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RYAN BINGHAM

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RYAN BINGHAM

(Connecticut, )

Sullivan & LeShane, Inc.

rbingham@ctlobby.com
860-560-0000
287 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT, 06106,

"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."

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.

The team at Sullivan & LeShane has provided The Toy Association with outstanding representation. They have a deep understanding of the legislative and regulatory environment and have consistently delivered results on tough issues. They understand our concerns and communicate it accurately to the relevant decision-makers. They are credible, ethical and attentive to client needs. I would recommend them to anyone looking for representation in Connecticut. - Matthew Lenz, Director of State Government Affairs, The Toy Association

Sullivan & LeShane has been a valued partner of ours for many years. They have the relationships and know-how to navigate complex legislative issues and deliver results on behalf of their client. With decades of experience, their entire team is committed to truly understanding the issues that matter to us most and working collaboratively to educate legislators and develop public policy solutions. It's clear that they are well-respected in the halls of the capitol, and they have been an absolute pleasure to work with over the years. - Nick Martin, Director of Public Affairs and Communication, Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast

While SHI has been a vendor, working with the State of Connecticut since 1991, we engaged Sullivan & LeShane in 2018. We were looking to get better aligned with the State, and to navigate some roadblocks we had been encountering. It has been a great relationship, and we have had many "wins" that have helped advance SHI strategically within the State. The information and experience that Mike and his team lend to us is invaluable. - Barbara West, Regional Director, SHI

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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CHARLES BROWN

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CHARLES BROWN

(Washington, )

CASCADE GOVT AFFAIRS LLC

cascadega@me.com
2539066685
PO BOX 6846, TACOMA, WA, 98417,

The Cascade Government Affairs team works collaboratively with stakeholders and policy makers to achieve successful outcomes for their clients. The firm brings diverse perspectives to our clients' issues which helps shape the political strategies we employ in the state legislative process.

1) AHAM - Assn of Home Appliance Manufacturers

2) AMAROK

3) BETHEL SCHOOL DISTRICT

4) BRINC Drones Inc.

5) CASCADE NATURAL GAS

6) Clover Park School District

7) CONSUMER TECHNOLOGY ASSN (THROUGH MULTISTATE ASSOCIATES LLC)

8) Diageo North America, Inc.

9) Federal Way Public Schools

10) FRANKLIN PIERCE SCHOOL DISTRICT

11) FRED MEYER (OXLEY & ASSOC)

12) Graduation Alliance, Inc.

13) Lamb Weston, Inc

14) National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) c/o MultiState Associates LLC

15) NW NATURAL GAS

16) PUGET SOUND SCHOOL COALITION/KING CO SCHOOL COALITION (THRU K AND L GATES)

17) Puyallup School District

18) School Alliance

19) Sumner-Bonney Lake School District

20) Supernal, LLC

21) TACOMA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

22) TWO JINN INC

23) University Place School District

24) WA STATE ATHLETIC TRAINERS ASSN

25) Washington Skills Centers Association

26) White River School District

20+ years

Major legislative successes over the years include modifications of the administrative procedures act, education funding formulas, growth management and land use reforms, health care practice licensure laws and tens of millions in capital and operating budget allocations for clients.

Charles R. (Charlie) Brown is an attorney who focuses his practice in full time government affairs and general legal counsel at the state legislative and administrative levels. He has been a professional lobbyist for more than twenty-five years. He also spent three years working as a congressional staff member in Washington, D.C., prior to attending law school at the Seattle University School of Law.

He has extensive experience in education policy and funding, as well as most business-related policy, including environmental law, administrative law, energy, taxation, land-use, oil and gas, agriculture, transportation, health care, general business, regulatory and licensing issues.