Zachary Thorn

Zachary Thorn is a seasoned professional in government affairs and conference management, currently serving as Senior National Conference Director at e.Republic since October 2018, where responsibilities include producing and emceeing government IT conferences across the nation. Prior experience includes roles as Community Manager at The Ring Workspaces, where efforts focused on launching a co-working space and exploring smart city integrations, and Director of Advocacy at the Tampa Bay Partnership, overseeing legislative and policy initiatives. Further roles include Vice President of Government Affairs at the Clearwater Regional Chamber of Commerce, where coordination with government agencies was key, and Legal Assistant at Johnson, Pope, Bokor, Ruppel & Burns, LLP, handling client communications and research. Zachary Thorn holds a Bachelor of Business Administration and a degree in Paralegal Studies from St. Petersburg College.