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SCOTT KIRKPATRICK

(Louisiana)

K2 Advocacy combines deep expertise in government relations with a passion for making a difference. Based in Louisiana, we understand the political and regulatory landscape and work hard to ensure your voice is heard at every level of government. From lobbying to association management to strategic consulting, we are committed to driving meaningful results for our clients.

15-20 years

With deep ties to Louisiana's political landscape, we bring a local perspective, but engage across state lines to help clients broaden their services across the nation.

KEVIN KORPI

(Michigan)

Kevin brings tireless effort and passion, excelling in strategy and solutions. He has been ranked one of the most effective lobbyists in Lansing by Inside Michigan Politics. Kevin's clear vision has guided campaigns, start-ups and Fortune 100 firms.

20+ years

Previously, Kevin served as the Director of Government Relations for the Michigan Chamber of Commerce -- one of Michigan's premier trade associations. As Vice President for the Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce, Kevin advised business leaders from some of Michigan's largest companies, philanthropic community and non-profit associations.

Honored to serve State Representative Ken Sikkema (R - Grand Rapids) and U.S. Senate campaign of the Honorable Spencer Abraham, Kevin has deep roots in the legislative and political process.

A native of Ironwood, Michigan. Kevin graduated with honors from Michigan State University with a Masters Degree in Labor & Industrial Relations and received a BS in Political Science degree from Western Michigan University.

Experienced professional in association management and government relations, demonstrated skills in appropriations, politics, taxation, policy analysis and development, legislative rule making and bill tracking, government procurement, direct lobbying, event planning, non-profit management, and more. 15+ years of Executive/Leadership and government relations experience.

6-10 years

WV Kids Count Board of Directors, WV Community Action Partnership Board of Directors, 15+ years of non-profit work, 10+ years of legislative experience.

I served as a budget and policy analyst for the Speaker and Majority Leader of the West Virginia House of Delegates, and the House Finance Committee. I also served as a research analyst for several joint legislative committees, including the Joint Committee on Government and Finance. I served as a policy/budget advisor to the House of Delegates Minority Office. I provided advice, account management analysis and development of public policy relating to the state budget, public education, education and the arts, health, human services, energy, commerce, tourism, and other policy issues. I gave guidance and oversight on legislative rules, and proposed legislation for consistency with the legislative budget and proposed policies. I served on the House of Delegates Redistricting Committee, House of Delegates/Senate Budget Conference Committee. In addition, I served as director of legislative services for the Department of Health and Human Resources and as senior policy analyst in the Office of the Governor.

  • Melanie is a very driven, dynamic, and highly motivated lobbyist that significantly contributes to quality results. Over her 15+ years working in the West Virginia State Capitol, she has developed many strong relationships with legislative members and staff. She is a well-respected and reliable lobbyist that has achieved great success in numerous legislative campaigns. With her background and experience, she has vast knowledge of legislative and budgetary processes. I have had the pleasure of working with Melanie on several campaigns and she always goes above and beyond the call of duty to get the job done, is extremely dedicated to her work and her clients. Melanie is a woman of principles and has been able to excel in a political environment without ever compromising her integrity. She holds a high ethical standard, is trustworthy, competent, and loyal. Melanie is truly someone you want on your team! - Julianna Frederick Curry, WV Government Relations Director, American Caner Society, Cancer Action Network
  • As a former legislative and executive branch employee, Melanie's vast knowledge of programs, services and the legislative/appropriations/procurement process is invaluable. She is reliable, high motivated, loyal and well-respected among WV legislators and committee staff. I have had the opportunity to work with Melanie over the last 10+ years, she has always delivered results. - Daniel Hall, former WV State Senate Majority Whip, Director of Government Affairs - Omega, President, Hall Strategies, LLC
  • Melanie has 15 + years of working in Executive/Leadership capacities with nonprofits and government relations industry. Ares of specialties include Politics, Policy Analysis and Development, Legislative Bill Tracking and Rule Making Process, Government Budgeting, Direct Lobbying, Event Planning, Nonprofit Management, Negotiations, Association Management, and Government Procurement.

    Melanie is a strong professional with a Master of Arts (M.A.) from Marshall University and a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from Fairmont State University

    SARAH HUBBARD

    (Michigan)

    Sarah is known as one of the leading legislative strategists working in Michigan government relations and has been recognized by Inside Michigan Politics. Before joining Acuitas, Sarah spent 17 years at the Detroit Regional Chamber, where she led advocacy efforts on behalf of over 20,000 firms in southeast Michigan before local, state and federal government stakeholders.

    11-15 years

    Crain's Detroit Business named Sarah in their "40 Under 40" class as well as a "Woman to Watch" in recognition of her work on behalf of businesses in the Detroit region

    At Acuitas, Sarah is well known for her collaborative approach to tough client challenges. Her network of contacts across non-profits and the business community provide clients access to much more than her knowledge and understanding of the legislative process.

    Sarah's proactive approach to relationship-building with government officials begins long before they are sworn-in to office. The Acuitas team works to meet future public officials before they are overwhelmed by the work of Lansing and continues the relationship as they ascend to positions of leadership.

    Prior to the Chamber, Sarah spent 3 years as a Legislative Assistant in the Michigan House of Representatives with former State Representative Willis C. Bullard Jr. (R - Highland Township).

    Sarah received her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Michigan, Master of Public Administration from Western Michigan University and Master of Business Administration from the University of Michigan Ross School of Business.

    She formerly served on the Board of Directors of the Public Affairs Council, the American Chamber of Commerce Executives, the Woodrow Wilson Centers' Canada Institute, and the University of Michigan Alumni Association.

    Crain's Detroit Business named Sarah in their "40 Under 40" class as well as a "Woman to Watch" in recognition of her work on behalf of businesses in the Detroit region.

    Clients:

    MATT EIDE

    (Iowa)
    • 601 13th Street, NW11th Floor SouthWashingtonDC20005

    CARSON GATT

    (Michigan)
    • (517) 374-9186

    • 201 TOWNSEND STREETSUITE 900LANSINGMI48933

    Clients:

    48) MICHIGAN ACADEMY OF NUTRITION AND DIETETICS

    49) MICHIGAN ASSOCIATION OF HEALTH PLANS (MAHP)

    50) MICHIGAN ASSOCIATION OF STATE UNIVERSITIES

    51) MICHIGAN CABLE TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION

    52) MICHIGAN CENTER FOR YOUTH JUSTICE

    53) MICHIGAN CHARITABLE GAMING ASSOCIATION

    54) MICHIGAN COUNCIL OF CHARTER SCHOOL AUTHORIZERS

    55) MICHIGAN DATA CENTER ALLIANCE

    56) MICHIGAN DENTAL HYGIENISTS ASSOCIATION

    57) MICHIGAN EDUCATOR WORKFORCE INITIATIVE

    58) MICHIGAN ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION

    59) MICHIGAN FOREST PRODUCTS COUNCIL

    60) MICHIGAN MANUFACTURED HOUSING RV AND CAMPGROUND ASSOC

    61) MICHIGAN MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELORS

    62) MICHIGAN NONPROFIT ASSOCIATION

    63) MICHIGAN RECREATION AND PARK ASSOCIATION

    64) MICHIGAN SAVES

    65) MICHIGAN TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY (MTU)

    66) MIDDLE CITIES EDUCATION ASSOCIATION

    67) MOLSON COORS BEVERAGE COMPANY USA LLC F/K/A MILLERCOORS LLC

    68) NEXTEER AUTOMOTIVE CORPORATION

    69) NEXTENERGY CENTER

    70) NUCOR CORPORATION

    71) NURSE FAMILY PARTNERSHIP

    72) Office of the Wayne County Treasurer

    73) PETLAND

    74) PFIZER INC

    75) PMI US CORPORATE SERVICES INC AND AFFILIATES

    76) PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES INC PCS

    77) Red Cedar Hotel Holdings, LLC

    78) Red Cedar Senior Living Holdings, LLC

    79) SCI MICHIGAN FUNERAL SERVICES INC

    80) SELF STORAGE ASSOCIATION OF MICHIGAN

    81) STEELCASE INC

    82) TEACH FOR AMERICA

    83) THE BOJI GROUP

    84) THE DOCTORS MANAGEMENT COMPANY

    85) THE PEW CHARITABLE TRUSTS

    86) TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA INC

    87) TRAVERSE CONNECT

    88) TRINITY HEALTH

    89) UNIVERSAL HEALTH SERVICES INC

    90) UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT MERCY DENTAL SCHOOL

    91) WALGREEN CO

    92) WEC ENERGY GROUP DBA UMERC OR MI GAS UTILITIES

    93) YWCA KALAMAZOO

    Clients:

    36) Pennsylvania Association of Career and Technical Administrators

    37) PENNSYLVANIA ATHLETIC TRAINERS SOCIETY, INC

    38) Pennsylvania Campground Owners Association

    39) Pennsylvania Cannabis Coalition

    40) Pennsylvania Chapter of the American College of Cardiology

    41) PENNSYLVANIA DEER FARMERS ASSOCIATION

    42) PENNSYLVANIA INTERIOR DESIGNERS LEGISLATIVE COALITION

    43) PENNSYLVANIA INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION, INC.

    44) PENNSYLVANIA MOTOR TRUCK ASSN

    45) Pennsylvania Osteopathic Medical Association

    46) Pennsylvania Prison Society

    47) PENNSYLVANIA RECREATION VEHICLE AND CAMPING ASSOCIATION

    48) Pennsylvania Rural Water Association

    49) Pennsylvania Section, American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists

    50) Pennsylvania Section, American Water Works Association

    51) PENNSYLVANIA SOCIETY OF ANESTHESIOLOGISTS, INC

    52) Pennsylvania State Alliance of YMCAs

    53) Pennsylvania State Association of County Fairs

    54) PENNSYLVANIA STATE SHOWMEN'S ASSOCIATION

    55) Pennsylvania Utility Contractors Association

    56) Pocono Mountains Vacation Bureau

    57) R.J. Corman Railroad Group

    58) Resource Environmental Solutions

    59) SAS Institute Inc.

    60) Securities Industry & Financial Markets Assoc.

    61) Solar Energy Industries Association

    62) T-Mobile USA, Inc.

    63) THEA Development LLC

    64) Tower Health

    65) UCB, Inc.

    66) Uniti Group Inc.

    67) Water Works Operators' Association of Pennsylvania

    68) Western Pennsylvania Bleeding Disorders Foundation

    69) Wireless Infrastructure Association

    70) Women Against Abuse, Inc.

    • 609-392-7553

    • 150 W State St Suite 110TrentonNJ08608

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    • 609-392-7553

    • 150 W State St Suite 110TrentonNJ08608

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    • 601 13th Street, NW11th Floor SouthWashingtonDC20005

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    • 609-392-7553

    • 150 W State St Suite 110TrentonNJ08608

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    • 150 W State St Suite 110TrentonNJ08608

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