(360) 481-1824
1001 Cooper Point Rd SW suite 140-720, OLYMPIA, WA, 98502, 
McBride Public Affairs has represented a broad array of public and private groups and organizations in Olympia. Together, Tom and his team offer the depth of knowledge and skill it takes to effectively advocate on behalf of their clients' interests. Whether it's drafting favorable legislation or addressing unnecessary regulation, their expertise and insights make McBride Public Affairs an indispensable part of any strategic advocacy effort.
Firm Specialties:
EXPERIENCED. INSIGHTFUL. EFFECTIVE.
From taxation concerns to land-use policy, from political action committees to fair labor standards, McBride Public Affairs offers unmatched insights into the subtle and not-so-subtle processes of government decision-making. Tom's background as an attorney makes him uniquely able to help his clients understand the intricacies of state policy formulation, bill development and the rule-making process. Together, Tom and his team keep their clients well-informed and well-positioned to thrive in an ever-changing political environment.
While some lobbyists focus only on state legislation, Tom and his team work closely with regulatory agencies and local jurisdictions, knowing their impacts on his clients' destiny can be just as great as the Legislature's. Their strategic methods and trust-building approach position McBride Public Affairs among the most effective lobbying groups in Washington and throughout the Pacific Northwest.
3) AMGEN INC
4) Association for Consumer Debt Relief (thru MultiState Associates LLC)
5) Baxter Healthcare Corporation (thru MultiState Associates LLC)
6) BOEING
7) CA, Inc. and its Affiliates
9) Commercial Real Estate Development Association (CREDA) Washington State
10) DART CONTAINER CORP (THROUGH MULTISTATE ASSOCIATES LLC)
11) Elevance Health, and its Affiliates
14) General Dynamics (thru KWR Acuity Strategies, LLC)
15) Genesys Contact Center (thru KWR Acuity Strategies, LLC)
16) GPD Holdings LLC d/b/a CoinFlip
17) Growth Energy
18) HONDA NORTH AMERICA (THRU MULTISTATE ASSOCIATES LLC)
19) ID.me (thru KWR Acuity Strategies, LLC)
20) KITSAP CO
24) Molson Coors Beverage Company USA LLC
25) MT SPOKANE 2000
26) NATIONAL ELEVATOR INDUSTRY INC
27) NetApp U.S. Public Sector, Inc. (thru MultiState Associates, LLC)
28) Northerner Scandinavia, Inc.
29) NORTHWEST REGISTERED AGENT LLC
31) Public Consulting Group (thru MultiState Associates LLC)
34) SPOKANE PUBLIC FACILITIES DIST
35) Superior Court Judges Association
37) TK Elevator
38) Uber Technologies Inc and Affiliates
40) VMware LLC
41) VSP Vision, Inc. (thru MultiState Associates LLC)
42) WA ASSN OF JUVENILE COURT ADMINISTRATORS
43) WHATCOM CO COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
44) ZERO WASTE WA
20+ years
TOM MCBRIDE has advocated for groups and organizations that depend on fair and reasonable treatment under the law for more than 20 years. He has developed a reputation as an effective lobbyist, founded on high ethical standards, aggressive advocacy and personal authenticity.
Tom began his career as a private practice attorney representing commercial and financial interests, with a focus on commercial litigation and bankruptcy law. He went on to serve as government affairs director for fiscal and transportation issues on behalf of the Association of Washington Business, Washington state's chamber of commerce. He then directed the government relations program for the West division of the McDonald's Corporation.
Tom also has firsthand experience working within Washington state government. As director of intergovernmental affairs for the Washington State Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development, he oversaw regulatory and legislative interests in energy, economic development, housing, international trade and growth management.
In 2008, he founded McBride Public Affairs, to advocate for clients on legislative and regulatory matters in Washington state.
A 1994 graduate of Gonzaga University School of Law, Tom holds a bachelor's degree in Political Science from Whitman College. He and his family make their home in Olympia.
(360) 481-1824
1001 Cooper Point Rd SW, Suite 140-720, Olympia, WA, 98502, 
3) AMGEN INC
4) Association for Consumer Debt Relief (thru MultiState Associates LLC)
5) Baxter Healthcare Corporation (thru MultiState Associates LLC)
6) BOEING
7) CA, Inc. and its Affiliates
9) Commercial Real Estate Development Association (CREDA) Washington State
10) DART CONTAINER CORP (THROUGH MULTISTATE ASSOCIATES LLC)
11) Elevance Health, and its Affiliates
14) General Dynamics (thru KWR Acuity Strategies, LLC)
15) Genesys Contact Center (thru KWR Acuity Strategies, LLC)
16) GPD Holdings LLC d/b/a CoinFlip
17) Growth Energy
18) HONDA NORTH AMERICA (THRU MULTISTATE ASSOCIATES LLC)
19) ID.me (thru KWR Acuity Strategies, LLC)
20) KITSAP CO
24) Molson Coors Beverage Company USA LLC
25) MT SPOKANE 2000
26) NATIONAL ELEVATOR INDUSTRY INC
27) NetApp U.S. Public Sector, Inc. (thru MultiState Associates, LLC)
28) Northerner Scandinavia, Inc.
29) NORTHWEST REGISTERED AGENT LLC
31) Public Consulting Group (thru MultiState Associates LLC)
34) SPOKANE PUBLIC FACILITIES DIST
35) Superior Court Judges Association
37) TK Elevator
38) Uber Technologies Inc and Affiliates
40) VSP Vision, Inc. (thru MultiState Associates LLC)
41) WA ASSN OF JUVENILE COURT ADMINISTRATORS
42) WHATCOM CO COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
43) ZERO WASTE WA
(828) 777-0743
444 S. Blount St., Suite 105, Suite 105, Raleigh, NC, 27601, 
775-781-1889,
631 N. Stephanie Street #202, Henderson, NV, 89014, 
601 13th Street, NW, 11th Floor South, Washington, DC, 20005, 
700 2nd Street, NE, Suite 8200, WASHINGTON, DC, 20002, 
601 13th Street, NW, 11th Floor South, Washington, DC, 20005, 
1) AAR GOVERNMENT SERVICES, INC.
2) ADVANCING MENTAL HEALTH FOR MILITARY FAMILIES, LLC
3) AIR SPACE INTELLIGENCE, INC.
6) APPLIED AEROSPACE & DEFENSE, INC.
7) ARENA PHYSICA (FKA ARENA TECHNOLOGIES, INC.)
8) BIOTECHNOLOGY INNOVATION ORGANIZATION
10) BY LIGHT PROFESSIONAL IT SERVICES LLC
11) CHAINALYSIS
12) COMBINED ARMS
14) CONVERGENT SOLUTIONS LLC D/B/A EXIGER GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS
15) DAY & ZIMMERMANN GROUP, INC.
17) ECS
18) EOS DEFENSE SYSTEMS USA, INC.
19) EUTELSAT NETWORK SOLUTIONS (F/K/A EACOWT)
21) FUSE ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES CORP.
23) HUNTINGTON INGALLS INDUSTRIES, INC. (FKA HUNTINGTON INGALLS INCORPORATED)
24) IMPULSE SPACE
25) INVERIS TRAINING SOLUTIONS
26) NEW AMERICAN INDUSTRIAL ALLIANCE
27) NOBLE
30) ORBIT FAB
31) OVERSEAS SHIPHOLDING GROUP, INC.
33) QUALTRICS LLC
35) RELATIVITY SPACE
37) SABEL SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS LLC
39) STRIDER TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
40) SUSTAINMENT
41) TEXTRON, INC.
43) TYR TACTICAL
44) UIPATH
46) VOYAGER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (FKA VOYAGER SPACE HOLDINGS, INC.)
47) WORLDQUANT, LLC
601 13th Street NW, 11th Floor South, Washington, DC, 20005, 
1) A16Z CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.L.C. (D/B/A ANDREESSEN HOROWITZ) FKA AH CAPITAL MGMT
5) AMERICAN BEVERAGE ASSOCIATION
6) AMERICAN CITIZENS ABROAD, INC.
8) BINARA
9) BLACKROCK FUND SERVICES GROUP, LLC
10) BLOCK, INC.
12) BLUE CORAL INC.
13) COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS
14) DECENTRALIZATION RESEARCH CENTER
15) DRAGONFLY DIGITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC
17) ENSTRUCTURE, LLC
18) FUTURES INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION
19) GALAXY DIGITAL HOLDINGS LP
21) ICF CONSULTING GROUP, INC.
22) LEASELOCK
25) MATTRESS FIRM
26) METLIFE GROUP, INC. (FKA METLIFE SERVICES AND SOLUTIONS, LLC)
28) MOONPAY USA LLC
29) NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF VISION CARE PLANS
30) NOMURA HOLDING AMERICA INC.
31) ONTARIO TEACHERS' PENSION PLAN
32) PHANTOM
35) SELECT MEDICAL CORPORATION
36) SMBC AMERICAS HOLDINGS, INC.
38) STANDARD CRYPTO
39) THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON CORPORATION
40) THE DEPOSITORY TRUST & CLEARING CORPORATION
42) THE TRAVELERS COMPANIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
43) TOPSOE A/S
46) XACTUS
47) ZILLOW
(704) 221-4912
444 S Blount Street Suite 105, Raleigh, NC, 27601, 
601 13th Street, NW, 11th Floor South, Washington, DC, 20005, 
700 2nd Street, NE, Suite 8200, WASHINGTON, DC, 20002, 
(512)4828575
6100 Carry Back Lane, Suite 208, Austin, TX, 78746, 
980-299-5700
700 2nd Street, NE, Suite 8200, WASHINGTON, DC, 20002, 
700 2nd Street, NE, Suite 8200, WASHINGTON, DC, 20002,