3) American Recyclable Plastic Bag Alliance
4) Avenues Recovery Medical Center at Valley Forge, LLC
5) Aviation Institute of Maintenance
6) BIG Investment Holdings, LLC
12) Crown Holding of NEPA, LLC
14) DocuSign, Inc.
17) Fidelity Deposit & Discount Bank
18) Fidelity Deposit and Discount Bank
19) Google LLC and its Affiliates
21) Guidehouse Inc.
22) Hazleton Area School District
25) HealthShare Exchange of SE PA
28) InnovAge
29) jawnt, Inc.
30) Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc.
31) Keystone College
32) King's College
33) LIUNA Mid-Atlantic Regional Organizing Coalition
35) Maplebear Inc. d/b/a Instacart
36) Michael Baker International
37) Nationwide Energy Partners, LLC
39) Office of the Commissioner of Baseball
42) Pace-O-Matic
44) Pennsylvania Association of Nurse Anesthetists
45) Pennsylvania Humanities Council
47) PMI Global Services Inc. and Affiliates
48) Prologis
49) Qualtrics
50) Rodale Institute
51) Shell Chemical Appalachia LLC
53) Sunoco L.P.
55) Temple University Health System
57) The Janus School
60) WinnDevelopment
0-5 years
Senior Advisor to the Shapiro Transition Committee
Rob has extensive experience in crafting and implementing policy, particularly in the areas of economic development and energy. A veteran of state government, Rob served in the Governor Tom Wolf Administration as Deputy Chief of Staff, Speechwriter, Secretary of Intergovernmental Affairs and most recently as Senior Advisor to the Governor. In this position, he served as primary political advisor and oversaw all aspects of economic development for the Wolf administration as well as coordinated all economic development related grant programs in partnership with the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development. He also coordinated all aspects of the administration's federal government relations efforts to advance the Governor's agenda in Washington, D.C.
Rob is an expert on the intersection of economic development, state funding and labor organizations. He has built coalitions to advance common goals and fostered relationships with a range of stakeholders, including interest groups, business and professional organizations, elected officials and community leaders across the state.
3) American Recyclable Plastic Bag Alliance
4) Avenues Recovery Medical Center at Valley Forge, LLC
5) Aviation Institute of Maintenance
6) BIG Investment Holdings, LLC
12) Crown Holding of NEPA, LLC
14) DocuSign, Inc.
17) Fidelity Deposit & Discount Bank
18) Fidelity Deposit and Discount Bank
19) Google LLC and its Affiliates
20) Guidehouse Inc.
21) Harristown Enterprises, Inc.
22) Hazleton Area School District
25) HealthShare Exchange of SE PA
28) InnovAge
29) jawnt, Inc.
30) Keystone College
31) King's College
32) LIUNA Mid-Atlantic Regional Organizing Coalition
34) Maplebear Inc. d/b/a Instacart
35) Michael Baker International
36) Nationwide Energy Partners, LLC
38) Office of the Commissioner of Baseball
41) Pace-O-Matic
43) Pennsylvania Association of Nurse Anesthetists
44) Pennsylvania Humanities Council
46) PMI Global Services Inc. and Affiliates
47) Prologis
48) Qualtrics
49) Rodale Institute
50) Shell Chemical Appalachia LLC
52) Sunoco L.P.
54) Temple University Health System
56) The Janus School
58) UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH MEDICAL CENTER AND SUBSIDIARIES
60) WinnDevelopment
0-5 years
Nick has served in key leadership positions both within Pennsylvania's Office of Administration (O.A.) and Governor's Office under both Governor Corbett and Governor Wolf. He brings a bipartisan approach to assisting GSL clients. While in O.A., Nick served as the Director of the Bureau of State Employment overseeing 32,000 non-civil service jobs and the application, interview and selection process associated with them. Nick built relationships with key stakeholders in the hiring process, including Deputies for Administration, labor unions and human resources personnel. Additionally, he was influential in proposing and implementing various executive orders, HR initiatives, management directives and policies throughout the enterprise
After transferring to the Governor's Office under Governor Wolf, Nick served as the Director of Administration and as a Deputy Chief of Staff before being named the Governor's Executive Deputy Chief of Staff. In these various roles, he oversaw personnel, procurement and the Governor's Office of Performance Through Excellence. He participated in legislative negotiations and played a key role in the Governor's final budget. Through his administration and procurement background, Nick has extensive experience working with all state agencies and delivery centers and specifically served as a liaison for the Office of Inspector General, Office of Administration, Department of General Services and the Department of Agriculture.
717-547-8229
17 N. 2nd Street. 16th Floor, 16th Floor, Harrisburg, PA, 17101,
Subjects: All Subjects
Michael has more than a decade of experience crafting strategy and facilitating legislative goals in Harrisburg. Most recently, he served as Senior Advisor to the President Pro Tempore of the Senate of Pennsylvania. He has also served the Senate Republican Caucus, served Senator Tom Killion as the Executive Director of the Senate Community, Economic and Recreational Development Committee and was Chief of Staff for Senators Rich Alloway and Tom McGarrigle. Prior to his senior advisory roles to various legislators, Michael was the Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee.
As a business leader before his career in state government, Michael has a keen understanding of the interplay between public and private interests that can help drive economic growth in Pennsylvania. Having served various government officials with constituencies in urban, suburban and rural regions, he knows the political, business and economic issues and challenges important to communities across the commonwealth.
3) American Recyclable Plastic Bag Alliance
4) Avenues Recovery Medical Center at Valley Forge, LLC
5) Aviation Institute of Maintenance
6) BIG Investment Holdings, LLC
12) Crown Holding of NEPA, LLC
14) DocuSign, Inc.
17) Fidelity Deposit & Discount Bank
18) Fidelity Deposit and Discount Bank
19) Google LLC and its Affiliates
20) Guidehouse Inc.
21) Harristown Enterprises, Inc.
22) Hazleton Area School District
25) HealthShare Exchange of SE PA
28) InnovAge
29) jawnt, Inc.
30) Keystone College
31) King's College
32) LIUNA Mid-Atlantic Regional Organizing Coalition
34) Maplebear Inc. d/b/a Instacart
35) Michael Baker International
36) Nationwide Energy Partners, LLC
37) Office of the Commissioner of Baseball
40) Pace-O-Matic
42) Pennsylvania Association of Nurse Anesthetists
43) Pennsylvania Humanities Council
45) PMI Global Services Inc. and Affiliates
46) Prologis
47) Qualtrics
48) Rodale Institute
49) Shell Chemical Appalachia LLC
51) Sunoco L.P.
53) Temple University Health System
55) The Janus School
58) WinnDevelopment
0-5 years
717-580-4232
17 N. 2nd Street, 16th Floor, Suite 310, Harrisburg, PA, 17101,
Subjects: All Subjects
Links:LinkedIn
3) American Recyclable Plastic Bag Alliance
4) Avenues Recovery Medical Center at Valley Forge, LLC
5) Aviation Institute of Maintenance
6) BIG Investment Holdings, LLC
12) Crown Holding of NEPA, LLC
14) DocuSign, Inc.
17) Ever Grain Brewing Company
18) Fidelity Deposit & Discount Bank
19) Fidelity Deposit and Discount Bank
20) Google LLC and its Affiliates
21) Guidehouse Inc.
22) Harristown Enterprises, Inc.
23) Hazleton Area School District
26) HealthShare Exchange of SE PA
29) InnovAge
30) jawnt, Inc.
31) Keystone College
32) King's College
33) LIUNA Mid-Atlantic Regional Organizing Coalition
35) Maplebear Inc. d/b/a Instacart
36) Michael Baker International
37) Nationwide Energy Partners, LLC
39) Office of the Commissioner of Baseball
42) Pace-O-Matic
44) Pennsylvania Association of Nurse Anesthetists
45) Pennsylvania Humanities Council
47) PMI Global Services Inc. and Affiliates
48) Prologis
49) Qualtrics
50) Rodale Institute
51) Shell Chemical Appalachia LLC
53) Sunoco L.P.
55) Temple University Health System
57) The Janus School
58) The Pennsylvania Association of Naturopathic Physicians
60) UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH MEDICAL CENTER AND SUBSIDIARIES
62) WinnDevelopment
0-5 years
Before joining the GSL team, Elizabeth worked as a registered lobbyist in Harrisburg. She assists the GSL team in communications and public affairs strategy, design and delivery.
Elizabeth attended Penn State University and received a Bachelor of Arts in Communication with a concentration in Public Relations. Elizabeth was a member of the Phi Theta Kappa National Honor Society.
Elizabeth is an avid golfer and volunteers with LPGA*Girls Golf USA in the Central Pennsylvania area. She is also a member of the Harrisburg Young Professionals.
717-547-8213
17 N. 2nd Street. 16th Floor, Harrisburg, PA, 17101,
Subjects: Agencies/Regulations, Alcohol, Animals/Agriculture, Appropriations/Budgets, Business/Commerce, Children/Family/Women, City/County Government, Civil Rights, Consumer Protection, Education, Energy/Utilities, Environment/Recycling, Finance/Banking, Food/Restaurants, Gaming, Health Care, Housing/Real Estate/Development/Construction, Insurance, Labor/Unions, Manufacturing, Medicare/Medicaid, Non-Profit, Pharmaceuticals, Professional/Vocational Licensing, Public Safety, Public Sector, RFP/Procurement, Science/Technology, Taxes, Telecommunications, Tobacco, Tourism/Hospitality, Transportation/Vehicles
Former Budget Secretary and legislative drafting attorney provides a unique insight into making the deal as well as the interpretation of what the deal was made.
3) American Recyclable Plastic Bag Alliance
4) Aviation Institute of Maintenance
5) BIG Investment Holdings, LLC
11) Crown Holding of NEPA, LLC
13) DocuSign, Inc.
16) Fidelity Deposit & Discount Bank
17) Fidelity Deposit and Discount Bank
18) Google LLC and its Affiliates
19) Guidehouse Inc.
20) Harristown Enterprises, Inc.
21) Hazleton Area School District
26) InnovAge
27) jawnt, Inc.
28) Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc.
29) Keystone College
30) King's College
31) LIUNA Mid-Atlantic Regional Organizing Coalition
33) Maplebear Inc. d/b/a Instacart
34) Michael Baker International
35) Nationwide Energy Partners, LLC
37) Office of the Commissioner of Baseball
40) Pace-O-Matic
42) Pennsylvania Association of Nurse Anesthetists
43) Pennsylvania Humanities Council
45) PMI Global Services Inc. and Affiliates
46) Prologis
47) Qualtrics
48) Rodale Institute
49) Shell Chemical Appalachia LLC
51) Sunoco L.P.
53) Temple University Health System
55) The Janus School
57) UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH MEDICAL CENTER AND SUBSIDIARIES
59) WinnDevelopment
0-5 years
Former Chief of Staff to Governor Tom Wolf as well as a national political affairs manager for a "Big Five" technology company. Mike also served two full terms as a State Representative in the New Hampshire House of Representatives and as Executive Director of the New Hampshire Democratic Party.
3) American Recyclable Plastic Bag Alliance
4) Avenues Recovery Medical Center at Valley Forge, LLC
5) Aviation Institute of Maintenance
6) BIG Investment Holdings, LLC
12) Crown Holding of NEPA, LLC
14) DocuSign, Inc.
17) Fidelity Deposit & Discount Bank
18) Fidelity Deposit and Discount Bank
19) Google LLC and its Affiliates
20) Guidehouse Inc.
21) Harristown Enterprises, Inc.
22) Hazleton Area School District
25) HealthShare Exchange of SE PA
28) InnovAge
29) jawnt, Inc.
30) Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc.
31) Keystone College
32) King's College
33) LIUNA Mid-Atlantic Regional Organizing Coalition
35) Maplebear Inc. d/b/a Instacart
36) Michael Baker International
37) Nationwide Energy Partners, LLC
39) Office of the Commissioner of Baseball
42) Pace-O-Matic
44) Pegasystems
45) Pennsylvania Association of Nurse Anesthetists
46) Pennsylvania Humanities Council
48) PMI Global Services Inc. and Affiliates
49) Prologis
50) Qualtrics
51) Rodale Institute
52) Shell Chemical Appalachia LLC
54) Sunoco L.P.
56) Temple University Health System
58) The Janus School
60) UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH MEDICAL CENTER AND SUBSIDIARIES
62) WinnDevelopment
0-5 years
Mike is Managing Director of GSL Public Strategies Group as well as GSL Government Consulting's state and local government consulting practice. He works with public and private sector clients within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and across the country to structure, maintain and further organizational partnerships and continuous improvement in the markets they serve.
Mike has an extensive background in legislative leadership. He served as Chief of Staff to the Office of Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf, working with a wide range of public and private stakeholders and advising the Governor in strategic political, policy, legislative, communications and intergovernmental affairs. He has led various multi-billion dollar budget negotiations and key legislative reforms in areas that include pensions, criminal law, health care, education, election law and school safety, among others.
As an electoral strategist, Mike's experience includes serving two full terms as a State Representative in the New Hampshire House of Representatives as well as Executive Director of the New Hampshire Democratic Party. Mike was also Executive Director of the Service Employees International United (SEIU) Pennsylvania State Council, National Campaign Director of SEIU and a national political affairs manager for a "Big Five" technology company.
3) American Recyclable Plastic Bag Alliance
4) Avenues Recovery Medical Center at Valley Forge, LLC
5) Aviation Institute of Maintenance
6) BIG Investment Holdings, LLC
12) Crown Holding of NEPA, LLC
14) DocuSign, Inc.
17) Fidelity Deposit and Discount Bank
18) Google LLC and its Affiliates
19) Guidehouse Inc.
20) Harristown Enterprises, Inc.
21) Hazleton Area School District
24) HealthShare Exchange of SE PA
27) InnovAge
28) jawnt, Inc.
29) Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc.
30) Keystone College
31) King's College
32) LIUNA Mid-Atlantic Regional Organizing Coalition
34) Maplebear Inc. d/b/a Instacart
35) Michael Baker International
36) Nationwide Energy Partners, LLC
38) Office of the Commissioner of Baseball
41) Pace-O-Matic
43) Pennsylvania Association of Nurse Anesthetists
44) Pennsylvania Humanities Council
46) PMI Global Services Inc. and Affiliates
47) Prologis
48) Qualtrics
49) Rodale Institute
50) Shell Chemical Appalachia LLC
52) Sunoco L.P.
54) Temple University Health System
56) The Janus School
58) UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH MEDICAL CENTER AND SUBSIDIARIES
60) WinnDevelopment
0-5 years
City and State's "40 Under 40 State Leaders" in 2022
PoliticsPA's "Top PA Political Operatives" in 2014
Board Member on the Pennsylvania Unemployment Compensation Board of Review
Elena has significant experience coordinating and advancing legislative initiatives in Harrisburg. As former Chief of Staff and Deputy Chief of Staff for the Office of Governor Tom Wolf, she oversaw operations of 24 executive agencies, led the planning and implementation of the Governor's strategic plan and worked closely with the General Assembly to advance budgetary, investment, tax reform, election reform, public health and economic goals. Among numerous major initiatives that Elena helped guide from development to completion include the 2022-23 $45 billion budget process, Pennsylvania's largest tax credit package for energy and advanced manufacturing development, COVID vaccine distribution, Pennsylvania's Broadband Authority, regional economic hub development and business recruitment, and the regulatory and executive action agenda for equal rights policies across various industries. She also oversaw the development of risk management, process improvements and data management structures across state agencies. Having served as a liaison between various cabinet agencies, nonprofit organizations and public and private leaders, Elena understands how to collaborate to achieve a common objective.
Elena also has a depth of strategic knowledge about the organization and coordination of political and field programs for key caucus operations and races. Prior to her senior advisory career in the Governor's Office, Elena held executive leadership roles in the Democratic Party and election organizations. She was Executive Director for Campaign for a Fresh Start, which coordinated gubernatorial campaign and other Democratic campaign efforts; served as Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Democratic Party; and was Political Director for the Pennsylvania House Democratic Campaign Committee.
717-514-6330
17 N. 2nd Street, 16th Floor, Harrisburg, PA, 17101,
Subjects: All Subjects, Agencies/Regulations, Alcohol, Animals/Agriculture, Appropriations/Budgets, Ballot Measures/Campaign Finance/Elections, Business/Commerce, Cannabis/Drug Legalization, Children/Family/Women, City/County Government, Consumer Protection, Corrections/Criminal Justice, Criminal, Education, Energy/Utilities, Environment/Recycling, Finance/Banking, Food/Restaurants, Gaming, Health Care, Housing/Real Estate/Development/Construction, Immigration, Insurance, Labor/Unions, Manufacturing, Medicare/Medicaid, Non-Profit, Pharmaceuticals, Planning/Land Use/Zoning, Privacy/Internet, Professional/Vocational Licensing, Public Safety, Public Sector, Retail, RFP/Procurement, Science/Technology, Taxes, Telecommunications, Tobacco, Tourism/Hospitality, Transportation/Vehicles
Widely regarded as one who could always work in a bipartisan manner within the halls of the Capitol, Kyle has been able to utilize those relationships to achieve numerous successes for his clients. Over the last few years, Kyle has worked with his clients to accomplish many legislative victories, such as the expansion of tax credit programs, implementing the first e-Scooter pilot program in Pennsylvania, amending state licensure laws and securing state appropriations.
3) American Recyclable Plastic Bag Alliance
4) Aviation Institute of Maintenance
5) BIG Investment Holdings, LLC
8) Center for Organ Recovery and Education
12) Constellation Energy Generation, LLC
13) Crown Holding of NEPA, LLC
15) DocuSign, Inc.
18) Fidelity Deposit & Discount Bank
19) Fidelity Deposit and Discount Bank
20) Google LLC and its Affiliates
21) GREATER DELAWARE VALLEY SOCIETY OF TRANSPLANT SURGEONS
23) Guidehouse Inc.
24) Harristown Enterprises, Inc.
25) Hazleton Area School District
30) InnovAge
31) jawnt, Inc.
32) Keystone College
33) King's College
34) Labrador LLC
35) Lakeside NEPA
36) LIUNA Mid-Atlantic Regional Organizing Coalition
38) Maplebear Inc. d/b/a Instacart
39) Michael Baker International
41) Novelis
42) Office of the Commissioner of Baseball
45) Pace-O-Matic
47) Pennsylvania Association of Nurse Anesthetists
48) Pennsylvania Humanities Council
50) PMI Global Services Inc. and Affiliates
51) Qualtrics
52) Rodale Institute
53) Shell Chemical Appalachia LLC
55) Sunoco L.P.
57) Temple University Health System
59) The Janus School
60) The Pennsylvania Association of Naturopathic Physicians
61) UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH MEDICAL CENTER AND SUBSIDIARIES
63) WinnDevelopment
Kyle brings to GSL Public Affairs and Communications more than two decades of experience in state government. A native of northeast Pennsylvania, Kyle came to Harrisburg more than 20 years ago and began his career in the Pennsylvania State Senate.
Kyle quickly worked his way up the ranks, serving in various roles and most recently as the Chief of Staff for Senator John Yudichak.
As Chief of Staff, Kyle was responsible for the day-to-day operations of both the Harrisburg Office and the District Offices. Kyle developed, implemented and promoted the Senator's legislative proposals and public policy agenda. He also identified and helped secure funding sources, such as RACP, LSA, PennDOT/DCED Multimodal and other CFA grant programs for economic development and infrastructure projects in the Senator's district.
In 2016, Kyle made the transition from chief of staff in the Senate to a career in lobbying. Widely regarded as one who could always work in a bipartisan manner within the halls of the Capitol, Kyle has been able to utilize those relationships to achieve numerous successes for his clients. Over the last few years, Kyle has worked with his clients to accomplish many legislative victories, such as the expansion of tax credit programs, implementing the first e-Scooter pilot program in Pennsylvania, amending state licensure laws and securing state appropriations.
Throughout Kyle's entire professional career, he has maintained an outstanding reputation amongst his peers. Kyle continues to use his experiences and longtime connections to collaboratively work with his clients and stakeholders to achieve policy and legislative goals.
717-547-8219
17 North Second Street, Harrisburg, PA, 17101,
3) American Recyclable Plastic Bag Alliance
4) Avenues Recovery Medical Center at Valley Forge, LLC
5) Aviation Institute of Maintenance
6) BIG Investment Holdings, LLC
13) DocuSign, Inc.
16) Fidelity Deposit and Discount Bank
17) Google LLC and its Affiliates
18) Guidehouse Inc.
19) Harristown Enterprises, Inc.
20) Hazleton Area School District
23) HealthShare Exchange of SE PA
26) InnovAge
27) jawnt, Inc.
28) Keystone College
29) King's College
32) Maplebear Inc. d/b/a Instacart
33) Michael Baker International
34) Nationwide Energy Partners, LLC
36) Office of the Commissioner of Baseball
39) Pace-O-Matic
41) Pennsylvania Association of Nurse Anesthetists
42) Pennsylvania Humanities Council
44) PMI Global Services Inc. and Affiliates
45) Prologis
46) Qualtrics
47) Rodale Institute
48) Shell Chemical Appalachia LLC
50) Sunoco L.P.
52) Temple University Health System
54) The Janus School
56) UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH MEDICAL CENTER AND SUBSIDIARIES
58) WinnDevelopment
17 North Second Street, Harrisburg, PA, 17101,
3) American Recyclable Plastic Bag Alliance
4) Avenues Recovery Medical Center at Valley Forge, LLC
5) Aviation Institute of Maintenance
6) BIG Investment Holdings, LLC
12) Crown Holding of NEPA, LLC
14) DocuSign, Inc.
17) Fidelity Deposit and Discount Bank
18) Google LLC and its Affiliates
19) Guidehouse Inc.
20) Harristown Enterprises, Inc.
21) Hazleton Area School District
24) HealthShare Exchange of SE PA
27) InnovAge
28) jawnt, Inc.
29) Keystone College
30) King's College
33) Maplebear Inc. d/b/a Instacart
34) Michael Baker International
36) Nationwide Energy Partners, LLC
38) Office of the Commissioner of Baseball
41) Pace-O-Matic
43) Pennsylvania Association of Nurse Anesthetists
44) Pennsylvania Humanities Council
46) PMI Global Services Inc. and Affiliates
47) Prologis
48) Qualtrics
49) Rodale Institute
50) Shell Chemical Appalachia LLC
52) Sunoco L.P.
54) Temple University Health System
56) The Janus School
58) UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH MEDICAL CENTER AND SUBSIDIARIES
60) WinnDevelopment