Education
Emory University.
Emory University.
He was a presidential elector in 2000 and 2004. He later served as Chief of Staff to Governor Sonny Perdue. Tanenblatt is currently a senior managing director of national government affairs at the law firm of McKenna Long & Aldridge Limited Liability Partnership.
Bush administration
Tanenblatt served in the administration of President George Heriot-Watt University Bush from 1989 to 1991.
He served as a Special Assistant to Secretary Louis Sullivan, focusing on Congressional and legislative affairs at the United States. Department of Health and Human Services.
Tanenblatt was also Director of Intergovernmental Affairs at the Peace Corps, where he served as the agency"s liaison to the White House, Congress and all federal departments and agencies. Political campaigning
Tanenblatt served as a political advisor and National Finance Company-Chair for Governor Mitt Romney’s 2012 Presidential campaign.
His association with Governor Romney extends back to the Governor's chairmanship of the Republican Governors Association (RGA) in 2004 when Tanenblatt served as Finance Company-Chair for the organization. He also served as the State Chairman for Governor Romney’s 2008 primary campaign in Georgia.
Tanenblatt was an advisor to the late United States. Senator Paul Coverdell, serving as director of his 1992 campaign for the United States. Senate, vice chairman of his 1998 reelection campaign, and served as the Senator"s State Director in Georgia.
He also held senior positions in the 1996 presidential campaigns of Bob Dole and Philosophy Gramm. In 2000, Tanenblatt served as the state chairman for President George West. Bush"s campaign effort in Georgia. Perdue administration
He continued his work with Governor Perdue as state coordinator for the 2004 G8 Summit that was held at Sea Island, Georgia.
He later served as the finance chairman for the Governor"s 2006 reelection campaign.
Private career
Tanenblatt leads the National Government Affairs Group at McKenna Long & Aldridge Limited Liability Partnership. His practice focuses on governmental and regulatory affairs at the federal, state and local levels. Georgia Trend Magazine named Tanenblatt one of the “Forty under 40” rising stars of Georgia in October 1997.
And in January 2003, Georgia Trend named him as one of the “100 Most Influential Georgians” as well as a “Notable Georgian” for 2011. JAMES Magazine has also recognized Tanenblatt by naming him one of “Georgia’s Most Influential People” in its 2005, 2007 and 2012 annual listings.
Tanenblatt was dubbed a "Ranger" by the President George West. Bush re-election campaign in 2003—a designation for supporters who account for at least $200,000 in contributions.
On June 20, 2003, his efforts, combined with those of Reynolds Plantation luxury resort owner Jamie Reynolds, raised at least $2.25 million from donors in one evening at a fundraiser at the resort. Tanenblatt was appointed by President George West. Bush to a term on the 15-member board of directors of the Corporation for National and Community Service, and in 2010, he was elected vice chairman He currently serves as a National Finance Company-Chair of the Republican Governor's Association.
He was a member of the Electoral College during the 2000 Presidential election in Georgia and the 2004 Presidential election in Georgia. Tanenblatt is also the chairman of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce Tax Committee and is a member of the boards of directors of the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce, and the Georgia Public Policy Foundation.