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Experienced professional in association management and government relations, demonstrated skills in appropriations, politics, taxation, policy analysis and development, legislative rule making and bill tracking, government procurement, direct lobbying, event planning, non-profit management, and more. 15+ years of Executive/Leadership and government relations experience.

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WV Kids Count Board of Directors, WV Community Action Partnership Board of Directors, 15+ years of non-profit work, 10+ years of legislative experience.

I served as a budget and policy analyst for the Speaker and Majority Leader of the West Virginia House of Delegates, and the House Finance Committee. I also served as a research analyst for several joint legislative committees, including the Joint Committee on Government and Finance. I served as a policy/budget advisor to the House of Delegates Minority Office. I provided advice, account management analysis and development of public policy relating to the state budget, public education, education and the arts, health, human services, energy, commerce, tourism, and other policy issues. I gave guidance and oversight on legislative rules, and proposed legislation for consistency with the legislative budget and proposed policies. I served on the House of Delegates Redistricting Committee, House of Delegates/Senate Budget Conference Committee. In addition, I served as director of legislative services for the Department of Health and Human Resources and as senior policy analyst in the Office of the Governor.

  • Melanie is a very driven, dynamic, and highly motivated lobbyist that significantly contributes to quality results. Over her 15+ years working in the West Virginia State Capitol, she has developed many strong relationships with legislative members and staff. She is a well-respected and reliable lobbyist that has achieved great success in numerous legislative campaigns. With her background and experience, she has vast knowledge of legislative and budgetary processes. I have had the pleasure of working with Melanie on several campaigns and she always goes above and beyond the call of duty to get the job done, is extremely dedicated to her work and her clients. Melanie is a woman of principles and has been able to excel in a political environment without ever compromising her integrity. She holds a high ethical standard, is trustworthy, competent, and loyal. Melanie is truly someone you want on your team! - Julianna Frederick Curry, WV Government Relations Director, American Caner Society, Cancer Action Network
  • As a former legislative and executive branch employee, Melanie's vast knowledge of programs, services and the legislative/appropriations/procurement process is invaluable. She is reliable, high motivated, loyal and well-respected among WV legislators and committee staff. I have had the opportunity to work with Melanie over the last 10+ years, she has always delivered results. - Daniel Hall, former WV State Senate Majority Whip, Director of Government Affairs - Omega, President, Hall Strategies, LLC
  • Melanie has 15 + years of working in Executive/Leadership capacities with nonprofits and government relations industry. Ares of specialties include Politics, Policy Analysis and Development, Legislative Bill Tracking and Rule Making Process, Government Budgeting, Direct Lobbying, Event Planning, Nonprofit Management, Negotiations, Association Management, and Government Procurement.

    Melanie is a strong professional with a Master of Arts (M.A.) from Marshall University and a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from Fairmont State University

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    Casey Hill has served as Senior Vice President of Government and Community Relations for EnergySolutions, where he managed and directed all lobbying and community relations and charitable efforts in Utah, as well as in multiple states around the country and in Washington, D.C. In addition to EnergySolutions, he represents and lobbies for interests in real estate development, environmental, healthcare, insurance, energy, legal, and pharmaceutical industries. Casey has a successful record helping his clients navigate the appropriations process successfully.

    Casey is an accomplished campaign strategist and manager, having run the campaigns of many past and current municipal and state-level leaders, including Utah Senate President, Stuart Adams and Utah Speaker Brad Wilson. He has continued this work at Election Hive and Gather Inc.

    Casey holds a B.S. Degree in History and Political Science from Weber State University and an M.B.A. from the Eccles School of Business at the University of Utah.

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