journey into executive support began in 2008, but her administrative and creative experience started long before that. While raising her son, she worked part-time in a medical office and served her family’s church, where she managed graphic design, the website, and multimedia efforts, a role she continues to volunteer in today.

As her son grew older, Stephanie transitioned into a full-time corporate career at The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, where she spent 18 years supporting executive leadership. Throughout her career, she discovered a clear professional goal for herself and that was to support a CEO.

“When I moved up through the different levels of being an executive assistant, I knew I always wanted to support a CEO,” Stephanie shared. “Being laid off gave me the opportunity to think about what I really wanted to do next. That journey ultimately led me to State and Federal Communications.”

While she is new to the government relations industry, Stephanie has enjoyed the opportunity to learn more about the field. “It’s opened up a whole new world,” she said. “Working here has given me a different perspective, and I’ve really enjoyed learning about government relations.” Looking ahead, Stephanie hopes to continue growing in her role while supporting Elizabeth Bartz and the company’s mission.

Outside of work, Stephanie enjoys traveling with her husband, John, especially to Scottsdale and Las Vegas, taking cruises, riding motorcycles, and spending time with their son, daughter-in-law, and beloved “granddog”. She looks forward to one day becoming a grandmother to a beloved grandchild as well.

Stephanie’s dedication and commitment to supporting leadership make her a wonderful addition to the State and Federal Communications team. We are excited to have her on board and look forward to all she will accomplish.

Please join us in welcoming Stephanie to the State and Federal Communications family!

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