334-244-8948
401 Adams Avenue, Suite 710, Montgomery, AL, 36104,
Subjects: All Subjects
Links:Website
ACCESS. ACCOUNTABILITY. INTEGRITY. In the midst of an always-challenging political landscape, a growing number of Alabama business, industrial and municipal clients rely on The Bloom Group to represent their interests in vital dealings with the state's legislative and regulatory communities. Unlike other lobbying firms that come and go, for 30 years, The Bloom Group has been a fixture in Alabama politics. Through our proven track record of success in resolving legislative issues and effectively communicating client needs and positions, we have earned a reputation as one of Alabama's premier governmental relations consultants. Our Mission | Governmental Relations That WorksFor every client and in every situation, The Bloom Group operates in pursuit of these goals: To consistently deliver to each of our clients the highest level of governmental relations services tailored to the client's specific individual needs and based on a firm understanding of their business. To develop and value a personal and professional relationship "based upon mutual trust and respect with clients", legislators, members of the executive branch and others with whom we deal. To always conduct our governmental relations affairs in an ethical and honest manner.
1) 3M Company and Its Affiliates
5) Alabama Association of Conservation Districts
6) Alabama Beverage Licensees Association
7) Alabama League of Municipalities
8) American Council of Engineering Companies of Alabama (ACEC/Alabama)*
11) Capri Theatre
12) City of Wetumpka
13) Coosa Valley Medical Center
14) D. Curt Lee
17) Education Testing Service (ETS)
18) GoodRX
19) Gulf Governmental Partners
21) Jefferson County Department of Health
22) Koch Government Affairs, LLC and Affiliates
25) QuantHub LLC
26) School Superintendents of Alabama (SSA)
27) Seraaj Family Homes, Inc., The
28) Thornton Farrish Incorporated
29) TrueCare
30) Trulieve AL, Inc
6-10 years
Professional & Community Affiliations/Honors
Legislator of the Year, American Cancer Society
State Volunteer of the Year, American Cancer Society
Recipient of the prestigious Wes Nowlin Award, American Cancer Society highest award is given to a volunteer in the state of Alabama
Public Servant of the Year, Alabama Kidney Association
Member, Manufacture Alabama Governmental Affairs Committee
205-250-5082
RSA Plaza Building, Suite 150, 770 Washington Avenue, Montgomery, AL, 36104,
Subjects: Agencies/Regulations, Alcohol, Appropriations/Budgets, Business/Commerce, Cannabis/Drug Legalization, City/County Government, Corrections/Criminal Justice, Education, Energy/Utilities, Environment/Recycling, Finance/Banking, Food/Restaurants, Gaming, Health Care, Housing/Real Estate/Development/Construction, Insurance, Manufacturing, Medicare/Medicaid, Non-Profit, Pharmaceuticals, Public Safety, Public Sector, RFP/Procurement, Science/Technology, Taxes, Telecommunications, Tobacco, Tourism/Hospitality, Transportation/Vehicles
The Adams and Reese LLP Government Relations Team is a premier lobbying group in Alabama. Our team includes former members of the executive and legislative branches of government with over 80 years of combined experience working inside and outside of state and local government. We achieve success for our clients as a result of strong personal relationships that we maintain with government officials and leaders. Just as importantly, we know the processes and procedures of the executive and legislative branches inside and out.
We serve a diverse client base with interests ranging from healthcare, education, municipalities, non-profits, associations, manufacturing, defense, infrastructure, alcohol and hospitality.
3) Association of Health Information Outsourcing Services
4) AT&T Alabama
5) Austal USA
11) CGL Companies
12) City of Daphne
13) City of Foley
14) City of Mobile
15) City of Wetumpka
16) Coastal 150
17) Conecuh Ridge Distillers, LLC
20) Energy Institute of Alabama
21) Escambia County Alabama Community Hospitals, Inc.
23) Google LLC and its Affiliates
24) Humana, Inc.
26) Magic Moments
27) National Railroad Passenger Corporation
30) Southeast Cannabis Company LLC
32) Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
33) Troy University
15-20 years
Mark Gaines Named to Alabama Today's 32 Powerful and Influential Alabamians to Know
"Mark Gaines has been around for decades, bringing a wealth of knowledge, decades-long relationships, and a positive attitude to the political arena in Alabama."
Southern Political Report - The South's Top Government Affairs Firms
"The law firm of Adams and Reese placed #1 in the states of Alabama, Louisiana and Tennessee and also ranked in the top five in Mississippi and South Carolina.
Adams and Reese has a long-standing reputation as one of the region's most prominent Government Relations firms now with 16 offices in 15 markets across the Southern United States and Washington, D.C."
Mark Gaines lobbies at the local, state and federal level - in Alabama and Washington, D.C. - advising corporate clients on regulatory, legislative and economic development matters. His clients include companies in the telecommunications, road and bridge construction, infrastructure, financial, pharmaceutical, health care, alcohol, and defense industries as well as municipal governments and educational institutions. Having spent 15 years in state government and more than a decade providing government relations services, Mark has developed long-term personal and professional relationships with important decision makers at every level of government. He is skilled at building political coalitions to achieve client objectives.
Prior to joining Adams and Reese, Mark served as Probate Judge for Jefferson County and was elected to four terms in the Alabama House of Representatives. During his time in the legislature, he served on various legislative committees and commissions and served as the Republican Leader of the House and Chair of the House Republican Caucus. Mark has managed, consulted or counseled dozens of political campaigns, grassroots efforts and ballot initiatives, including races for Governor, U.S. Senate, judicial offices, and state legislative seats.
Prior to joining the firm, Mark was in private law practice concentrating in the areas of real estate, probate, wills, trusts and business entities. He tried many jury and non-jury cases to verdict in courts throughout Alabama.
Professional Affiliations & Memberships:
Alabama House of Representatives, Member, 1990-2005
Jefferson County Criminal Justice Coordinating Committee, Vice Chair, 2004-2005
Jefferson County Coroner and Medical Examiner's Board, Member, 1998-2005
National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws, Commissioner, 1994-2005
Probate Judge of Jefferson County, 2005-2007
334-462-6063
401 Adams Avenue, Suite 710, Montgomery, AL, 36104,
Subjects: All Subjects
Links:Website
ACCESS. ACCOUNTABILITY. INTEGRITY. In the midst of an always-challenging political landscape, a growing number of Alabama business, industrial and municipal clients rely on The Bloom Group to represent their interests in vital dealings with the state's legislative and regulatory communities. Unlike other lobbying firms that come and go, for 30 years, The Bloom Group has been a fixture in Alabama politics. Through our proven track record of success in resolving legislative issues and effectively communicating client needs and positions, we have earned a reputation as one of Alabama's premier governmental relations consultants. Our Mission | Governmental Relations That WorksFor every client and in every situation, The Bloom Group operates in pursuit of these goals: To consistently deliver to each of our clients the highest level of governmental relations services tailored to the client's specific individual needs and based on a firm understanding of their business. To develop and value a personal and professional relationship "based upon mutual trust and respect with clients", legislators, members of the executive branch and others with whom we deal. To always conduct our governmental relations affairs in an ethical and honest manner.
1) 3M Company and Its Affiliates
5) Alabama Association of Conservation Districts
6) Alabama Beverage Licensees Association
7) Alabama League of Municipalities
8) American Council of Engineering Companies of Alabama (ACEC/Alabama)*
11) Capri Theatre
12) City of Wetumpka
13) Coosa Valley Medical Center
14) D. Curt Lee
17) Education Testing Service (ETS)
18) GoodRX
19) Gulf Governmental Partners
21) Jefferson County Department of Health
22) Koch Government Affairs, LLC and Affiliates
25) QuantHub LLC
26) School Superintendents of Alabama (SSA)
27) Seraaj Family Homes, Inc., The
28) Thornton Farrish Incorporated
29) TrueCare
30) Trulieve AL, Inc
0-5 years
Sara Elizabeth Burnham brings a thorough knowledge of government as well as an extensive network of contacts to The Bloom Group thanks to relationships forged and maintained over decades of living and working in Montgomery and her family's deep roots in the capital city. She also has longstanding relationships from her time working on Capitol Hill in Washington D.C.
Her years of experience working in real estate give her a broad perspective on the area's business climate and a track record of success listening to, advocating for and representing the best interests of a diverse range of clients.
Key Experience
Staff Assistant for Senator Jeff Sessions
Staff Assistant at The Dutko Group
Staff Assistant for the U.S. Senate Republican Cloakroom
Active REALTOR with Bell and Corwin, Inc.
Key Areas of Expertise
Proven networking abilities
Strong work ethic
Professional & Community Affiliations
Alabama Dance Theatre Development Committee Member
Past YMCA Britton Board of Directors Member
Family Promise Center Volunteer
Education
BA in Political Science (Minors in Public Relations and English), The University of Alabama
ACCESS. ACCOUNTABILITY. INTEGRITY.
In the midst of an always-challenging political landscape, a growing number of Alabama business, industrial and municipal clients rely on The Bloom Group to represent their interests in vital dealings with the state's legislative and regulatory communities.
Unlike other lobbying firms that come and go, for 30 years, The Bloom Group has been a fixture in Alabama politics. Through our proven track record of success in resolving legislative issues and effectively communicating client needs and positions, we have earned a reputation as one of Alabama's premier governmental relations consultants.
Our Mission | Governmental Relations That Works
For every client and in every situation, The Bloom Group operates in pursuit of these goals:
To consistently deliver to each of our clients the highest level of governmental relations services tailored to the client's specific individual needs and based on a firm understanding of their business.
To develop and value a personal and professional relationship "based upon mutual trust and respect with clients", legislators, members of the executive branch and others with whom we deal.
To always conduct our governmental relations affairs in an ethical and honest manner.
1) 3M Company and Its Affiliates
5) Alabama Association of Conservation Districts
6) Alabama Beverage Licensees Association
7) Alabama League of Municipalities
8) American Council of Engineering Companies of Alabama (ACEC/Alabama)*
11) Capri Theatre
12) City of Wetumpka
13) Coosa Valley Medical Center
14) D. Curt Lee
17) Education Testing Service (ETS)
18) GoodRX
19) Gulf Governmental Partners
21) Jefferson County Department of Health
22) Koch Government Affairs, LLC and Affiliates
25) QuantHub LLC
26) School Superintendents of Alabama (SSA)
27) Seraaj Family Homes, Inc., The
28) Thornton Farrish Incorporated
29) TrueCare
30) Trulieve AL, Inc
John W. Floyd offers our clients a wealth of hands-on experience gained in more than 20 years of work in local and state government, including an extensive background in community relations. He previously served as Talladega County Juvenile Court Administrator and as Director of Regional and Community Services and Legislative Liaison for the Alabama Department of Youth Services. He also served as Executive Vice President of the Sylacauga Chamber of Commerce; as Secretary/Treasurer of the Sylacauga Industrial Development Board; as Council President; and later, as Mayor of the City of Sylacauga. He currently serves as Board Chairman of the Coosa Valley Baptist Medical Center.
Key Areas of Expertise
Local and state government management
Human services expertise
Knowledge of the legislative process
Economic development experience
Organizational management
Community and governmental relations
Grant writing experience
Key Issue Areas
Community relations
Government relations
Health care
Legislative affairs
Local government planning, evaluation and financing
State government planning, evaluation and financing
Economic development programs and evaluation
Existing business and industry
State, federal and foundation grants
Industrial development financing
Commercial development
Professional & Community Affiliations
Member, The Alabama Hospital Association
Member, The Independent Automobile Dealers Association of Alabama
Former governor's appointee to the Alabama Department of Youth Services Board
Former governor's appointee to the Region Four Law Enforcement Planning Agency Board
Former member of the Alabama League of Municipalities Utilities, Commerce and Transportation Committee
Former member of the Citizens Advisory Council for the Alabama Department of Human Resources
Education
B.S., Business and Economics, University of West Alabama
Certified Public Manager Program, Auburn University at Montgomery
334-244-8948
401 Adams Avenue, Suite 710, Montgomery, AL, 36104,
Subjects: All Subjects
Links:Website
ACCESS. ACCOUNTABILITY. INTEGRITY.
In the midst of an always-challenging political landscape, a growing number of Alabama business, industrial and municipal clients rely on The Bloom Group to represent their interests in vital dealings with the state's legislative and regulatory communities.
Unlike other lobbying firms that come and go, for 30 years, The Bloom Group has been a fixture in Alabama politics. Through our proven track record of success in resolving legislative issues and effectively communicating client needs and positions, we have earned a reputation as one of Alabama's premier governmental relations consultants.
Our Mission | Governmental Relations That Works
For every client and in every situation, The Bloom Group operates in pursuit of these goals:
To consistently deliver to each of our clients the highest level of governmental relations services tailored to the client's specific individual needs and based on a firm understanding of their business.
To develop and value a personal and professional relationship "based upon mutual trust and respect with clients", legislators, members of the executive branch and others with whom we deal.
To always conduct our governmental relations affairs in an ethical and honest manner.
1) 3M Company and Its Affiliates
5) Alabama Association of Conservation Districts
6) Alabama Beverage Licensees Association
7) Alabama League of Municipalities
8) American Council of Engineering Companies of Alabama (ACEC/Alabama)*
11) Capri Theatre
12) City of Wetumpka
13) Coosa Valley Medical Center
14) D. Curt Lee
17) Education Testing Service (ETS)
18) GoodRX
19) Gulf Governmental Partners
21) Jefferson County Department of Health
22) Koch Government Affairs, LLC and Affiliates
25) QuantHub LLC
26) School Superintendents of Alabama (SSA)
27) Seraaj Family Homes, Inc., The
28) Thornton Farrish Incorporated
29) TrueCare
30) Trulieve AL, Inc
20+ years
As the founding principal of The Bloom Group, Hal Bloom brings our clients more than 25 years of experience in politics, with an in-depth understanding of the legislative process as well as the inner workings of state agencies. His leadership and the qualified team he's assembled ensure that clients always get professional services that yield real results. A seasoned and respected veteran in his field, Hal was chosen as one of the top lobbyists by The Montgomery Advertiser (1999).
Key Areas of Expertise
Insider knowledge of the legislative process
Political coalition building
Public and governmental finance
Strategizing for and managing political campaigns
Key Professional Experience
Key legislative strategist, executive assistant and chief of staff to a two-term Speaker of the House
Senior governmental affairs officer, public finance officer and investment banker supervisor for major statewide bank
Investment banker for top Southeast investment firm
Key Issue Areas
Environmental, particularly solid waste disposal and clean water
Municipal bond issues
Government funding
Banking, investments and finance
Commercial leasing
Industrial relations and labor
Prevailing wage
State budget and taxation - business and municipal
Federal grants
Professional & Community Affiliations/Honors
Member, Alabama Alliance of Business and Industry
Legislative Liaison, League of Municipalities Committee on State and Federal Legislation
Chairman of Advisory Board, Baptist Medical Center-East
Former Board Member, Alabama Industry and Manufacturers Association
Former Board Member, Alabama-Guatemala Partners of the Americas
Consultant, State Tax Reform Study Commission
Who's Who in the South and Southwest
Who's Who in Executives and Professionals
Strathmore's Who's Who
Paul Harris Fellow, Rotary International
Past President, Montgomery Rotary Club
Member, President's Cabinet, The University of Alabama
Member, Board of Visitors, The University of Alabama Honors College
Chairman, Board of Directors, The University of West Alabama Foundation
Alumni Achievement Award, University of West Alabama
Member, The Society of the Golden Key, University of West Alabama
Member, Board of Trustees, University of West Alabama
Education
B.S., Business and Commerce, University of West Alabama
Registered Representative, NASD/New York Stock Exchange
Graduate, Chamber of Commerce Executive Institute, University of Georgia
205-250-5000
11 North Water Street, Suite 23200, Mobile, AL, 36602,
3) Association of Health Information Outsourcing Services
4) AT&T Alabama
5) Austal USA
11) CGL Companies
12) City of Daphne
13) City of Foley
14) City of Mobile
15) City of Wetumpka
16) Coastal 150
17) Conecuh Ridge Distillers, LLC
20) Energy Institute of Alabama
21) Escambia County Alabama Community Hospitals, Inc.
23) Google LLC and its Affiliates
24) Humana, Inc.
26) Magic Moments
27) National Railroad Passenger Corporation
30) Southeast Cannabis Company LLC
32) Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
33) Troy University
251-650-0862
11 North Water Street, Suite 2300, Mobile, AL, 36633,
3) Association of Health Information Outsourcing Services
4) AT&T Alabama
5) Austal USA
11) CGL Companies
12) City of Daphne
13) City of Foley
14) City of Mobile
15) City of Wetumpka
16) Coastal 150
17) Conecuh Ridge Distillers, LLC
20) Energy Institute of Alabama
21) Escambia County Alabama Community Hospitals, Inc.
23) Google LLC and its Affiliates
24) Humana, Inc.
26) Magic Moments
27) National Railroad Passenger Corporation
30) Southeast Cannabis Company LLC
32) Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
33) Troy University
251-433-3234
11 N Water Street Suite 23200, Mobile, AL, 36602,
3) Association of Health Information Outsourcing Services
4) AT&T Alabama
5) Austal USA
11) CGL Companies
12) City of Daphne
13) City of Foley
14) City of Mobile
15) City of Wetumpka
16) Coastal 150
17) Conecuh Ridge Distillers, LLC
20) Energy Institute of Alabama
21) Escambia County Alabama Community Hospitals, Inc.
23) Google LLC and its Affiliates
24) Humana, Inc.
26) Magic Moments
27) National Railroad Passenger Corporation
30) Southeast Cannabis Company LLC
32) Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
33) Troy University
334-391-4518
1901 6th Avenue North, Suite 3000, Birmingham, AL, 35203,
3) Association of Health Information Outsourcing Services
4) AT&T Alabama
5) Austal USA
11) CGL Companies
12) City of Daphne
13) City of Foley
14) City of Mobile
15) City of Wetumpka
16) Coastal 150
17) Conecuh Ridge Distillers, LLC
20) Energy Institute of Alabama
21) Escambia County Alabama Community Hospitals, Inc.
23) Google LLC and its Affiliates
24) Humana, Inc.
26) Magic Moments
27) National Railroad Passenger Corporation
30) Southeast Cannabis Company LLC
32) Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
33) Troy University
205-250-5000
1901 6th Avenue North, Suite 3000, Birmingham, AL, 35203,
3) Association of Health Information Outsourcing Services
4) AT&T Alabama
5) Austal USA
11) CGL Companies
12) City of Daphne
13) City of Foley
14) City of Mobile
15) City of Wetumpka
16) Coastal 150
17) Conecuh Ridge Distillers, LLC
20) Energy Institute of Alabama
21) Escambia County Alabama Community Hospitals, Inc.
23) Google LLC and its Affiliates
24) Humana, Inc.
26) Magic Moments
27) National Railroad Passenger Corporation
30) Southeast Cannabis Company LLC
32) Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
33) Troy University
251-650-0873
11 North Water Street, Suite 2300, Mobile, AL, 36633,
3) Association of Health Information Outsourcing Services
4) AT&T Alabama
5) Austal USA
11) CGL Companies
12) City of Daphne
13) City of Foley
14) City of Mobile
15) City of Wetumpka
16) Coastal 150
17) Conecuh Ridge Distillers, LLC
20) Energy Institute of Alabama
21) Escambia County Alabama Community Hospitals, Inc.
23) Google LLC and its Affiliates
24) Humana, Inc.
26) Magic Moments
27) National Railroad Passenger Corporation
30) Southeast Cannabis Company LLC
32) Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
33) Troy University
334-244-8948
401 Adams Ave, Suite 710, Montgomery, AL, 36104,
1) 3M COMPANY AND ITS AFFILIATES
5) ALABAMA ASSOCIATION OF CONSERVATION DISTRICTS
6) ALABAMA BEVERAGE LICENSEES ASSOCIATION
7) ALABAMA LEAGUE OF MUNICIPALITIES
8) AMERICAN COUNCIL OF ENGINEERING COMPANIES OF ALABAMA (ACEC/ALABAMA)*
11) CAPRI THEATRE
12) CITY OF WETUMPKA
13) COOSA VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER
14) D. CURT LEE
17) EDUCATION TESTING SERVICE (ETS)
18) GOODRX
19) GULF GOVERNMENTAL PARTNERS
21) JEFFERSON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
22) KOCH GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, LLC AND AFFILIATES
25) QUANTHUB LLC
26) SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENTS OF ALABAMA (SSA)
27) SERAAJ FAMILY HOMES, INC., THE
28) THORNTON FARRISH INCORPORATED
29) TRUECARE
30) TRULIEVE AL, INC
