Tanner Mertens serves AxAdvocacy as a Legislative Specialist.
He previously worked in the Office of Representative Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-MO), where he gained valuable experience managing a diverse portfolio of issues, including Telecommunications, Defense, Energy, and Agriculture, among others. He also supported the Congressman’s work on the House Small Business Committee.
Before working on Capitol Hill, Tanner earned a Bachelor's degree in Political Science from Missouri State University and an Associate's degree in Computer Applications from State Technical College of Missouri.
Outside of work, Tanner enjoys spending his free time exploring the wilderness, at the closest fishing spot he can find, or playing and watching sports.