Paul Tarbox, Director of Public Policy and Communications
Paul Tarbox is the Director of Public Policy and Communications for the CT Council on Problem Gambling. Prior to joining the CCPG, he had over 15 years of experience working with government at the local, state, and federal levels. He served as administrator of the Veterans’ Affairs and Public Safety Committees of the Connecticut General Assembly and was the team leader for the Senate Majority Clerks. Paul was a gubernatorially appointed member of the Board of Trustees for the CT Department of Veterans Affairs, served as an advisor to United States Senators and Representatives in multiple official capacities, and through various local governmental appointments. Paul is a respected presence at the State Capitol and a skilled problem solver with an in-depth knowledge on how government works. Paul has designed, participated in, and led training sessions for agency and institutional staff, interest groups, students, and veterans. An avid writer, Paul was the feature writer for a local biweekly newspaper and has had articles published in several newspapers and magazines. He is a proud United States Army Combat Veteran who served In Operation Iraqi Freedom II. Paul is currently a member of the National Council on Problem Gambling’s Communications & Military Committees.