Ash Arnett, Sr. Associate
Ash is the newest member of the PACE team. He brings a wealth of government affairs and professional experience focusing on health care, veterans issues, telecom, and financial services policy. Prior to joining PACE Ross worked in Congress for nearly six years with Rep. Raul Ruiz, M.D. As a member of Congressman Ruiz’s staff, he handled a variety of issues relating to policies before the House Energy and Commerce Committee. In addition to his policy experience, Ross also served as Communications Director and on-the-record spokesperson for Congressman Ruiz, managing his media and press interactions.
While serving in Rep. Ruiz’s office, Ross spearheaded the bipartisan Indian Health Service Task Force, helped pass legislation expanding access to broadband in underserved and rural areas, and led efforts to coordinate land use issues among the Federal, State and local governments.. Prior to working in Congress, Ross was a Financial Services Consultant at PNC Bank during implementation of the Dodd Frank Act.