Jana Barresi serves as Vice President, Government Affairs for Lowe’s, a Fortune 100 Company. In this role, Jana leads government affairs strategies for the company. This includes working closely with company leaders, key legislative and executive branch officials at all levels of government, as well as industry and trade associations on policy issues and initiatives relevant to the company’s stakeholders, including customers, associates, and communities.

Prior to this role, she served as Head of Washington, DC office, leading the federal government affairs team. Before joining Lowe’s, she served on the government affairs team at Walmart with increasing levels of responsibility during her tenure, most recently as Sr. Director, Federal Government Affairs. Jana’s professional experiences also included roles in policy and public affairs at the Association for Advanced Life Underwriting and equity research analysis for Friedman, Billings, Ramsey & Co.

Jana began her career in Washington, DC as a staffer for Senator Olympia Snowe (R-ME), serving in a range of capacities, including as a Legislative Assistant for telecommunications, banking, insurance and some tax issues.

Jana holds a BA in politics from Saint Anselm College in Manchester, NH.

Jana serves on the Board of the Lowe’s Foundation, which is committed to investing in new skilled tradespeople and supporting the organizations preparing the next generation of skilled trades professionals.

She also currently serves on the Board of Horton’s Kids, an organization in Washington, DC that empowers children so that they graduate from high school ready for success in college, career, and life.

She is a member of the Economic Club of Washington, DC, and the Carlton Club.

Jana grew up in Presque Isle, Maine, and now lives in Hyattsville, MD with her husband Ethan Watermeier.