20+ years

Recently helped a client make a change in state law that cleared up a logistic regulatory burden that will bring back more than $500,000 to the State of Indiana.

19th Star State Solutions is also affiliated with Dentons Law Firm and a proud member of Dentons 50. As part of the Dentons 50 team. Dentons 50 is a full-service, 50-state public policy and advocacy network with unrivaled reach and depth in state capitols across the nation for clients in all industry sectors. Dentons 50 is a comprehensive, centralized resource for groups and businesses with complex, multistate policy matters.

As principal of 19th Star State Solutions, LLC, a full-service governmental affairs firm, John assists clients in their legislative, regulatory and executive branch lobbying needs. Mr. Willey has over 30 years' experience in lobbying, state and federal relations, crisis management, grassroots advocacy, campaign/political strategy and development of political action committees.

Prior to forming 19th Star State Solutions he worked for Anthem, Inc for over 18 years managing public affairs for the State of Indiana as well as interests at the local, federal and regulatory level. In addition to his work on the lobbying side he was also tasked with designing and implementing simultaneous PAC and Grassroots programs for associates in all Anthem states Under his leadership Grassroots Membership rose dramatically and Anthem's Political Action Committee tripled its PAC receipts. John has been activity in his community and serves on a number of boards and commissions.