Peter Umhofer served in the Senate for five years, serving as the top advisor on energy and environmental issues to Senator Harry Reid and Senator Tom Daschle. In this capacity, Mr. Umhofer prepared legislative and communications strategy, drafted legislation, and was a key player in the successful crafting of a bipartisan energy policy bill as well as successfully advancing a number of key projects through the appropriations process. Prior to his positions on the Hill, Mr. Umhofer served in the Clinton Administration for six years as a senior advisor at the Department of Interior and the White House Council on Environmental Quality. He is widely regarded for his knowledge of energy and environmental policy, his strategic thinking, and his ability to advance policy efforts that receive bipartisan support. Mr. Umhofer holds a Master of Public Administration from the University of Southern California and a bachelor’s degree from Saint Mary’s College of California.