Kristine Gager is a skilled Congressional and Legislative Affairs Specialist at Aptive Resources since August 2024. Previously, Kristine served as a Principal Consultant and Senior Consultant at LTS, focusing on the Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Information and Technology from September 2019 to August 2024. Experience includes a role as Communications Specialist for Triumph Enterprises, Inc. supporting the Department of the Navy's Office of Small Business Programs, and as Director of Communications for CVTA, a national trucking industry association. Past positions also include Government Relations Program Specialist at the Association of Private Sector Colleges and Universities, enhancing grassroots advocacy efforts, and various roles in the restaurant and communications sectors. Kristine's career began in public relations with Edelman, where responsibilities included managing the Samsung Electronics Australia account. Educational credentials include a BS in Speech Communications from Oregon State University and multiple certificates in Meeting & Event Planning from the University of Virginia.