Michael T. Lowry
Experienced Leadership. Active Innovation.
Michael T. Lowry has over 30 years of experience successfully navigating all levels of government, from local to national on today's most pressing issues. His innovative approach to problem-solving has proven successful in all applications. When leaders have questions, Michael Lowry has been there with the answer.
Tested and Trusted
Michael Lowry finished his service in Congress as Chief of Staff to Congressman Robert Aderholt (R-AL-4), the most senior Republican serving on the House Appropriations Committee. Congressman Aderholt currently serves as the Chairman on the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies where he controls the largest non-defense discretionary spending account.
After over a decade serving in a variety of positions in the U.S. House of Representatives, Mr. Lowry founded Backstop Strategies, LLC, a concierge-level Washington, D.C. based lobbying and government affairs firm.
Knowledge Earned
Mr. Lowry joined Congressman Aderholt after serving as Chief of Staff for Congressman Neal Dunn (R-FL-2) whom he successfully helped land a spot on the coveted House Energy and Commerce Committee which oversees many of the issues driving the U.S. economy, including energy, technology and health care. Prior to joining Congressman Dunn, in March 2018, Mr. Lowry served as Legislative Director for Congresswoman Ann Wagner (R-MO-2) of the House Financial Services Committee from 2015 to 2018. Prior to that he created and served as the Executive Director of YG Virginia (YGVA), a conservative organization focused on providing commonsense, conservative solutions to issues facing the Commonwealth of Virginia.
The Guide You Need
Before starting YGVA, Mr. Lowry worked for then-House Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-VA-7), first as his campaign manager in the 2010 election cycle and later as his Legislative Director for Virginia’s 7th Congressional District.
Lowry began his Hill career with Congressman Aderholt in 2006 where he worked as his communications director. He also spent five years with the American Trucking Associations, at the time a $36 million organization employing over 230 people, as deputy chief of staff.
Mr. Lowry holds a B.S. in Political Science from Florida State University and a J.D. from Jones School of Law, Faulkner University. He is married to the former Allison Page of Alexandria, VA.