717-237-4801
409 N. Second Street, Suite 500, Harrisburg, PA, 17101,
Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney is the largest of its kind within any law firm in Pennsylvania. Its Government Relations Group provides a wide variety of clients with an outstanding program of advocacy services before the General Assembly and Executive Branch agencies of state government. The principals have held positions at the highest levels of state government, including former members of the House of Representatives, and a former member of the Governor's staff. In addition, they include former Chief Counsels of the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare and the Pennsylvania Insurance Department as well as former Chief Counsel to the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board and of the Pennsylvania State Police.
Firm Specialties:
Buchanan's services include providing background information to clients and key policy makers about the potential impact of proposed legislation or regulations; effectively communicating clients' concerns to government; drafting legislation; testifying before legislative committees and regulatory hearings; drafting and distributing position papers for clients; and monitoring the General Assembly and providing clients with updates.
1) 3M Company and its affiliates
2) Affordable Equity Partners, Inc.
3) American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.
4) Argo AI
5) Crown Castle (including Pennsylvania Partnership for 5G)
8) GREATER PITTSBURGH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
10) HP Inc.
12) Iron Mountain Information Management
13) Kay Builders
14) Lucid USA, Inc.
19) North Fayette
21) Pattern Energy
23) Pennridge Development Enterprises Inc
24) PENNSYLVANIA ELECTRIC COMPANY
25) PENNSYLVANIA POWER COMPANY
26) PENNSYLVANIA SKI AREAS ASSOCIATION, INC.
28) Rolka Loube Saltzer LLC, DBA Rolka Loube
29) St. Luke's Health Network, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates
31) The National Elevator Industry, Inc.
32) The Williams Companies, Inc.
34) West Penn Power
STEPHEN M. DEFRANK is a senior advisor in Buchanan's state government relations group. He joins Buchanan after spending 23 years of his career in Pennsylvania state government. His most recent position was chief of staff for Senator Lisa M. Boscola.
Steve brings process and policy expertise to our Pennsylvania Government Relations Practice, having worked in state government for more than 20 years. He has served in several roles in his over two decades with the Senate of Pennsylvania, including chief of staff, committee executive director, and policy director. Steve called on his strengths differently in each of those roles: as a chief of staff for Sen. Lisa Boscola, he used his organizational skills and ability to multitask to advance the senator's legislative agenda in Harrisburg and manage constituent outreach and communications in her district office. As Executive Director for the Senate Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Committee, Steve grasped new concepts quickly and effectively, and developed an area of expertise in issues affecting the energy and utility sectors. As Policy Director, he worked as a jack of all trades to advance a caucus-wide agenda that included initiatives related to legalized gaming, community and economic development, workforce development, education initiatives and government reform.
615-948-1863
Vogel Group, 3810 Bedford Drive, Ste 200, Nashville, TN, 37215,
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1) Acorn Health of Tennessee LLC
3) Affordable Equity Partners, Inc.
4) Artanis Emergency Communities
6) CommuniCare Technology, Inc dba Pulsara
7) eMed, LLC
8) Eubank Asphalt Paving & Sealing, LLC
9) Flatrock Entertainment Group, LLC
10) Forerunner Industries, Inc.
6-10 years
Bryan Kaegi previously served six years as Senior Vice President of Government Relations for Acadia Healthcare, a leading behavioral health company. In this role, Bryan was responsible for overseeing all aspects of the company's government relations strategy across 40 states and at the federal level. He also led strategic engagement with political membership associations including the Republican Governors Association and the Republican State Legislative Committee.
Prior to joining Vogel Group, Bryan served as the Finance Director for numerous elected officials running at the state and federal level including, U.S. Senator Lamar Alexander (R-TN), U.S. Congressman Chuck Fleishmann (R-TN), U.S. Congressman Phil Roe (R-TN). He also served in varying capacities on campaigns for Governor Bill Lee (R-TN), U.S. Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN), U.S. Congressman Tim Burchett (R-TN), Governor Bill Haslam (R-TN), U.S. Congressman David Kustoff (R-TN).
1) ABA Management Services LLC
2) Acorn Health of Tennessee LLC
4) Affordable Equity Partners, Inc.
5) Allvest Information Services, Inc. dba Vant4ge
6) Americans for Citizen Voting
7) Artanis Emergency Communities
8) Autism Families Alliance Inc.
10) Clinical Solutions Pharmacy
11) CommuniCare Technology, Inc dba Pulsara
12) eMed, LLC
13) Eubank Asphalt Paving & Sealing, LLC
14) Flatrock Entertainment Group, LLC
0-5 years
Prior to joining Vogel Group, Kendall worked extensively in political fundraising in Nashville, TN. She served as the Deputy Finance Director for several elected officials running at the state and federal level including, Governor Bill Haslam (R-TN), Governor Bill Lee (R-TN), U.S. Senator Bob Corker (R-TN), U.S. Senator Lamar Alexander (R-TN), and U.S. Senator Bill Hagerty. She has also served in varying fundraising capacities on campaigns for Mayor Karl Dean, Mayor Megan Barry, Mayor David Briley, Mayor Jim Coppinger, as well as ROCKCITY PAC, TENNPAC, the Tennessee State Museum Foundation, Tennessee Trucking Association, the Haslam Legislative Fund, Governor Haslam Inaugural Committee and Governor Lee Inaugural Committee.
At Vogel Group, Kendall leads the office's legislative efforts by working extensively with our General Assembly. With the political environment in Tennessee, she understands the complex nuances of working across party lines while representing clients' interests.
A native of Gallatin, Tennessee, Kendall graduated from Auburn University with a B.A. in Public Relations. Alongside her work, Kendall enjoys working with two very important charities CASA Nashville and Mother to Mother. She currently lives in Nashville with her husband and two sons.
615-627-6579
1230 2nd Ave S, Nashville, TN, 37210,
3) Affordable Equity Partners, Inc.
4) American Beverage Association
5) American Federation for Children
7) BDO Government Services, LLC
9) BLVD Capital
10) Brightstar Global Solutions Corporation
12) Cavnue LLC
15) Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport Authority
16) City of East Ridge, Tennessee
17) CodeCrew
18) Cummins Inc
19) East Tennessee Children's Hospital
20) Eric A. Gang & Associates, P.A.
22) Excellence in Education National, Inc. d/b/a Excellence in Education in Action
23) Giarratana, LLC
27) HORNE LLP
29) JPMorgan Chase Holdings, LLC
31) Kira Learning
34) Metropolitan Government of Nashville/ Davidson County
37) Nashville Teacher Residency
39) National Mentor Holdings, LLC
42) Palantir Technologies Inc.
43) PMI Global Services Inc., Swedish Match North America LLC, and Affiliates
44) PMI US Corporate Services Inc. and Affiliates
46) Prisma Health
47) Purfoods, LLC
49) Ryan, LLC
50) Samsara, Inc
52) Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association
55) Tennessean's for Quality Early Education
56) Tennessee Fire Service Legislative Coalition
58) tnAchieves
59) Tootsies Entertainment LLC
63) Volkert, Inc.
64) Workday, Inc.
(636) 530-9392
16141 Swingley Ridge Road, Suite 110, Chesterfield, MO, 63017,
2) Affordable Equity Partners, Inc.
5) Associated Cemeteries of Missouri
6) Association of Dental Support Organizations
7) Bank of America Corporation
8) BluEarth Renewables U.S., LLC
10) Centers for Independent Living
11) Ceres, Inc.
12) City of Branson
14) City of Raytown
17) Consortium
19) Evergy
21) Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare
22) Harris-Stowe State University
24) Healthy Vision Association
26) Jackson County Sports Complex Authority
27) James Hardie Building Products Inc.
28) Kansas City 33 School District
29) Kansas City Public Library
33) Mid-America Automatic Merchandising Association
34) Missouri Association of County Clerks and Election Authorities
35) Missouri Association of Nurse Anesthetists
36) Missouri Burglar & Fire Alarm Association
37) Missouri Community College Association
38) Missouri Dental Hygienist Association
39) Missouri Manufactured Housing Association
40) Missouri Petroleum & Convenience Association
41) Missouri Physical Therapy Association
42) Missouri Retired Teachers Association
43) Missouri State Council of Fire Fighters
44) Myndset, LLC
45) National Association for Housing Revitalization
46) PACARS - Prosecuting Attorneys and Circuit Attorneys Retirement System
47) QC Financial Services, Inc.
49) St. Charles County Ambulance District
50) St. Louis Art Museum Foundation
52) St. Louis Convention and Visitors Commission
53) St. Louis Home Builders Association
55) State Farm Insurance Companies
57) The City of St. Louis Port Authority
59) Toyota Motor North America Inc.
61) Walgreen Co
(636) 530-9392
16141 Swingley Ridge Road, Suite 110, Chesterfield, MO, 63017,
2) Affordable Equity Partners, Inc.
5) Association of Dental Support Organizations
6) Bank of America Corporation
7) BluEarth Renewables U.S., LLC
9) Centers for Independent Living
10) Ceres, Inc.
11) City of Branson
13) City of Raytown
16) Consortium
18) Enough Abuse
19) Evergy
21) Harris-Stowe State University
23) Healthy Vision Association
25) Jackson County Sports Complex Authority
26) James Hardie Building Products Inc.
27) Kansas City 33 School District
28) Kansas City Public Library
29) Little Blue Valley Sewer District
32) Mid-America Automatic Merchandising Association
34) Missouri Association of County Clerks and Election Authorities
35) Missouri Association of Nurse Anesthetists
36) Missouri Burglar & Fire Alarm Association
37) Missouri Community College Association
38) Missouri Dental Hygienist Association
39) Missouri Manufactured Housing Association
40) Missouri Petroleum & Convenience Association
41) Missouri Physical Therapy Association
42) Missouri Retired Teachers Association
43) Missouri State Council of Fire Fighters
44) Missouri Vacation Home Alliance
46) Myndset, LLC
47) National Association for Housing Revitalization
48) PACARS - Prosecuting Attorneys and Circuit Attorneys Retirement System
49) QC Financial Services, Inc.
51) St. Charles County Ambulance District
52) St. Louis Art Museum Foundation
54) St. Louis Convention and Visitors Commission
55) St. Louis Home Builders Association
56) St. Louis Police Retirement System
59) Toyota Motor North America Inc.
61) University Health Foundation
62) Walgreen Co
(770) 312-5605
805 GLYNN STREET SOUTH, Suite 242, FAYETTEVILLE, GA, 30214,
8037481197
PO Box 11872, Columbia, SC, 29211,
1) Affordable Equity Partners, Inc
2) Altria Client Services LLC and its Affiliates
3) American Federation for Children
5) Centene Corporation on behalf of its affiliates and subsidiaries
8) Comcast
9) Communities In Schools of South Carolina
10) DoorDash, Inc.
11) Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC
615-830-2875
611 Commerce St., Suite 2704, Nashville, TN, 37203,
615-830-2875
611 Commerce St., Suite 2704, Nashville, TN, 37203,
615-830-2875
1230 2nd Ave. South, Suite 2704, Nashville, TN, 37210,
3) Affordable Equity Partners, Inc.
4) American Beverage Association
5) American Federation for Children
7) BDO Government Services, LLC
9) BLVD Capital
10) Brightstar Global Solutions Corporation
12) Cavnue LLC
15) Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport Authority
16) City of East Ridge, Tennessee
17) CodeCrew
18) Cummins Inc
19) East Tennessee Children's Hospital
20) Eric A. Gang & Associates, P.A.
22) Excellence in Education National, Inc. d/b/a Excellence in Education in Action
24) Fortune Brands Innovations
25) Giarratana, LLC
29) HORNE LLP
31) JPMorgan Chase Holdings, LLC
33) Kira Learning
36) Metropolitan Government of Nashville/ Davidson County
39) Nashville Teacher Residency
41) National Mentor Holdings, LLC
44) Palantir Technologies Inc.
45) PMI Global Services Inc., Swedish Match North America LLC, and Affiliates
46) PMI US Corporate Services Inc. and Affiliates
48) Prisma Health
49) Purfoods, LLC
51) Ryan, LLC
52) Samsara, Inc
54) Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association
55) SharpRank
58) Tennessean's for Quality Early Education
59) Tennessee Fire Service Legislative Coalition
62) tnAchieves
63) Tootsies Entertainment LLC
68) Volkert, Inc.
69) Workday, Inc.
8033601489
PO Box 183, Lexington, SC, 29071,
1) Affordable Equity Partners, Inc
2) American Federation for Children
6) Comcast
615-357-4923
1230 2nd Ave. South, Suite 2704, Nashville, TN, 37210,
3) Affordable Equity Partners, Inc.
4) American Beverage Association
5) American Federation for Children
7) BDO Government Services, LLC
9) BLVD Capital
10) Brightstar Global Solutions Corporation
12) Cavnue LLC
15) Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport Authority
16) City of East Ridge, Tennessee
17) CodeCrew
18) Cummins Inc
19) East Tennessee Children's Hospital
21) Excellence in Education National, Inc. d/b/a Excellence in Education in Action
23) Giarratana, LLC
27) HORNE LLP
29) JPMorgan Chase Holdings, LLC
31) Kira Learning
36) Nashville Teacher Residency
38) National Mentor Holdings, LLC
41) Palantir Technologies Inc.
42) PMI Global Services Inc., Swedish Match North America LLC, and Affiliates
43) PMI US Corporate Services Inc. and Affiliates
45) Prisma Health
46) Purfoods, LLC
47) Reagan Outdoor Advertising
49) Ryan, LLC
50) Samsara, Inc
52) Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association
53) SharpRank
57) Tennessean's for Quality Early Education
58) Tennessee Academy of Anesthesiologist Assistants
59) Tennessee Fire Service Legislative Coalition
60) TN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY
62) tnAchieves
63) Tootsies Entertainment LLC
67) Volkert, Inc.
68) Workday, Inc.
615-357-4923
611 Commerce Street, Suite 2704, Nashville, TN, 37203,
615-357-4923
611 Commerce Street, Suite 2704, Nashville, TN, 37203,
(405) 406-3697
901 N. LINCOLN BLVD, SUITE 380, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK, 73104,
1) ACTIVEHOURS, INC. d/b/a EARNIN
2) AFFORDABLE EQUITY PARTNERS, INC
4) AMERICANS FOR PATIENT ACCESS
6) CENTEGIX
9) CITY OF TULSA - ROGERS COUNTY PORT AUTHORITY
10) EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION NATIONAL, INC.
12) OKLAHOMA ASSOCIATION OF NURSE ANESTHETISTS
13) OKLAHOMA CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYERS ASSOCIATION, INC.
16) OKLAHOMA LIBRARY ASSOCIATION
17) OKLAHOMA NURSE PRACTITIONERS ASSOCIATION
18) OKLAHOMA PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL ASSOCIATION
19) OKLAHOMA STATE ASSOCIATION OF HEALTH UNDERWRITERS, INC.
24) STUBHUB
25) THE PETROLEUM ALLIANCE OF OKLAHOMA, INC.
27) UNIFIED CHIROPRACTIC ASSOCIATION OF OKLA.
28) VEOLIA WATER NORTH AMERICA OPERATING SERVICES, INC.
29) VGW CORPORATE SERVICES AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
30) ZEROEYES
615-515-2600
P.O. Box 50513, Suite 2800, Nashville, TN, 37205,
1) 50CAN Action Fund, Inc. - dba TennesseeCAN Action Fund
2) Affordable Equity Partners, Inc.
4) AMERICA'S HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS
5) Center for Individual Freedom
6) Comcast Cable Communications Management, LLC
7) Elevance Health, and its Affiliates
8) HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION OF TN
9) INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENTS OF TN, INC. DBA INSURORS OF TN
12) National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA)
13) Pharmaceutical Care Management Association
14) PMI US Corporate Services Inc. and Affiliates
15) Tennessee Healthy Alternatives Association
17) TN ASSN. OF NURSE ANESTHETISTS
18) TN Assn. of Utility Districts
19) TN. Assn. of Utility Districts
(573) 634-8760
205 E. Capitol Ave., Ste. 100, Jefferson City, MO, 65101,
2) Affordable Equity Partners, Inc.
5) Association of Dental Support Organizations
6) Bank of America Corporation
7) BluEarth Renewables U.S., LLC
9) Centers for Independent Living
10) Ceres, Inc.
11) City of Branson
13) City of Raytown
16) Consortium
18) Enough Abuse
19) Evergy
21) Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare
22) Harris-Stowe State University
24) Healthy Vision Association
26) Jackson County Sports Complex Authority
27) James Hardie Building Products Inc.
28) Kansas City 33 School District
29) Kansas City Public Library
32) Mid-America Automatic Merchandising Association
34) Missouri Association of County Clerks and Election Authorities
35) Missouri Association of Nurse Anesthetists
36) Missouri Burglar & Fire Alarm Association
37) Missouri Community College Association
38) Missouri Dental Hygienist Association
39) Missouri Manufactured Housing Association
40) Missouri Petroleum & Convenience Association
41) Missouri Physical Therapy Association
42) Missouri Retired Teachers Association
43) Missouri State Council of Fire Fighters
44) Missouri Vacation Home Alliance
46) Myndset, LLC
47) National Association for Housing Revitalization
48) PACARS - Prosecuting Attorneys and Circuit Attorneys Retirement System
49) QC Financial Services, Inc.
51) St. Charles County Ambulance District
52) St. Louis Art Museum Foundation
54) St. Louis Convention and Visitors Commission
55) St. Louis Home Builders Association
56) St. Louis Police Retirement System
59) Toyota Motor North America Inc.
61) University Health Foundation
62) Walgreen Co
(573) 634-8760
205 E. Capitol Avenue, Suite 100, Jefferson City, MO, 65101,
2) Affordable Equity Partners, Inc.
6) Association of Dental Support Organizations
7) Bank of America Corporation
8) BluEarth Renewables U.S., LLC
10) Centers for Independent Living
11) Ceres, Inc.
12) City of Branson
14) City of Raytown
17) Consortium
19) Enough Abuse
20) Evergy
22) Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare
23) Harris-Stowe State University
25) Healthy Vision Association
27) Jackson County Sports Complex Authority
28) James Hardie Building Products Inc.
29) Kansas City 33 School District
30) Kansas City Public Library
31) Little Blue Valley Sewer District
34) Missouri Association of County Clerks and Election Authorities
35) Missouri Association of Nurse Anesthetists
36) Missouri Association of School Administrators
37) Missouri Burglar & Fire Alarm Association
38) Missouri Community College Association
39) Missouri Dental Hygienist Association
40) Missouri Manufactured Housing Association
41) Missouri Petroleum & Convenience Association
42) Missouri Physical Therapy Association
43) Missouri Retired Teachers Association
44) Missouri State Council of Fire Fighters
45) Missouri Vacation Home Alliance
47) Myndset, LLC
48) National Association for Housing Revitalization
49) Nurture KC
50) PACARS - Prosecuting Attorneys and Circuit Attorneys Retirement System
51) QC Financial Services, Inc.
52) St. Charles County Ambulance District
53) St. Louis Art Museum Foundation
55) St. Louis Convention and Visitors Commission
56) St. Louis Home Builders Association
57) St. Louis Police Retirement System
60) The City of St. Louis Port Authority
62) Toyota Motor North America Inc.
64) University Health Foundation
65) Walgreen Co
