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.
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.
615-948-1863
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).
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 Ballwin
12) City of Branson
14) City of Ladue
15) City of Raytown
19) Consortium
21) Enough Abuse
22) Evergy
24) Harris-Stowe State University
26) Healthy Vision Association
28) Jackson County Sports Complex Authority
29) James Hardie Building Products Inc.
30) Kansas City 33 School District
31) Kansas City Public Library
35) Mid-America Automatic Merchandising Association
37) Missouri Association of County Clerks and Election Authorities
38) Missouri Association of Nurse Anesthetists
39) Missouri Burglar & Fire Alarm Association
40) Missouri Community College Association
41) Missouri Dental Hygienist Association
42) Missouri Manufactured Housing Association
43) Missouri Petroleum & Convenience Association
44) Missouri Physical Therapy Association
45) Missouri Retired Teachers Association
46) Missouri State Council of Fire Fighters
47) Missouri Vacation Home Alliance
49) Myndset, LLC
50) National Association for Housing Revitalization
51) PACARS - Prosecuting Attorneys and Circuit Attorneys Retirement System
52) QC Financial Services, Inc.
54) St. Charles County Ambulance District
55) St. Louis Art Museum Foundation
57) St. Louis Convention and Visitors Commission
58) St. Louis Home Builders Association
59) St. Louis Police Retirement System
62) Toyota Motor North America Inc.
64) University Health Foundation
65) Walgreen Co
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.
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
51) Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association
52) SharpRank
56) Tennessean's for Quality Early Education
57) Tennessee Academy of Anesthesiologist Assistants
58) Tennessee Fire Service Legislative Coalition
59) TN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY
61) tnAchieves
62) Tootsies Entertainment LLC
66) Volkert, Inc.
67) Workday, Inc.
615-357-4923
611 Commerce Street, Suite 2704, Nashville, TN, 37203,
615-357-4923
611 Commerce Street, Suite 2704, Nashville, TN, 37203,
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) Definium Therapeutics US, Inc.
8) Elevance Health, and its Affiliates
9) HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION OF TN
10) INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENTS OF TN, INC. DBA INSURORS OF TN
13) National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA)
14) Pharmaceutical Care Management Association
15) PMI US Corporate Services Inc. and Affiliates
16) Remitly Inc
17) Tennessee Healthy Alternatives Association
19) TN ASSN. OF NURSE ANESTHETISTS
20) TN Assn. of Utility Districts
21) 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 Ballwin
12) City of Branson
15) City of Ladue
16) City of Raytown
20) Consortium
22) Enough Abuse
23) Evergy
25) Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare
26) Harris-Stowe State University
28) Healthy Vision Association
30) Jackson County Sports Complex Authority
31) James Hardie Building Products Inc.
34) Little Blue Valley Sewer District
36) Mid-America Automatic Merchandising Association
38) Missouri Association of County Clerks and Election Authorities
39) Missouri Association of Nurse Anesthetists
40) Missouri Burglar & Fire Alarm Association
41) Missouri Community College Association
42) Missouri Dental Hygienist Association
43) Missouri Manufactured Housing Association
44) Missouri Petroleum & Convenience Association
45) Missouri Physical Therapy Association
46) Missouri Retired Teachers Association
47) Missouri State Council of Fire Fighters
48) Missouri Vacation Home Alliance
50) Myndset, LLC
51) National Association for Housing Revitalization
52) PACARS - Prosecuting Attorneys and Circuit Attorneys Retirement System
53) QC Financial Services, Inc.
55) St. Charles County Ambulance District
56) St. Louis Art Museum Foundation
58) St. Louis Convention and Visitors Commission
59) St. Louis Home Builders Association
60) St. Louis Police Retirement System
63) Toyota Motor North America Inc.
65) University Health Foundation
66) 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 Ballwin
13) City of Branson
16) City of Ladue
17) City of Raytown
21) Consortium
23) Enough Abuse
24) Evergy
26) Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare
27) Harris-Stowe State University
29) Healthy Vision Association
31) Jackson County Sports Complex Authority
32) James Hardie Building Products Inc.
33) Kansas City 33 School District
36) MCTA – The Missouri Internet & Television Association
37) Mid-America Automatic Merchandising Association
38) Missouri Association of County Clerks and Election Authorities
39) Missouri Association of Nurse Anesthetists
40) Missouri Association of School Administrators
41) Missouri Burglar & Fire Alarm Association
42) Missouri Community College Association
43) Missouri Dental Hygienist Association
44) Missouri Manufactured Housing Association
45) Missouri Petroleum & Convenience Association
46) Missouri Physical Therapy Association
47) Missouri Retired Teachers Association
48) Missouri State Council of Fire Fighters
49) Missouri Vacation Home Alliance
51) Myndset, LLC
52) National Association for Housing Revitalization
53) Nurture KC
54) PACARS - Prosecuting Attorneys and Circuit Attorneys Retirement System
55) QC Financial Services, Inc.
56) St. Charles County Ambulance District
57) St. Louis Art Museum Foundation
59) St. Louis Convention and Visitors Commission
60) St. Louis Home Builders Association
61) St. Louis Police Retirement System
64) The City of St. Louis Port Authority
66) Toyota Motor North America Inc.
68) University Health Foundation
69) Walgreen Co
