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  • (360) 481-1824

  • 1001 Cooper Point Rd SW suite 140-720OLYMPIAWA98502

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.

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.

  • (360) 481-1824

  • 1001 Cooper Point Rd SWSuite 140-720OlympiaWA98502

SUSAN CHAMPLAIN

(Washington)
Clients:

1) BOEING

ERIN FISHER

(South Carolina)
  • 8432073536

  • 5400 International BlvdN. CharlestonSC29418

Clients:

MARK GASPERS

(Utah)
  • (480) 748-7602

  • 5000 E McDowell Road MC M510-A222MesaAZ85215

Clients:

MARK GASPERS

(Arizona)
  • 480-748-7602

Clients:
Clients:

1) ACTUM CA OPCO, LLC

2) ADVANCED ENERGY ECONOMY

3) ALAMEDA COUNTY WASTE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY

4) AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION

5) AUTOMOTUS

6) BEVERLY HILLS, CITY OF

7) BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF THE GREATER SACRAMENTO AREA

8) BOEING COMPANY, THE

9) BURBANK HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

10) BUTTE, COUNTY OF

11) CALIFORNIA & NEVADA CIVIL ENGINEERS AND LAND SURVEYORS ASSOCIATION, INC.

12) CALIFORNIA ACADEMY OF CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY

13) CALIFORNIA ARTS ADVOCATES

14) CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF COUNTY TREASURERS & TAX COLLECTORS

15) CALIFORNIA CITY TRANSPORTATION INITIATIVE (CACTI)

16) CALIFORNIA COALITION ON WORKERS COMPENSATION

17) CALIFORNIA MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, INC.

18) CALIFORNIA MOVING AND STORAGE ASSOCIATION

19) CALIFORNIA PRODUCT STEWARDSHIP COUNCIL

20) CALIFORNIA STATE ASSOCIATION OF PSYCHIATRISTS (CSAP)

21) CALIFORNIA TRANSIT ASSOCIATION

22) CENTER FOR EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, INC.

23) CENTER FOR SCIENCE IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST

24) CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA TRANSIT AUTHORITY

25) CITY OF SAN JOSE OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY

26) COUNTY MEDICAL SERVICES PROGRAM

27) DEL NORTE, COUNTY OF

28) DODD AND CHAABAN STRATEGIES LLC

29) FEDEX CORPORATION

30) FERNANDEZ JENSEN KIMMELSHUE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS

31) FRESNO COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY

32) FRESNO, COUNTY OF

33) GOLETA, CITY OF

34) HOMIUM

35) HOPSKIPDRIVE INC.

36) HUMANE WORLD FOR ANIMALS, INC.

37) HUMBOLDT, COUNTY OF

38) KAHL/POWNALL ADVOCATES

39) KERN, COUNTY OF

40) KINGS, COUNTY OF

41) LOS ANGELES CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE

42) LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY

43) LOS ANGELES ORGANIZING COMMITTEE FOR THE OLYMPIC AND PARALYMPIC GAMES 2028 D/B/A LA 28

44) LOS ANGELES, CITY OF

45) LOS ANGELES, COUNTY OF

46) MADERA, COUNTY OF

47) MARIN, COUNTY OF

48) MCCOURT PARTNERS REAL ESTATE LLC AND ITS AFFILIATES, CHAVEZ RAVINE LAND COMPANY LLC AND AERIAL RAPID TRANSIT TECHNOLOGIES LLC

49) MENDOCINO, COUNTY OF

50) MERCED, COUNTY OF

51) MONTEREY-SALINAS TRANSIT DISTRICT (MST)

52) NAPA, COUNTY OF

53) NEVADA, COUNTY OF

54) NOVO NORDISK

55) OAKLAND CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE

56) OFFICE OF THE MAYOR, SAN FRANCISCO

57) OFFICE OF THE SAN DIEGO CITY ATTORNEY

58) OROVILLE, CITY OF

59) PACIFIC MERCHANT SHIPPING ASSOCIATION

60) PENINSULA CORRIDOR JOINT POWERS BOARD (CALTRAIN)

61) PLACER, COUNTY OF

62) PRUDENTIAL FINANCIAL, INC.

63) PUBLIC RISK INNOVATION, SOLUTIONS, AND MANAGEMENT (PRISM)

64) SACRAMENTO, COUNTY OF

65) SAN DIEGO, COUNTY OF

66) SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA WATER EMERGENCY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY

67) SAN FRANCISCO CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE

68) SAN FRANCISCO WHOLESALE PRODUCE MARKET (SF MARKET)

69) SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT

70) SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY UNIFIED AIR POLLUTION CONTROL DISTRICT

71) SAN JOAQUIN, COUNTY OF

72) SAN LUIS OBISPO, COUNTY OF

73) SAN MATEO COUNTY - CITY/COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS

74) SAN MATEO COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT

75) SANTA CLARA, COUNTY OF

76) SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT

77) SANTA MONICA, CITY OF

78) SCHOOLS INSURANCE AUTHORITY

79) SEDGWICK CLAIMS MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC.

80) SHASTA, COUNTY OF

81) SISKIYOU, COUNTY OF

82) SOLANO COUNTY TRANSIT (SOLTRANS)

83) SOLANO TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY

84) SOLANO, COUNTY OF

85) SOLID WASTE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA, CALIFORNIA CHAPTERS

86) SOLOV ADVOCACY

87) SOUTH SAN JOAQUIN IRRIGATION DISTRICT

88) SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA REGIONAL RAIL AUTHORITY (METROLINK)

89) SPECIALTY EQUIPMENT MARKET ASSOCIATION (SEMA)

90) STANISLAUS, COUNTY OF

91) STATE HUMANE ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA

92) STORER TEST EXPRESS DBA BUS TEST EXPRESS

93) SUNLINE TRANSIT AGENCY

94) SUTTER, COUNTY OF

95) TAYLOR, KAT

96) TECHNET--TECHNOLOGY NETWORK

97) TESLA MOTORS, INC.

98) TRAINING IN EARLY ABORTION FOR COMPREHENSIVE HEALTHCARE (TEACH) A PROJECT OF SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENTREPRENEURS

99) TULARE, COUNTY OF

100) VIA TRANSPORTATION, INC.

101) WEST HOLLYWOOD, CITY OF

102) WESTERN PROPANE GAS ASSOCIATION

103) YUBA CITY (AKA CITY OF YUBA)

104) YUBA, COUNTY OF

MICHAEL KELLEY

(MOMO)
  • (314) 570-1787

  • 409 North 15th StreetSaint LouisMO63103

RICARDO LOPEZ-GUERRA

(Texas)
  • (512)6196804

  • 408 W 11th Street, 5th FloorAustinTX78701

WILLIAM MCSHERRY

(Washington)
Clients:

1) BOEING

JOE OYLER

(South Carolina)
  • 8432073536

  • 5400 International BlvdN. CharlestonSC29418

Clients:

TODD PAULEY

(Oklahoma)
  • (425) 615-1029

  • 6001 S. AIR DEPOTOKLAHOMA CITYOK73135

Clients:

SAM SACKETT

(Kansas)
Clients:

TYLER SCHROEDER

(Texas)
  • (210)6007081

  • 375 Airlift Dr.San AntonioTX78226

Clients:

KRISTIN SORENSEN

(Arizona)
  • 480-233-8726

Clients:

RYAN TOMASICH

(Washington)
Clients:

1) BOEING

RICHARD WHITE

(Washington)
Clients:

1) BOEING

RICHARD WHITE

(Oregon)
Clients:

JESSICA WILLIFORD

(South Carolina)
  • 8434693969

  • 5400 International BlvdN. CharlestonSC29418

Clients: