860-560-0000
287 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT, 06106,
Subjects: Agencies/Regulations, Alcohol, Animals/Agriculture, Business/Commerce, Children/Family/Women, Consumer Protection, Education, Energy/Utilities, Environment/Recycling, Finance/Banking, Food/Restaurants, Gaming, Health Care, Housing/Real Estate/Development/Construction, Insurance, Manufacturing, Medicare/Medicaid, Non-Profit, Planning/Land Use/Zoning, Privacy/Internet, Professional/Vocational Licensing, Public Safety, Retail, RFP/Procurement, Science/Technology, Taxes, Telecommunications, Tourism/Hospitality, Transportation/Vehicles
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"What we do is not just meaningful to clients, but fun for us, because we get the privilege of sharing that success with them. It takes a lot of persistence to advance something meaningful and those are the moments I enjoy the most."
1) AccentCare
3) Adobe, Inc.
5) American Cleaning Institute
6) American Medical Response of CT, Inc.
7) Association of Social Work Boards
10) Compass Pathways
11) Connecticut Lodging Association
17) CT Title & Registration Services
18) CT-NAELA Chapter
20) Early Care and Education Consortium
21) Eastern Connecticut Pathology Consultants, P.C.
22) EverDriven
23) Forge City Works
26) Lyft, Inc.
28) Medical Device Manufacturers Association
29) Metropolis Technologies, Inc
31) Partnership for Expanded Telemedicine Services
32) RELX Inc.
33) Sea Research Foundation, Inc.
35) Southern New England Healthcare Association
38) Tekni-Plex, Inc
41) Tobacco-Free Kids Action Fund
43) Toy Association
45) VRSim, Inc
46) West Wharf, LLC
47) Wilhusky, LLC
11-15 years
Past president of Association of Connecticut Lobbyists
Featured presenter at the CT Lobbying Conference on "Lobbying the Executive Branch" the past four years.
2019 Hartford Business Journal Forty Under 40
Over ten years of municipal land use experience on Planning and Zoning/Zoning Board of Appeals
Served as point person for the CT Conference of Municipalities on Energy, Labor and Zoning topics.
13 years of experience in contract lobbying; three years of experience in state and municipal government.
RSG knows what strategies work in this state and how to implement those strategies. RSG works with great energy and sharp focus to achieve its clients' objectives. The fight facing the client and the goal of that client become RSG's fight and RSG's goal.
RSG proactively guides clients through the challenging maze of the legislative, regulatory and political processes. The principals at RSG have developed a deep and sound understanding of Connecticut's government. RSG crafts and implements thoughtful and creative solutions. Its principals' knowledge of the inner workings of government and their ability to communicate directly and effectively with decision makers is critical to its clients' successes.
4) Caregiver Homes of Connecticut, Inc., d/b/a Careforth
6) Connecticut Catholic Public Affairs Conference
7) Connecticut Foundations Solutions Indemnity Company, Inc.
8) Connecticut Judges Association
10) Connecticuts Flagship Production Theaters
11) CT Association of Land Surveyors
12) CT Brain Tumor Alliance, Inc.
13) DailyPay
20+ years
Successfully worked with two municipalities regarding approval to build two major warehouse centers in those districts.
Work with state economic development agency and key legislators for passage of legislation to benefit small business
Ongoing work with major state hospital system on all pertinent issues, including state and federal funding, healthcare, etc.
Successfully assisted in merger of large pharmacy retailer and insurance.
Kevin N. Reynolds is a principal of RSG. Prior to that, Mr. Reynolds was a principal and member of the Board of Directors at the law firm of Updike Kelly & Spellacy, PC, serving as Chair of the firm's Government Relations & Public Affairs practice group for eight years. Mr. Reynolds has most recently represented clients such as Amazon, CVS/Caremark, Diageo, Goodwin College, Eversource, Tesla, Red Bull, Trinity Health of New England, Live Nation/Ticketmaster. Mr. Reynolds has great experience representing numerous insurance organizations over the years including, but not limited to, AHIP, Mutual of Omaha, Unum and AFLAC.
As a lawyer, Mr. Reynolds also routinely handles matters in the areas of administrative, elections and municipal law. He was integrally involved in representing Essent Healthcare, over a two-year period, in the state's first non-profit to for-profit hospital conversion.
Prior to attending law school, Mr. Reynolds served for several years on the legislative staff of U.S. Senator Christopher J. Dodd. While working in Senator Dodd's office, his responsibilities included drafting legislation on domestic issues, preparing legislative statements and handling federal casework.
Mr. Reynolds serves in a leadership capacity in various professional, political and community organizations. Since 2000, he has served as Legal Counsel for the Connecticut Democratic Party. Mr. Reynolds is a Corporator of Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center. He also has served as Chairman of the International Council of Shopping Centers, Connecticut State Government Relations Committee. He serves as Parliamentarian for the West Hartford Democratic Town Committee and is an alumnus of Leadership Greater Hartford, Class of 1999. In 2012, Mr. Reynolds received the prestigious William A. O'Neil Award for lifetime service on behalf of the Connecticut Democratic Party.
Mr. Reynolds received his J.D. at the University of Virginia School of Law in Charlottesville, Virginia and his A.B. in English at Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio.
Lindsay Jacobs developed her deep understanding of state public policy through previous roles with Connecticut's largest municipal trade association and in city government. She has worked on several campaigns at the local, state, and federal levels, giving her a strong knowledge of the interconnection between policy and politics.
0-5 years
Lindsay Jacobs has over 12 years of experience working in and building strong relationships at every level of government. Prior to joining the Sullivan & LeShane team, Lindsay served as Advocacy Manager for the Connecticut Conference of Municipalities, the state's largest municipal trade association, where she focused on a breadth of issues including education, environment, energy, and banking policy.
Lindsay gained her robust knowledge of municipal issues from her time as Government Affairs and Communications Advisor for the City of Danbury under Mayor Dean Esposito's administration, and her political work with now Commissioner Mark Boughton.
Lindsay holds a BA in International Studies and a minor in History from Emory University in Atlanta, GA. Upon graduation, Lindsay worked with former U.S. Senator David Perdue (R-GA) in his first run for office, where she developed a deep understanding of the interconnection between policy and politics. Before moving to the Northeast in 2016, Lindsay served as the Political Affairs Manager for the Georgia Chamber of Commerce, helping businesses navigate the role politics play in the legislative process.
As a member of the Sullivan & LeShane, Inc. team, Lindsay utilizes her deep knowledge of policy-making and solid statewide network to connect her clients with the right decision makers.
Lindsay currently lives in the Farmington Valley.
RSG knows what strategies work in this state and how to implement those strategies. RSG works with great energy and sharp focus to achieve its clients' objectives. The fight facing the client and the goal of that client become RSG's fight and RSG's goal.
RSG proactively guides clients through the challenging maze of the legislative, regulatory and political processes. The principals at RSG have developed a deep and sound understanding of Connecticut's government. RSG crafts and implements thoughtful and creative solutions. Its principals' knowledge of the inner workings of government and their ability to communicate directly and effectively with decision makers is critical to its clients' successes.
3) Caregiver Homes of Connecticut, Inc., d/b/a Careforth
5) Connecticut Catholic Public Affairs Conference
6) Connecticut Foundations Solutions Indemnity Company, Inc.
7) Connecticut Judges Association
9) Connecticuts Flagship Production Theaters
10) CT Association of Land Surveyors
11) CT Brain Tumor Alliance, Inc.
12) DailyPay
20+ years
Successfully worked with two municipalities regarding approval to locate two major warehouse centers in those districts.
Work with state economic development agency and key legislators for passage of legislation to provide financial assistance for small businesses in CT.
Ongoing work with major state hospital system on all pertinent issues, including state and federal funding, healthcare, etc.
Successfully assisted in merger of large pharmacy retailer and insurance.
Brenda Sisco is a principal of RSG. For more than 15 years, Ms. Sisco held several key positions in two gubernatorial administrations prior to joining RSG. Under Governor M. Jodi Rell, Ms. Sisco served as Secretary of the Office of Policy and Management ("OPM"), Commissioner of the Department of Administrative Services ("DAS") and Legislative Director for the Governor. Ms. Sisco also served as Legislative Director for Governor John G. Rowland. After leaving state service, Ms. Sisco was Director of Outreach and Government Relations for the Connecticut Council on Education Reform, a coalition of business leaders, working on the landmark education legislation in 2012.
As Secretary of OPM, Ms. Sisco oversaw the administration of centralized budgeting and planning for the State of Connecticut. Leading eight Division Directors and approximately 130 employees, Ms. Sisco reported directly to the Governor, providing guidance and analysis, preparation of the state budget and advice on the fiscal and administrative impact on public policies and policy initiatives. Additionally, Ms. Sisco reviewed all state agency requests for bonding to fund capital projects, advising the Governor on which projects that should proceed. Ms. Sisco was also responsible for the distribution and oversight of project funds.
As Commissioner of DAS, Ms. Sisco led more than 300 employees and managed a $40-million-dollar budget. Her role was to deliver programs, services, specialized support and sound business solutions to state agencies, municipalities, vendors, colleges and universities, non-profit organizations and the public at large. This included procurement of contracts on behalf of state agencies for goods and services, personnel recruitment, workforce planning, fleet operations, state workers compensation, collection of debts due the state, surplus property distribution and printing, mail and courier services.
As Legislative Director, Ms. Sisco was the lead representative for the Governor with the Connecticut General Assembly on budget and tax proposals, economic development, human services, education, public health, environment and bonding proposals. In addition to oversight and approval of all legislative proposals by state agencies, Ms. Sisco assisted in the development of policy initiatives and the passage of the biennial state budget. Ms. Sisco also served on the Board of Trustee of the University of Connecticut on behalf of the Governor and as the liaison between the Governor's Office and the New England Governors' Conference ("NEGC"). Among the more notable projects, Ms. Sisco worked on the restructuring of the electric industry, passage of UConn 2000, creation and funding of $1 billion Adriaen's Landing development project and the takeover of the Hartford School System.
Ms. Sisco received her B.S. in Psychology from Central Connecticut State University in New Britain, Connecticut.
RSG knows what strategies work in this state and how to implement those strategies. RSG works with great energy and sharp focus to achieve its clients' objectives. The fight facing the client and the goal of that client become RSG's fight and RSG's goal.
RSG proactively guides clients through the challenging maze of the legislative, regulatory and political processes. The principals at RSG have developed a deep and sound understanding of Connecticut's government. RSG crafts and implements thoughtful and creative solutions. Its principals' knowledge of the inner workings of government and their ability to communicate directly and effectively with decision makers is critical to its clients' successes.
4) Caregiver Homes of Connecticut, Inc., d/b/a Careforth
6) Connecticut Catholic Public Affairs Conference
7) Connecticut Foundations Solutions Indemnity Company, Inc.
8) Connecticut Judges Association
10) Connecticuts Flagship Production Theaters
11) CT Association of Land Surveyors
12) CT Brain Tumor Alliance, Inc.
13) DailyPay
6-10 years
Successfully worked with two municipalities regarding approval to build two major warehouse centers in those districts.
Work with state economic development agency and key legislators for passage of legislation to benefit small business
Ongoing work with major state hospital system on all pertinent issues, including state and federal funding, healthcare, etc.
Successfully assisted in merger of large pharmacy retailer and insurance.
Hillary is a Principal at RSG. After 5 years as an Associate at RSG, in 2020 Hillary was promoted to Principal. Ms. Glass came to Connecticut from Virginia in 2013 to work at the State Capitol for Governor Dannel Malloy. She then took a position at the Connecticut Democratic Party, working directly for the State Party Chairwoman, Nancy DiNardo, serving as a liaison with elected officials, town chairs, and leaders in the state's 169 municipalities. Following her time at the State Party, Ms. Glass served as Finance Assistant for U.S. Representative Elizabeth Esty's 2014 successful reelection to Congress, working directly with the candidate to solicit and raise funds. Ms. Glass, who resides in Hartford, graduated in 2013 from the University of Alabama with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Minor in Journalism.
860-560-0000
287 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT, 06106,
Subjects: Agencies/Regulations, Alcohol, Animals/Agriculture, Business/Commerce, Cannabis/Drug Legalization, Children/Family/Women, City/County Government, Consumer Protection, Education, Energy/Utilities, Environment/Recycling, Finance/Banking, Food/Restaurants, Gaming, Health Care, Housing/Real Estate/Development/Construction, Insurance, Manufacturing, Medicare/Medicaid, Non-Profit, Planning/Land Use/Zoning, Privacy/Internet, Professional/Vocational Licensing, Public Safety, Public Sector, Retail, RFP/Procurement, Science/Technology, Taxes, Telecommunications, Tourism/Hospitality, Transportation/Vehicles
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"My passion is working with a variety of clients from different industries, ranging from cities to the private sector to the not-for-profit world. It's all about finding wins for the client, and Sullivan & LeShane gives me the opportunity to do that on a daily basis."
3) Advanced Grow Labs Technologies, LLC
5) American Cleaning Institute
9) Churchill Downs Incorporated
10) City of Hartford
11) Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast
12) Connecticut Creditor Bar Association, Inc.
13) Connecticut Farm Bureau Association
14) Connecticut Lodging Association
16) CT Coalition to End Homelessness
19) EdAdvance
20) Gaggle.Net Inc
21) Global Kratom Coalition, Inc.
24) Johnson Controls
25) Kirchhoff Property Management, Inc.
27) National Marine Manufacturers Association
28) NRG Energy, Inc.
30) Payactiv
31) Plastics Industry Association
32) Point Stratford Renewal LLC
33) Port Eastside
34) Revenue Based Finance Coalition
35) ROVAC
36) Southern Disaster Recovery
37) Specialty Equipment Market Association
38) The Children's Law Center of CT, Inc.
40) The Connecticut Project Action Fund
41) Town of Somers
42) Tri-S Environmental Services, Inc.
43) Water Sports Industry Association
44) West Wharf, LLC
0-5 years
Past president of CT Conference of Municipalities
Recipient of Connecticut Magazine's "Forty under 40" award.
While serving as Mayor, passed municipal budgets, negotiated union contracts, deal with numerous crisis' and natural disasters.
Recognized on several fronts for achievements within the municipal sector. Also served as the Government Affairs Director for a multi-state waste and recycling company dealing with municipal and state policy.
Was elected as the youngest mayor in the state at age 22.
Served eight years in office as Mayor of the Town of Torrington.
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