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ALAN DECKMAN

alan@ctcapitolgroup.com
860-541-6438
701 Hebron Avenue, 3rd Floor, Glastonbury, CT, 06033,

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.

1) American Promotional Events

2) American Red Cross/Blood Services of CT

3) Ascentria Care Alliance

4) Axon Enterprise, Inc.

5) Beacon Services of CT

6) CAPSEF

7) Catalis Holdco Inc

8) CoinFlip

9) CONN CASE - CT Council Admin. Special Ed

10) Connecticut Association of School Psychologists

11) CT Blockchain Association

12) CT Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects

13) CT State Dental Assoc.

14) GoNetspeed

15) Harley-Davidson Financial Services

16) Justice Resource Institute-Headquarters

17) MacDermid Enthone Inc.

18) MDFT International

19) NAFI Connecticut

20) National Pork Producers Council

21) Operation Fuel, Inc. d/b/a Generation Power CT

22) Orijin

23) Public Consulting Group LLC

24) Quest Diagnostics

25) RA United Enterprises LLC

26) Recycix LLC

27) SAM Advocacy dba CTVotersFirst.org

28) School Nutrition Association of Connecticut

29) SCRRRA

30) Sportech, Inc.

31) The Children's Center of Hamden

32) The Children's League of Connecticut

33) The Connecticut Chapter of the American Planners Association

34) Twomagnets LLC dba Clipboard Health

35) Vision To Learn

36) Waterford Country School

37) Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation

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.

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DAVE RICHARD

(North Carolina, )

McGuireWoods Consulting

drichard@mwcllc.com
919-836-4005
501 Fayetteville Street, Suite 500, Raleigh, Raleigh, NC,

Subjects: Agencies/Regulations, Appropriations/Budgets, Children/Family/Women, Health Care, Medicare/Medicaid

Links:Website, LinkedIn

0-5 years

Awarded Order of the Long Leaf Pine

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.

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JEFF BARNHART

(North Carolina, )

McGuireWoods Consulting

jbarnhart@mwcllc.com
(704) 791-2961
501 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, NC, 27601,

Subjects: All Subjects, Agencies/Regulations, Appropriations/Budgets, Children/Family/Women, Corrections/Criminal Justice, Health Care, Manufacturing, Medicare/Medicaid, Non-Profit, Pharmaceuticals, Public Safety, RFP/Procurement, Science/Technology, Taxes, Telecommunications, Tourism/Hospitality, Transportation/Vehicles

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

1) Action Behavior Centers, LLC

2) Alliance Health

3) American Diabetes Association

4) Emerald School of Excellence

5) Functional Family Therapy Partners LLC

6) HNTB Corporation

7) LivaNova USA, Inc.

8) Maximus, Inc.

9) MGA Homecare

10) Monarch

11) NC Community Health Center Association

12) NC MedAssist

13) North Carolina PACE Association

14) Pyramid Healthcare, Inc.

15) RecSol Recovery Solutions, LLC

16) Twomagnets LLC d/b/a Clipboard Health

17) Uber Technologies, Inc.

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.