Randolph Cloud Joins ENC as Lobbyist

Over the past 20 years Cloud has represented over 40 organizations before the NC General Assembly. Among other groups he currently represents are the American Lung Association, the NC Psychological Association, the Autism Society and the MS Society. He also is a contract lobbyist for the NC Academy of Trial Lawyers.

In the 2005 ranking of lobbyists by the NC Center For Public Policy Research, Cloud was ranked 15th most effective out of the roughly 450 registered lobbyists in the state.

"Having a lobbyist of Randolph's stature and expertise is an exciting step forward for Equality NC and LGBT North Carolinians," said Ian Palmquist, Executive Director.

Cloud will be working on Equality NC's policy agenda, including blocking anti-LGBT legislation, securing anti-discrimination protections for state employees, and working for legal changes that will provide additional protections for same-sex couples in the absence of marriage equality.

Cloud is the President of Randolph E. Cloud and Associates.He is a native of Fayetteville, has an undergraduate degree from UNC Chapel Hill and a Masters Degree from East Carolina University.