Senior Vice President
Michael Haywood is a distinguished Member of the Alpine Group, where he leverages his extensive experience to represent a diverse portfolio of Fortune 500 companies, major international trade associations, and industry leaders on critical matters before both legislative and executive branches of government. With more than twenty-five years in public and private service, Haywood has developed a deep expertise in navigating complex policy landscapes. A significant portion of his career has been spent working directly with Members of the House Ways and Means Committee and the Senate Finance Committee, providing him with unparalleled insight into the legislative process, particularly regarding tax policy, trade, and energy financing. As a trusted advisor to numerous organizations navigating Washington's political landscape, Haywood has established himself as a forward-thinking strategist capable of anticipating political shifts and positioning clients for success in evolving policy environments.
At the Alpine Group, Haywood provides strategic advice on legislative matters and political dynamics, creating and implementing comprehensive legislative strategies tailored to each client's unique needs to develop effective grassroots action plans targeting both Congress and the Administration, ensuring multi-layered advocacy approaches. Haywood offers clients strategic counsel on navigating complex regulatory environments, such as at the Department of Energy, Environmental Protection Agency and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission by helping them anticipate challenges and identifying opportunities within evolving policy frameworks. Throughout his work, he leverages his extensive network of relationships within Washington to better position Alpine clients before legislators and the administration. Haywood has been recognized as one of the Hill’s Top Lobbyists and described as “the one person who says what everyone is thinking, but is too scared to say it.”