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One of the firm's founders, Barbara's focus is in state-level policy and advocacy where she represents the firm's clients before the Arizona State Legislature, the Governor's Office and executive branch agencies. She was named an Outstanding Woman in Business by the Phoenix Business Journal and is consistently recognized as one of the top lobbyists in Arizona by the Arizona Capitol Times. She has established herself as a highly effective advocate for a variety of private-sector enterprises with a special concentration in healthcare, manufacturing, telecommunications, and emerging technologies. Her prior experience includes two judicial clerkships and private law firm practice in Washington, D.C. and Arizona. Immediately prior to founding Triadvocates, Barbara was an integral member of the government relations practice group of Quarles & Brady LLP.

Education: B.A., The University of Arizona; J.D., American University, The Washington College of Law, Washington, D.C.

20+ years

Building on her local government background, Julie provides leadership to the firm's economic development practice where Triadvocates has supported clients in their investment of more than $32 Billion dollars in Arizona projects. Recognized as an adept dealmaker by the Arizona Capitol Times, Julie's experience ranges from housing, transportation, health care, energy and manufacturing. to tribal investment. Immediately prior to joining Triadvocates, Julie served as the principal staff and policy advisor to the mayor of one of Arizona's largest cities. In that capacity, she was responsible for strategic planning, policy development and outreach in subject areas such as transportation and infrastructure, land-use planning and finance. At Triadvocates, Julie guides client interaction with local, state and federal officials.

15-20 years

Julie received the WESTMARC President's Award for exemplary work in economic development and was inducted as an Honorary Bobcat at The University of Arizona. She has received Special Congressional Recognition from Congressman Ruben Gallego for her work on his Women's Advisory Commission and was selected by the Maricopa Community College Foundation Board of Directors to serve as Vice Chair.

20+ years

Dell Sales & Government Affairs Award
American Academy of Ophthalmology Public Service Award

BICKFORD PACIFIC GROUP (BPG) has over 25 years experience specializing in all aspects of government, legislative, state administration and local assembly/city council. BPG has been recognized as one of Alaska's top 10 lobbyists with a client list that includes Fortune Top 500 companies. BPG clients benefit from our trusted bipartisan relationships that have resulted in successful outcomes.

Whether you are seeking to enact or defeat legislation on a state or local level, BPG has a proven success record.

Firm Specialties:
Lobbying local & state
Digital/social media advocacy
Grassroots/grasstops
Strategist specialist
Communications/public relations
Crisis management

FRANK BICKFORD, before becoming a lobbyist was a staffer in the early 80's for then U.S. Senator Frank Murkowski, Former State Senator Fritz Pettyjohn and managed Congressman Don Young's campaign in 1984. Frank has been a state lobbyist since the year 2000, with a host of clients and excellent reputation among Democrat, Republican and Independent elected officials.

John leads the firm's government marketing efforts, where he brings more than 30 years of rich career experience in government leadership, policy, public affairs, procurement, media and business. He also contributes considerable expertise to state and federal policy and advocacy efforts across a wide range of policy areas, with a particular passion for education and workforce development. John has been a thought leader in the technology community in Arizona since serving as Arizona's first Chief Information Officer and as the government relations and community solutions manager for Intel Corporation. Prior experience includes serving as the federal/intergovernmental coordinator and policy advisor for the Office of the Governor, and as senior appropriations staff and legislative director for an Arizona Congressman.

Education: B.A., Lafayette College; M.A., Harvard Kennedy School

20+ years

Lauren represents the firm's interests before the Arizona State Legislature, the Office of the Governor, state agencies and various municipalities, and has been recognized by the Arizona Capitol Times as one of the top lobbyists in the state under the age of 40.

6-10 years

Recognized by the Arizona Capitol Times as one of the top lobbyists in the state under the age of 40 (2017)

Recognized by the Arizona Capitol Times as a "Breakdown Breakout" winner, given to the sharpest political and industry minds in Arizona under 40 (2019)

With nearly a decade of government relations experience at the state and local level, Lauren's specialty practice areas include policy issues in the healthcare, real estate and tech sectors. Prior to entering into the policy realm, Lauren worked in marketing and public relations, executing local and national media campaigns for clients ranging from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies. Her background also includes having developed and implemented grassroots campaigns surrounding legislation for one of Arizona's largest nonprofit organizations. A graduate of the University of Arizona with an academic focus in journalism and political communication, Lauren has extensive experience working with local and national news outlets. Recognized by the Arizona Capitol Times as one of the top lobbyists in the state under the age of 40, Lauren represents the firm's interests before the Arizona State Legislature, the Office of the Governor, state agencies and various municipalities.

Education: B.S., University of Arizona

RICHARD TRAVIS

(Arizona)

Subjects: All Subjects

Links:Website

Richard has more than 20 years of experience in Arizona state government and public affairs. Richard's skillset includes strategic planning, coalition management and coordination and development of media and grassroots efforts for legislation and initiatives. Richard's public-sector experience includes service as a staff director at the Arizona House of Representatives, Director of Government Affairs for the Arizona Supreme Court, Special Assistant Attorney General for Government Affairs for the Arizona Attorney General's Office, and Deputy Director for the Arizona Department of Transportation.

Education: B.A., Trinity University; J.D., University of Arizona College of Law

20+ years

MADISON ALLIGOOD

(North Carolina)

BRIAN BALLARD

(Florida)
Clients:

1) 19 Enterprises, LLC

2) Access Restoration Services US, Inc.

3) Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts

4) Advanced Rx Pharmacy, LLC

5) AIDS Healthcare Foundation

6) Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

7) Alliance for Commercial Real Estate

8) Amazon.com, Inc.

9) American Coastal Insurance Company

10) American Veterinary Medical Association

11) Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC

12) Angel Armor

13) AquaFence Inc.

14) AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals, LP

15) AT&T Services, Inc.

16) Atlas Air, Inc.

17) Atlas Data Privacy Corporation

18) Atlys Global, LLC

19) Axon Enterprise, Inc.

20) Babcock Property Holdings, LLC

21) Barry University

22) Basketball Properties, LTD

23) Bayer U.S. LLC

24) Big Bend Homeless Coalition

25) BioStem Technologies

26) Block, Inc.

27) Blue Origin Florida, LLC

28) Botanicals for Better Health and Wellness

29) Brent L. Mills, Incorporated

30) Brightstar Global Solutions Corporation

31) Broward County

32) Broward County Sheriff's Office

33) Camillus House, Inc

34) Caplin Family Offices, LLC

35) Centene Corporation on behalf of its affiliates and subsidiaries

36) Churchill Downs, Inc

37) Citrus Health Network, Inc

38) City of Aventura

39) City of Boynton Beach

40) City of Bradenton

41) City of Cape Coral, Florida

42) City of DeBary

43) City of Delray Beach

44) City of Hallandale Beach

45) City of Largo

46) City of Marathon

47) City of Miami

48) City of Palm Beach Gardens

49) City of Pembroke Pines

50) City of Pensacola, Florida

51) City of Punta Gorda

52) City of Sarasota, Florida

53) City of Treasure Island

54) Clear Ballot Group

55) Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller, Palm Beach County

56) Clyde Johnson Contracting & Roofing, Inc.

57) Coinbase, Inc.

58) Communications International, Inc.

59) Core and Main LP

60) CORE Construction

61) Council of Florida Medical School Deans

62) Cox Communications

63) Cox Science Center and Aquarium

64) Cruise Lines International Association

65) Crypto Council for Innovation

66) DACRA

67) DBL Ventures

68) de Moya Highway Infrastructure LLC

69) DEEP Research Incorporated

70) Delaware North Companies Gaming & Entertainment, Inc

71) Destinations Florida

72) DMF Employment Opportunities, Inc.

73) Doodie Calls LLC

74) DoorDash, Inc.

75) Downtown Vision, Inc.

76) DSW Homes, LLC

77) Earth Funeral LLC

78) East Coast Packers, LLC

79) Eisai, Inc

80) Electronic Transaction Consultants, LLC

81) Embassy of Japan

82) Enespa Technologies US LLC

83) Epilepsy Florida

84) FarmaceuticalRX LLC

85) Feeding Florida, Inc.

86) Figgers Communication, Inc.

87) Fire Neural Network

88) Florida A & M University Foundation

89) Florida Alliance for Seniors

90) Florida Association of Cosmetology & Technical Schools (FACTS)

91) Florida Chiropractic Association, Inc

92) Florida Entertainment & Arts Venues Association, Inc.

93) Florida Gulf Coast University Foundation, Inc.

94) Florida Network of Youth and Family Services, Inc

95) Florida Podiatric Medical Association

96) Florida Power & Light Company

97) Florida Rural Water Association

98) Florida Sheriffs Risk Management Fund

99) Florida Society of Ophthalmology

100) Florida Society of Pathologists

101) Florida Tomato Exchange

102) Florida Transportation Builders Association, Inc

103) Florida Veterinary Medical Association

104) FOP Foundation

105) Foster Care Review, Inc

106) Foundation for Seminole State College of Florida, Inc

107) Fresenius Medical Care North America

108) Friends of the Underline, Inc.

109) GAF Materials, LLC

110) Gates Housing Group, LLC

111) GlaxoSmithKline

112) Habilitation Center for the Handicapped, Inc.

113) Health Care District of Palm Beach County

114) Henderson Behavioral Health

115) HistoryMiami Museum

116) HNTB Corporation

117) Hope Healthcare

118) Horizon Oakland Park, LLC

119) Housing Trust Group, LLC

120) Ibis Healthcare, Inc.

121) Indelible Management Solutions, Inc.

122) Infrastructure Rehabilitation USA, Inc.

123) Intellectually Developmentally Disabled Community Foundation

124) International Atlantic, LLC

125) Investment Corporation of Palm Beach

126) Jacksonville Port Authority

127) Jacksonville Transportation Authority

128) Juvare, LLC and its affiliates

129) Keystone Properties, L.L.C.

130) Kinder Morgan, Inc.

131) Kitson Evergreen LLC d/b/a Kitson & Partners

132) Kleo, Inc. d/b/a ClassWallet

133) KPMG LLP

134) L3Harris Technologies, Inc.

135) Lee Health System, Inc

136) Liberty Dental Plan

137) Lifepoint Health

138) LifeScience Logistics

139) Lighthouse Central Florida

140) Lions World Vision Institute, Inc.

141) Lucent Group, Inc.

142) Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

143) M&M Realty Partners LLC

144) Major League Baseball

145) Marine Towing of Tampa, LLC

146) Martin County Board of County Commissioners

147) Max Planck Florida Foundation, Inc

148) Maxim Healthcare Services, Inc

149) MCI, LC

150) Meta Platforms, Inc.

151) Miami Dade College Foundation

152) Miami Design District Associates, LLC

153) Miami Learning Experience School

154) Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Inc

155) MorseLife Health System

156) Mosaic Fertilizer, LLC

157) Mount Sinai Medical Center

158) NAIOP Tampa Bay

159) National Rental Home Council

160) National Stormwater Trust, Inc.

161) Nationwide Retirement Solutions, Inc.

162) Natural Health Partners, LLC

163) New York Yankees

164) Nomi Health Inc

165) North Broward Hospital District (d/b/a Broward Health)

166) Northport Health Services of Florida, L.L.C.

167) Nova Southeastern University

168) NTT Data, Inc.

169) Office of the Commissioner of Baseball

170) Online Lenders Alliance

171) Orange Barrel Media

172) Palm Beach Aggregates, LLC

173) Panza, Maurer & Maynard, P.A.

174) Parsons Transportation Group Inc.

175) Pensacola State College Foundation, Inc.

176) Philips North America, LLC

177) PointClickCare Technologies USA Corp

178) Praesentia Healthcare LLC

179) Public Health Trust

180) Quarterhill

181) RAI Services Company

182) Re-Entry Alliance Pensacola, Inc.

183) ReaSyn Technologies, Inc.

184) Renew Financial Group LLC

185) Revenue Based Finance Coalition

186) Reyes Holdings, L.L.C.

187) RightSite Health

188) Robinhood

189) RUDG, LLC

190) Safe Harbor Hospice LLC

191) SaferWatch

192) Safety Net Hospital Alliance of Florida

193) Sanford Airport Authority

194) SAS Institute, Inc

195) Seacoast National Bank

196) Security Scorecard

197) Selah Freedom

198) Seminole Hard Rock Digital, LLC

199) Sentara Health Plans, Inc.

200) SePro Corporation

201) Shands Teaching Hospital and Clinics, Inc.

202) Shopping Center Management d/b/a Turnberry Associates

203) Sig Sauer, Inc.

204) Simon Wiesenthal Center, Inc.

205) Skyward, Inc.

206) Socure, Inc.

207) Solar Sportsystems, Inc

208) South Central Florida Express, Inc

209) South Florida Police Benevolent Association

210) Southern Glazers Wine and Spirits, LLC.

211) Southern Technical College Suncoast, LLC

212) Spark Learning, Inc.

213) SPIDR Tech, Inc.

214) Spray Foam Coalition Association

215) State Armor

216) Strategic Digital Services

217) Stride, Inc.

218) Strydent Autonomous Technologies, Inc.

219) Suffolk Construction Company, Inc.

220) Sunfest Herbs LLC

221) SWARM Inc.

222) Talk of the Town, Inc.

223) Tampa General Hospital

224) The Private Suite

225) The School Board of Lee County

226) Titan America LLC

227) Town of Jupiter

228) Town of Lantana

229) Town of Palm Beach

230) Transit Village Venture, LLC

231) Tremco Incorporated

232) Trulieve, Inc.

233) Unite USA, Inc.

234) United States Sugar Corporation

235) University of Central Florida Foundation, Inc.

236) University of Florida Foundation, Inc.

237) University of Miami

238) Versaterm Public Safety

239) Village of North Palm Beach

240) Voices for Children Foundation, Inc

241) VyStar Credit Union

242) Walgreen Company

243) Walk Off Charities

244) WeatherSTEM

245) Wheeler Emergency Management Consulting, LLC

246) Wildlandscapes International

247) Windstorm Mitigation, Inc

248) Worldwide Interactive Network, Inc. d/b/a WIN Learning

249) Xerox Corporation and its affiliates

250) YMCA of the Palm Beaches

251) Zoox, Inc.

252) Zscaler, Inc.

ROBERT BARANSAKA

(Arizona)
  • 602-761-2760

Clients:
  • 916 492-2766

  • SACRAMENTOCA95814

Clients:

KARA CALVERT CAMPBELL

(South Carolina)
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  • 2350 Kerner Blvd., Ste 250San RafaelCA94901

Clients:

KARA CALVERT CAMPBELL

(Ohio)
  • 415-389-6800

  • 2350 Kerner Blvd., Suite 250San RafaelCA94901

Clients:

NICK CARR

(South Carolina)
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Clients:

DARIN CARTER

(Ohio)
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Clients:

BRITTNEY COLVIN

(Ohio)
  • 614-221-2800

  • 10 W. Broad Street, Suite 200INTEROFFICE - DNRColumbusOH43215

RICHARD ROBIN COOK

(South Carolina)
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  • 2350 Kerner Blvd., Ste 250San RafaelCA94901

Clients:
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ASHLEY GUNN

(Wisconsin)
Clients:

ASHLEY GUNN

(Arizona)
  • 415-389-6800

Clients:
  • (312) 590-7958

  • 421 N. Harrington Street, Suite 6503605 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 500RaleighNC27603

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BARBARA MEANEY

(Arizona)
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ROXANNA PITONES

(Arizona)
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(Arizona)
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Clients:

KATY SEARCY

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

Clients:

KATY ANN SEARCY

(South Carolina)
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Clients:

KATY ANN SEARCY

(Colorado)
  • 415-389-6800

  • c/o 2350 Kerner Boulevard, Suite 250San RafaelCA94901

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FREDDY SOTO

(Arizona)
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  • SACRAMENTOCA95814

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