Assists the firm's Oklahoma City government relations team with client service activities including conducting research and providing updates on state legislative matters and diverse regulatory issues
Previously served as account executive at Lilly & Company
Former congressional intern for Representative Stephanie Bice (R-OK)
Lauren McCay serves as a Senior Associate in Cornerstone's Oklahoma City office, assisting the firm's government relations team with client service activities including conducting research and providing updates on state legislative matters and diverse regulatory issues.
Lauren comes to Cornerstone from Lilly & Company where she led the firm's highly successful fundraising effort in Oklahoma as an Account Executive. She was responsible for executing numerous fundraisers and meeting fundraising goals for current federal legislators and those seeking office in the U.S House and Senate.
Before joining Lilly & Company, Lauren served as a Congressional Intern for Representative Stephanie Bice (R-OK) where she managed and answered constituent inquiries while also supporting staff by taking initiative on various district office projects and case work.
Lauren received her Bachelor of Science in political science from the University of Oklahoma.
(660) 924-9512
141 NE 13TH STREET SUITE 200, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK, 73104,
Subjects: All Subjects
Links:Website
Member of the Oklahoma Bar Association
Published multiple works in The Oklahoman
4) BRIGHTER HEIGHTS OKLAHOMA, LLC
6) COOPER'S HAWK WINERY & RESTAURANTS
7) CORNERSTONE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, INC
Steven Barker joined Cornerstone as a Principal in our Oklahoma office in November 2025.
Prior to Cornerstone he served as Assistant Municipal Counselor for the City of Oklahoma City. In this role, he represented the city in eminent domain and land use matters, advised the City Manager's Office and Planning Department and supported key strategic initiatives, including securing a 25-year lease agreement with the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Previously, Steven served as General Counsel at Coop Ale Works, providing nationwide regulatory guidance to support product distribution. In this role, he managed all federal and state compliance, negotiated agreements with distributors and oversaw the company's licensing portfolio.
Earlier in his career, Steven worked with the Oklahoma Alcoholic Beverage Laws Enforcement Commission, where he held leadership roles as Deputy Director and General Counsel. He has also served as an Assistant Attorney General in the Oklahoma Attorney General's Office and as Assistant General Counsel with the Oklahoma Tax Commission. Steven currently serves as Chief Municipal Judge for the City of Warr Acres, where he presides over arraignment, juvenile and trial dockets.
Steven holds a Juris Doctor from Oklahoma City University School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Pittsburg State University.
603-391-2250
800 Maine Avenue SW, 7th Floor,, 7th Floor, Washington, DC, 20024,
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Over 25 years of experience in public policy, administration and government at every level
Previously served as regional administrator of the United States Small Business Administration
Former senior advisor in the Office of Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH)
Mike Vlacich brings over 25 years of experience in public policy, administration and government at every level to open Cornerstone's Concord, New Hampshire office.
He joins the firm following his time at the United States Small Business Administration (SBA), where he was appointed by President Biden to the role of regional administrator. He was responsible for overseeing SBA programs, offices and operations in the SBA's New England region which serves Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont.
Prior to this role, Mike held several positions in the Office of Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) with the latest being senior advisor. He provided support to the Senator, Chief of Staff, Legislative Director, State Director, scheduling department and Communications Director on policy, communications and other strategic imperatives. He also held key roles in Sen. Maggie Hassan's office (D-NH) and Gov. John Lynch's office as director of the New Hampshire Division of Economic Development.
Along with his government involvement, Mike was president and CEO of a higher education trade association, the New Hampshire College and University Council, a member of the University System of NH Board of Trustees, UNH Alumni Association Board, the New Hampshire Community Development Finance Authority, NH EPSCoR Statewide Committee, New Hampshire Small Business Development Council Advisory Committee, New Hampshire Workforce Opportunity Council and the Governor's Save Our Shipyard Commission.
He has received the New Hampshire Business Review Business Excellence Award. He also earned the New Hampshire Department of Resources and Economic Development Award for Excellence, the Business and Industry Association of New Hampshire's Above and Beyond Award and was ranked on the Business NH Influencer Index.
Mike received his bachelor's in political science from the University of New Hampshire.
617 775 8118
One Beacon Street, Suite 16300,, Suite 16300, Boston, ma, 02108,
Subjects: Appropriations/Budgets, Ballot Measures/Campaign Finance/Elections, Business/Commerce, Civil Rights, Consumer Protection, Energy/Utilities, Environment/Recycling, Finance/Banking, Gaming, Health Care, Housing/Real Estate/Development/Construction, Insurance, Manufacturing, Medicare/Medicaid, Non-Profit, Pharmaceuticals, Privacy/Internet, Professional/Vocational Licensing, Public Sector, Retail, RFP/Procurement, Science/Technology, Taxes, Telecommunications, Tourism/Hospitality, Transportation/Vehicles
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Founding Partner in New England's leading government affairs and public policy consulting firm, specializing in navigating heavily regulated industries including healthcare and emerging technologies.
1) 2U Inc.
4) Alliance of Massachusetts YMCAs, Inc.
5) America Scores New England, Incorporated
6) American Retirement Association
10) Aramark Sports & Entertainment Services LLC
11) Association for Accessible Medicines
12) Athletic Trainers of Massachusetts Inc
13) Beth Israel Lahey Health, Inc.
14) Black Economic Council of Massachusetts, Inc.
15) Boston Carmen's Union ATU Local 589
16) Brewster Ambulance Service, Inc.
17) Building Trades Employers' Association of Boston and Eastern Massachusetts, Inc.
18) CareQuest Institute for Oral Health Inc.
21) Cityblock Health
25) Cornerstone Government Affairs, Inc.
26) Dimock Community Foundation, Inc.
27) Early Care and Education Consortium
28) Electrical Contractors Association of Greater Boston, Inc.
29) Emerson Health System, Inc.
30) EverDriven Technologies LLC
31) FanDuel Inc.
32) Fenway Community Health Center Inc.
35) Genting Management Services LLC
36) Geographic Solutions, Inc.
37) Greater Boston Plumbing Contractors Association, Inc.
38) H.Q. Energy Services U.S. Inc.
39) Harvard Street Neighborhood Health Center Inc.
41) Holyoke Health Center, Inc.
42) International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, A Non-Profit Corporation
43) Italian Home for Children, Inc.
44) Jackpocket LLC
46) Jewish Family and Children's Service, Inc.
47) Jewish Vocational Service, Inc.
48) Kleo Inc.
49) KPMG LLP
50) Marine Biological Laboratory
51) Massachusetts Associaition of Community Development Corporations
52) Massachusetts Association of Health Plans, Inc
53) Massachusetts Association of Regional Planning Agencies
54) Massachusetts Audubon Society, Inc.
55) Massachusetts Camping Association Inc.
56) Massachusetts School Nurse Organization, Inc.
57) Massachusetts Society of Orthotics & Prosthetics, Inc.
58) Massachusetts YouthBuild Coalition, Inc.
60) National Correctional Employees Union Inc.
62) New England Aquarium Corporation
63) New England Mechanical Contractors Association, Inc.
67) Permit Power Action Fund, Inc.
68) Pioneer Valley Planning Commission
69) Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors of Massachusetts, Inc.
70) President and Fellows of Harvard College
73) Proprietors of the Cemetery of Mount Auburn
75) Recidiviz Inc.
76) Reproductive Equity Now, Inc.
78) Ripple Fiber Massachusetts LLC
80) Smartronix, LLC
81) SpotHero, Inc.
82) StubHub, Inc.
83) Sturdy Memorial Hospital, Inc.
84) Tesla, Inc.
85) The Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Association
86) The Association of Dental Support Organizations, Inc.
88) The Elevance Health Companies, Inc.
89) The Henry Heywood Memorial Hospital
90) The Massachusetts School Psychologists' Association, Inc.
94) Urban College of Boston: A Two-Year College, Inc., The
95) Vermont Energy Investment Corporation
15-20 years
With twenty years of senior leadership experience in public policy and external affairs, Michael is a valued partner for business leaders navigating the intersection of the public and private sectors at the state level. Michael helps lead the state health care practice, while his passion for emerging technology has translated to a thriving practice in this space for Tremont Strategies.
Before his role as a founding partner at TSG, Michael served as Vice President for External Relations at an international medical services where he led government affairs, communications, business development and community relations.
Prior to that, Michael was Executive Vice President at a top healthcare public affairs firm, as well as Managing Partner at a multistate and federal government relations firm. Michael began his career in working in the Maine State Senate and later served as senior staff member for the Massachusetts Democratic Party.
Michael is on the Board of Directors of the Harvard Street Neighborhood Health Center and a Liaison Board Member for the Goldfarb Center for Public Affairs. Michael graduated with distinction with a degree in Government from Colby College.
207-210-0392
800 Maine Avenue SW, 7th Floor,, 7th Floor, Washington, DC, 20024,
603-540-9809
800 Maine Avenue SW, 7th Floor,, 7th Floor, Washington, DC, 20024,
(972) 510-8067
14674 RUPE DR., ARCADIA, OK, 73007,