Title: Owner/Principal, Norwood & Associates
Resume: His career has spanned more than 25 years in various capacities representing clients before the California Legislature and regulatory agencies. During that time, Norwood was one of the chief lobbyists for the California Manufacturers Association; founded and managed the Sacramento law and lobbying office of Heron, Burchette, Ruckert & Rothwell, a national political firm; and operated his own government relations firm for more than 10 years representing numerous clients before the California Legislature and regulatory agencies.
Schools: California State University of Sacramento; University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
Awards: In 1980, California's leading political magazine, California Journal, called him one of the top 10 "rising stars" among lobbyists.

Arguably the top insurance lobbyist in Sacramento representing such clients as Insurance Brokers and Agents of the West and Liberty Insurance, Norwood is a fixture at hearings at the Capitol arguing for and against workers’ comp bills. His 25-year career includes lobbying for major associations and high-powered firms, including a stint as chief lobbyist for the California Manufacturers Association.