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CHRISTOPHER DURYEA

(New York, )

STATEWIDE PUBLIC AFFAIRS, INC.

cduryea@statewidepublicaffairs.com
(518) 527-4772
15 ELK STREET, ALBANY, NY,

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Statewide Public Affairs, Inc. is a full service government relations, communications and issue management firm providing consulting services throughout New York State. Our tenacity, emphasis on client service and dedication to maintaining the finest reputation is what sets our firm apart.

Firm Specialties:
Managing Complex Issues. Assisting clients with complex public sector issues involving the Legislative, regulatory agencies, the budget or those of a political nature is our specialty. We provide accurate, candid and effective advice to help our clients influence perceptions, uphold reputations and build support to achieve desired outcomes. What we do NOT do is sit on the sidelines. We roll up our shirtsleeves, become a part of the team and get to work.

Finding Funding. Of course, to seek and obtain government funding has become more and more difficult. Clients who desire funding have found success with Statewide because our firm has the experience of nearly 50 budget cycles. Statewide's history of success is based on a vast knowledge of the budget process, where the "pots" of money are, and broad relationships with key officials in state agencies, Division of Budget, the Executive Chamber, Legislative Leadership, as well as the Ways & Means and Finance Committees. Statewide has also become an expert in assisting clients who seek funding through the New York's Regional Economic Development Councils or other funding through the State's Consolidated Funding Application ("CFA").

Procurements Delivered. New York State procurement laws are extraordinarily complex. We specialize in assisting clients educate and shape a government agency's approach to fulfilling its needs. We have years of experience helping companies manage the RFP and procurement process to best position them for success, all while ensuring full compliance with the State's extensive procurement lobbying laws.

Concepts to Deliverables. Entrepreneurial concepts requiring partnership with government to achieve success are always challenging. Crafting concepts into "yesable" proposals requires comprehensive assessment, politically sound strategy and tenacity in execution. Our firm understands the decision to petition the government almost always requires the client to assume risk. Our full-service model ensures risk-assuming clients have the highest level of attention, interaction, political access, resources and resolve to deliver their project to success.

1) Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

2) ALLERGAN USA, INC

3) ALLISON TRANSMISSION, INC.

4) AMGEN, INC.

5) CARRIER CORPORATION

6) Central Construction Management

7) CNA

8) COALITION FOR THE HOMELESS, INC.

9) COMCAST CABLE COMMUNICATIONS MANAGEMENT, LLC

10) CONSTRUCTION SAFETY ADVISORY COMMITTEE OF NEW YORK, INC.

11) CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS AND POLICE BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION, INC. (NYS)

12) Cox Automotive, Inc.

13) CRESCENT OWNERS LLC

14) Cresco Labs, LLC

15) DeVry University

16) DEXCOM, INC.

17) DOORDASH, INC. ( DOORDASH, INC.)

18) DUNKIN' BRANDS, INC

19) EMPIRE STATE CONNECTOR CORP

20) ENVISION STRATEGY, LLC ( ENVISION STRATEGY, LLC)

21) ENVISION STRATEGY, LLC ( Lessing's Hospitality Group)

22) FRESENIUS KABI USA, LLC

23) GENENTECH, INC., A MEMBER OF THE ROCHE GROUP

24) Ghost Management Group, LLC ( WEEDMAPS MEDIA INC.)

25) INSURANCE AUTO AUCTIONS, INC.

26) INTERNATIONAL WINDOW FILM ASSOCIATION

27) INTERNET ASSOCIATION

28) INTUIT, INC.

29) KALEO, INC.

30) LASKY GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, INC. ( MLMIC Insurance Company)

31) LASKY GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, INC. ( NEW YORK STATE DENTAL ASSOCIATION)

32) Lilly USA LLC

33) Lotto.com

34) Maple Hill Creamery, LLC

35) Matthew N. Greller, Esq., LLC (Helbiz, Inc.)

36) METROPOLITAN COLLEGE OF NEW YORK

37) MGM YONKERS, INC.

38) NATIONAL FUEL GAS COMPANY

39) NATIONAL GRID

40) National Payroll Reporting Consortium, Inc

41) NATIONAL RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION

42) NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY

43) Navient

44) NEUTRON HOLDINGS, INC.

45) NUCOR CORPORATION

46) OneMain General Services Corporation

47) PHANTOM FIREWORKS EASTERN REGION, LLC

48) Pine Valley Packaging Ltfd.

49) PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION (NYS)

50) Renew Financial

51) RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION, INC. (NYS)

52) SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK STATE

53) Secured Finance Network

54) South End Developments, LLC

55) SpecGX, LLC

56) SPECIAL OLYMPICS NEW YORK, INC.

57) SPECIAL RIGGER'S ASSOCIATION (NYC)

58) ST Shared Services LLC

59) The Coca-Cola Company

60) Thryv, Inc.

61) Town Clerks Association, Inc (NYS)

62) VIDAL GROUP(THE) ( Vapor Technology Association)

63) VILLARINI & HENRY LLP

64) VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

CHRISTOPHER DURYEA serves as Managing Partner of Statewide Public Affairs. Certainly New York has experienced an unprecedented level of political upheaval over the past several years. As a result, partnering with government has become more challenging. In founding Statewide Public Affairs, Mr. Duryea's vision is to manage a dynamic, experienced and trusted team who excels for our client's government affairs needs within the context of today's challenging environment.

With over two decades of experience working in and around New York politics, Mr. Duryea has well-recognized expertise in assisting clients navigate the complexities of New York state and local government. As Managing Partner, Mr. Duryea is responsible for the continued success of Statewide's clients.

Most recently, Mr. Duryea was a Partner at Marsh, Duryea & Associates where he represented numerous clients and developed a particular expertise on corporate, taxation, economic development, telecommunications and energy matters. Mr. Duryea also previously served as Vice President of the Cable Telecommunications Association of New York, charged with overseeing day-to-day operations and leading government affairs efforts. Here he developed a keen understanding of telecommunications policy issues and trade association management skills.

Mr. Duryea first began building his vast understanding of New York politics as Office Manager for the Onondaga County Democratic Committee, where he worked on numerous Central New York political campaigns. Subsequently he became an expert on the inner workings of Albany, serving as Legislative Director for the Chairman of the New York State Assembly Corporations, Authorities & Commissions and Environmental Conservation Committees.

In May 2012, City & State News named Mr. Duryea as one of "Albany's Rising Stars" noting, "Duryea is a key player." Mr. Duryea is a veteran of the U.S. Navy's submarine service and has a Masters in Political Science from the Rockefeller College at SUNY Albany and a BA in Political Science from SUNY Albany.

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JOHN YUDICHAK

(Pennsylvania, )

GSL Public Affairs and Communications, LLC

john.yudichak@gslpublicaffairs.com
717-547-8217
17 N. 2nd Street. 16th Floor, Harrisburg, PA, 17101,

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John brings 24 years of strategic experience in shaping legislative, budgetary, and regulatory policy in the Commonwealth. He most recently served three terms as Pennsylvania State Senator for Senate District 14 in Carbon and Luzerne Counties, where he earned a reputation as a consensus-builder and accomplished notable community and economic development objectives. John was Chairman of the Senate Community and Economic Development Committee, Vice-Chairman of the Aging and Youth Committee and minority Chairman of the Senate Environmental and Energy Resource Committee, a role he held for nearly a decade. Prior to his election to the Senate, he served the 119th District in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for 12 years.

Across his senatorial tenure, John managed multiple community and economic development projects in Northeastern Pennsylvania that transformed the region into one of the leading economic development areas in the country. He forged coalitions with labor groups, such as the Pennsylvania State Building and Construction Trades Council, and business groups, including the Pennsylvania Manufacturers Association and the Pennsylvania Chamber of Commerce, to advance the Local Resource Manufacturing Tax Credit, the Pennsylvania EDGE Tax Credit and the Sales and Use Tax Exemption for computer data center development.

John also worked with the Earth Conservancy to reclaim thousands of acres of mine-scarred lands and set the stage for national developers, like NorthPoint Development, who have invested $1 billion to create 8,000 new jobs in the South Valley of Luzerne County.

Throughout his career, he worked with Republicans and Democrats to author laws to support veterans (Sgt. Sherwood Baker Act), protect seniors (Senior Citizens Full Benefits Act), support law enforcement (Officer John Wilding Law), improve our environment (Coal Refuse Energy and Reclamation Tax Credit) and expand educational opportunities (SHINE Afterschool Program).

Affiliations
� The Pennsylvania Environmental Quality Board, Member, 2011-2019
� The Luzerne Foundation, Executive Board Member, 2001-2017
� The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, Executive Board Member, 2011-2015
� The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency, Executive Board Member, 2009-2010
� Osterhout Free Library, Director of Development, 1995-1998
� The Earth Conservancy, Board of Directors, 2022-Present
� The Pennsylvania Tuition Account Advisory Board, 2022-Present

Recognition
� Pennsylvania Citizens for Better Libraries Elected State Official of the Year
� Children's Service Center Commitment to Children Award
� North Branch Land Trust Community Stewardship Award
� Pennsylvania Health Care Association Legislative Champion
John is the founder of the Yudichak Family Lighthouse Fund of the Luzerne Foundation, a charity that has donated over $250,000 to public libraries, college scholarships, and youth programs.

Credentials
Education
� The Pennsylvania State University, M.A.
� The Pennsylvania State University, B.A.

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ELIZABETH RUSSOLI

(Pennsylvania, )

GSL Public Affairs and Communications, LLC

elizabeth.russoli@gslpublicaffairs.com
717-580-4232
17 N. 2nd Street, 16th Floor, Suite 310, Harrisburg, PA, 17101,

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1) AES Clean Energy

2) Alvernia university

3) American Recyclable Plastic Bag Alliance

4) Avenues Recovery Medical Center at Valley Forge, LLC

5) Button Holdings Inc

6) Capstone Studios Corp

7) Charlie Health, Inc.

8) Chime Capital, LLC

9) Comcast Corporation

10) Crown Holding of NEPA, LLC

11) Diavac Biotech Company

12) DocuSign, Inc.

13) Duquesne Light Company

14) Energy Transfer L.P.

15) Ever Grain Brewing Company

16) Fidelity Deposit & Discount Bank

17) Fidelity Deposit and Discount Bank

18) Google LLC and its Affiliates

19) Guidehouse Inc.

20) Harristown Enterprises, Inc.

21) Hazleton Area School District

22) Hazleton City Authority

23) HC Associates, Inc.

24) HealthShare Exchange of SE PA

25) Historic Philadelphia Inc

26) Hull Street Energy

27) InnovAge

28) jawnt, Inc.

29) Keystone College

30) King's College

31) LIUNA Mid-Atlantic Regional Organizing Coalition

32) Lubert Adler Partners

33) Maplebear Inc. d/b/a Instacart

34) Michael Baker International

35) Nationwide Energy Partners, LLC

36) NorthPoint Development

37) Office of the Commissioner of Baseball

38) Orthodox Union - Teach PA

39) PA American Water Company

40) Pace-O-Matic

41) Pearson Education, Inc.

42) Pennsylvania Association of Nurse Anesthetists

43) Pennsylvania Humanities Council

44) Philadelphia Gun Club

45) PMI US Corporate Services Inc. and Affiliates

46) Prologis

47) Qualtrics

48) Rodale Institute

49) Shell Chemical Appalachia LLC

50) Steamfitters Local 420

51) Sunoco L.P.

52) Sunoco Pipeline L.P.

53) Temple University Health System

54) Terpene Belt, Inc.

55) The Janus School

56) The Pennsylvania Association of Naturopathic Physicians

57) UnitedHealth Group, Inc

58) UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH MEDICAL CENTER AND SUBSIDIARIES

59) WGL Energy Services

60) WILLS EYE HOSPITAL

61) WinnDevelopment

62) Wyoming Valley Sanitary Authority

0-5 years

Before joining the GSL team, Elizabeth worked as a registered lobbyist in Harrisburg. She assists the GSL team in communications and public affairs strategy, design and delivery.

Elizabeth attended Penn State University and received a Bachelor of Arts in Communication with a concentration in Public Relations. Elizabeth was a member of the Phi Theta Kappa National Honor Society.

Elizabeth is an avid golfer and volunteers with LPGA*Girls Golf USA in the Central Pennsylvania area. She is also a member of the Harrisburg Young Professionals.

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LISA SHAPIRO

(New Hampshire, )

GALLAGHER CALLAHAN & GARTRELL PC

shapiro@gcglaw.com
603-545-3705
214 NORTH MAIN ST, CONCORD, NH, 03301,

As Chief Economist at the firm, I analyze economic and industry trends, and work with businesses and non-profit organizations on strategic and economic issues. For more than 20 years, I have been involved in energy, taxes, housing, healthcare, and public investments and infrastructure.

1) Aggregate Manufaturers of New Hampshire

2) Eversource Energy

3) Motion Picture Association, Inc.

4) New Hampshire Bankers Association

5) Northeast Rehabilitation Hospital

6) Planned Parenthood New Hmapshire Action Fund

7) Planned Parenthood of Northern New England

20+ years

I hold a Ph.D. in Economics from Johns Hopkins University.

I served on the commission established to achieve long-term viability of the New Hampshire Retirement System, and was appointed by two Governors to serve as the Chairperson of the Board of the New Hampshire Retirement System, an office I held for five years. I am a former member of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston's New England Public Policy Center Advisory Board, and the Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy. I have also served on a number of legislatively-established study commissions, including electric utility property taxes and education funding.

I have a PhD in Economics and have been an economist at Gallagher, Callahan & Gartrell, in Concord, New Hampshire for more than 25 years.

I regularly testify before the New Hampshire Legislature on behalf of a range of business and non-profit clients. I work on matters before regulatory agencies and have appeared as an expert witness regarding fiscal and economic impacts of energy infrastructure projects. I have also authored studies and provided strategic advice on the effects of a statewide property tax, various business tax proposals, and public investments and infrastructure.

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JOHN C. REITH

(Maryland, )

Rifkin Weiner Livingston LLC

jreith@rwllaw.com
410-336-6298
225 Duke of Gloucester Street, Annapolis, MD, 21401,

Chief Operating Office and Registered Lobbyist, J.R. is an experienced business development and government affairs professional with an expertise in bringing people together in Maryland to create business opportunities and to solve political problems.

1) 1/ST Racing MD LLC

2) Access Holdings Management Company, LLC

3) Alterwood Health, Inc.

4) Ashley, Inc.

5) Babe Ruth Birthplace and Museum

6) Baltimore Banner, The

7) Baltimore Streetcar Museum

8) Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

9) Behavioral Framework

10) Berkshire Hathaway Energy GT&S, LLC

11) Better You, Better Me, LLC

12) Board of County Commissioners of Allegany County, MD

13) Brewers Association of Maryland

14) Brown Advisory

15) Cable Telecommunications Association of Maryland, Delaware and D.C., Inc.

16) Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation

17) Canton Group, The

18) Carahsoft Technology Corporation

19) Catalis LLC

20) CBAC Gaming, LLC (Horseshoe Casino)

21) Celebree School

22) CGI Technologies and Solutions Inc.

23) Chesapeake Bay Outward Bound School

24) Chesapeake Shakespeare Company

25) Children's National Health System

26) Chimes International, Ltd.

27) Colonial Pipeline Company

28) Concerto Renal Services

29) Coppin State University Development Foundation

30) Curio Wellness

31) DentaQuest

32) Education Affiliates/Fortis College

33) Empower

34) Enterprise RAC Company of Baltimore, LLC and its Affiliates DBA Enterprise Mobility

35) Envirotest Systems Holdings Corp.

36) FedEx Corporation

37) Fidelity Information Services, LLC

38) Food & Friends, Inc.

39) Friends of Patapsco Valley State Park

40) Gaudenzia, Inc.

41) Google LLC and its Affiliates

42) Helping Up Mission

43) Horizon Day Camp

44) Humanim, Inc.

45) Instacart

46) IT Coalition, The

47) JMI Management LP

48) Land Preservation Trust

49) Maryland Automobile Dealers Association

50) Maryland Care Inc. dba Maryland Physicians Care

51) Maryland Center for Construction Education & Innovation

52) Maryland REALTORS

53) Maryland Tech Council

54) Maryland Wineries Association

55) Maximus

56) Meta Platforms, Inc.

57) Mount Vernon Place Conservancy

58) MTX Group, Inc.

59) NaphCare Inc.

60) Nareit

61) P. Flanigan & Sons, Inc.

62) PGA of America

63) Premium Cigar Retailers Association of Maryland

64) Real Time Medical Systems

65) Scientific Games, LLC

66) Service Coordination Inc.

67) Sheppard Pratt Health Systems

68) Skyline Technology Solutions

69) Solar Landscape

70) Spotless Brands

71) Technology Advancement Center

72) Terra Firma Retreat Center

73) ThinkBig Networks LLC

74) Unrivaled Sports

75) UPMC Western Maryland

76) Washington Area New Automobile Dealers Association (WANADA)

77) Waste Management of Maryland

78) Waymo LLC

6-10 years

RWL is the go-to firm when businesses and individuals have a complex legal problem, with a team of attorneys that thrive on pursuing the most challenging cases on behalf of its clients. Our attorneys have represented scores of clients, including: major-league sports franchises; name-brand companies such as Google, Uber, Facebook and FedEx; whistleblowers in false claims cases; and millions of consumers in national class action suits.

With offices located in Baltimore, the state capital of Annapolis and the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, Rifkin Weiner Livingston LLC (RWL) provides an important link to Maryland's principal business, commercial and government centers.

John C. "JR" Reith is the Chief Operating Officer at Rifkin Weiner Livingston LLC. He also a Registered Lobbyist in the firm's extensive Government Relations and Lobbying practice. He served as Finance Director for all three of former Governor Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr.'s gubernatorial campaigns and was co-chairman of his campaign committees. Mr. Reith served on the Inaugural Committee for Governor Larry Hogan, and has been active in the National Republican Party since 1996. In 2016, Mr. Reith served as the co-chairman for the Inaugural Committee for Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh. He currently sits on the board of directors for The Canton Group, ThinkBig Networks, and on the alumni board for the Boys' Latin School of Maryland. Previously, Mr. Reith served as an advisor for Compass Marketing, Inc. and as an advisor for Brown Advisory in Baltimore. He is also a former board member of the Star-Spangled Banner Flag House and the GBMC Philanthropy Committee board of directors.

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ALAN DECKMAN

(Connecticut, )

TCORS Capitol Group, LLC (TCG)

alan@ctcapitolgroup.com
860-541-6438
701 Hebron Avenue, 3rd Floor, Glastonbury, CT, 06033,

Founded in 1993, TCG specializes in direct lobbying, grassroots advocacy, and regulatory expertise. The firm prides itself in capitalizing on its long-established relationships with key policy makers throughout the legislative and the executive branches of state government. TCG's clients range from large, multi-national corporations to local, grassroots associations.

TCG's legislative and regulatory campaign services consist of evaluating, monitoring, structuring, drafting and promoting legislative and administrative initiatives. Our experienced team of lobbyists analyzes and interprets Connecticut statutory provisions and works closely with key staff to draft legislation. Day-to-day lobbying, public relations and the myriad facets of a successful campaign are addressed. Our company specializes in solving public policy conflicts and seizing opportunities for our clients.

1) American Promotional Events

2) American Red Cross/Blood Services of CT

3) Ascentria Care Alliance

4) Axon Enterprise, Inc.

5) Beacon Services of CT

6) CAPSEF

7) Catalis Holdco Inc

8) CoinFlip

9) CONN CASE - CT Council Admin. Special Ed

10) Connecticut Association of School Psychologists

11) CT Blockchain Association

12) CT Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects

13) CT State Dental Assoc.

14) GoNetspeed

15) Harley-Davidson Financial Services

16) Justice Resource Institute-Headquarters

17) MacDermid Enthone Inc.

18) MDFT International

19) NAFI Connecticut

20) National Pork Producers Council

21) Operation Fuel, Inc. d/b/a Generation Power CT

22) Orijin

23) Public Consulting Group LLC

24) Quest Diagnostics

25) RA United Enterprises LLC

26) Recycix LLC

27) SAM Advocacy dba CTVotersFirst.org

28) School Nutrition Association of Connecticut

29) SCRRRA

30) Sportech, Inc.

31) The Children's Center of Hamden

32) The Children's League of Connecticut

33) The Connecticut Chapter of the American Planners Association

34) Twomagnets LLC dba Clipboard Health

35) Vision To Learn

36) Waterford Country School

20+ years

TCG passed legislation giving Medicaid recipients, many with chronic conditions, easier access to home services, supplies and medical equipment. The legislation was opposed by Department of Social Services and was a target for the agency throughout the session.

TCG was successful in leading a coalition to sustain a veto by the Governor that had overwhelming support by the legislature and the Connecticut Education Association. The legislation would have had unintended negative consequences to students with behavioral health issues. TCG secured its client a position on the working group.

TCG was the driving force behind successfully lobbying the Governor's Office, the Office of Policy and Management, and the Department of Corrections to issue a RFP for inmate medical services at UConn Health. TCG's advocacy on this issue reversed a twenty plus year relationship between UConn Health acting as the sole provider of health services to Connecticut's incarcerated population.

TCG defeated legislation proposed by the Governor's office that had a negative impact to its client. TCG created a legislative campaign plan leveraging the extensive alumni network of Norwich Free Academy, along with organizing a coalition.

TCG has direct lines to the all of Connecticut's Constitutional Officers and their senior staff. Constitutional Officers comprises of the Governor, Attorney General, State Comptroller, Secretary of State's offices, and the Treasurer's office.

TCG possesses a strong network within the legislative leadership along key staff members in the four caucuses.

TCG commands far reaching contacts state agency including but not limited to the Department of Consumer Protection, Department of Public Health, Department of Education, Department of Administrative Services, and the Department of Economic and Community Development.

Alan Deckman is an influential and respected lobbyist at the Connecticut General Assembly and the Executive branch state agencies with over 30 years of experience. His personalized approach to representing clients blends practical business expertise with a thorough knowledge of the legislative and governmental process.

Mr. Deckman is the President and principal owner of the TCORS Capitol Group, LLC. Based in Glastonbury, CT, Mr. Deckman oversees all aspects of the company and client servicing. He directs strategic planning and management of the company, as well as marketing and long-term growth and business opportunities.

Mr. Deckman has successfully developed innovative ways to impact legislative and executive decision-making to help achieve the best results for his company's clients. This proactive approach has produced numerous victories for clients with interests in the state budget and tax matters.

As the senior lobbyist of the TCORS Capitol Group, LLC, Mr. Deckman assists Fortune 500 companies and small Connecticut businesses with complex state and municipal procurement matters. Further, he has resolved many administrative inquiries for clients from a wide range of industries at both the state and local levels of government. Mr. Deckman regularly provides lead identification and relationship marketing services to clients looking to expand their business development efforts within the public and private sectors. As executive director and lobbyist for several Connecticut non-profit educational organizations and institutions, he frequently serves as a media spokesperson and advisor on public policy issues of direct concern to those entities.

Mr. Deckman is also the Founder and President of the Connecticut Blockchain Association, whose mission it is to develop, promote, and advance blockchain technology and to establish Connecticut as a leader for blockchain innovation. The Connecticut Blockchain Association strives to create a unifying advocacy voice for the Blockchain industry in the state of Connecticut. Mr. Deckman also serves as an advisory board member for the Pennsylvania Blockchain Coalition.

Born in New London, Connecticut, Mr. Deckman graduated from Assumption College, where he received the distinguished Crown and Shield Award for leadership and service. Subsequently, he earned a master's degree in Public Administration from the Sawyer School of Management at Suffolk University in Boston, where he was also selected to participate in the Dean's Fellowship Program.

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MICHAEL JOHANSEN

(Maryland, )

Rifkin Weiner Livingston LLC

mjohansen@rwllaw.com
410-591-6014
225 Duke of Gloucester Street, Annapolis, MD, 21401,

I currently represent clients in the areas of healthcare, healthcare financing, health reform, health certificate of need (CON), casino gaming, lottery, horse racing, transportation, motor vehicles, rental cars, insurance, state and local taxes, franchises, business regulation, IT - information technology, environmental regulation, procurement, state contracting, bid protests, and acquisition of public funds for private programs and projects. Additionally, I advise clients on state and local ethics laws, election laws and lobbying rules.

I previously served as the former staff counsel to the Maryland Senate Budget and Taxation Committee and the Department of Fiscal Services.

My clients range from the CBAC Gaming (Horseshoe Casino Baltimore), Education Affiliates/Fortis College, Enterprise/Alamo/National Rental Cars, Maryland Physicians Care MCO, and Washington Area New Auto Dealers Association.

1) Access Holdings Management Company, LLC

2) ASC Engineered Solutions

3) Ashley, Inc.

4) Baltimore Animal Rescue & Care Center (BARCS)

5) Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

6) Berkshire Hathaway Energy GT&S, LLC

7) Brewers Association of Maryland

8) Brown Advisory

9) BSC America

10) Cable Telecommunications Association of Maryland, Delaware and D.C., Inc.

11) Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation

12) Canton Group, The

13) Carahsoft Technology Corporation

14) Catalis LLC

15) CBAC Gaming, LLC (Horseshoe Casino)

16) CGI Technologies and Solutions Inc.

17) Chesapeake Shakespeare Company

18) Children's National Health System

19) Colonial Pipeline Company

20) Coppin State University Development Foundation

21) Corebridge Financial Group

22) Curio Wellness

23) DentaQuest

24) Education Affiliates/Fortis College

25) Enterprise RAC Company of Baltimore, LLC

26) Envirotest Systems Holdings Corp.

27) Fair Hill Condominium Association

28) Fair Hill Foundation, Inc.

29) FedEx Corporation

30) Fidelity Information Services, LLC

31) Food & Friends, Inc.

32) Friends of Patapsco Valley State Park

33) Gaudenzia, Inc.

34) Google LLC and its Affiliates

35) GT Independence

36) H&R Block Management LLC

37) Helping Up Mission

38) HEVI

39) Humanim, Inc.

40) JMI Management LP

41) Land Preservation Trust

42) Leda Health

43) Light & Wonder

44) Maryland Academy of Pediatric Dentists

45) Maryland Association of Realtors

46) Maryland Automobile Dealers Association

47) Maryland Care Inc. dba Maryland Physicians Care

48) Maryland Distillers Guild

49) Maryland Jockey Club (Pimlico, Laurel and Rosecroft Racetracks)

50) Maryland Partnership for Prevention, Inc.

51) Maryland Tech Council

52) Maryland Wineries Association

53) Maximus

54) Medallia, Inc.

55) Modern Living Solutions

56) Mount Vernon Place Conservancy

57) MTX Group, Inc.

58) NaphCare Inc.

59) NAREIT, formerly National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts

60) Pepco Holdings, Inc.

61) PGA of America

62) Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA)

63) Premium Cigar Retailers Association of Maryland

64) Prologis, Inc.

65) Real Time Medical Systems

66) Reed Group

67) Rifkin Weiner Livingston LLC

68) Ripken Baseball

69) Scientific Games, LLC

70) Sheppard Pratt Health Systems

71) Skyline Technology Solutions

72) Spotless Brands

73) Story of Maryland, LLC

74) ThinkBig Networks LLC

75) Tufton Professional Baseball LLC

76) TVI, Inc./Savers

77) UPMC Western Maryland

78) URW Airports, LLC

79) Washington Area New Automobile Dealers Association (WANADA)

80) Waste Management, Inc.

81) XCALIBER INTERNATIONAL LTD., LLC

20+ years

Former staff counsel to Maryland Senate Budget and Taxation Committee handling matters related to state & local taxes, retirement, and agency budgets

Experienced lobbyist on health care delivery systems, health insurance, and health occupations, including managed care, hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, dental plans, and pharmaceuticals

Team leader on multi-firm effort to preserve the Preakness Stakes in Maryland and to enact a statutory framework for a nearly $400 million capital redevelopment effort for Maryland's racetracks

Counsel for automotive industries including new automobile dealers and rental car agencies

Lead lobbyist on legislation to authorize transportation network companies

Experienced gaming lobbyist representing lottery, casino, racetrack, and sports wagering interests

Procurement counsel assisting entities on RFPs, bids and other offers of goods, services, and construction to state & local governments

Counsels clients on state and local ethics laws, gift laws, campaign contribution compliance, election laws, and lobbying rules

Fiscal Analyst, Department of Fiscal Services (1988)
Committee Staff, Maryland Senate Budget & Taxation Committee (1989 - 1990)

RWL's government relations group consistently ranks among Maryland's top lobbyists for good reason. Their team approach, in-depth understanding of their clients' interests, relationships at all levels of government and superb strategies are second to none. - Joseph De Francis, Former President and CEO, Maryland Jockey Club

Michael V. Johansen is the Administrative Partner at Rifkin Weiner Livingston LLC and the Chair of the firm's Administrative Law and Regulatory Compliance practice. Mike has nearly 30 years of experience in lobbying and legal matters before the General Assembly, executive agencies, and local/municipal governments in the state of Maryland. As a registered lobbyist, he has represented clients in the areas of healthcare, healthcare financing, health reform, health certificate of need (CON), casino gaming, lottery, horse racing, transportation, motor vehicles, rental cars, insurance, state and local taxes, franchises, business regulation, IT - information technology, environmental regulation, procurement, state contracting, bid protests, and acquisition of public funds for private programs and projects. Mike also advises clients on state and local ethics laws, gift laws, campaign contribution compliance, election laws and lobbying rules.

Prior to joining the firm, Mike was legislative staff to the Maryland General Assembly, the Senate Budget & Taxation Committee, and the Department of Fiscal Services. He is a member of the board of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - Maryland Chapter and a board member of the Indian Creek School.