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ARA is unique. We represent numerous firefighters, law enforcement and labor groups, as well as fortune 500 companies, corporations and large trade associations. As a result of our diverse client base, we build relationships with Democratic and Republican lawmakers during their campaigns, long before they are elected to office.

20+ years

By any yardstick, Aaron Read and Associates is recognized as one of the premier lobbying firms in Sacramento. Whether it's based on annual billings or word of mouth referrals, ARA is at the top of the list. In addition, ARA has been listed as one of the top-ranked lobby firms in Capitol Weekly, a well-known publication, since they started their rankings 10 years ago.

Aaron Read and Associates' (ARA) services run the gamut of all types and aspects of Governmental Representation including the Administration, the Legislature and each of its committees, and regulatory agencies. In addition, ARA provides consulting on government procurement issues. Our sister company, Marketplace Communications, provides a full range of public affairs services including social media, campaigns, video and audio productions, and strategy to achieve your goals. Marketplace Communications has won numerous Pollie Awards from the American Association of Political Consultants.

Steve Baker joined ARA in 1990 and represents several professional groups and corporations. Prior to coming to Aaron Read & Associates, Steve had an executive role with a labor-management consulting firm headquartered in Sacramento. He has been involved in all aspects of association development, including membership recruitment, public relations, coalition building, and representational activities.Steve specializes in working on energy, utility, labor, transportation, regulatory and environmental issues. He also has extensive experience in working on the State Budget. Steve has worked in a variety of candidate campaigns as well as on statewide ballot measures. He is highly respected for both his lobbying skills and his ability to articulate verbally and in writing the concerns of our clients.

ARA is unique. We represent numerous firefighters, law enforcement and labor groups, as well as fortune 500 companies, corporations and large trade associations. As a result of our diverse client base, we build relationships with Democratic and Republican lawmakers during their campaigns, long before they are elected to office

ARA is unique. We represent numerous firefighters, law enforcement and labor groups, as well as fortune 500 companies, corporations and large trade associations. As a result of our diverse client base, we build relationships with Democratic and Republican lawmakers during their campaigns, long before they are elected to office.

20+ years

By any yardstick, Aaron Read and Associates is recognized as one of the premier lobbying firms in Sacramento. Whether it's based on annual billings or word of mouth referrals, ARA is at the top of the list. In addition, ARA has been listed as one of the top-ranked lobby firms in Capitol Weekly, a well-known publication, since they started their rankings 10 years ago.

Aaron Read and Associates' (ARA) services run the gamut of all types and aspects of Governmental Representation including the Administration, the Legislature and each of its committees, and regulatory agencies. In addition, ARA provides consulting on government procurement issues. Our sister company, Marketplace Communications, provides a full range of public affairs services including social media, campaigns, video and audio productions, and strategy to achieve your goals. Marketplace Communications has won numerous Pollie Awards from the American Association of Political Consultants.

Patrick Moran comes with over 20 years of lobbying and legislative experience. He served as Special Consultant to Speaker Herb Wesson and Speaker Fabian Nunez where he worked on public safety, retirement and labor issues.Prior to joining the Speakers office, Patrick was chief lobbyist for the California State Firefighters' Association (CSFA) where he was responsible for the governmental affairs of the organization, both legislative and political. Patrick also lobbied for the Peace Officers Research Association of California (PORAC), local governments, the State Association of County Retirement Systems (SACRS) and the California Treasurers and Tax Collectors Association.As a result of his diverse work experiences, Patrick has worked for Aaron Read & Associates on a variety of issues including, but not limited to; the state budget, labor, retirement, workers compensation, local government and public safety. He has also worked on a variety of candidate campaigns as well as on statewide ballot measures. While not at work, Patrick enjoys spending time with his wife and four kids.

ARA is unique. We represent numerous firefighters, law enforcement and labor groups, as well as fortune 500 companies, corporations and large trade associations. As a result of our diverse client base, we build relationships with Democratic and Republican lawmakers during their campaigns, long before they are elected to office

ARA is unique. We represent Cal Fire firefighters, law enforcement as well as fortune 500 companies like AT&T and 3M, and large trade associations. As a result of our diverse client base, we build relationships with Democratic and Republican lawmakers during their campaigns, long before they are elected to office. We also have an in-house Poly Award winning Public Relations Company, Marketplacecommunications.com

20+ years

By any yardstick, Aaron Read and Associates is recognized as one of the premier lobbying firms in Sacramento. Whether it's based on annual billings or word of mouth referrals, ARA is at the top of the list. In addition, ARA has been listed as one of the top-ranked lobby firms in Capitol Weekly, a well-known publication, since they started their rankings 10 years ago.

Aaron Read and Associates' (ARA) services run the gamut of all types and aspects of Governmental Representation including the Administration, the Legislature and each of its committees, and regulatory agencies. In addition, ARA provides consulting on government procurement issues. Our sister company, Marketplace Communications, provides a full range of public affairs services including social media, campaigns, video and audio productions, and strategy to achieve your goals. Marketplace Communications has won numerous Pollie Awards from the American Association of Political Consultants.

Aaron Read has been a legislative advocate for more than forty-five years. He began his career in the late 1960s after he obtained a Master's Degree in Business Administration (MBA) and went to work for a large statewide association. Aaron formed Aaron Read & Associates (ARA) in 1978. ARA has grown into one of the most influential lobbying firms in California. The select list of clients covers a broad spectrum and allows the firm an opportunity to work with the entire political spectrum. Aaron has a unique perspective of what works and what doesn't in government and counsels clients on effective strategies to achieve their goals. Aaron has extensive experience in all phases of political work, including lobbying extremely complex and controversial issues, public relations and coalition building, as well as constitutional offices, legislative and initiative campaigns. Aaron also has special expertise in creating and managing large political action committees. Aaron is a lifelong pilot, has a lifetime teaching credential and is also a former graduate-level instructor in business and public administration at Golden Gate University. He enjoys spending time with his family, golf, SCUBA diving and other water sports and real estate investments when not walking the Capitol halls. ARA is unique. We represent numerous firefighters, law enforcement as well as fortune 500 companies like AT&T and 3M and large trade associations. As a result of our diverse client base, we build relationships with Democratic and Republican lawmakers during their campaigns, long before they are elected to office.

  • (609) 209-7780

  • 160 W State StTrentonNJ08608

Princeton Public Affairs Group, the largest government affairs firm in New Jersey, is a multifaceted organization specializing in government relations and communications in New Jersey. We have offices in Trenton, New Jersey and Washington, D.C. with an unparalleled network of contacts throughout the state. The strength of our firm derives from the diverse backgrounds of the firm's partners and associates which include a former President of the New Jersey Senate, Speaker of the New Jersey General Assembly, Counsel to the Governor, Chief Counsel to the General Assembly and several former Directors of the Legislature.

Firm Specialties:
An accomplished bipartisan staff between our Trenton, New Jersey and Washington, DC offices ensures that our clients are well represented on both sides of the political aisle and at all levels of government. The mix and wealth of experience among our professionals provides for expertise in all areas of public policy.

Whatever the task: working our way through the permitting process, delivering a change in a regulation or orchestrating the introduction and passage of major legislation, we've done it.

Wherever the setting: before a Legislative Committee or in the Office of the Governor, we've been there.

Whomever the players: the Commissioner of a State Department, a key Committee aide, the Legislative leadership or the Chief of Staff, we know them.

And each and every one of our clients is assured the benefit of that expertise. You see, at the Princeton Public Affairs Group, our philosophy dictates that each of our clients works with a firm partner. There are no junior executives. This is one of the qualities which separates us from other firms. It gives our clients the best we have. And it works.

DAVID A. SMITH is a partner in the Princeton Public Affairs Group, is a veteran of the public affairs arena and has successfully managed public affairs campaigns impacting auto insurance, life insurance, tort reform and environmental legislative initiatives. Mr. Smith received national acclaim when he was honored with a ""Pollie Award"" by the American Association of Political Consultants and named to their United States ""Public Affairs Team of the Year." Mr. Smith was also named one of the most influential players in New Jersey's Healthcare arena by the Annual HealthSense Listing. Since 2005, Mr. Smith has been a Commissioner on the New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Commission (nominated by the Governor for two separate four year terms and confirmed by the NJ Senate) and currently serves as an Officer on the Commission (Secretary). Mr. Smith serves on the National Board of Directors of the Public Affairs Council, and was one of the few contract lobbyists in the Country to be appointed to a National Task Force charged with creating ethical standard for lobbyists throughout the United States. Mr. Smith is a founder and member of the Board of Directors of ProtectingAmerica.org, an advocacy organization Co-chaired by James Lee Witt, former Cabinet member under President Clinton and Admiral James Loy, Deputy Director of Homeland Security under President Bush. Mr. Smith also serves as an Officer (1st Vice President) of the New Jersey Hall of Fame Foundation Board of Directors and also serves on the Executive Committee (Secretary) of The Advocacy Group (TAG). Finally, Mr. Smith serves on the Board of Directors as an officer (Treasurer) of the State Capitol Insurance Company RRG, the first professional liability company for lobbyists headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Mr. Smith has appeared on television and radio stations representing clients' interests, authored dozens of articles on politics/policy issues in New Jersey and is a frequent guest speaker/lecturer at national and state conferences, legislative hearings, meetings and seminars. He has been a consultant to statewide and legislative political campaigns and is a member of the Executive Finance Committee of the Assembly Democratic Leadership Committee as well as the New Jersey State Democratic Committee. Prior to joining the firm in 1995, Mr. Smith served as Director of Policy and Planning for the New Jersey General Assembly Democratic Office. In that capacity, Mr. Smith supervised the partisan staff of all Assembly Committees and Task Forces while serving as senior staff aide to the insurance and commerce legislative committees. He was a Director with the New Jersey Dental Association from 1985 to 1990 and served on several national and state health care and insurance advisory committees.

Mr. Smith was awarded a Master of Science in Financial Services (MSFS) Degree from the Richard D. Irwin Graduate School of The American College. He is a Graduate Fellow of the Public Affairs Institute, a three year educational program of the Public Affairs Council located in Washington, DC. Mr. Smith also graduated with a Bachelors of Arts Degree in Political Science from Gettysburg College.

BRIAN ABELA

(Pennsylvania)
Clients:

ERIC BAILEY

(Georgia)

LAUREN BARR

(Pennsylvania)
Clients:

CHRIS BRAVACOS

(Pennsylvania)
Clients:
  • (517) 485-4044

  • 124 WEST ALLEGAN STSTE 1700LANSINGMI48933

Clients:

TEYE CARMICHAEL

(Florida)
  • (850) 224-5081

  • 311 E Park AveTallahasseeFL32301-1513

Clients:

1) 392 Farms, LLC d/b/a South Tip Wellness

2) 9001 Tamiami Trail Opco LLC dba Axiom Behavioral Health

3) Allied Universal Electronic Monitoring US, Inc. f/k/a Attenti US, Inc.

4) American Board of Physician Specialties

5) American Integrity Insurance Company of Florida

6) American Kratom Association

7) Amira Learning, Inc.

8) Amwins Group, Inc.

9) Arc of Florida, Inc., The

10) ARC of the Treasure Coast

11) AT&T Services, Inc.

12) Baptist Health Care Corporation

13) Brevard County Sheriff's Office

14) Brevard County, Florida

15) BusPatrol America LLC

16) Catalis Holdco, Inc.

17) Children's Home Society of Florida, The

18) Circles of Care, Inc.

19) Cirrus Aircraft

20) College Board

21) Collier County Board of County Commissioners

22) CommuniCare Technology, Inc. d/b/a Pulsara

23) CoreCivic, Inc.

24) CRC Insurance Group, LLC

25) Creative Game Technologies, LLC

26) Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

27) DraftKings, Inc.

28) Eastern Florida State College Foundation

29) Elevator Industry Work Preservation Fund

30) Employer Direct Healthcare

31) Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund

32) First Due Holdings, Inc., through its wholly-owned subsidiary Locality Media, LLC dba First Due

33) Florida Association for Child Care Management

34) Florida Association of Nurse Anesthetists DBA Florida Association of Nurse Anesthesiology

35) Florida Association of Professional Employer Organizations

36) Florida Bar, Family Law Section, The

37) Florida Chamber of Commerce

38) Florida Harbor Pilots Association, Inc.

39) Florida Health Care Association

  • (517) 485-4044

  • 124 W ALLEGAN STSTE 1700LANSINGMI48933

Clients:

STEVE CRISAFULLI

(Florida)
  • (321) 223-8862

  • 5125 Mallard Lakes CtMerritt IsFL32953-7701

Clients:

DAVID DANIEL

(Florida)
Clients:
Clients:
Clients:
Clients:
  • 609-396-8838

  • 160 W State StTrentonNJ08608

  • 609-396-8838

  • 160 W State StTrentonNJ08608

  • 609-396-8838

  • 160 W State StTrentonNJ08608

  • 609-396-8838

  • 160 W State StTrentonNJ08608

ANNETTE HART

(Pennsylvania)
Clients:

JEFF HARTLEY

(Florida)
Clients:

1) 392 Farms, LLC d/b/a South Tip Wellness

2) 9001 Tamiami Trail Opco LLC dba Axiom Behavioral Health

3) Allied Universal Electronic Monitoring US, Inc. f/k/a Attenti US, Inc.

4) American Board of Physician Specialties

5) American Integrity Insurance Company of Florida

6) American Kratom Association

7) Amira Learning, Inc.

8) Amwins Group, Inc.

9) Arc of Florida, Inc., The

10) ARC of the Treasure Coast

11) AT&T Services, Inc.

12) Baptist Health Care Corporation

13) Brevard County Sheriff's Office

14) Brevard County, Florida

15) BusPatrol America LLC

16) Catalis Holdco, Inc.

17) Children's Healing Institute, The

18) Children's Home Society of Florida, The

19) Circles of Care, Inc.

20) Cirrus Aircraft

21) City of Cocoa

22) City of Melbourne

23) City of Naples

24) City of Pembroke Pines

25) College Board

26) Collier County Board of County Commissioners

27) CommuniCare Technology, Inc. d/b/a Pulsara

28) Conklin Davis Center for the Visually Impaired

29) CoreCivic, Inc.

30) CRC Insurance Group, LLC

31) Creative Game Technologies, LLC

32) Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

33) Diligent Services, Inc

34) Dosal Tobacco Corporation

35) DraftKings, Inc.

36) Duke Energy Corporation

37) Eastern Florida State College Foundation

38) Elevator Industry Work Preservation Fund

39) Elsa Hernandez on behalf of Heriberto Sanchez Mayen

40) Employer Direct Healthcare

41) Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund

42) Exchange Club Family Center, Inc.

43) Farm Share, Inc.

44) First Due Holdings, Inc., through its wholly-owned subsidiary Locality Media, LLC dba First Due

45) Florida Association for Child Care Management

46) Florida Association of Counties

47) Florida Association of Nurse Anesthetists DBA Florida Association of Nurse Anesthesiology

48) Florida Association of Professional Employer Organizations

49) Florida Bar, Family Law Section, The

50) Florida Chamber of Commerce

51) Florida Harbor Pilots Association, Inc.

52) Florida Health Care Association

53) Florida Hospital Association

54) Florida Institute for Human & Machine Cognition, Inc.

55) Florida Insurance Council

56) Florida Land Title Association

57) Florida Surveying and Mapping Society

58) Florida Thoroughbred Breeders' and Owners' Association

59) Forerunner Industries, Inc.

60) Foundation for Florida's Future

61) Graduation Alliance, Inc.

62) Guardant Health, Inc.

63) H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute

64) Idemia Identity & Security USA LLC

65) ISF, Inc.

66) Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

67) JM Family Enterprises, Inc

68) Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc.

69) Marine Industries Association of South Florida

70) Microsoft Corporation

71) MOORE COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, INC.

72) NaphCare, Inc.

73) National Council of State Boards of Nursing

74) Osceola Legislative Effort

75) Parrish Healthcare

76) Partners for Florida's Children and Families Inc.

77) Pediatric Associates

78) PowerSchool Group LLC

79) Prime Pediatric Dental Group, PA

80) Prolacta Bioscience, Inc.

81) Publix Super Markets, Inc

82) Ringling College of Art & Design

83) Saiva AI, Inc.

84) Southern Healthcare Management, LLC

85) Stercus Bioanalytics

86) TD Bank US Holding Company

87) The Henry and Rilla White Youth Foundation, Inc.

88) TMX Finance of Florida, Inc./Buckeye Check Cashing of Florida, Inc.

89) Transfr Inc

90) Turo Inc.

91) University of Florida Foundation, Inc

92) Via Science, Inc

93) Walt Disney Parks & Resorts U.S. Inc.

94) Xello Inc.

RICHARD HAYDEN

(Pennsylvania)
Clients:

MADELINE HORNYAK

(Arizona)
  • 602-252-5155

Clients:

LISA HURLEY

(Florida)
Clients:

1) 392 Farms, LLC d/b/a South Tip Wellness

2) Allied Universal Electronic Monitoring US, Inc. f/k/a Attenti US, Inc.

3) American Board of Physician Specialties

4) American Integrity Insurance Company of Florida

5) American Kratom Association

6) Amira Learning, Inc.

7) Arc of Florida, Inc., The

8) ARC of the Treasure Coast

9) AT&T Services, Inc.

10) Baptist Health Care Corporation

11) Brevard County Sheriff's Office

12) Brevard County, Florida

13) BusPatrol America LLC

14) Catalis Holdco, Inc.

15) Children's Healing Institute, The

16) Children's Home Society of Florida, The

17) Circles of Care, Inc.

18) Cirrus Aircraft

19) City of Cocoa

20) City of Melbourne

21) City of Naples

22) College Board

23) Collier County Board of County Commissioners

24) CommuniCare Technology, Inc. d/b/a Pulsara

25) CoreCivic, Inc.

26) Creative Game Technologies, LLC

27) Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

28) DraftKings, Inc.

29) Eastern Florida State College Foundation

30) Elevator Industry Work Preservation Fund

31) Elsa Hernandez on behalf of Heriberto Sanchez Mayen

32) Employer Direct Healthcare

33) Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund

34) Exchange Club Family Center, Inc.

35) Farm Share, Inc.

36) First Due Holdings, Inc., through its wholly-owned subsidiary Locality Media, LLC dba First Due

37) Florida Association for Child Care Management

38) Florida Association of Counties

39) Florida Association of Nurse Anesthetists DBA Florida Association of Nurse Anesthesiology

40) Florida Association of Professional Employer Organizations

PATRICK JENNINGS

(Kentucky)
  • 502-607-8670

  • 314 W. Main StreetCommonwealth AlliancesFrankfortKY40601

Clients:

STEPHANIE JOHNSON

(Michigan)
  • (517) 372-0860

  • 124 WEST ALLEGAN STSUITE 1700LANSINGMI48933

Clients:
  • (517) 485-4044

  • 124 W ALLEGANSTE 1700LANSINGMI48933

Clients:

TAYLOR LAWRENCE

(Michigan)
  • (810) 429-1463

  • 124 W ALLEGAN STSTE 1700LANSINGMI48933

Clients:

ANDREW LEAVITT

(Michigan)
  • (517) 485-4044

  • 124 W ALLEGAN STSTE 1700LANSINGMI48933

Clients:

DAVID MICKENBERG

(Federal)
  • 602-252-5155

Clients:

TERRENCE O'DONNELL

(Ohio)
Clients:
  • 609-396-8838

  • 160 W State StTrentonNJ08608

SAMUEL POWELL

(Florida)
  • (850) 766-8887

  • 311 E Park AvenueTallahasseeFL32312-3934

Clients:
  • (916) 448-3444

  • 1415 L STREET, SUITE 1100SACRAMENTOCA95814

JONATHAN REES

(Florida)
  • (850) 570-0043

  • 311 E Park AveTallahasseeFlorida32301

Clients:

NICOLE RODRIGUEZ

(Michigan)
  • (517) 485-4044

  • 124 W ALLEGAN STSTE 1700LANSINGMI48933

Clients:

MATTHEW SALMON

(Utah)
  • (703) 914-3617

  • 13575 Heathcote BlvdSuit320GainesvilleVA20155

SARAH SCHNEIDER

(Arizona)
  • 602-252-5155

Clients:
  • 609-396-8838

  • 160 W State StTrentonNJ08608

JEFFREY SHARP

(Pennsylvania)
Clients:

CALEB SISAK

(Pennsylvania)
Clients:
  • (517) 485-4044

  • 124 WEST ALLEGAN STSUITE 1700LANSINGMI48933

Clients:
  • 609-396-8838

  • 160 W State StTrentonNJ08608

KAREN THOMAS-LENTZ

(Kentucky)
  • 502-607-8670

  • 314 W. Main StreetFrankfortKY40601

WILLIAM VORYS

(Ohio)

DENNIS WALSH

(Pennsylvania)
Clients:
  • 609-396-8838

  • 160 W State StTrentonNJ08608

MICHAEL ZIMMER

(Michigan)
  • (517) 485-4044

  • 124 W ALLEGAN STSTE 1700LANSINGMI48933

Clients: