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In 2010, after 20 years as a State Capitol lobbyist, Mike Dugan established Capitol Consulting a full-service government relations firm. Capitol Consulting provides the experience, integrity, access and respect one achieves through years of successful representation of our clients' issues. Capitol Consulting is well respected with a proven network of legislative and state agency contacts to navigate the often-complex halls of state government. Capitol Consulting is founded on the simple principle that there is no substitute for hard work.

20+ years

Anita L. Schepker, Esq. joins Capitol Consulting after nearly a four-decade career in government relations. Anita has a wealth of knowledge about state government that only comes from successfully navigating numerous complex client issues through the halls at the State Capitol. Prior to joining Capitol Consulting, Anita was president and founder of Schepker&Associates, LLC, a full-service government relations and regulatory law firm. Anita brings to Capitol Consulting a broad group of clients that she's has represented for many years including among others: Abbott Laboratories, AFLAC, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Connecticut Psychological Association, DaVita, Eli Lilly, Horizan Pharma, PhRMA and Safelite Auto Glass.

Prior to starting Schepker&Associates, Anita was a principal in another Hartford based lobbying firm where she acted as president of the firm's public affairs corporation, directing all legislative and regulatory issues, and litigation for the firms' clients.

Anita got her start in legislative lobbying in 1981 at the Connecticut Business and Industry Association (CBIA) where she began as a staff attorney and was promoted to general counsel. As general counsel, she headed CBIA's legal and political departments. After eight years at CBIA Anita was hired as the senior vice president for government affairs at the Connecticut Bank and Trust Company (CBT) where she oversaw all of its state legislative and regulatory activities. In addition, she coordinated CBT's federal and state political action committee activities.

Anita is a graduate of the University of Connecticut and she received her Juris Doctorate from the University of Tulsa College of Law. Also, she has a Masters in Education from St. Joseph's College.

In 2010, after 20 years as a State Capitol lobbyist, Mike Dugan established Capitol Consulting a full-service government relations firm. Capitol Consulting provides the experience, integrity, access and respect one achieves through years of successful representation of our clients' issues. Capitol Consulting is well respected with a proven network of legislative and state agency contacts to navigate the often-complex halls of state government. Capitol Consulting is founded on the simple principle that there is no substitute for hard work.

20+ years

Since 1989, Mr. Dugan has been lobbying legislators, state agency officials, constitutional officers and municipal officials on behalf of a wide variety of clients. As a Capitol lobbyist, Mr. Dugan has assisted numerous corporations, associations and nonprofits navigate the halls of state government. Clients have come to rely on his strategic counsel and advice to achieve success on their legislative and regulatory agendas.

During his over two decades of lobbying Mr. Dugan has represented dozens of clients before state government, included but not limited to: Coca-Cola, Pepsico, Visa, eBay, Diebold Election Systems, Connecticut Society of CPAs, Outdoor Advertisers, Emergency Physicians, Funeral Directors, Physical Therapist, School Psychologists, Town Clerks, The Trust for Public Land and the Epilepsy Foundation of Connecticut.

Prior to becoming a Capitol lobbyist, Mike was the 2nd Congressional District Campaign Coordinator for the successful 1986 campaign of then Governor William A. O'Neill. Following that campaign he was the Legislative Assistant for two different Speakers of the Connecticut House of Representatives.

Mr. Dugan was recognized by Hartford Magazine as one of the "Players" among the Lobbyists at the State Capitol. He continues to be active politically, serving as an advisor on numerous statewide and local campaigns. He has served as a delegate to several state and congressional conventions.

In 2010, after 20 years as a State Capitol lobbyist, Mike Dugan established Capitol Consulting a full-service government relations firm. Capitol Consulting provides the experience, integrity, access and respect one achieves through years of successful representation of our clients' issues. Capitol Consulting is well respected with a proven network of legislative and state agency contacts to navigate the often-complex halls of state government. Capitol Consulting is founded on the simple principle that there is no substitute for hard work.

20+ years

Liz Connelly joins Capitol Consulting as a Government Relations Associate after more than six years on staff in the Connecticut General Assembly. Liz began her tenure with House Democrats as a top advisor to then House Majority Leader Joe Aresimowicz (Berlin and Southington). When Rep. Aresimowicz was elected Speaker of the House, Liz was then promoted to Senior Legislative and Communications Advisor to Speaker of the House. During her time as a senior advisor to the Speaker, Liz developed and maintains a wide network of legislators, state agency, staff and advocacy organizations. In addition, she was responsible for dealing and negotiating with numerous business and industry representatives on behalf of the Speaker. Liz brings to Capitol Consulting a strong work ethic and a clear understanding of the legislative process to immediately assist Capitol Consulting's clients. In addition to lobbying directly for the firm's numerous clients, Liz will manage the firm's social media presence, assist in the firm's marketing for new business and maintain the firm's bill tracking system.

Prior to working in the legislature, Liz served as a Communications and Media Coordinator at The Governor's Prevention Partnership, a nonprofit organization that builds and offers youth prevention programs to prevent substance misuse and bullying.

Liz received her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Connecticut, where she double majored in political science and journalism.

In 2010, after 20 years as a State Capitol lobbyist, Mike Dugan established Capitol Consulting a full-service government relations firm. Capitol Consulting provides the experience, integrity, access and respect one achieves through years of successful representation of our clients' issues. Capitol Consulting is well respected with a proven network of legislative and state agency contacts to navigate the often-complex halls of state government. Capitol Consulting is founded on the simple principle that there is no substitute for hard work.

20+ years

Josh Hughes is a Senior Vice President, lobbyist and attorney at Capitol Consulting. He brings to Capitol Consulting a solid reputation with over 15-years of experience as a Capitol insider with extensive knowledge of the legislative process and policymakers. Over the years, Josh's network of contacts has provided his clients with access to all levels of state government in the legislative, administrative and executive branches. He has a reputation of working tirelessly to achieve successful results for the clients he is privileged to serve.

During his State Capitol lobbying career Josh has provided leadership and strategic advice to numerous corporations, state and national associations as well as nonprofit organizations including Tesla Motors Inc., Caterpillar, the National Association of Insurance & Financial Advisors (NAIFA), Greenskies Renewable Energy, the Association of American Publishers, the Corporation for Battery Recycling (Duracell, Panasonic and Energizer), the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), Splunk Inc., alcohol retailers, distillers and wholesalers. Josh also continues to work with legislative campaigns in both parties bolstering the bipartisan connections of the firm.

Before becoming a State Capitol lobbyist, while in law school Josh was an intern with CB Richard Ellis commercial real estate in New York City. Prior to that Josh worked in the sales department of John Hancock Mutual Funds in Boston. In addition, he was on the account team of Ingall's Advertising.

Josh received his Bachelor of Arts degree in American Literature with a minor in Environmental Studies from Hartwick College. He received a Juris Doctorate degree from Quinnipiac University School of Law.

ASHLIE BAGWELL

(Maryland)

An experienced lobbyist, Ashlie T. Bagwell joined HJM in 2013. She has served as a government relations professional in Annapolis and throughout Maryland for over 15 years. During that time, Bagwell has represented a large number of clients across a variety of industries and has worked extensively with companies and organizations headquartered and/or located in Montgomery County.

15-20 years

JONI ARVAI

(New York)
  • 202-783-8617

  • 801 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW, SUITE 325WASHINGTONDC

JONI ARVAI

(Rhode Island)

JONI ARVAI

(Connecticut)
  • 860-206-9575

  • 801 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Suite 325WashingtonDC20004

JONI ARVAI

(Massachusetts)
  • 860-888-1750

  • 801 Pennsylvania Ave NW Ste 325WashingtonDC20004

Clients:

1) AAHOA (Asian American Hotel Owners Association)

2) AIDS Institute, Inc, The

3) Alteryx, Inc.

4) American Chemistry Council

5) American Express Company

6) American Planning Association, Florida Chapter

7) American Recyclable Plastic Bag Alliance

8) Amscot Financial, Inc

9) Areas USA FLTP, LLP

10) AutoDataDirect, Inc

11) Barron Collier Partnership, LLLP

12) Better Together Strengthening Families, Inc.

13) BioFlorida, Inc

14) Boys Town of North Florida

15) BrightSpring Health Services

16) Bristol-Myers Squibb Company

17) Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC

18) Centene Corporation on behalf of its affiliates and subsidiaries

19) Chime Financial, Inc.

20) City of Daytona Beach Shores

21) City of Holly Hill

22) City of Ormond Beach

23) City of South Daytona

24) City of Westlake

25) Collier Resources Company, LLP

26) Columbia County Board of County Commissioners

27) Consumer Data Industry Association

28) Curaleaf Florida, LLC

29) eBay, Inc.

30) Ecosystem Investment Partners

31) Emerald Coast Utilities Authority

32) Energy Action Fund

33) Enterprise Leasing Company of Florida, LLC and its Affiliates DBA Enterprise Mobility

34) Family Initiative, Inc.

35) Ferd and Gladys Alpert Jewish Family & Children's Service of Palm Beach County

36) Florida Academy of Family Physicians

37) Florida Associated General Contractors Council

38) Florida Bar Business Law Section, The

39) Florida Bar, The

40) Florida Chapter of American Academy of Pediatrics, Inc.

41) Florida Community Financial Services Association, Inc

42) Florida Creditors Bar Association, Inc.

  • 916 492-2766

  • SACRAMENTOCA95814

Clients:

SCOTT BROCK

(Alabama)

THOMAS BRUNET

(Federal)
  • 801 Pennsylvania Ave, NW, Suite 325WASHINGTONDC20004

GRANT CALE

(Indiana)
  • (630) 232-5834

  • 221 North Cambridge DriveGenevaIL60134

Clients:

1) AAHOA (Asian American Hotel Owners Association)

2) AIDS Institute, Inc, The

3) Alteryx, Inc.

4) American Chemistry Council

5) American Express Company

6) American Lung Association

7) American Planning Association, Florida Chapter

8) American Recyclable Plastic Bag Alliance

9) Amscot Financial, Inc

10) Areas USA FLTP, LLP

11) AutoDataDirect, Inc

12) Barron Collier Partnership, LLLP

13) Better Together Strengthening Families, Inc.

14) BioFlorida, Inc

15) Boys Town of North Florida

16) BrightSpring Health Services

17) Bristol-Myers Squibb Company

18) Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC

19) Centene Corporation on behalf of its affiliates and subsidiaries

20) Chime Financial, Inc.

21) City of Daytona Beach Shores

22) City of Holly Hill

23) City of Ormond Beach

24) City of South Daytona

25) City of Westlake

26) Collier Resources Company, LLP

27) Columbia County Board of County Commissioners

28) Consumer Data Industry Association

29) eBay, Inc.

30) Ecosystem Investment Partners

31) Emerald Coast Utilities Authority

32) Energy Action Fund

33) Enterprise Leasing Company of Florida, LLC and its Affiliates DBA Enterprise Mobility

34) Family Initiative, Inc.

35) Ferd and Gladys Alpert Jewish Family & Children's Service of Palm Beach County

36) Florida Academy of Family Physicians

37) Florida Agriculture Center & Horse Park Authority

38) Florida Associated General Contractors Council

39) Florida Bar Business Law Section, The

40) Florida Bar, The

41) Florida Chapter of American Academy of Pediatrics, Inc.

42) Florida Community Financial Services Association, Inc

JOHN DEOUDES

(Federal)
  • 801 Pennsylvania Ave, NW, Suite 325WASHINGTONDC20004

  • (850) 205-9000

  • 119 S Monroe StSuite 200TallahasseeFL32301

Clients:

1) AAHOA (Asian American Hotel Owners Association)

2) AIDS Institute, Inc, The

3) Alteryx, Inc.

4) American Chemistry Council

5) American Express Company

6) American Lung Association

7) American Planning Association, Florida Chapter

8) American Recyclable Plastic Bag Alliance

9) Amscot Financial, Inc

10) Areas USA FLTP, LLP

11) AutoDataDirect, Inc

12) Barron Collier Partnership, LLLP

13) Better Together Strengthening Families, Inc.

14) BioFlorida, Inc

15) Boys Town of North Florida

16) BrightSpring Health Services

17) Bristol-Myers Squibb Company

18) Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC

19) Centene Corporation on behalf of its affiliates and subsidiaries

20) Chime Financial, Inc.

21) City of Daytona Beach Shores

22) City of Holly Hill

23) City of Ormond Beach

24) City of South Daytona

25) City of Westlake

26) Collier Resources Company, LLP

27) Columbia County Board of County Commissioners

28) Consumer Data Industry Association

29) eBay, Inc.

30) Ecosystem Investment Partners

31) Emerald Coast Utilities Authority

32) Energy Action Fund

33) Enterprise Leasing Company of Florida, LLC and its Affiliates DBA Enterprise Mobility

34) Family Initiative, Inc.

35) Ferd and Gladys Alpert Jewish Family & Children's Service of Palm Beach County

36) Florida Academy of Family Physicians

37) Florida Agriculture Center & Horse Park Authority

38) Florida Associated General Contractors Council

39) Florida Bar Business Law Section, The

40) Florida Bar, The

41) Florida Chapter of American Academy of Pediatrics, Inc.

42) Florida Community Financial Services Association, Inc

43) Florida Creditors Bar Association, Inc.

  • (850) 205-9000

  • Po Box 10909101 E College AveTallahasseeFL32302

Clients:

1) AAHOA (Asian American Hotel Owners Association)

2) AIDS Institute, Inc, The

3) Alteryx, Inc.

4) American Chemistry Council

5) American Express Company

6) American Planning Association, Florida Chapter

7) American Recyclable Plastic Bag Alliance

8) Amscot Financial, Inc

9) Areas USA FLTP, LLP

10) Associated Industries of Florida

11) AutoDataDirect, Inc

12) Barron Collier Partnership, LLLP

13) Better Together Strengthening Families, Inc.

14) BioFlorida, Inc

15) Boys Town of North Florida

16) BrightSpring Health Services

17) Bristol-Myers Squibb Company

18) Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC

19) Centene Corporation on behalf of its affiliates and subsidiaries

20) Chime Financial, Inc.

21) City of Daytona Beach Shores

22) City of Holly Hill

23) City of Ormond Beach

24) City of South Daytona

25) City of Westlake

26) Collier Resources Company, LLP

27) Columbia County Board of County Commissioners

28) Consumer Data Industry Association

29) Curaleaf Florida, LLC

30) eBay, Inc.

31) Ecosystem Investment Partners

32) Emerald Coast Utilities Authority

33) Energy Action Fund

34) Enterprise Leasing Company of Florida, LLC and its Affiliates DBA Enterprise Mobility

35) Family Initiative, Inc.

36) Ferd and Gladys Alpert Jewish Family & Children's Service of Palm Beach County

37) Florida Academy of Family Physicians

38) Florida Associated General Contractors Council

39) Florida Bar Business Law Section, The

40) Florida Bar, The

41) Florida Chapter of American Academy of Pediatrics, Inc.

42) Florida Community Financial Services Association, Inc

  • 916 492-2766

  • SACRAMENTOCA95814

Clients:

ASHLEY GROOME

(Florida)
  • (404) 663-3673

  • 2020 Howell Mill Road NWSuite D-425AtlantaGA30318-1732

  • 856-904-0084

  • 4 Tomahawk TrailMedfordNJ08055

GREG HERZOG

(Oklahoma)
  • (908) 608-7356

  • 7212 MITRA DRIVEAUSTINTX78739

GREG HERZOG

(Nevada)
Clients:
Clients:
  • 916-492-2766

  • SACRAMENTOCA95814

Clients:

JESSE LEWIS

(Mississippi)

JESSE LEWIS

(Louisiana)
  • 512-423-9898

  • 243 WILLOW WALK CV.AUSTINTEXAS78737

JESSE LEWIS

(Kansas)

ALLISON LIBY-SCHOONOVER

(Florida)
Clients:

1) AAHOA (Asian American Hotel Owners Association)

2) AIDS Institute, Inc, The

3) Alteryx, Inc.

4) American Chemistry Council

5) American Express Company

6) American Planning Association, Florida Chapter

7) American Recyclable Plastic Bag Alliance

8) Amscot Financial, Inc

9) Areas USA FLTP, LLP

10) Associated Industries of Florida

11) AutoDataDirect, Inc

12) Barron Collier Partnership, LLLP

13) Better Together Strengthening Families, Inc.

14) BioFlorida, Inc

15) Boys Town of North Florida

16) BrightSpring Health Services

17) Bristol-Myers Squibb Company

18) Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC

19) Centene Corporation on behalf of its affiliates and subsidiaries

20) Chime Financial, Inc.

21) City of Daytona Beach Shores

22) City of Holly Hill

23) City of Ormond Beach

24) City of South Daytona

25) City of Westlake

26) Collier Resources Company, LLP

27) Columbia County Board of County Commissioners

28) Consumer Data Industry Association

29) Curaleaf Florida, LLC

30) eBay, Inc.

31) Ecosystem Investment Partners

32) Emerald Coast Utilities Authority

33) Energy Action Fund

34) Enterprise Leasing Company of Florida, LLC and its Affiliates DBA Enterprise Mobility

35) Family Initiative, Inc.

36) Ferd and Gladys Alpert Jewish Family & Children's Service of Palm Beach County

37) Florida Academy of Family Physicians

38) Florida Agriculture Center & Horse Park Authority

39) Florida Associated General Contractors Council

40) Florida Bar Business Law Section, The

41) Florida Bar, The

42) Florida Chapter of American Academy of Pediatrics, Inc.

Clients:

1) AAHOA (Asian American Hotel Owners Association)

2) AIDS Institute, Inc, The

3) Alteryx, Inc.

4) American Chemistry Council

5) American Express Company

6) American Lung Association

7) American Planning Association, Florida Chapter

8) American Recyclable Plastic Bag Alliance

9) Amscot Financial, Inc

10) Areas USA FLTP, LLP

11) AutoDataDirect, Inc

12) Barron Collier Partnership, LLLP

13) Better Together Strengthening Families, Inc.

14) BioFlorida, Inc

15) Boys Town of North Florida

16) BrightSpring Health Services

17) Bristol-Myers Squibb Company

18) Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC

19) Centene Corporation on behalf of its affiliates and subsidiaries

20) Chime Financial, Inc.

21) City of Daytona Beach Shores

22) City of Holly Hill

23) City of Ormond Beach

24) City of South Daytona

25) City of Westlake

26) Collier Resources Company, LLP

27) Columbia County Board of County Commissioners

28) Consumer Data Industry Association

29) eBay, Inc.

30) Ecosystem Investment Partners

31) Emerald Coast Utilities Authority

32) Energy Action Fund

33) Enterprise Leasing Company of Florida, LLC and its Affiliates DBA Enterprise Mobility

34) Family Initiative, Inc.

35) Ferd and Gladys Alpert Jewish Family & Children's Service of Palm Beach County

36) Florida Academy of Family Physicians

37) Florida Associated General Contractors Council

38) Florida Bar Business Law Section, The

39) Florida Bar, The

40) Florida Chapter of American Academy of Pediatrics, Inc.

41) Florida Community Financial Services Association, Inc

Clients:
Clients:

JOHN MARCHANT

(North Dakota)

RYAN MCDEVITT

(Maryland)
  • 201-463-9298

  • 3551 Lawrenceville RdLawrence TownshipNJ08648

CURTIS MCDONALD

(West Virginia)

CURTIS MCDONALD

(South Carolina)
  • 7048432204

  • 930 Baron RoadWaxhawNC28173

ANNE MURRAY

(Oregon)
  • 916 492-2766

  • SACRAMENTOCA95814

Clients:

CHRIS NOLAN

(Kentucky)
  • 502-875-1176

  • MML&K Suite 308305 Ann StreetFrankfortKY40601

Clients:

KATIE NOVARIA

(Federal)
  • 801 Pennsylvania Ave, NW, Suite 325WASHINGTONDC20004

Clients:

1) AAHOA (Asian American Hotel Owners Association)

2) AIDS Institute, Inc, The

3) Alteryx, Inc.

4) American Chemistry Council

5) American Express Company

6) American Lung Association

7) American Planning Association, Florida Chapter

8) American Recyclable Plastic Bag Alliance

9) Amscot Financial, Inc

10) Areas USA FLTP, LLP

11) Associated Industries of Florida

12) AutoDataDirect, Inc

13) Barron Collier Partnership, LLLP

14) Better Together Strengthening Families, Inc.

15) BioFlorida, Inc

16) Boys Town of North Florida

17) BrightSpring Health Services

18) Bristol-Myers Squibb Company

19) Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC

20) Centene Corporation on behalf of its affiliates and subsidiaries

21) Chime Financial, Inc.

22) City of Daytona Beach Shores

23) City of Holly Hill

24) City of Ormond Beach

25) City of South Daytona

26) City of Westlake

27) Collier Resources Company, LLP

28) Columbia County Board of County Commissioners

29) Consumer Data Industry Association

30) eBay, Inc.

31) Ecosystem Investment Partners

32) Emerald Coast Utilities Authority

33) Energy Action Fund

34) Enterprise Leasing Company of Florida, LLC and its Affiliates DBA Enterprise Mobility

35) Family Initiative, Inc.

36) Ferd and Gladys Alpert Jewish Family & Children's Service of Palm Beach County

37) Florida Academy of Family Physicians

38) Florida Agriculture Center & Horse Park Authority

39) Florida Associated General Contractors Council

40) Florida Bar Business Law Section, The

41) Florida Bar, The

42) Florida Chapter of American Academy of Pediatrics, Inc.

LANE PENRY

(Federal)
  • 801 Pennsylvania Ave, NW, Suite 325WASHINGTONDC20004

CHRIS PERNIE

(Federal)
Clients:

KAMILAH PRINCE

(Kentucky)
  • 850-559-6181

  • 7484 Bloomfield Pl.DublinOH43016

Clients:

1) AAHOA (Asian American Hotel Owners Association)

2) AIDS Institute, Inc, The

3) Alteryx, Inc.

4) American Chemistry Council

5) American Express Company

6) American Planning Association, Florida Chapter

7) American Recyclable Plastic Bag Alliance

8) Amscot Financial, Inc

9) Areas USA FLTP, LLP

10) AutoDataDirect, Inc

11) Barron Collier Partnership, LLLP

12) Better Together Strengthening Families, Inc.

13) BioFlorida, Inc

14) Boys Town of North Florida

15) BrightSpring Health Services

16) Bristol-Myers Squibb Company

17) Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC

18) Centene Corporation on behalf of its affiliates and subsidiaries

19) Chime Financial, Inc.

20) City of Daytona Beach Shores

21) City of Holly Hill

22) City of Ormond Beach

23) City of South Daytona

24) City of Westlake

25) Collier Resources Company, LLP

26) Columbia County Board of County Commissioners

27) Consumer Data Industry Association

28) Curaleaf Florida, LLC

29) eBay, Inc.

30) Ecosystem Investment Partners

31) Emerald Coast Utilities Authority

32) Energy Action Fund

33) Enterprise Leasing Company of Florida, LLC and its Affiliates DBA Enterprise Mobility

34) Family Initiative, Inc.

35) Ferd and Gladys Alpert Jewish Family & Children's Service of Palm Beach County

36) Florida Academy of Family Physicians

37) Florida Agriculture Center & Horse Park Authority

38) Florida Associated General Contractors Council

39) Florida Bar Business Law Section, The

40) Florida Bar, The

41) Florida Chapter of American Academy of Pediatrics, Inc.

42) Florida Community Financial Services Association, Inc

RICARDO SANCHEZ

(Federal)
  • 801 Pennsylvania Ave, NW, Suite 325WASHINGTONDC20004

EDDIE SOLIS

(Texas)
Clients:
  • 916 492-2766

  • SACRAMENTOCA95814

Clients:
Clients:

PAUL WILLIAMS

(Federal)
  • 801 Pennsylvania Ave, NW, Suite 325WASHINGTONDC20004