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THOMAS MCBRIDE

  • (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.

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.

Clients:

LAUREN BAKER

(Federal, )
  • 929 Long Bridge Drive, ARLINGTON, VA, 22202, 

Clients:

MEGAN BELL

(Federal, )
  • 929 Long Bridge Drive, ARLINGTON, VA, 22202, 

Clients:
  • (360) 481-1824

  • 1001 Cooper Point Rd SW, Suite 140-720, Olympia, WA, 98502, 

Clients:
  • 511 Union Street, Suite 1820, Nashville, TN, 37219, 

Clients:
  • 511 Union Street, Suite 1820, Nashville, TN, 37219, 

Clients:

SUSAN CHAMPLAIN

(Washington, )
Clients:

1) BOEING

LAURA CRESSEY

(Federal, )
Clients:

THOMAS CULLIGAN

(Federal, )
Clients:

JOEL DIGRADO

(Federal, )
  • 929 Long Bridge Drive, ARLINGTON, VA, 22202, 

Clients:

ERIN FISHER

(South Carolina, )
  • 8432073536

  • 5400 International Blvd, N. Charleston, SC, 29418, 

Clients:

MARK GASPERS

(Utah, )
  • (480) 748-7602

  • 5000 E McDowell Road MC M510-A222, Mesa, AZ, 85215, 

Clients:

MARK GASPERS

(Arizona, )
  • 480-748-7602

Clients:

DARIO GOMEZ

(Federal, )
  • 929 Long Bridge Drive, ARLINGTON, VA, 22202, 

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 ANIMAL WELFARE ASSOCIATION

14) CALIFORNIA ARTS ADVOCATES

15) CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF COUNTY TREASURERS & TAX COLLECTORS

16) CALIFORNIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

17) CALIFORNIA CITY TRANSPORTATION INITIATIVE (CACTI)

18) CALIFORNIA COALITION ON WORKERS COMPENSATION

19) CALIFORNIA MEDICAL ASSOCIATION

20) CALIFORNIA MEDICAL SERVICES PROGRAM BOARD

21) CALIFORNIA MOVING & STORAGE ASSOCIATION

22) CALIFORNIA PRODUCT STEWARDSHIP COUNCIL

23) CALIFORNIA STATE ASSOCIATION OF PSYCHIATRISTS (CSAP)

24) CALIFORNIA TRANSIT ASSOCIATION

25) CENTER FOR EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, INC.

26) CENTER FOR SCIENCE IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST

27) CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA TRANSIT AUTHORITY

28) CITY OF SAN JOSE OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY

29) CSAC EXCESS INSURANCE AUTHORITY

30) DEL NORTE, COUNTY OF

31) DODD AND CHAABAN STRATEGIES LLC

32) FDX CORPORATION

33) FOREFRONT POWER, LLC

34) FRESNO COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY

35) FRESNO, COUNTY OF

36) GOLETA, CITY OF

37) HOMIUM

38) HOPSKIPDRIVE INC.

39) HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES

40) HUMBOLDT, COUNTY OF

41) KAHL ASSOCIATES LTD.

42) KERN, COUNTY OF

43) KINGS, COUNTY OF

44) LA 2028

45) LOS ANGELES CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE

46) LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY

47) LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND POWER

48) LOS ANGELES, COUNTY OF

49) MADERA, COUNTY OF

50) MARIN, COUNTY OF

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

52) MENDOCINO COUNTY ADMINISTRATION

53) MERCED, COUNTY OF

54) METROLINK

55) MONTEREY SALINAS TRANSIT

56) NAPA, COUNTY OF

57) NEVADA, COUNTY OF

58) NOVO NORDISK

59) OAKLAND CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE

60) OFFICE OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY COUNSEL

61) OFFICE OF THE MAYOR, SAN FRANCISCO

62) OFFICE OF THE SAN DIEGO CITY ATTORNEY

63) OROVILLE, CITY OF

64) PACIFIC MERCHANT SHIPPING ASSOCIATION

65) PARTNERS PERSONNEL

66) PENINSULA CORRIDOR JOINT POWERS BOARD (CALTRAIN)

67) PLACER, COUNTY OF

68) PRUDENTIAL FINANCIAL

69) SACRAMENTO, COUNTY OF

70) SAN DIEGO ALSO SAN DIEGO DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, COUNTY OF

71) SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA WATER EMERGENCY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY

72) SAN FRANCISCO CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE

73) SAN FRANCISCO MARKET CORPORATION (SF MARKET)

74) SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT

75) SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY AIR POLLUTION CONTROL DISTRICT

76) SAN JOAQUIN, COUNTY OF

77) SAN LUIS OBISPO, COUNTY OF

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

79) SAN MATEO COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT

80) SANTA CLARA, COUNTY OF

81) SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT

82) SANTA MONICA, CITY OF

83) SCHOOLS INSURANCE AUTHORITY

84) SEDGWICK CLAIMS MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC.

85) SHASTA, COUNTY OF

86) SISKIYOU, COUNTY OF

87) SOLANO COUNTY TRANSIT (SOLTRANS)

88) SOLANO TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY

89) SOLANO, COUNTY OF

90) SOLID WASTE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA, CALIFORNIA CHAPTER

91) SOLOV ADVOCACY

92) SOUTH SAN JOAQUIN IRRIGATION DISTRICT

93) SPECIALTY EQUIPMENT MARKET ASSOCIATION

94) STANISLAUS, COUNTY OF

95) STORER TEST EXPRESS DBA BUS TEST EXPRESS

96) SUNLINE TRANSIT AGENCY

97) SUTTER, COUNTY OF

98) TAYLOR, KAT

99) TECHNET--TECHNOLOGY NETWORK

100) TESLA MOTORS INC.

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

102) TULARE, COUNTY OF

103) VIA TRANSPORTATION, INC.

104) WEST HOLLYWOOD, CITY OF

105) WESTERN PROPANE GAS ASSOCIATION

106) YUBA & YUBA COUNTY WATER AGENCY, COUNTY OF

107) YUBA CITY

MATT JENKINS

(Federal, )
  • 929 Long Bridge Drive, ARLINGTON, VA, 22202, 

Clients:

SARAH ALISON JONES

(Federal, )
  • 929 Long Bridge Drive, ARLINGTON, VA, 22202, 

Clients:

MICHAEL KELLEY

(MO, MO, )
  • (314) 570-1787

  • 409 North 15th Street, Saint Louis, MO, 63103, 

CHAD KREIKEMEIER

(Federal, )
Clients:

KELLY KYES

(Federal, )
Clients:
  • 202-559-0170

  • 800 North Capitol Street, NW, Suite 800, Washington, DC, 20002, 

Clients:

1) 3M COMPANY

2) ACCRETE AI GOVERNMENT, LLC

3) ADVANCED MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION (ADVAMED)

4) AEROSTAR INTERNATIONAL, LLC

5) AICPA ASSOCIATION OF INTERNATIONAL CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANTS

6) AIRLINES FOR AMERICA

7) ALABAMA-COUSHATTA TRIBE OF TEXAS

8) ALKERMES, INC.

9) ALLY FINANCIAL INC.

10) ALTRIA CLIENT SERVICES LLC

11) ALTUMINT, INC.

12) AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE

13) ANNE PRAMAGGIORE

14) ARRAY TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

15) ASSOCIATION FOR MATERIALS PROTECTION AND PERFORMANCE (AMPP)

16) ASSOCIATION OF PRIVATE NON-PROFIT INSTITUTIONS

17) AT&T SERVICES, INC.

18) ATKINSREALIS NUCLEAR SECURED, LLC

19) AVENTIV TECHNOLOGIES LLC AND VARIOUS SUBSIDIARIES

20) BLINK HEALTH, INC.

21) BROAD INSTITUTE

22) CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION

23) CENTERSTONE

24) CGI FEDERAL INC.

25) CHESAPEAKE BAY COMMISSION

26) CHUBB INA HOLDING COMPANY INC

27) COCA-COLA BOTTLING COMPANY UNITED, INC.

28) COHERE US, INC.

29) CONCORDANT LLC OBO AMERICANS GIVE LLC

30) COREWEAVE, INC.

31) CORTEVA AGRISCIENCE LLC

32) COUPANG, INC.

33) DATA CENTER COALITION

34) DEFENSE CREDIT UNION COUNCIL

35) DEVON ENERGY CORPORATION

36) EDF POWER SOLUTIONS DEVELOPMENT, INC.

37) EINRIDE

38) EISAI, INC.

39) ELECTRONIC PAYMENTS COALITION

40) EVER-GREEN ENERGY, INC.

41) EXXON MOBIL CORPORATION

42) FINANCIAL SERVICES FORUM

43) FITCH RATINGS

44) GENERAL ATOMICS

45) GINKGO BIOWORKS, INC.

46) GOEL INVESTMENTS, LLC

47) GOULD INDUSTRIES LTD.

48) GREEN BUSINESS CERTIFICATION INC.

49) H&R BLOCK MANAGEMENT, LLC

50) HALEON US HOLDINGS LLC

51) HEMP BEVERAGE ALLIANCE

52) HF SINCLAIR CORPORATION

53) IDEMIA IDENTITY & SECURITY USA, LLC

54) INFIN A FINANCIAL SERVICES ALLIANCE

55) JOSHCO GROUP, LLC

56) KANE KESSLER, P.C. OBO CLARUS CORPORATION

57) KIDNEY CARE PARTNERS

58) KLASKO IMMIGRATION LAW PARTNERS, LLP ON BEHALF OF INTEALTH

59) KOCH GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, LLC

60) KOCHAVIM BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INC.

61) LATHAM & WATKINS LLP OBO PEDIATRIC ASSOCIATES

62) LIBERTY MUTUAL GROUP INC.

63) LIFESCIENCE LOGISTICS

64) LPL FINANCIAL LLC

65) MADRIGAL PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.

66) MARSH MCLENNAN

67) MERCK & CO., INC.

68) MGM TRANSFORMERS, A FORGENT COMPANY

69) MINERALS TECHNOLOGIES INC.

70) MORGAN STANLEY & CO LLC

71) MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC.

72) NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANIES

73) NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS

74) NATIONAL ATHLETIC TRAINERS' ASSOCIATION

75) NATIONAL HARDWOOD LUMBER ASSOCIATION

76) NATIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR MUSEUM

77) NAVIGATE AFFORDABLE HOUSING PARTNERS, INC.

78) NIQUAN ENERGY, LLC

79) NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

80) NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION

81) NUCLEAR INNOVATION ALLIANCE

82) OCEAN AERO, INC.

83) PHARMACEUTICAL RESEARCH AND MANUFACTURERS OF AMERICA

84) PHILLIPS 66 COMPANY

85) PRECISION MOTION HEALTH

86) PROFESSIONAL GOLFERS' ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA

87) PROTON THERAPY CONSORTIUM

88) REBELLION DEFENSE, INC.

89) REFLECTION WINDOW + WALL, LLC

90) RESEARCH!AMERICA

91) ROSHEL INC.

92) ROUGH COUNTRY, LLC

93) SABLE OFFSHORE CORP.

94) SAFARI CLUB INTERNATIONAL

95) SALESFORCE.COM, INC.

96) SANOFI US SERVICES INC.

97) SECURITIES INDUSTRY AND FINANCIAL MARKETS ASSOCIATION (SIFMA)

98) SEMPRA ENERGY

99) SEYMOUR SUPPORT COUNCIL, INC. DBA FRIENDS OF SEYMOUR

100) SHIELD AI, INC.

101) SOFTWARE & INFORMATION INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION (SIIA)

102) SPRAY FOAM COALITION

103) SSA MARINE

104) STRATA CLEAN ENERGY, LLC

105) TAKEDA PHARMACEUTICALS AMERICA, INC.

106) TECHNET

107) THE BOEING COMPANY

108) THE PNC FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP

109) THE SCORE ASSOCIATION

110) TIKTOK INC.

111) TIKTOK USDS JOINT VENTURE LLC

112) TRANSAMERICA COMPANIES

113) TRUCKERS INTEGRAL TO OUR ECONOMY INC (TIE)

114) U.S. SUGAR CORPORATION

115) UNITED STATES STEEL CORPORATION

116) UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX

117) VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED

118) VISA, INC.

119) VMWARE, INC. OBO BROADCOM INC.

120) WORLD SHIPPING COUNCIL

121) X ENERGY, LLC

122) ZSCALER INC.

NEIL LAPOINTE

(Federal, )
  • 929 Long Bridge Drive, ARLINGTON, VA, 22202, 

Clients:

RICARDO LOPEZ-GUERRA

RICARDO LOPEZ-GUERRA

(Texas, )
  • (512)6196804

  • 408 W 11th Street, 5th Floor, Austin, TX, 78701, 

DAVID LUGAR

(Federal, )

MATTHEW MCCARTHY

(Federal, )
Clients:

TOM MCLEMORE

(Federal, )
Clients:

WILLIAM MCSHERRY

(Washington, )
Clients:

1) BOEING

  • 800 North Capitol Street, NW, Suite 800, Washington, DC, 20002, 

Clients:
Clients:

MICHELLE NEBLETT

(Federal, )
Clients:

KRISTA O'NEILL

(Federal, )
Clients:

JOE OYLER

(South Carolina, )
  • 8432073536

  • 5400 International Blvd, N. Charleston, SC, 29418, 

Clients:

PETER PAGANO

(Federal, )
Clients:

TODD PAULEY

(Oklahoma, )
  • (425) 615-1029

  • 6001 S. AIR DEPOT, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK, 73135, 

Clients:

CHARLES POPLSTEIN

(Federal, )
  • 929 Long Bridge Drive, ARLINGTON, VA, 22202, 

Clients:

NICOLE PORRECA

(Federal, )
  • 929 Long Bridge Drive, ARLINGTON, VA, 22202, 

Clients:

KEVIN ROZELSKY

(Federal, )
Clients:

SAM SACKETT

(Kansas, )
Clients:

TYLER SCHROEDER

(Texas, )
  • (210)6007081

  • 375 Airlift Dr., San Antonio, TX, 78226, 

Clients:

SARAH SHADE

(Federal, )
Clients:

JEFF SHOCKEY

(Federal, )
Clients:

KRISTIN SORENSEN

(Arizona, )
  • 480-233-8726

Clients:

RYAN TOMASICH

(Washington, )
Clients:

1) BOEING

EMMANUEL TORMES

(Federal, )
Clients:

AUSTIN WALKER

(Missouri, )
  • (314) 570-5403

  • 6300 James S. McDonnell Blvd, Building 100, Berkeley, MO, 63134, 

Clients:

MATTHEW WASHINGTON

(Federal, )
  • 929 Long Bridge Drive, ARLINGTON, VA, 22202, 

Clients:

RICHARD WHITE

(Washington, )
Clients:

1) BOEING

RICHARD WHITE

(Oregon, )
Clients:

JESSICA WILLIFORD

(South Carolina, )
  • 8434693969

  • 5400 International Blvd, N. Charleston, SC, 29418, 

Clients:

DAVID WOLF

(Federal, )
  • 929 Long Bridge Drive, ARLINGTON, VA, 22202, 

Clients: