Dwayne S. Bolton
Founder and Principal
Dwayne Bolton is the Founder & Principal at Mountain View Partners D.C., LLC, a global government and public affairs firm. Throughout his career, Mr. Bolton has skillfully navigated complex regulatory and legislative environments for major trade associations, corporations, foreign governments and non-profits.
Prior to returning to the private sector, Mr. Bolton served in the Trump Administration as the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary in the Office of Congressional, Intergovernmental, and External Affairs at the Department of Energy. In this role, he was responsible for managing and facilitating relationships and communications between the Department of Energy and Congress, as well as other governmental and external entities. His efforts focused on ensuring effective collaboration and engagement with various stakeholders to advance the department’s legislative initiatives and objectives.
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Mr. Bolton has had a distinguished 25-year political career, working for several prominent government affairs operations in Washington, D.C. Before joining the Trump Administration, Mr. Bolton was with Edison International, one of the nation's largest electric utilities. There, he collaborated with Congress and key policymakers to advance significant energy legislation aimed at strengthening the electric grid. Prior to his tenure at Edison International, Mr. Bolton worked for global heavy equipment manufacturer Caterpillar Inc., where he addressed various domestic and international issues, promoting trade, energy, and transportation policy.
Mr. Bolton started his lobbying career with the Association of American Railroads (AAR), where he navigated complex regulatory environments and advocated for policies that supported the North American freight rail industry. His expertise in these areas made him a valuable asset; contributing to significant advancements and reforms during his tenure. Throughout his career, Mr. Bolton has demonstrated a strong commitment to innovation, sustainability and safety in the transportation sector. His leadership and collaborative approach have earned him respect and recognition among his peers and industry leaders.
Mr. Bolton began his distinguished career on Capitol Hill, serving as a senior aide in the Office of U.S. Congressman Mike Rogers (R-AL). In his role as a senior policy advisor, he adeptly managed Congressman Rogers' agriculture portfolio, alongside various other critical domestic and international legislative issues.