State Business Executives

Springfield, VA · Founded 2020

Multi-sector voice advocating for business interests across state policy landscapes

Primary audience
Business Leaders
Work area
Policy Advocacy
Topic
Business Policy
Contact
Jeff Wasden
Website Contact

About Organization

State Business Executives serves as a policy advocacy organization representing business interests across multiple states and sectors. Based in Springfield, VA, the organization operates with 1 employee and generated $250,000 in revenue during its 2024 tax year. Founded in 2020, it focuses on advancing key policy priorities through strategic advocacy efforts.

What They Focus On

State Policy Advocacy

Advances business priorities through strategic engagement with state legislators and policymakers across multiple jurisdictions

Cross-Sector Collaboration

Builds coalitions among diverse industries to develop unified positions on critical policy issues affecting business

Evidence-Based Research

Conducts employer surveys and policy analysis to inform data-driven recommendations on key business concerns

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2024)

$250K

-24.8% vs 2023

Expenses (2024)

$352K

+74.7% vs 2023

Assets (2024)

$172K

-37.2% vs 2023

Employees (2024)

1

+0% vs 2023

Historical financial data from IRS Form 990
Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2024 $250,000 $352,208 $172,357 1
2023 $332,366 $201,576 $274,565 1
2022 $76,500 $26,530 — —
2021 $182,732 $88,927 — —
2020 $0 — — —

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

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  • 01

    Research & Analysis

    Gather data through employer surveys and analyze policy impacts across multiple states and sectors

  • 02

    Coalition Formation

    Convene business leaders from diverse industries to identify shared priorities and develop unified positions

  • 03

    Policy Development

    Craft evidence-based recommendations across five key policy pillars informed by member input and research

  • 04

    Strategic Advocacy

    Engage with state policymakers to advance business priorities through coordinated multi-state advocacy campaigns

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by State Business Executives

Policy Advocacy

Advances business priorities across five key policy pillars through multi-state coordination and strategic engagement with policymakers

Multi-Sector Coalition Building

Convenes business leaders from diverse industries to develop unified positions on critical state-level policy issues

Employer Research

Conducts employer surveys to gather data and insights that inform evidence-based policy recommendations

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind State Business Executives.

JW

Jeff Wasden

President & CEO
Full-time
Compensation: $121,500
JY

Justin Yancy

Chairman
1 hrs/week
PG

Peter Guzman

Chairman
1 hrs/week
BB

Brewster Bevis

Director
CD

Charles DeBow

Director
FM

Frannie Matthews

Director
JW

James Wilson

Director
KB

Kiersten Barnet

Director
KG

Kim Gregorie Boad

Director
PF

Pat Fong Kushida

Director
PS

Pat Sheehy

Director
PB

Phil Bashaw

Director
TG

Tom Giordano

Director

Milestones

2020

Organization Founded

2020

State Business Executives established to provide unified voice for multi-sector business interests

November 2020

IRS Tax-Exempt Status

November 2020

Received 501(c)(4) tax-exempt status recognition from the Internal Revenue Service

2023

Peak Revenue Year

2023

Achieved highest annual revenue of $332,366 supporting expanded advocacy efforts across states

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

Becky Hultberg
Becky Hultberg Treasurer 1.00 hrs/week
Brewster Bevis
Brewster Bevis Director 1.00 hrs/week
CD
Charles DeBow Director 1.00 hrs/week
FM
Frannie Matthews Director 1.00 hrs/week
JW
James Wilson Director 1.00 hrs/week
KB
Kiersten Barnet Director 1.00 hrs/week
KG
Kim Gregorie Boad Director 1.00 hrs/week
Pat Fong Kushida
Pat Fong Kushida Director 1.00 hrs/week
PS
Pat Sheehy Director 1.00 hrs/week
PB
Phil Bashaw Director 1.00 hrs/week
TG
Tom Giordano Director
JY
Justin Yancy Chairman
Peter Guzman
Peter Guzman Chairman
Lorrie Trogden
Lorrie Trogden

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2024)

$122K

Highest Paid

$122K

Jeff Wasden

Compensated Officers

1

Executive compensation for 2024
Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Jeff Wasden President & CEO $121,500 — $121,500 40

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$10K Grants Received
1 Organizations

Top Funders

1 total
FF
Foundation for a Globally Competitive
$10K

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Contact

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Phone

(720) 628-4787
Visit Website
5404 Backlick Woods Ct Springfield, VA 22151