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ALAN DECKMAN

alan@ctcapitolgroup.com
860-541-6438
701 Hebron Avenue, 3rd Floor, Glastonbury, CT, 06033,

Founded in 1993, TCG specializes in direct lobbying, grassroots advocacy, and regulatory expertise. The firm prides itself in capitalizing on its long-established relationships with key policy makers throughout the legislative and the executive branches of state government. TCG's clients range from large, multi-national corporations to local, grassroots associations.

TCG's legislative and regulatory campaign services consist of evaluating, monitoring, structuring, drafting and promoting legislative and administrative initiatives. Our experienced team of lobbyists analyzes and interprets Connecticut statutory provisions and works closely with key staff to draft legislation. Day-to-day lobbying, public relations and the myriad facets of a successful campaign are addressed. Our company specializes in solving public policy conflicts and seizing opportunities for our clients.

1) American Promotional Events

2) American Red Cross/Blood Services of CT

3) Ascentria Care Alliance

4) Axon Enterprise, Inc.

5) Beacon Services of CT

6) CAPSEF

7) Catalis Holdco Inc

8) CoinFlip

9) CONN CASE - CT Council Admin. Special Ed

10) Connecticut Association of School Psychologists

11) CT Blockchain Association

12) CT Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects

13) CT State Dental Assoc.

14) GoNetspeed

15) Harley-Davidson Financial Services

16) Justice Resource Institute-Headquarters

17) MacDermid Enthone Inc.

18) MDFT International

19) NAFI Connecticut

20) National Pork Producers Council

21) Operation Fuel, Inc. d/b/a Generation Power CT

22) Orijin

23) Public Consulting Group LLC

24) Quest Diagnostics

25) RA United Enterprises LLC

26) Recycix LLC

27) SAM Advocacy dba CTVotersFirst.org

28) School Nutrition Association of Connecticut

29) SCRRRA

30) Sportech, Inc.

31) The Children's Center of Hamden

32) The Children's League of Connecticut

33) The Connecticut Chapter of the American Planners Association

34) Twomagnets LLC dba Clipboard Health

35) Vision To Learn

36) Waterford Country School

37) Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation

20+ years

TCG passed legislation giving Medicaid recipients, many with chronic conditions, easier access to home services, supplies and medical equipment. The legislation was opposed by Department of Social Services and was a target for the agency throughout the session.

TCG was successful in leading a coalition to sustain a veto by the Governor that had overwhelming support by the legislature and the Connecticut Education Association. The legislation would have had unintended negative consequences to students with behavioral health issues. TCG secured its client a position on the working group.

TCG was the driving force behind successfully lobbying the Governor's Office, the Office of Policy and Management, and the Department of Corrections to issue a RFP for inmate medical services at UConn Health. TCG's advocacy on this issue reversed a twenty plus year relationship between UConn Health acting as the sole provider of health services to Connecticut's incarcerated population.

TCG defeated legislation proposed by the Governor's office that had a negative impact to its client. TCG created a legislative campaign plan leveraging the extensive alumni network of Norwich Free Academy, along with organizing a coalition.

TCG has direct lines to the all of Connecticut's Constitutional Officers and their senior staff. Constitutional Officers comprises of the Governor, Attorney General, State Comptroller, Secretary of State's offices, and the Treasurer's office.

TCG possesses a strong network within the legislative leadership along key staff members in the four caucuses.

TCG commands far reaching contacts state agency including but not limited to the Department of Consumer Protection, Department of Public Health, Department of Education, Department of Administrative Services, and the Department of Economic and Community Development.

Alan Deckman is an influential and respected lobbyist at the Connecticut General Assembly and the Executive branch state agencies with over 30 years of experience. His personalized approach to representing clients blends practical business expertise with a thorough knowledge of the legislative and governmental process.

Mr. Deckman is the President and principal owner of the TCORS Capitol Group, LLC. Based in Glastonbury, CT, Mr. Deckman oversees all aspects of the company and client servicing. He directs strategic planning and management of the company, as well as marketing and long-term growth and business opportunities.

Mr. Deckman has successfully developed innovative ways to impact legislative and executive decision-making to help achieve the best results for his company's clients. This proactive approach has produced numerous victories for clients with interests in the state budget and tax matters.

As the senior lobbyist of the TCORS Capitol Group, LLC, Mr. Deckman assists Fortune 500 companies and small Connecticut businesses with complex state and municipal procurement matters. Further, he has resolved many administrative inquiries for clients from a wide range of industries at both the state and local levels of government. Mr. Deckman regularly provides lead identification and relationship marketing services to clients looking to expand their business development efforts within the public and private sectors. As executive director and lobbyist for several Connecticut non-profit educational organizations and institutions, he frequently serves as a media spokesperson and advisor on public policy issues of direct concern to those entities.

Mr. Deckman is also the Founder and President of the Connecticut Blockchain Association, whose mission it is to develop, promote, and advance blockchain technology and to establish Connecticut as a leader for blockchain innovation. The Connecticut Blockchain Association strives to create a unifying advocacy voice for the Blockchain industry in the state of Connecticut. Mr. Deckman also serves as an advisory board member for the Pennsylvania Blockchain Coalition.

Born in New London, Connecticut, Mr. Deckman graduated from Assumption College, where he received the distinguished Crown and Shield Award for leadership and service. Subsequently, he earned a master's degree in Public Administration from the Sawyer School of Management at Suffolk University in Boston, where he was also selected to participate in the Dean's Fellowship Program.