Jay Hibbard

Senior Vice President of Government Relations

Jay Hibbard currently serves as Vice President of Government Relations for DISCUS, where he manages state government relations including legislative issue management, regulatory compliance, state policy development and implementation. Jay is a native of Portland, Maine, and holds a Masters in Law and Public Policy from the University of Pennsylvania and a BA in Political Science and Associate Degree in Business Administration from the University of Southern Maine. He has owned his own retail business, served as executive director of two non-profit associations and ran his own public affairs firm for fifteen years.  A former elected member of the Portland (Maine) City Council, Jay is now a resident of Florida.

Jay’s favorite drink? “Tequila or vodka depending on the day.”