Craig Scholer
Vice President
Craig Scholer
Vice President, Omni Government Relations
Craig Scholer, Vice President at Omni Government Relations, is a seasoned campaign, legislative, and regulatory strategist with a dozen years of proven experience. He brings deep knowledge and experience in the legislative and administrative arena to Omni.
Prior to joining Omni, Craig was appointed by Governor Newsom to serve as Chief Deputy Director at the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) where he lead a department of over 1,200 employees implementing hazardous waste clean-up, management, and product chemical safety laws. Additionally, Craig led DTSC’s oversight of the remediation of the Exide Battery Recycling Facility which resulted in the successful clean-up of over 6,000 impacted residences.
In 2021, Craig was appointed to serve as Deputy Secretary of Legislative Affairs at the California Environmental Protection Agency by Governor Newsom where he managed a diverse portfolio including water, air pollution, pesticides, and hazardous waste. In this role, Craig oversaw and worked directly with the California Air Resources Board (CARB), State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB), Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA), Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR), CalRecycle, and DTSC coordinating legislative review and engagement with the Legislature. Craig played a critical role with the release of the groundbreaking CalEnviroscreen 4.0, which informs the state’s investments in environmentally disadvantaged communities.
Craig spent a decade working in the State Assembly where he served as both Legislative Director and Chief of Staff to Assemblymember Mark Stone, managing his Capitol and district offices and the Assembly Judiciary Committee, chaired by Assemblymember Stone. During this time, Craig advised the Assemblymember on issues related to labor, the environment, local government, and judiciary.
Prior to working at the State Assembly, Craig served as a staff member at the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors working on issues related to the county budget, environmental health, and constituent services.
A graduate of University of California, Santa Cruz, Craig grew up in Watsonville, California and now resides in Sacramento with his wife and two dogs.
Craig Scholer
Vice President, Omni Government Relations
Craig Scholer, Vice President at Omni Government Relations, is a seasoned campaign, legislative, and regulatory strategist with a dozen years of proven experience. He brings deep knowledge and experience in the legislative and administrative arena to Omni.
Prior to joining Omni, Craig was appointed by Governor Newsom to serve as Chief Deputy Director at the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) where he lead a department of over 1,200 employees implementing hazardous waste clean-up, management, and product chemical safety laws. Additionally, Craig led DTSC’s oversight of the remediation of the Exide Battery Recycling Facility which resulted in the successful clean-up of over 6,000 impacted residences.
In 2021, Craig was appointed to serve as Deputy Secretary of Legislative Affairs at the California Environmental Protection Agency by Governor Newsom where he managed a diverse portfolio including water, air pollution, pesticides, and hazardous waste. In this role, Craig oversaw and worked directly with the California Air Resources Board (CARB), State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB), Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA), Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR), CalRecycle, and DTSC coordinating legislative review and engagement with the Legislature. Craig played a critical role with the release of the groundbreaking CalEnviroscreen 4.0, which informs the state’s investments in environmentally disadvantaged communities.
Craig spent a decade working in the State Assembly where he served as both Legislative Director and Chief of Staff to Assemblymember Mark Stone, managing his Capitol and district offices and the Assembly Judiciary Committee, chaired by Assemblymember Stone. During this time, Craig advised the Assemblymember on issues related to labor, the environment, local government, and judiciary.
Prior to working at the State Assembly, Craig served as a staff member at the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors working on issues related to the county budget, environmental health, and constituent services.
A graduate of University of California, Santa Cruz, Craig grew up in Watsonville, California and now resides in Sacramento with his wife and two dogs.
