Jason Schmelzer
Jason has been CCWC’s lead Legislative Advocate since 2009 and Managing Director since 2023. Previously, he served as a lobbyist for the California Chamber of Commerce. His primary responsibilities at the Chamber included directing legislative advocacy for the organization’s more than 15,000 member companies on issues such as transportation, air quality, chemicals policy, workers’ compensation, and other lines of insurance. Jason served as a leader in the business community on these issues by providing in depth committee testimony on legislation, building coalitions to support and oppose legislation and regulatory initiatives, and frequent appearances as a speaker during legislative informational hearings.
Prior to his work at the California Chamber of Commerce, Jason served as Legislative Director for the California Manufacturers and Technology Association. He served as the association’s voice in the legislature, governor’s office, and administrative agencies on issues including workers’ compensation insurance, human resources and healthcare.
Prior to his experience in the legislative realm, Jason spent five years administering workers’ compensation claims for both public and private sector entities. This experience gives him a unique perspective of the human resources and insurance issues that face public and private entities.
Jason holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Government from California State University, Sacramento.
To learn more about CCWC’s legislative advocacy efforts, contact Jason Schmelzer via email at jason@ccwcworkcomp.org.