MANAGING DIRECTOR AND SENIOR ECONOMIST
wayne@arduinlaffermoore.com

Dr. Winegarden is responsible for analyzing and writing the firm’s industry-based policy studies. Prior thereto, he worked as an economist for Altria Companies Inc. in Hong Kong and New York City. In these roles Dr. Winegarden analyzed the impact of the economic environment in East- and Southeast-Asia on the company’s operations, and integrated these insights into Altria’s strategic planning process. Additionally, Dr. Winegarden examined the impact of tax and regulatory polices on the company’s operations and supported its government affairs objectives. Dr. Winegarden also has experience analyzing federal and state budget, regulatory and financial sectors for policy and trade associations in Washington D.C.

Having further served on the economics faculty at Marymount University, Dr. Winegarden is a columnist for Townhall.com, and has been interviewed and quoted by Bloomberg and CNN. He is frequently invited to deliver research findings at policy conferences and meetings. Dr. Winegarden received his BA, MA and PhD in Economics from George Mason University.