(360) 481-1824
1001 Cooper Point Rd SW suite 140-720, OLYMPIA, WA, 98502,
McBride Public Affairs has represented a broad array of public and private groups and organizations in Olympia. Together, Tom and his team offer the depth of knowledge and skill it takes to effectively advocate on behalf of their clients' interests. Whether it's drafting favorable legislation or addressing unnecessary regulation, their expertise and insights make McBride Public Affairs an indispensable part of any strategic advocacy effort.
Firm Specialties:
EXPERIENCED. INSIGHTFUL. EFFECTIVE.
From taxation concerns to land-use policy, from political action committees to fair labor standards, McBride Public Affairs offers unmatched insights into the subtle and not-so-subtle processes of government decision-making. Tom's background as an attorney makes him uniquely able to help his clients understand the intricacies of state policy formulation, bill development and the rule-making process. Together, Tom and his team keep their clients well-informed and well-positioned to thrive in an ever-changing political environment.
While some lobbyists focus only on state legislation, Tom and his team work closely with regulatory agencies and local jurisdictions, knowing their impacts on his clients' destiny can be just as great as the Legislature's. Their strategic methods and trust-building approach position McBride Public Affairs among the most effective lobbying groups in Washington and throughout the Pacific Northwest.
3) AMGEN INC
4) Association for Consumer Debt Relief (thru MultiState Associates LLC)
5) Baxter Healthcare Corporation (thru MultiState Associates LLC)
6) BOEING
7) CA, Inc. and its Affiliates
8) DART CONTAINER CORP (THROUGH MULTISTATE ASSOCIATES LLC)
9) Elevance Health, and its Affiliates
11) GPD Holdings LLC d/b/a CoinFlip
12) Growth Energy
13) HONDA NORTH AMERICA (THRU MULTISTATE ASSOCIATES LLC)
14) KITSAP CO
18) Molson Coors Beverage Company USA LLC
19) MT SPOKANE 2000
20) NATIONAL ELEVATOR INDUSTRY INC
24) SPOKANE PUBLIC FACILITIES DIST
25) Superior Court Judges Association
27) TK Elevator
28) Uber Technologies Inc and Affiliates
30) VSP Vision, Inc. (thru MultiState Associates LLC)
31) WA ASSN OF JUVENILE COURT ADMINISTRATORS
32) WHATCOM CO COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
33) ZERO WASTE WA
20+ years
TOM MCBRIDE has advocated for groups and organizations that depend on fair and reasonable treatment under the law for more than 20 years. He has developed a reputation as an effective lobbyist, founded on high ethical standards, aggressive advocacy and personal authenticity.
Tom began his career as a private practice attorney representing commercial and financial interests, with a focus on commercial litigation and bankruptcy law. He went on to serve as government affairs director for fiscal and transportation issues on behalf of the Association of Washington Business, Washington state's chamber of commerce. He then directed the government relations program for the West division of the McDonald's Corporation.
Tom also has firsthand experience working within Washington state government. As director of intergovernmental affairs for the Washington State Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development, he oversaw regulatory and legislative interests in energy, economic development, housing, international trade and growth management.
In 2008, he founded McBride Public Affairs, to advocate for clients on legislative and regulatory matters in Washington state.
A 1994 graduate of Gonzaga University School of Law, Tom holds a bachelor's degree in Political Science from Whitman College. He and his family make their home in Olympia.
3) Alliance of Western Energy Consumers
4) American Coatings Association
5) American Staffing Association
7) Associated Oregon Hazelnut Industries
8) Association for Consumer Debt Relief c/o MultiState Associates LLC
11) City of Newport
12) Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians of Oregon
13) County of Linn
14) Daimler Trucks North America
17) HF Sinclair
18) Indivior Inc.
19) Koch Government Affairs, LLC and Affiliates
20) National Association of Professional Employer Organizations
24) Oregon Association for Home Care (OAHC)
25) Oregon Association of Community Corrections Dir.
26) Oregon Christian Education Coalition
27) Oregon Coalition of Police and Sheriffs
29) Oregon Farm Bureau Federation
30) Oregon Head Start Association
32) Oregon Independent Mental Health Professionals
33) Oregon Metals Initiative, INC.
35) Oregon Rail Users' League (ORULE)
36) Oregon State Chambers of Commerce
37) Oregon Task Force of the Association of Language Companies
38) Pacific Propane Gas Association
39) Physicians Insurance A Mutual Company
42) Salem Health
6-10 years
Justen Rainey is a full time lobbyist and political strategist for Public Affairs Counsel. Prior to joining Public Affairs Counsel in 2012, Justen served as the Legislative Director for Oregon House of Representatives Co-Speaker Bruce Hanna. Justen held a similar legislative position with the Oregon Senate Republican office. Rainey began his professional career in 2001, where he spent 7 years as an aide to U.S. Congressman Greg Walden in his Washington D.C. office and Bend office.
3) Alliance of Western Energy Consumers
4) American Coatings Association
5) American Staffing Association
7) Associated Oregon Hazelnut Industries
8) Association for Consumer Debt Relief c/o MultiState Associates LLC
11) City of Newport
12) Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians of Oregon
13) County of Linn
14) Daimler Trucks North America
17) HF Sinclair
18) Indivior Inc.
19) Koch Government Affairs, LLC and Affiliates
20) National Association of Professional Employer Organizations
24) Oregon Association for Home Care (OAHC)
25) Oregon Association of Community Corrections Dir.
26) Oregon Christian Education Coalition
27) Oregon Coalition of Police and Sheriffs
29) Oregon Farm Bureau Federation
30) Oregon Head Start Association
32) Oregon Independent Mental Health Professionals
33) Oregon Metals Initiative, INC.
35) Oregon Rail Users' League (ORULE)
36) Oregon State Chambers of Commerce
37) Oregon Task Force of the Association of Language Companies
38) Pacific Propane Gas Association
39) Physicians Insurance A Mutual Company
42) Salem Health
15-20 years
J.L. Wilson comes with a 16-year history in public affairs and lobbying as past Executive Director of NFIB/Oregon and past Senior Vice President of Government Affairs at Associated Oregon Industries. Wilson has been a full-time lobbyist representing primarily business interests since 2000. Prior to that, he served as Legislative Director for two Speakers of the Oregon House.
(360) 481-1824
1001 Cooper Point Rd SW, Olympia, WA, 98502,
3) AMGEN INC
4) Association for Consumer Debt Relief (thru MultiState Associates LLC)
5) Baxter Healthcare Corporation (thru MultiState Associates LLC)
6) BOEING
7) CA, Inc. and its Affiliates
8) DART CONTAINER CORP (THROUGH MULTISTATE ASSOCIATES LLC)
9) Elevance Health, and its Affiliates
11) GPD Holdings LLC d/b/a CoinFlip
12) Growth Energy
13) HONDA NORTH AMERICA (THRU MULTISTATE ASSOCIATES LLC)
14) KITSAP CO
18) Molson Coors Beverage Company USA LLC
19) MT SPOKANE 2000
20) NATIONAL ELEVATOR INDUSTRY INC
24) SPOKANE PUBLIC FACILITIES DIST
25) Superior Court Judges Association
27) TK Elevator
28) Uber Technologies Inc and Affiliates
30) VSP Vision, Inc. (thru MultiState Associates LLC)
31) WA ASSN OF JUVENILE COURT ADMINISTRATORS
32) WHATCOM CO COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
33) ZERO WASTE WA
(503) 399-1701
991 Liberty St S, Salem, OR, 97302,
3) Alliance of Western Energy Consumers
4) American Coatings Association
5) American Staffing Association
7) Associated Oregon Hazelnut Industries
8) Association for Consumer Debt Relief c/o MultiState Associates LLC
11) California Strawberry Commission
12) City of Newport
13) Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians of Oregon
14) County of Linn
15) Daimler Trucks North America
18) HF Sinclair
19) Indivior Inc.
20) Koch Government Affairs, LLC and Affiliates
21) National Association of Professional Employer Organizations
24) Oregon Airport Management Association
25) Oregon Association for Home Care (OAHC)
26) Oregon Association of Community Corrections Dir.
27) Oregon Christian Education Coalition
28) Oregon Coalition of Police and Sheriffs
30) Oregon Farm Bureau Federation
31) Oregon Head Start Association
33) Oregon Independent Mental Health Professionals
34) Oregon Metals Initiative, INC.
36) Oregon Rail Users' League (ORULE)
37) Oregon State Chambers of Commerce
38) Oregon Task Force of the Association of Language Companies
39) Pacific Propane Gas Association
40) Physicians Insurance A Mutual Company
43) Salem Health
614-621-1500
41 S. High Street, 12th Floor, Columbus, OH, 43215,
1) Alliance For Automotive Innovation
2) Alliance for Health Information Operations and Standards (AHIOS)
3) American Promotional Events
4) Association for Consumer Debt Relief
5) Beech Brook
6) Case Western Reserve University
8) DirecTV, LLC
10) Geenex Solar LLC
12) Indivior PLC
13) International Council of Shopping Centers
14) JACK Ohio LLC
15) Mechanical Contractors Association of Ohio
16) Ohio Apartment Association
17) Ohio Association of County Behavioral Health Authorities
18) Public Consulting Group LLC.
19) Rumpke Consolidated Companies
20) State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio
22) TikTok Inc.
