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SIDNEY ALLEN

(Mississippi)

6-10 years

Director of State Government Affairs, Comcast Cable Communications, Inc., 2007-2010

Vice President & Board of Directors, Mississippi Cable and Telecommunications Association, 2007-2010

President, Mississippi CablePAC, 2009-2010

Board of Directors, Louisiana Cable and Telecommunications Association, Baton Rouge, LA, 2010

Top 40 Under 40, Mississippi Business Journal, 2010

Leadership Mississippi, Class of 2010

  • Sidney's value to a client is a rare combination of long-standing, positive relationships with state officials and legislators, as well as with their staff, and an understanding of the important issues at the Capitol and throughout the State. - Perry Sansing, Special Assistant to the Chancellor for Government Affairs, The University of Mississippi
  • Served as State Caucus Manager for the Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation (CSF) in Washington D.C., managing 18 states by communicating with state caucus leadership, attending in-state events and assisting with the crafting and passing of legislation.

    Served as Government Affairs Assistant for Jeffrey J. Kimbell and Associates in Washington D.C.

    Served as a Congressional Intern to U.S. Senator Thad Cochran.

    CAROLINE SIMS

    (Mississippi)

    As a trusted advocate throughout state government, Caroline works to advance clients' goals in the legislative and executive branches on a variety of issues important to them. Caroline brings the experience of assisting in creating innovative reforms to some of Mississippi's most critical challenges in the healthcare, education, transportation, and financial sectors. As a Senior Government Relations Advisor, she understands client goals and uses her experience and relationships to create a pathway for success.

    11-15 years

    Worked with clients, legislators, and executive branch to implement critical initiatives including the Mississippi Charter School Act of 2013, the Literacy Based Promotion Act, and the Healthcare Collaboration Act.

    American Cancer Society, Best Dressed Jackson Honoree, 2021

    American Council of Young Political Leaders, Delegate to Cambodia and Malaysia, 2019

    Appointed by Governor Haley Barbour to serve on the Board of Commissioners for the Mississippi Commission for Volunteer Service.

    Served as primary liaison between Department of Homeland Security and Governors, Advisors and staffs of five-state region. Coordinated media/press relations for office of Secretary Michael Chertoff.

    Former intern for Office of Republican Whip (2007), United States Agency for International Development (2005) and White House Office of the First Lady (2004).

    Caroline serves as a Senior Government Relations Advisor at Butler Snow LLP where she advocates for client interests covering a wide range of issues. She has successfully worked on the passage and implementation of new legislation creating further opportunities in the healthcare, education, transportation and financial industries. Additionally, she is experienced in state funding matters and has effectively represented multiple clients in efforts to secure state appropriations and bond funding.

    Caroline has served on a number of boards and commissions including the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Mississippi Board of Directors, the Mississippi Campaign for Grade Level Reading Advisory Board, Mississippi Commission for Volunteer Service, University of Mississippi Young Alumni Board and as chair of the Fondren Renaissance Foundation Board. Caroline is a member of the American Council of Young Political Leaders and participated in their exchange program as a delegate to Cambodia and Malaysia in 2019.

    She is also an active volunteer in the community spending time serving others through the Junior League of Jackson, Northminster Baptist Church, her children’s schools, and other community organizations.

    Prior to joining Butler Snow, Caroline served in the Bush Administration as a State and Local Coordinator and an Assistant Press Secretary at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. She has held several internships including for Office of Republican Whip, the United States Agency for International Development and the White House Office of the First Lady. Caroline graduated summa cum laude from the University of Mississippi with a B.A. in International Studies and Spanish. During college she was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa and was a member of the Sally McDonell Barksdale Honors College and the Croft Institute for International Studies.

    6-10 years

    Joshua Borill, the founder of State Capitol Solutions, LLC (DBA "State GR") started working in the Louisiana Legislature in 2004. As a senate staffer for former State Senator Mike Michot, he gained the understanding of the legislative process and built strong relationships with legislative staff, current and former legislators as well as executive state department staffers. Josh served as director of state affairs for six years at a Louisiana government affairs firm. He has over 18 years of government and political experience and possesses extensive knowledge in the hallways of the State Capitol. Some of Josh's clients include Chevron, Port Fourchon, Acadian Ambulance, CAJUNDOME, LA1 Coalition and Lafayette Consolidated Government. Josh serves on several boards for various community non-profits, including LSUE Foundation Board and the Chitimacha Louisiana Open. Josh is a graduate of the Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce Leadership Excel and was honored as one of Acadiana's "Top 20 Under 40" in 2013. In 2009, Josh was a candidate for Man of the Year for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society in Lafayette Parish. Josh is an avid golfer and a member of the Lafayette Area Football Officials Association (LAFOA) and the Mississippi Association of Community & Junior Colleges (MACJC) as a football official. A native of Crowley, Louisiana, and graduate of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Josh currently resides in Broussard with his wife Tonya Peterson Borill and their three children Reese, Rhyan and Hayes.

    • 505-690-9918

    • 2209 Brothers Road, Suite 230Santa FeNew Mexico87505

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    LUKE OTERO is the President of Otero Consulting, a New Mexico based legislative and regulatory consulting firm. He has been lobbying and consulting for twenty-four years representing various national and local clients. As a company standard, Mr. Otero strives to protect and promote the best interests of all his clients, ensuring that all client concerns are met with great attention by the appropriate officials.

    KATHRYN STEWART

    (Mississippi)

    As a Senior Government Relations Advisor Kathryn has years of experience in state government, managing public relations campaigns and advising on policy issues. Most recently she worked with lawmakers on the passage of the University of Mississippi Medical Center Healthcare Collaboration Act and the Mississippi Charter School Act.

    6-10 years

    Governor Tate Reeves Inaugural Committee, Co-Chair, 2020

    Director of Administration and Policy Advisor, Office of Lt. Governor Tate Reeves, State of Mississippi, 2011-2012

    Director of College Savings Mississippi, Office of State Treasurer Tate Reeves, State of Mississippi, 2009-2011

    Director of Public Affairs, Office of Governor Haley Barbour, State of Mississippi, 2005

    Deputy Press Secretary, Office of Governor Haley Barbour, State of Mississippi, 2004

    Barbour for Governor Campaign, 2003

    Interim administrator of the Mississippi Charter School Authorizer Board.

    Senior advisor to Lt. Governor on major policy issues including: education reform legislation that changed the state's rating system to an A-F scale, administrative consolidation of low- performing school districts, universal screenings and school choice scholarships for dyslexic students, and advocated for the Lt. Governor's charter school position. Managed Lt. Governor's appointments to various boards and commissions.

    Oversaw the College Savings Division of the State Treasury and served as the primary media contact for the agency. Managed the state's 529 Records Administrators – MPACT and MACS.

    Spokesperson and media contact for Governor's Office during Hurricane Katrina and coordinated numerous press conferences and special events on behalf of the Governor's Office.

    Conducted national public relations campaigns on behalf of consumer health clients at an international public relations firm in New York City

    STEVEN ARITA

    (California)

    ALEXANDRA CHERAMIE

    (Louisiana)
    • 985-400-8527

    • 201 ST. CHARLES AVE.STE. 3707NEW ORLEANSLouisiana70170

    WILLIAM COURSON

    (Louisiana)
    • 225-346-6900

    • 453 LAFAYETTE ST.STE. ABATON ROUGELouisiana70802

    Clients:

    JOSEPH CRIFASI

    (Louisiana)
    • 504-874-7626

    • 100 NORTHPARK BLVD. (N4128A)COVINGTONLouisiana70433

    CHARLES ISELY

    (New Mexico)
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    CAMILLE IVY-O'DONNELL

    (Alabama)

    CAMILLE IVY-O'DONNELL

    (Louisiana)
    • 504-224-1421

    • 201 ST. CHARLES AVE.STE. 3707NEW ORLEANSLouisiana70170

    CAMILLE IVY-O'DONNELL

    (Georgia)

    CAMILLE IVY-O'DONNELL

    (Florida)
    • (415) 389-6800

    • 201 St Charles StreetSte. 3707New OrleansLouisiana70170

    PATRICK KILLEN

    (New Mexico)

    PATRICK KILLEN

    (New Mexico)
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    LAUREN KING

    (Texas)
    • (415)3896800

    • c/o 2350 Kerner Blvd., Suite 250San RafaelCA94941

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    RICHARD LAWSON

    (Texas)

    JOSEPH LEIGHTON

    (New York)
    • C/O 2350 KERNER BLVD.STE. 250SAN RAFAELCA94901

    Clients:

    JOSEPH LEIGHTON

    (Maryland)
    • 415-389-6800

    • c/o 2350 Kerner Blvd.Suite 250San RafaelCA94901

    JOSEPH LEIGHTON

    (Pennsylvania)

    JOSEPH LEIGHTON

    (Massachusetts)
    • 415-389-6800

    • 5001 Executive Parkway, Suite 200,Suite 200San RamonCA94583

    JOSEPH LEIGHTON

    (New Jersey)
    • 415-389-6800

    • 5001 Executive Parkway Suite 200San RamonCA94583

    GREGORY MATHEWS

    (Texas)
    • (713)3729031

    • 1400 Smith StreetOffice 31088HoustonTX77002

    JAMES NICKEL

    (Louisiana)
    • 225-346-6900

    • 453 LAFAYETTE ST.STE. ABATON ROUGELouisiana70802

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    ALAN SUDDUTH

    (Mississippi)
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    FABIAN URBINA

    (Washington)

    FABIAN URBINA

    (Oregon)
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    FABIAN URBINA

    (Nevada)
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    JARROD WHITE

    (Alabama)
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