334-244-8948
401 Adams Avenue, Suite 710, Montgomery, AL, 36104,
Subjects: All Subjects
Links:Website
ACCESS. ACCOUNTABILITY. INTEGRITY. In the midst of an always-challenging political landscape, a growing number of Alabama business, industrial and municipal clients rely on The Bloom Group to represent their interests in vital dealings with the state's legislative and regulatory communities. Unlike other lobbying firms that come and go, for 30 years, The Bloom Group has been a fixture in Alabama politics. Through our proven track record of success in resolving legislative issues and effectively communicating client needs and positions, we have earned a reputation as one of Alabama's premier governmental relations consultants. Our Mission | Governmental Relations That WorksFor every client and in every situation, The Bloom Group operates in pursuit of these goals: To consistently deliver to each of our clients the highest level of governmental relations services tailored to the client's specific individual needs and based on a firm understanding of their business. To develop and value a personal and professional relationship "based upon mutual trust and respect with clients", legislators, members of the executive branch and others with whom we deal. To always conduct our governmental relations affairs in an ethical and honest manner.
1) 3M Company and Its Affiliates
5) Alabama Association of Conservation Districts
6) Alabama Beverage Licensees Association
7) Alabama Farmers Federation/Alfa
8) Alabama League of Municipalities
9) American Council of Engineering Companies of Alabama (ACEC/Alabama)*
12) Capri Theatre
13) City of Wetumpka
14) Coosa Valley Medical Center
15) D. Curt Lee
17) Demopolis Industrial Development Board
18) Education Testing Service (ETS)
19) GoodRX
20) Gulf Governmental Partners
22) Jefferson County Department of Health
23) Koch Government Affairs, LLC and Affiliates
26) QuantHub LLC
27) School Superintendents of Alabama (SSA)
28) Seraaj Family Homes, Inc., The
29) Thornton Farrish Incorporated
30) TrueCare
31) Trulieve AL, Inc
6-10 years
Professional & Community Affiliations/Honors
Legislator of the Year, American Cancer Society
State Volunteer of the Year, American Cancer Society
Recipient of the prestigious Wes Nowlin Award, American Cancer Society highest award is given to a volunteer in the state of Alabama
Public Servant of the Year, Alabama Kidney Association
Member, Manufacture Alabama Governmental Affairs Committee
334-244-8948
401 Adams Avenue, Suite 710, Montgomery, AL, 36104,
Subjects: All Subjects
Links:Website
ACCESS. ACCOUNTABILITY. INTEGRITY.
In the midst of an always-challenging political landscape, a growing number of Alabama business, industrial and municipal clients rely on The Bloom Group to represent their interests in vital dealings with the state's legislative and regulatory communities.
Unlike other lobbying firms that come and go, for 30 years, The Bloom Group has been a fixture in Alabama politics. Through our proven track record of success in resolving legislative issues and effectively communicating client needs and positions, we have earned a reputation as one of Alabama's premier governmental relations consultants.
Our Mission | Governmental Relations That Works
For every client and in every situation, The Bloom Group operates in pursuit of these goals:
To consistently deliver to each of our clients the highest level of governmental relations services tailored to the client's specific individual needs and based on a firm understanding of their business.
To develop and value a personal and professional relationship "based upon mutual trust and respect with clients", legislators, members of the executive branch and others with whom we deal.
To always conduct our governmental relations affairs in an ethical and honest manner.
1) 3M Company and Its Affiliates
5) Alabama Association of Conservation Districts
6) Alabama Beverage Licensees Association
7) Alabama Farmers Federation/Alfa
8) Alabama League of Municipalities
9) American Council of Engineering Companies of Alabama (ACEC/Alabama)*
12) Capri Theatre
13) City of Wetumpka
14) Coosa Valley Medical Center
15) D. Curt Lee
17) Demopolis Industrial Development Board
18) Education Testing Service (ETS)
19) GoodRX
20) Gulf Governmental Partners
22) Jefferson County Department of Health
23) Koch Government Affairs, LLC and Affiliates
26) QuantHub LLC
27) School Superintendents of Alabama (SSA)
28) Seraaj Family Homes, Inc., The
29) Thornton Farrish Incorporated
30) TrueCare
31) Trulieve AL, Inc
20+ years
As the founding principal of The Bloom Group, Hal Bloom brings our clients more than 25 years of experience in politics, with an in-depth understanding of the legislative process as well as the inner workings of state agencies. His leadership and the qualified team he's assembled ensure that clients always get professional services that yield real results. A seasoned and respected veteran in his field, Hal was chosen as one of the top lobbyists by The Montgomery Advertiser (1999).
Key Areas of Expertise
Insider knowledge of the legislative process
Political coalition building
Public and governmental finance
Strategizing for and managing political campaigns
Key Professional Experience
Key legislative strategist, executive assistant and chief of staff to a two-term Speaker of the House
Senior governmental affairs officer, public finance officer and investment banker supervisor for major statewide bank
Investment banker for top Southeast investment firm
Key Issue Areas
Environmental, particularly solid waste disposal and clean water
Municipal bond issues
Government funding
Banking, investments and finance
Commercial leasing
Industrial relations and labor
Prevailing wage
State budget and taxation - business and municipal
Federal grants
Professional & Community Affiliations/Honors
Member, Alabama Alliance of Business and Industry
Legislative Liaison, League of Municipalities Committee on State and Federal Legislation
Chairman of Advisory Board, Baptist Medical Center-East
Former Board Member, Alabama Industry and Manufacturers Association
Former Board Member, Alabama-Guatemala Partners of the Americas
Consultant, State Tax Reform Study Commission
Who's Who in the South and Southwest
Who's Who in Executives and Professionals
Strathmore's Who's Who
Paul Harris Fellow, Rotary International
Past President, Montgomery Rotary Club
Member, President's Cabinet, The University of Alabama
Member, Board of Visitors, The University of Alabama Honors College
Chairman, Board of Directors, The University of West Alabama Foundation
Alumni Achievement Award, University of West Alabama
Member, The Society of the Golden Key, University of West Alabama
Member, Board of Trustees, University of West Alabama
Education
B.S., Business and Commerce, University of West Alabama
Registered Representative, NASD/New York Stock Exchange
Graduate, Chamber of Commerce Executive Institute, University of Georgia
256-366-4517
450 Laurel St, Suite 1900, BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA, 70802,
Subjects: All Subjects, Agencies/Regulations, Appropriations/Budgets, Business/Commerce, Cannabis/Drug Legalization, City/County Government, Education, Energy/Utilities, Finance/Banking, Health Care, Insurance, Labor/Unions, Non-Profit, Pharmaceuticals, Planning/Land Use/Zoning, RFP/Procurement, Telecommunications
MaryBeth Wilkerson is a Government Relations Coordinator in the Baton Rouge office, working with businesses on navigating regulatory challenges across local, state, and federal governments, and connecting clients' interests and policy goals to further investment and business growth.
6-10 years
Before joining Adams and Reese, MaryBeth was the Public Policy Manager for Alzheimer's Association. She gained experience drafting, lobbying, and passing legislation on federal, state, and regulatory levels; recruiting, training, and mobilizing advocates; supporting alliances with similar organizations; and cultivating relationships with key legislative members. MaryBeth was recognized by the Louisiana State Legislature for her advocacy work with the Alzheimer's Association.
MaryBeth represented the Alzheimer's Association in a variety of forms including testimony at committee meetings, public hearings, and media appearances. This experience leads to MaryBeth working closely with clients on researching, planning, and executing government relations strategies at the local and state levels in Louisiana, developing relationships at multiple levels of government, including municipal agencies, city councils, state agencies, stakeholders, and improving clients' community relations messaging for key government relations initiatives.
MaryBeth is a former Governmental Affairs Associate for The Louisiana State Medical Society, where among her accomplishments she recruited more than 250 contributors to the Louisiana Medical Political Action Committee (LAMPAC).
MaryBeth earned her Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Information Sciences from The University of Alabama. There, she served as Student Government Director of Lobbying Affairs, leading a team of 40 student lobbyists, advocating for higher education funding, and conducting voter registration drives. Through her work, she received recognition for "Most Outstanding Member of the External Affairs Chamber." MaryBeth was a member of the Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority.
While in college, MaryBeth interned as a research assistant with The Department of Defense's Tuscaloosa office, assisting a professor contracted with Lockheed Martin and gathering data for a cross-national media monitoring project.
In the community, MaryBeth is a board member of the BREC Foundation. The mission of the BREC Foundation is to raise funds for parks and recreation to benefit the health, welfare, and culture in East Baton Rouge Parish.
334-462-6063
401 Adams Avenue, Suite 710, Montgomery, AL, 36104,
Subjects: All Subjects
Links:Website
ACCESS. ACCOUNTABILITY. INTEGRITY. In the midst of an always-challenging political landscape, a growing number of Alabama business, industrial and municipal clients rely on The Bloom Group to represent their interests in vital dealings with the state's legislative and regulatory communities. Unlike other lobbying firms that come and go, for 30 years, The Bloom Group has been a fixture in Alabama politics. Through our proven track record of success in resolving legislative issues and effectively communicating client needs and positions, we have earned a reputation as one of Alabama's premier governmental relations consultants. Our Mission | Governmental Relations That WorksFor every client and in every situation, The Bloom Group operates in pursuit of these goals: To consistently deliver to each of our clients the highest level of governmental relations services tailored to the client's specific individual needs and based on a firm understanding of their business. To develop and value a personal and professional relationship "based upon mutual trust and respect with clients", legislators, members of the executive branch and others with whom we deal. To always conduct our governmental relations affairs in an ethical and honest manner.
1) 3M Company and Its Affiliates
5) Alabama Association of Conservation Districts
6) Alabama Beverage Licensees Association
7) Alabama Farmers Federation/Alfa
8) Alabama League of Municipalities
9) American Council of Engineering Companies of Alabama (ACEC/Alabama)*
12) Capri Theatre
13) City of Wetumpka
14) Coosa Valley Medical Center
15) D. Curt Lee
17) Demopolis Industrial Development Board
18) Education Testing Service (ETS)
19) GoodRX
20) Gulf Governmental Partners
22) Jefferson County Department of Health
23) Koch Government Affairs, LLC and Affiliates
26) QuantHub LLC
27) School Superintendents of Alabama (SSA)
28) Seraaj Family Homes, Inc., The
29) Thornton Farrish Incorporated
30) TrueCare
31) Trulieve AL, Inc
0-5 years
Sara Elizabeth Burnham brings a thorough knowledge of government as well as an extensive network of contacts to The Bloom Group thanks to relationships forged and maintained over decades of living and working in Montgomery and her family's deep roots in the capital city. She also has longstanding relationships from her time working on Capitol Hill in Washington D.C.
Her years of experience working in real estate give her a broad perspective on the area's business climate and a track record of success listening to, advocating for and representing the best interests of a diverse range of clients.
Key Experience
Staff Assistant for Senator Jeff Sessions
Staff Assistant at The Dutko Group
Staff Assistant for the U.S. Senate Republican Cloakroom
Active REALTOR with Bell and Corwin, Inc.
Key Areas of Expertise
Proven networking abilities
Strong work ethic
Professional & Community Affiliations
Alabama Dance Theatre Development Committee Member
Past YMCA Britton Board of Directors Member
Family Promise Center Volunteer
Education
BA in Political Science (Minors in Public Relations and English), The University of Alabama
601-503-0710
1018 Highland Colony Parkway, Suite 800, Ridgeland, MS, 39110,
With over a decade experience of serving as the primary local campaign consultant in Mississippi, my relationships within the state create a successful pathway between client needs and the necessary lobbying of both legislative and local elected officials. I believe in a client first approach and live by a prepared plan of attack is the best plan of attack for client needs.
My cell phone is always on and I love what I do. Lobbying is a year round affair and it takes 365 days to be successful. My track record is a reflection of that mentality.
0-5 years
Seth Hood assists the Adams and Reese Intersection of Business and Government Practice, representing clients in government relations, economic development, public finance, and counseling individual business and industry groups on how to navigate the regulatory challenges across local, state, and federal governments.
With a decade of experience and deep knowledge in the legislative, regulatory, and state procurement processes, Seth advises clients on government relations matters at the local level in Jackson, Mississippi, and at the federal level in Washington, D.C.
Before joining Adams and Reese, Seth launched and served as managing partner of Political Sourcing Group, a business consulting and non-partisan campaign management firm. Managing the consulting, marketing and campaign efforts for political officials, small businesses, and nonprofits, he established long-standing relationships with Mississippi community leaders, business professionals, and elected officials. Among other services, he led campaign management and targeted marketing efforts for local, statewide, and federal political campaigns.
Seth formerly served as an associate at JM Hughes Group, providing governmental affairs consulting, association management, media management, and lobbying on behalf of clients by staying apprised of new bills and working beside legislators at the capital and with their campaign needs.
Seth began his professional career as a commercial insurance producer and risk management consultant for Terral Insurance, LLC, one of Mississippi's most longstanding insurance agencies. He earned the designation of Commercial Lines Coverage Specialist. His primary focus was working alongside the Mississippi Association of Independent Schools and national insurance companies as they re-evaluated new risks to the school industry.
Born and raised in Jackson, Seth received his Bachelor of Business Administration (Risk Management and Financial Planning) from the Mississippi State University College of Business.
ACCESS. ACCOUNTABILITY. INTEGRITY.
In the midst of an always-challenging political landscape, a growing number of Alabama business, industrial and municipal clients rely on The Bloom Group to represent their interests in vital dealings with the state's legislative and regulatory communities.
Unlike other lobbying firms that come and go, for 30 years, The Bloom Group has been a fixture in Alabama politics. Through our proven track record of success in resolving legislative issues and effectively communicating client needs and positions, we have earned a reputation as one of Alabama's premier governmental relations consultants.
Our Mission | Governmental Relations That Works
For every client and in every situation, The Bloom Group operates in pursuit of these goals:
To consistently deliver to each of our clients the highest level of governmental relations services tailored to the client's specific individual needs and based on a firm understanding of their business.
To develop and value a personal and professional relationship "based upon mutual trust and respect with clients", legislators, members of the executive branch and others with whom we deal.
To always conduct our governmental relations affairs in an ethical and honest manner.
1) 3M Company and Its Affiliates
5) Alabama Association of Conservation Districts
6) Alabama Beverage Licensees Association
7) Alabama Farmers Federation/Alfa
8) Alabama League of Municipalities
9) American Council of Engineering Companies of Alabama (ACEC/Alabama)*
12) Capri Theatre
13) City of Wetumpka
14) Coosa Valley Medical Center
15) D. Curt Lee
17) Demopolis Industrial Development Board
18) Education Testing Service (ETS)
19) GoodRX
20) Gulf Governmental Partners
22) Jefferson County Department of Health
23) Koch Government Affairs, LLC and Affiliates
26) QuantHub LLC
27) School Superintendents of Alabama (SSA)
28) Seraaj Family Homes, Inc., The
29) Thornton Farrish Incorporated
30) TrueCare
31) Trulieve AL, Inc
John W. Floyd offers our clients a wealth of hands-on experience gained in more than 20 years of work in local and state government, including an extensive background in community relations. He previously served as Talladega County Juvenile Court Administrator and as Director of Regional and Community Services and Legislative Liaison for the Alabama Department of Youth Services. He also served as Executive Vice President of the Sylacauga Chamber of Commerce; as Secretary/Treasurer of the Sylacauga Industrial Development Board; as Council President; and later, as Mayor of the City of Sylacauga. He currently serves as Board Chairman of the Coosa Valley Baptist Medical Center.
Key Areas of Expertise
Local and state government management
Human services expertise
Knowledge of the legislative process
Economic development experience
Organizational management
Community and governmental relations
Grant writing experience
Key Issue Areas
Community relations
Government relations
Health care
Legislative affairs
Local government planning, evaluation and financing
State government planning, evaluation and financing
Economic development programs and evaluation
Existing business and industry
State, federal and foundation grants
Industrial development financing
Commercial development
Professional & Community Affiliations
Member, The Alabama Hospital Association
Member, The Independent Automobile Dealers Association of Alabama
Former governor's appointee to the Alabama Department of Youth Services Board
Former governor's appointee to the Region Four Law Enforcement Planning Agency Board
Former member of the Alabama League of Municipalities Utilities, Commerce and Transportation Committee
Former member of the Citizens Advisory Council for the Alabama Department of Human Resources
Education
B.S., Business and Economics, University of West Alabama
Certified Public Manager Program, Auburn University at Montgomery
985-860-0800
450 LAUREL ST #1900, BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, 70801,
4) Center for Employment Opportunities
8) Delta Dental Insurance Company
12) Iberia Parish
504-259-4322
114 SENA DR, METAIRIE, Louisiana, 70005,
504-585-0155
701 POYDRAS STREET, SUITE 4500, NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA, 70139,
225-336-5200
450 LAUREL ST, SUITE 1900, BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA, 70801,
4) Biosciences of Louisiana, LLC
6) Delta Dental Insurance Company
8) Invenergy
9) Louisiana Business Group on Health
10) Louisiana Credit Union League (LCUL)
504-585-0317
701 POYDRAS STREET, SUITE 4500, NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA, 70139,
225-336-5200
450 LAUREL STREET, SUITE 1900, BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA, 70801,
2) American Income Life Insurance / Globe Life and Accident Insurance Company
4) Attorneys Liability Assurance Society LTD
8) Comcast
9) Delta Dental Insurance Company
12) Invenergy
334-244-8948
401 Adams Ave, Suite 710, Montgomery, AL, 36104,
1) 3M Company and Its Affiliates
5) Alabama Association of Conservation Districts
6) Alabama Beverage Licensees Association
7) Alabama Farmers Federation/Alfa
8) Alabama League of Municipalities
9) American Council of Engineering Companies of Alabama (ACEC/Alabama)*
12) Capri Theatre
13) City of Wetumpka
14) Coosa Valley Medical Center
15) D. Curt Lee
17) Demopolis Industrial Development Board
18) Education Testing Service (ETS)
19) GoodRX
20) Gulf Governmental Partners
22) Jefferson County Department of Health
23) Koch Government Affairs, LLC and Affiliates
26) QuantHub LLC
27) School Superintendents of Alabama (SSA)
28) Seraaj Family Homes, Inc., The
29) Thornton Farrish Incorporated
30) TrueCare
31) Trulieve AL, Inc