I am an innovative leader recognized for delivering sustainable process efficiencies and operational excellence by guiding the strategy, roadmap, execution, and continual enhancements for environmental quality. Throughout my career, I have earned progressive promotions for driving disruption by lobbying for better solutions, programs, and project initiatives to unceasingly protect human life and the environment. I have provided thought leadership in directing environmental operations, owning (and optimizing) the entire Office of Water at The State of Texas, improving processes, and integrating next-generation resolutions. **CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:** ✓ Boosted Texas’ economy and improved financials by facilitating the issuance of several high-priority discharge permits. ✓ Ensured safe drinking water for 29M+ Texans by leading efforts for collaboration with stakeholders on policy issues. ✓ Added billions of dollars in revenue for the economy after developing and implementing a streamlined permitting process, assisting in the relocation of several new industries to Texas, attracting companies such as Samsung, Caterpillar, Toyota, and more. ✓ Secured water deliveries owed to the State of Texas under the 1994 Water Treaty with Mexico, having led successful negotiations between the United States International Boundary and Water Commission and Mexico. ✓ Led a multi-agency initiative with the TCEQ, EPA, and the Texas Water Development Board in an effort to provide much needed funding to small public water systems.
**AREAS OF IMPACT:** Regulatory Oversight \| Government Relations \| Legislative Affairs \| Professional Development \| Negotiations \| Community Outreach \| Program Administration \| Efficiency Initiatives \| Strategic Planning \| Consulting

Earl Lott

Innovative leader recognized for delivering sustainable process efficiencies and operational excellence.

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I am an innovative leader recognized for delivering sustainable process efficiencies and operational excellence by guiding the strategy, roadmap, execution, and continual enhancements for environmental quality. Throughout my career, I have earned progressive promotions for driving disruption by lobbying for better solutions, programs, and project initiatives to unceasingly protect human life and the environment. I have provided thought leadership in directing environmental operations, owning (and optimizing) the entire Office of Water at The State of Texas, improving processes, and integrating next-generation resolutions. **CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:** ✓ Boosted Texas’ economy and improved financials by facilitating the issuance of several high-priority discharge permits. ✓ Ensured safe drinking water for 29M+ Texans by leading efforts for collaboration with stakeholders on policy issues. ✓ Added billions of dollars in revenue for the economy after developing and implementing a streamlined permitting process, assisting in the relocation of several new industries to Texas, attracting companies such as Samsung, Caterpillar, Toyota, and more. ✓ Secured water deliveries owed to the State of Texas under the 1994 Water Treaty with Mexico, having led successful negotiations between the United States International Boundary and Water Commission and Mexico. ✓ Led a multi-agency initiative with the TCEQ, EPA, and the Texas Water Development Board in an effort to provide much needed funding to small public water systems. <br> **AREAS OF IMPACT:** Regulatory Oversight \| Government Relations \| Legislative Affairs \| Professional Development \| Negotiations \| Community Outreach \| Program Administration \| Efficiency Initiatives \| Strategic Planning \| Consulting

Education

BS, Agriculture Business

Texas

Experience

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Deputy Assistant Director / 1995 — 2009

Director of Waste Permits Division / 2009 — 2020

Director of Office of Waer / 2020 — August, 2022

Lott Governmental Affairs LLC

Founder / August, 2022 — Present

Champion clients in the private and public sectors to address environmental issues, ensure absolute compliance, and lobby for change, situating corporations as leaders in environmental responsibility.

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