Paul Lobo joined The Washington Group in May 2005 as a senior vice president and Chief Financial Officer. He is a government affairs and marketing professional with specific expertise in developing innovative public and private partnerships. He also serves as a policy expert on transportation, base redevelopment, port operations and security. Mr. Lobo also serves as CFO managing the financial operations of The Washington Group. Prior to joining The Washington Group, Mr. Lobo served as a representative of New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg in Washington, DC. He played a key role in helping the newly elected mayor implement the City’s post-9/11 federal agenda while leading its federal transportation, environmental and economic development agenda before Congress and the Administration. Earlier in his career, Mr. Lobo served on Capitol Hill as Chief of Staff to Congresswoman Susan Molinari who now serves as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of The Washington Group. He also worked as a professional staff member on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. Mr. Lobo has a B.A. in Political Science from Colgate University and an M.B.A. from Cornell University’s Johnson Graduate School of Management.