Richard Lukas
Senior Vice President
Richard brings nearly a decade of experience representing the nation's governors before Congress, the Administration, and federal agencies.
Richard brings nearly a decade of experience representing the nation’s governors before Congress, the administration, and federal agencies. His expertise spans infrastructure, transportation, energy, telecommunications, economic development, public finance, tax policy, and international trade. Most recently, Richard served as legislative director at the National Governors Association, where he led federal advocacy efforts on behalf of the nation’s 55 governors and territorial leaders.
Prior to joining NGA, Richard held government affairs and public policy roles with The Trust for Public Land, the American Planning Association, and the National Association of Regional Councils, where he worked on issues spanning economic development, infrastructure, regional planning, conservation, and community revitalization. Richard holds a master’s degree in political management from the George Washington University and a bachelor’s degree in history and political science from Gettysburg College and has also studied at American University and the London School of Economics.
