(651) 556-9218
525 Park St Ste 130, St Paul, MN, 55103-2044,
For over 40 years, the Messerli & Kramer Government Relations team has shown integrity, unmatched service and a respected presence before the Minnesota Legislature, executive and regulatory agencies and local units of government. Every day we put that experience and knowledge to work to best serve our clients. Our lobbyists have been called upon to develop and pass into law some of the most complex and high profile legislation ever enacted in Minnesota. Just a few examples include:
Messerli & Kramer has a respected reputation for bipartisan lobbying activities that never take a legislator's vote for granted. Our real success is reflected by the fact that most of our clients were referred to us by legislators, other lobbyists who know the quality of our work and clients who have experienced the value of having our representation at the Capitol.
Coordination of statewide lobbying efforts to pass Minnesota's "Marriage Equality Act."
Bonding legislation for Target Field - a 42,000-seat, open air, natural grass ballpark, home of the Minnesota Twins.
Extensive involvement in bonding legislation to develop and expand metro transit and light rail.
Lobbying to support passage of mandatory seatbelt laws.
Representation of Minnesota law enforcement and first responders.
Firm Specialties:
Government Relations services at Messerli & Kramer fall largely under four key areas:
Legislative Lobbying - helping clients navigate due process and gain access to key decision makers to advocate for their interests.
Procurement - enhancing the ability for Minnesota companies and organizations to win contracts with state government entities.
Economic Development - supporting efforts to improve the quality of life and business and job growth in Minnesota communities.
Municipal Representation - assisting clients with protocols before units of government to obtain approvals, permits, waivers and other assistance.
In addition, our team represents clients in administrative law and grassroots advocacy. In the political arena, we have advised candidates and consulted on elections, and supported the Governor's office and state agencies. We offer legal and strategic advice for regulatory and administrative bodies, and management of strategic and crisis communications.
TOM POUL is a Shareholder in Messerli Kramer's Government Relations group. He is an experienced and respected advocate, representing and advising clients on policy and political issues before the state legislature, executive branch, state agencies and local governments. Tom's extensive knowledge and understanding of government has been developed over the past 20 years by serving unique roles at the federal, state, and local levels of government. Tom's career began in Washington D.C., working with Congressman Bill Frenzel and then later, holding high-level positions with Minnesota's State Auditor Judy Dutcher and with the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry.
612-801-9401
Ste 220, St Paul, MN, 55102,
612-801-9401
Ste 220, St Paul, MN, 55102,
612-801-9401
Ste 220, St Paul, MN, 55102,
612-801-9401
Ste 220, St Paul, MN, 55102,
612-801-9401
Ste 220, St Paul, MN, 55102,
1) American Council of Engineering Cos of MN (ACEC/MN)
3) Canterbury Park Holding Corp
5) FairVote MN
8) Goodwill/Easter Seals Minnesota
9) Healthcare Leaders Assn of MN (HLAMN)
10) HSPA Healthcare Sterile Processing Assn
952-593-5533
30 7th Street East, Suite 2725, St. Paul, MN, 55101,
952-593-5533
10201 Wayzata Blvd Ste 240, Minnetonka, MN, 55305,
952-593-5533
30 7th Street East, Suite 2725, St. Paul, MN, 55101,
952-593-5533
10201 Wayzata Blvd Ste 240, Minnetonka, MN, 55305,
952-593-5533
30 7th Street East, Suite 2725, St. Paul, MN, 55101,
952-593-5533
30 7th Street East, Suite 2725, St. Paul, MN, 55101,
952-593-5533
30 7th Street East, Suite 2725, St. Paul, MN, 55101,
612-720-3785
Suite 220, St. Paul, MN, 55102,
612-720-3785
Suite 220, St. Paul, MN, 55102,
612-720-3785
Suite 220, St. Paul, MN, 55102,
612-720-3785
Suite 220, St. Paul, MN, 55102,
612-720-3785
Suite 220, St. Paul, MN, 55102,
612-720-3785
Suite 220, St. Paul, MN, 55102,
612-720-3785
Suite 220, St. Paul, MN, 55102,
612-339-6900
100 Washington Ave S #2200, Minneapolis, MN, 55401,
1) ACT, INC.
2) ALLETE, INC.
3) ALLIANCE FOR ETHICAL HEALTHCARE
4) ALLIED WASTE INDUSTRIES LLC
5) AMERICAN COUNCIL OF ENGINEERING COS OF MN (ACEC/MN)
7) ASSN OF DENTAL SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS
9) BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS TWIN CITIES
10) BLAINE, CITY OF
12) BOLDAGE PACE
17) CHASKA, CITY OF
20) DAVITA, INC.
22) ELEVATOR INDUSTRY WORK PRESERVATION FUND
23) EMBECTA
27) FAIRVOTE MN
30) GOPHER STATE ONE CALL, INC.
31) HEALTHEMED
32) HIBBING, CITY OF
33) HOPKINS, CITY OF
36) INTL UNION OF ALLIED PAINTERS & TRADES DIST CNCL 82
37) JOINT RELIGIOUS LEGISLATIVE COALITION
38) KARE LLC
39) LEECH LAKE RESERVATION BUSINESS COMM
42) METRO MINN COUNCIL ON GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION
43) MICROSOFT CORP
46) MITCHELL HAMLINE CHILD PROTECTION PROGRAM
47) MN ACADEMY OF OPHTHALMOLOGY
48) MN ALLIANCE OF BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS
50) MN AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSN (MADA)
52) MN CHAPTER INTL ASSN OF ARSON INVESTIGATORS
56) MN SOCIETY OF ANESTHESIOLOGISTS
57) MN SPORTS FACILITIES AUTHORITY
60) MN VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSN
61) MN WATERSHEDS
62) MN YOUTH INTERVENTION PROGRAMS ASSN
65) NEXUS DIVERSIFIED COMMUNITY SERVICES
67) PARKS & TRAILS COUNCIL OF MINNESOTA
68) PIONEER EQUIPMENT DEALERS ASSN
70) PROCTER & GAMBLE
73) SALVATION ARMY NORTHERN DIVISION
77) SHERBURNE COUNTY
80) THOMSON REUTERS
81) TTX CO
82) TURO
83) TWOMAGNETS LLC D/B/A CLIPBOARD HEALTH
85) WACONIA, CITY OF
87) WAYZATA, CITY OF
612-339-6900
100 Washington Ave S #2200, Minneapolis, MN, 55401,
1) ACT, INC.
2) ALLIANCE FOR ETHICAL HEALTHCARE
3) ALLIED WASTE INDUSTRIES LLC
4) AMERICAN COUNCIL OF ENGINEERING COS OF MN (ACEC/MN)
6) ASSN OF DENTAL SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS
8) BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS TWIN CITIES
11) BOLDAGE PACE
16) CHASKA, CITY OF
19) DAVITA, INC.
21) ELEVATOR INDUSTRY WORK PRESERVATION FUND
22) EMBECTA
26) FAIRVOTE MN
29) GOPHER STATE ONE CALL, INC.
30) HEALTHEMED
31) HIBBING, CITY OF
32) HOPKINS, CITY OF
35) INTL UNION OF ALLIED PAINTERS & TRADES DIST CNCL 82
36) JOINT RELIGIOUS LEGISLATIVE COALITION
37) KARE LLC
38) LEECH LAKE RESERVATION BUSINESS COMM
41) METRO MINN COUNCIL ON GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION
42) MICROSOFT CORP
43) MILLE LACS BAND OF OJIBWE INDIANS-CORP COMM
46) MN ACADEMY OF OPHTHALMOLOGY
47) MN ALLIANCE OF BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS
49) MN AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSN (MADA)
51) MN CHAPTER INTL ASSN OF ARSON INVESTIGATORS
56) MN SOCIETY OF ANESTHESIOLOGISTS
57) MN SPORTS FACILITIES AUTHORITY
60) MN VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSN
61) MN WATERSHEDS
62) MN YOUTH INTERVENTION PROGRAMS ASSN
65) NEXUS DIVERSIFIED COMMUNITY SERVICES
67) PARKS & TRAILS COUNCIL OF MINNESOTA
68) PIONEER EQUIPMENT DEALERS ASSN
70) PROCTER & GAMBLE
73) SALVATION ARMY NORTHERN DIVISION
77) SHERBURNE COUNTY
80) THOMSON REUTERS
81) TTX CO
82) TURO
83) TWOMAGNETS LLC D/B/A CLIPBOARD HEALTH
85) WACONIA, CITY OF
87) WAYZATA, CITY OF
612-339-6900
100 Washington Ave S #2200, Minneapolis, MN, 55401,
1) ACT, INC.
2) ALLETE, INC.
3) ALLIANCE FOR ETHICAL HEALTHCARE
4) ALLIED WASTE INDUSTRIES LLC
5) AMERICAN COUNCIL OF ENGINEERING COS OF MN (ACEC/MN)
7) ASSN OF DENTAL SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS
9) BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS TWIN CITIES
10) BLAINE, CITY OF
12) BOLDAGE PACE
17) CHASKA, CITY OF
20) DAVITA, INC.
22) ELEVATOR INDUSTRY WORK PRESERVATION FUND
23) EMBECTA
27) FAIRVOTE MN
30) GOPHER STATE ONE CALL, INC.
31) HEALTHEMED
32) HIBBING, CITY OF
33) HOPKINS, CITY OF
36) INTL UNION OF ALLIED PAINTERS & TRADES DIST CNCL 82
37) JOINT RELIGIOUS LEGISLATIVE COALITION
38) KARE LLC
39) LEECH LAKE RESERVATION BUSINESS COMM
42) METRO MINN COUNCIL ON GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION
43) MICROSOFT CORP
46) MITCHELL HAMLINE CHILD PROTECTION PROGRAM
47) MN ACADEMY OF OPHTHALMOLOGY
48) MN ALLIANCE OF BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS
50) MN AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSN (MADA)
52) MN CHAPTER INTL ASSN OF ARSON INVESTIGATORS
56) MN SOCIETY OF ANESTHESIOLOGISTS
57) MN SPORTS FACILITIES AUTHORITY
60) MN VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSN
61) MN WATERSHEDS
62) MN YOUTH INTERVENTION PROGRAMS ASSN
65) NEXUS DIVERSIFIED COMMUNITY SERVICES
67) PARKS & TRAILS COUNCIL OF MINNESOTA
68) PIONEER EQUIPMENT DEALERS ASSN
70) PROCTER & GAMBLE
73) SALVATION ARMY NORTHERN DIVISION
77) SHERBURNE COUNTY
80) THOMSON REUTERS
81) TTX CO
82) TURO
83) TWOMAGNETS LLC D/B/A CLIPBOARD HEALTH
85) WACONIA, CITY OF
87) WAYZATA, CITY OF
612-339-6900
100 Washington Ave S #2200, Minneapolis, MN, 55401,
1) ACT, INC.
2) ALLETE, INC.
3) ALLIANCE FOR ETHICAL HEALTHCARE
4) ALLIED WASTE INDUSTRIES LLC
5) AMERICAN COUNCIL OF ENGINEERING COS OF MN (ACEC/MN)
7) ASSN OF DENTAL SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS
9) BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS TWIN CITIES
10) BLAINE, CITY OF
12) BOLDAGE PACE
17) CHASKA, CITY OF
20) DAVITA, INC.
22) ELEVATOR INDUSTRY WORK PRESERVATION FUND
23) EMBECTA
27) FAIRVOTE MN
30) GOPHER STATE ONE CALL, INC.
31) HEALTHEMED
32) HIBBING, CITY OF
33) HOPKINS, CITY OF
36) INTL UNION OF ALLIED PAINTERS & TRADES DIST CNCL 82
37) JOINT RELIGIOUS LEGISLATIVE COALITION
38) KARE LLC
39) LEECH LAKE RESERVATION BUSINESS COMM
42) METRO MINN COUNCIL ON GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION
43) MICROSOFT CORP
46) MITCHELL HAMLINE CHILD PROTECTION PROGRAM
47) MN ACADEMY OF OPHTHALMOLOGY
48) MN ALLIANCE OF BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS
50) MN AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSN (MADA)
52) MN CHAPTER INTL ASSN OF ARSON INVESTIGATORS
56) MN SOCIETY OF ANESTHESIOLOGISTS
57) MN SPORTS FACILITIES AUTHORITY
60) MN VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSN
61) MN WATERSHEDS
62) MN YOUTH INTERVENTION PROGRAMS ASSN
65) NEXUS DIVERSIFIED COMMUNITY SERVICES
67) PARKS & TRAILS COUNCIL OF MINNESOTA
68) PIONEER EQUIPMENT DEALERS ASSN
70) PROCTER & GAMBLE
73) SALVATION ARMY NORTHERN DIVISION
77) SHERBURNE COUNTY
80) THOMSON REUTERS
81) TTX CO
82) TURO
83) TWOMAGNETS LLC D/B/A CLIPBOARD HEALTH
85) WACONIA, CITY OF
87) WAYZATA, CITY OF
612-339-6900
100 Washington Ave S #2200, Minneapolis, MN, 55401,
1) AMERICAN COUNCIL OF ENGINEERING COS OF MN (ACEC/MN)
4) BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS TWIN CITIES
6) DAVITA, INC.
7) EMBECTA
9) FAIRVOTE MN
12) HEALTHEMED
15) INTL UNION OF ALLIED PAINTERS & TRADES DIST CNCL 82
16) LEECH LAKE RESERVATION BUSINESS COMM
19) MINNESOTA DOCTORS FOR HEALTH EQUITY (MDHEQ)
20) MITCHELL HAMLINE CHILD PROTECTION PROGRAM
21) MN ACADEMY OF OPHTHALMOLOGY
23) MN CHAPTER INTL ASSN OF ARSON INVESTIGATORS
26) MN SOCIETY OF ANESTHESIOLOGISTS
29) MN WATERSHEDS
30) MN YOUTH INTERVENTION PROGRAMS ASSN
31) NEXUS DIVERSIFIED COMMUNITY SERVICES
32) SALVATION ARMY NORTHERN DIVISION
33) SHERBURNE COUNTY
612-339-6900
100 Washington Ave S #2200, Minneapolis, MN, 55401,
1) AMERICAN COUNCIL OF ENGINEERING COS OF MN (ACEC/MN)
4) BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS TWIN CITIES
6) DAVITA, INC.
7) EMBECTA
9) FAIRVOTE MN
12) HEALTHEMED
15) INTL UNION OF ALLIED PAINTERS & TRADES DIST CNCL 82
16) LEECH LAKE RESERVATION BUSINESS COMM
19) MINNESOTA DOCTORS FOR HEALTH EQUITY (MDHEQ)
20) MITCHELL HAMLINE CHILD PROTECTION PROGRAM
21) MN ACADEMY OF OPHTHALMOLOGY
23) MN CHAPTER INTL ASSN OF ARSON INVESTIGATORS
26) MN SOCIETY OF ANESTHESIOLOGISTS
29) MN WATERSHEDS
30) MN YOUTH INTERVENTION PROGRAMS ASSN
31) NEXUS DIVERSIFIED COMMUNITY SERVICES
32) SALVATION ARMY NORTHERN DIVISION
33) SHERBURNE COUNTY
612-339-6900
100 Washington Ave S #2200, Minneapolis, MN, 55401,
1) AMERICAN COUNCIL OF ENGINEERING COS OF MN (ACEC/MN)
4) BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS TWIN CITIES
6) DAVITA, INC.
7) EMBECTA
9) FAIRVOTE MN
12) HEALTHEMED
15) INTL UNION OF ALLIED PAINTERS & TRADES DIST CNCL 82
16) LEECH LAKE RESERVATION BUSINESS COMM
19) MINNESOTA DOCTORS FOR HEALTH EQUITY (MDHEQ)
20) MITCHELL HAMLINE CHILD PROTECTION PROGRAM
21) MN ACADEMY OF OPHTHALMOLOGY
23) MN CHAPTER INTL ASSN OF ARSON INVESTIGATORS
26) MN SOCIETY OF ANESTHESIOLOGISTS
29) MN WATERSHEDS
30) MN YOUTH INTERVENTION PROGRAMS ASSN
31) NEXUS DIVERSIFIED COMMUNITY SERVICES
32) SALVATION ARMY NORTHERN DIVISION
33) SHERBURNE COUNTY
612-339-6900
100 Washington Ave S #2200, Minneapolis, MN, 55401,
1) AMERICAN COUNCIL OF ENGINEERING COS OF MN (ACEC/MN)
4) BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS TWIN CITIES
6) DAVITA, INC.
7) EMBECTA
9) FAIRVOTE MN
12) HEALTHEMED
15) INTL UNION OF ALLIED PAINTERS & TRADES DIST CNCL 82
16) LEECH LAKE RESERVATION BUSINESS COMM
19) MINNESOTA DOCTORS FOR HEALTH EQUITY (MDHEQ)
20) MITCHELL HAMLINE CHILD PROTECTION PROGRAM
21) MN ACADEMY OF OPHTHALMOLOGY
23) MN CHAPTER INTL ASSN OF ARSON INVESTIGATORS
26) MN SOCIETY OF ANESTHESIOLOGISTS
29) MN WATERSHEDS
30) MN YOUTH INTERVENTION PROGRAMS ASSN
31) NEXUS DIVERSIFIED COMMUNITY SERVICES
32) SALVATION ARMY NORTHERN DIVISION
33) SHERBURNE COUNTY
651-260-0696
Suite 220, St Paul, MN, 55102,
1) ADVANCED VOLUMETRIC ALLIANCE (AVA)
2) AFLAC
3) AIG, INC. (AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL GROUP)
4) AMERICAN COUNCIL OF ENGINEERING COS OF MN (ACEC/MN)
5) APPLE, INC.
7) CANTERBURY PARK HOLDING CORP
8) CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
11) FORTINET, INC.
651-260-0696
Suite 220, St Paul, MN, 55102,
1) ADVANCED VOLUMETRIC ALLIANCE (AVA)
2) AFLAC
3) AIG, INC. (AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL GROUP)
4) AMERICAN COUNCIL OF ENGINEERING COS OF MN (ACEC/MN)
5) APPLE, INC.
7) CANTERBURY PARK HOLDING CORP
8) CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
11) FORTINET, INC.
651-260-0696
555 Wabasha St. N Suite 220, St Paul, MN, 55102,
651-260-0696
Suite 220, St Paul, MN, 55102,
1) Advanced Volumetric Alliance (AVA)
2) AFLAC
3) AIG, Inc. (American International Group)
4) American Council of Engineering Cos of MN (ACEC/MN)
5) Apple, Inc.
7) Canterbury Park Holding Corp
8) Charter Communications Operating, LLC (Fomerly Charter Communications, Inc.)
10) Corebridge Financial Group
13) HSPA Healthcare Sterile Processing Assn
14) Lexia Learning
651-260-0696
Suite 220, St Paul, MN, 55102,
1) ADVANCED VOLUMETRIC ALLIANCE (AVA)
2) AFLAC
3) AIG, INC. (AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL GROUP)
4) AMERICAN COUNCIL OF ENGINEERING COS OF MN (ACEC/MN)
5) APPLE, INC.
7) CANTERBURY PARK HOLDING CORP
8) CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
11) FORTINET, INC.
651-260-0696
555 Wabasha St. N Suite 220, St Paul, MN, 55102,
651-260-0696
Suite 220, St Paul, MN, 55102,
1) ADVANCED VOLUMETRIC ALLIANCE (AVA)
2) AFLAC
3) AIG, INC. (AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL GROUP)
4) AMERICAN COUNCIL OF ENGINEERING COS OF MN (ACEC/MN)
5) APPLE, INC.
7) CANTERBURY PARK HOLDING CORP
8) CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
11) FORTINET, INC.
