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0-5 years

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Dave has over 40 years leading non-profit and government healthcare organizations, including the last eight years leading the North Carolina's $20 billion Medicaid program. Prior to serving as deputy secretary for Medicaid, he was the deputy secretary for Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities. Dave joined DHHS as director of the Division of Mental Health in 2013. Before joining the Department, he was executive director of several statewide chapters of The Arc, including The Arc of Delaware, Louisiana and North Carolina, where he led the advocacy and service delivery for people with disabilities.

Dave has worked for both Republican and Democrat administrations and was unanimously confirmed to his Medicaid position by the North Carolina General Assembly. During his tenure at North Carolina Medicaid, Dave led the program's transformation from fee for serve to managed care, supported the provider community through the COVID pandemic and successfully maintained a balanced budget throughout his service.

Dave has served on numerous state and national boards and committees, including the National Association of Medicaid Directors. He has presented to legislative and other governmental entities and to local, state and national meetings on health policy throughout his career.

Founded in 1993, TCG specializes in direct lobbying, grassroots advocacy, and regulatory expertise. The firm prides itself in capitalizing on its long-established relationships with key policy makers throughout the legislative and the executive branches of state government. TCG's clients range from large, multi-national corporations to local, grassroots associations.

TCG's legislative and regulatory campaign services consist of evaluating, monitoring, structuring, drafting and promoting legislative and administrative initiatives. Our experienced team of lobbyists analyzes and interprets Connecticut statutory provisions and works closely with key staff to draft legislation. Day-to-day lobbying, public relations and the myriad facets of a successful campaign are addressed. Our company specializes in solving public policy conflicts and seizing opportunities for our clients.

20+ years

TCG passed legislation giving Medicaid recipients, many with chronic conditions, easier access to home services, supplies and medical equipment. The legislation was opposed by Department of Social Services and was a target for the agency throughout the session.

TCG was successful in leading a coalition to sustain a veto by the Governor that had overwhelming support by the legislature and the Connecticut Education Association. The legislation would have had unintended negative consequences to students with behavioral health issues. TCG secured its client a position on the working group.

TCG was the driving force behind successfully lobbying the Governor's Office, the Office of Policy and Management, and the Department of Corrections to issue a RFP for inmate medical services at UConn Health. TCG's advocacy on this issue reversed a twenty plus year relationship between UConn Health acting as the sole provider of health services to Connecticut's incarcerated population.

TCG defeated legislation proposed by the Governor's office that had a negative impact to its client. TCG created a legislative campaign plan leveraging the extensive alumni network of Norwich Free Academy, along with organizing a coalition.

TCG has direct lines to the all of Connecticut's Constitutional Officers and their senior staff. Constitutional Officers comprises of the Governor, Attorney General, State Comptroller, Secretary of State's offices, and the Treasurer's office.

TCG possesses a strong network within the legislative leadership along key staff members in the four caucuses.

TCG commands far reaching contacts state agency including but not limited to the Department of Consumer Protection, Department of Public Health, Department of Education, Department of Administrative Services, and the Department of Economic and Community Development.

Alan Deckman is an influential and respected lobbyist at the Connecticut General Assembly and the Executive branch state agencies with over 30 years of experience. His personalized approach to representing clients blends practical business expertise with a thorough knowledge of the legislative and governmental process.

Mr. Deckman is the President and principal owner of the TCORS Capitol Group, LLC. Based in Glastonbury, CT, Mr. Deckman oversees all aspects of the company and client servicing. He directs strategic planning and management of the company, as well as marketing and long-term growth and business opportunities.

Mr. Deckman has successfully developed innovative ways to impact legislative and executive decision-making to help achieve the best results for his company's clients. This proactive approach has produced numerous victories for clients with interests in the state budget and tax matters.

As the senior lobbyist of the TCORS Capitol Group, LLC, Mr. Deckman assists Fortune 500 companies and small Connecticut businesses with complex state and municipal procurement matters. Further, he has resolved many administrative inquiries for clients from a wide range of industries at both the state and local levels of government. Mr. Deckman regularly provides lead identification and relationship marketing services to clients looking to expand their business development efforts within the public and private sectors. As executive director and lobbyist for several Connecticut non-profit educational organizations and institutions, he frequently serves as a media spokesperson and advisor on public policy issues of direct concern to those entities.

Mr. Deckman is also the Founder and President of the Connecticut Blockchain Association, whose mission it is to develop, promote, and advance blockchain technology and to establish Connecticut as a leader for blockchain innovation. The Connecticut Blockchain Association strives to create a unifying advocacy voice for the Blockchain industry in the state of Connecticut. Mr. Deckman also serves as an advisory board member for the Pennsylvania Blockchain Coalition.

Born in New London, Connecticut, Mr. Deckman graduated from Assumption College, where he received the distinguished Crown and Shield Award for leadership and service. Subsequently, he earned a master's degree in Public Administration from the Sawyer School of Management at Suffolk University in Boston, where he was also selected to participate in the Dean's Fellowship Program.

Former NC House member for over a decade; former Appropriations Chairman; Health & Human Services Chairman, Extensive Health and Human Services experience

6-10 years

Jeffrey L. Barnhart joined McGuireWoods Consulting in October 2011 as a senior vice president of State Government Relations. He works out of the firm's Raleigh office assisting clients and helping the firm grow its national and multistate practice in the southeast.Representing Cabarrus County, Jeff served 11 years in the North Carolina General Assembly before relinquishing his seat in 2011. He was most recently co-chair of the House Appropriations Committee and was a strong healthcare proponent earning numerous recognitions from many organizations. Before his tenure as a House Representative, Jeff served as a Cabarrus County Commissioner for 10 years. He was also acting County Manager for Cabarrus for eight months and served on the county's Water & Service Authority (six years) and Economic Development Board of Directors (nine years).In addition to his strong local and state public sector experience, Jeff is a former small business owner who possesses significant private sector experience. He recently spent three years at the helm of a local healthcare center and also worked at IBM for 10 years in a number of different capacities from engineering to marketing to management. He is ranked the 13th Most Influential Lobbyist of the 2013 Legislative Session by the North Carolina Center for Public Policy Research in its annual survey of lobbyists, legislators and Capitol Press Corps members.Jeff served in the United States Air Force from 1978 to 1982 working in Communications Security.

REGINA APPOLON

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JASON BARRAZA

(Arizona)
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MATT BENSON

(Arizona)
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LANDON BRIGGS

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WENDY BRIGGS

(Arizona)
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WILLIAM BYERS, IV

(Ohio)
Clients:

1) AAA Club Alliance Inc

2) AAA East Central

3) AAA Mid States

4) AAA Shelby County

5) Acadia Healthcare, Inc.

6) Affordable Housing Alliance of Central Ohio

7) Alliance for Safety and Justice Action Fund

8) Alvis, Inc.

9) American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, Inc.

10) American Electric Power

11) Anduril Industries, Inc.

12) Apple Inc.

13) Battelle Memorial Institute

14) Byers Minton & Assocaites

15) Capitol South Community Urban Redevelopment Corp

16) Cardinal Health, Inc

17) Carvana

18) Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA)

19) CGI Technologies and Solutions Inc

20) Charter Communications Operating, LLC

21) Chubb INA Holdings, Inc.

22) City of Columbus

23) Cleveland Browns

24) Coalition for Community Solar Access

25) Coalition For Ticket Fairness

26) College Board

27) Columbus Crew SC

28) Columbus Metropolitan Library

29) Columbus State Community College

30) Columbus Urban League

31) Columbus Zoo & Aquarium

32) Community Shelter Board

33) Consumer Safety Technology

34) CSL Behring

35) Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

36) DaVita Healthcare Partners Inc.

37) Delaware County Board of Commissioners

38) Ductile Iron Pipe Research Association

39) Entertainment Software Association (ESA)

40) Ergon, Inc.

41) Evolution Malta Holdings Limited

42) Experience Columbus

43) Future Ready 5

44) Gaggle Inc.

45) Girl Scouts of Ohio's Heartland

46) Goodwill Easterseals Miami Valley

47) Greater Cleveland Funders Collaborative (GCFC)

48) Greater Common Good

49) Integrated Services for Behavioral Health

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ABIGAIL CARDENAS

(Arizona)
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(Arizona)
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ELIZABETH GARVEY

(New York)
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Clients:

41) NATIONAL INSURANCE CRIME BUREAU

42) NATIONAL STRATEGIES, LLC

43) NEW YORK AUTOMATIC VENDING ASSOCIATION, INC.

44) NEW YORK NEW JERSEY 2026 WORLD CUP HOST COMMITTEE

45) NEW YORK STATE CHAPTER OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF ELDER LAW ATTORNEYS

46) NEW YORK STATE HOSPITALITY & TOURISM ASSOCIATION

47) NPX ONE

48) NURSE PRACTITIONER ASSOCIATION NYS (THE)

49) OUTDOOR ADVERTISING COUNCIL OF NEW YORK, INC.

50) PHYSICIANS' RECIPROCAL INSURERS

51) PODIATRIC MEDICAL ASSOCIATION (NYS)

52) PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP

53) PURFOODS, LLC D/B/A MOM'S MEALS

54) RACING ASSOCIATION, INC. (THE) (NY)

55) REAL ESTATE BOARD OF NEW YORK, INC.

56) RECEIVABLES MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONAL

57) RELX INC.

58) REVLON CONSUMER PRODUCTS LLC

59) ROSWELL PARK CANCER INSTITUTE CORPORATION

60) SELLERS, DORSEY & ASSOCIATES, LLC

61) SKI AREAS OF NEW YORK, INC.

62) SL GREEN REALTY CORP.

63) ST. FRANCIS DE SALES SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF

64) STARBUCKS CORPORATION DBA STARBUCKS COFFEE COMPANY

65) STOP DWI ASSOCIATION, INC. (NYS)

66) THALES DIS USA, INC.

67) THE CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF NEW YORK

68) THE HARTFORD INSURANCE GROUP, INC. (THE HARTFORD)

69) THE NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDEN

70) THE VISCARDI CENTER, INC.

71) THOROUGHBRED BREEDERS, INC. NEW YORK

72) TOMRA OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

73) TWO TREES MANAGEMENT CO. LLC

74) TWOMAGNETS LLC D/B/A CLIPBOARD HEALTH

75) U.S. MORTGAGE INSURERS

76) WELLS FARGO & COMPANY

77) WESTCHESTER COUNTY

78) WORTHINGTON ENTERPRISES, INC.

79) ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY

JEREMY GERLACH

(Arizona)
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LEVI GROSS

(Ohio)
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JENNIFER HARRIS

(Arizona)
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(Arizona)
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1) 341 NINTH AVENUE , L.L.C.

2) 509 W. 34, L.L.C.

3) ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY

4) ALIBABA.COM US E-COMMERCE CORP.

5) ALLIANCE FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS-SCHOOL AGE (NYS)

6) ALLIANCE FOR DOWNTOWN NEW YORK, INC.

7) AMERICAN CHEMISTRY COUNCIL, INC.

8) AMERICAN FUEL & PETROCHEMICAL MANUFACTURERS

9) ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS (NY)

10) BAR ASSOCIATION (NYS)

11) BILLION OYSTER PROJECT, INC.

12) BRACEWELL LLP

13) BRIDGEHAMPTON ROAD RACES LLC

14) BROOKFIELD PROPERTIES (USA II) LLC

15) CAMPGROUND OWNERS OF NEW YORK, INC

16) CITY OF ROCHESTER

17) CNA FINANCIAL CORPORATION

18) CORNING INCORPORATED

19) CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS AND POLICE BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION, INC. (NYS)

20) DAILYPAY, LLC

21) EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY

22) EDF POWER SOLUTIONS DEVELOPMENT, INC.

23) ENOVA INTERNATIONAL

24) EVERDRIVEN TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

25) FOUR TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

26) GOOGLE CLIENT SERVICES LLC

27) GREENIDGE GENERATION LLC

28) HEALTH PLAN ASSOCIATION, INC. (NY)

29) HOLISTIC ALTERNATIVE RECOVERY TRUST

30) HOUSING ASSOCIATION, INC. (NEW YORK)

31) IGT AND ITS AFFILIATES DBA BRIGHTSTAR GLOBAL SOLUTIONS CORPORATION

32) INVENERGY LLC

33) KEY CAPTURE ENERGY, LLC

34) KNORR BRAKE COMPANY, LLC

35) LAND TITLE ASSOCIATION, INC. (NYS)

36) LEXINGTON SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF

37) LIBERTY MUTUAL GROUP INC.

38) LIC DEVELOPMENT OWNER, L.P.

39) LIGHT & POWER MANAGEMENT, LLC

40) MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL, INC.

41) MGM RESORTS INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS, INC.

42) MICRON TECHNOLOGY, INC.

43) MICROSOFT CORPORATION

44) MOTORCYCLE SAFETY PROGRAM SITE ADMINISTRATORS GROUP (NYS)

45) MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC.

46) MULTISTATE ASSOCIATES LLC

47) NATIONAL ACADEMY OF RECORDING ARTS & SCIENCES, INC.

48) NATIONAL COOPERATIVE BANK

49) NATIONAL GRID

50) NATIONAL INSURANCE CRIME BUREAU

51) NATIONAL SOCIETY OF GENETIC COUNSELORS

52) NATIONAL STRATEGIES, LLC

53) NEW YORK AUTOMATIC VENDING ASSOCIATION, INC.

54) NEW YORK NEW JERSEY 2026 WORLD CUP HOST COMMITTEE

55) NEW YORK STATE CHAPTER OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF ELDER LAW ATTORNEYS

56) NEW YORK STATE HOSPITALITY & TOURISM ASSOCIATION

57) NGV OSW HOLDINGS, LLC

58) NORTHEASTERN AIR MANAGEMENT CORP.

59) NPX ONE

60) NURSE PRACTITIONER ASSOCIATION NYS (THE)

61) PENCOL CONTRACTING CORP.

62) PODIATRIC MEDICAL ASSOCIATION (NYS)

63) PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP

64) PROGRESSIVE LEASING

65) RACING ASSOCIATION, INC. (THE) (NY)

66) REAL ESTATE BOARD OF NEW YORK, INC.

67) RELX INC.

68) REVLON CONSUMER PRODUCTS LLC

69) REWORLD WASTE, LLC

70) ROSWELL PARK CANCER INSTITUTE CORPORATION

71) SELLERS, DORSEY & ASSOCIATES, LLC

72) SKI AREAS OF NEW YORK, INC.

73) SL GREEN REALTY CORP.

74) SNORAC, LLC

75) ST. FRANCIS DE SALES SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF

76) STOP DWI ASSOCIATION, INC. (NYS)

77) STRATOSPHERE DEVELOPMENT CO. LLC

78) THE CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF NEW YORK

79) THE HARTFORD INSURANCE GROUP, INC. (THE HARTFORD)

80) THE NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDEN

81) THE SCOTTS COMPANY LLC

82) THE VISCARDI CENTER, INC.

83) THOROUGHBRED BREEDERS, INC. NEW YORK

84) TOMRA OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

85) TWO TREES MANAGEMENT CO. LLC

86) TWOMAGNETS LLC D/B/A CLIPBOARD HEALTH

87) VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY

88) WELLS FARGO & COMPANY

89) WESTCHESTER COUNTY

90) ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY

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(New Jersey)
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MADELINE RAMIREZ

(Arizona)
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LUIS REYES

(Arizona)
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SHAUN RIEVE

(Arizona)
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JEFFREY SANDQUIST

(Arizona)
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RYAN SULLIVAN

(Arizona)
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