Mark Tavlarides

Mark Tavlarides is a Principal at BGR Group, where work as a lobbyist has been undertaken since November 2017. Prior experience includes serving as Principal at Podesta Group from September 2012 to November 2017, collaborating with foreign governments, corporations, and nonprofits on federal affairs. Tavlarides held the position of Vice President at Van Scoyoc Associates from May 2001 to September 2012. Earlier roles include Director at the National Security Council from January 1999 to January 2001, Special Assistant for Legislative Affairs at the Office of the Secretary of Defense from September 1993 to December 1998, and Staff Director for the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations from January 1984 to January 1993. Tavlarides holds a Bachelor of Science degree in History from Towson State University.