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ANDREW PARIS

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ANDREW PARIS

(Pennsylvania, )

C&G Strategies, LLC

andrew@cgstrategiespa.com
412-297-4625
215 Pine Street, Suite 200, Harrisburg, PA, 17101,

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Senior Policy Director

Involved in state government for over 20 years, Andrew brings a vast skill set to the table including government relations strategy development, research and analysis, lobbying, legislative drafting, beverage alcohol policy, economic modeling, transportation policy, gaming policy, and higher education policy.

Prior to joining Dentons Cohen & Grigsby and its successor firm C & G Strategies, Andrew served as research director for a political campaign, a legislative liaison for a state row office, executive deputy director of policy and planning within the state executive branch, executive director of the State Tax Equalization Board (STEB), and the founder and principal of Four Lights Research Solutions.

1) 1501 Penn Owner LLC

2) ALLEGHENY COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY

3) Allegheny Petroleum Products Co.

4) Bloomfield-Garfield Corporation

5) Boy Scouts of America Laurel Highlands Council

6) BUFFALO & PITTSBURGH RAILROAD, INC.

7) Casella Waste Systems, Inc.

8) Century III Mall PA LLC

9) Cigar Association of America, Inc.

10) Constellation Energy Generation, LLC

11) Constructors Association of Western Pennsylvania

12) DISTILLED SPIRITS COUNCIL OF THE U.S.

13) Interstate Gas Supply, Inc.

14) Iron Workers Joint Apprenticeship and Journeyman Retraining Committee of W. PA

15) Master Builders' Association of Western, PA, Inc.

16) McKees Rocks Borough

17) Meadows Standardbred Owners Association

18) Mobility & Parking Advisors LLC

19) NATIONAL AVIARY IN PITTSBURGH

20) Netflix

21) PA Association for the Education of Young Children

22) PA BEVERAGE ASSOCIATION

23) PA COMMISSION FOR COMMUNITY COLLEGES

24) PA HORSE BREEDERS ASSOCIATION

25) Phantom Fireworks Showrooms, LLC

26) PHILADELPHIA BAR ASSOCIATION

27) PITTSBURGH AND OHIO CENTRAL RAILROAD COMPANY

28) Pittsburgh Film Office

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JENNIE VERNER

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JENNIE VERNER

(Tennessee, )

Butler Snow LLP

jennie.verner@butlersnow.com
901-680-7327
6075 Poplar Avenue, Suite 500, Memphis, TN, 38119,

Subjects: Alcohol, Education, Health Care

Links:Website, LinkedIn

Jennie is an experienced government relations professional with deep knowledge of K-12 and higher education policy. She spent years working at the legislature and managing campaigns. So, she understands the legislative process and can bring a campaign like approach to getting your legislative goals accomplished.

6-10 years

Jennie served as the primary staff member for the House Education Committee.

Jennie Previously served as:
Senior Director of Government Relations and Policy, University of Memphis, 2018-2019. Built and maintained relationships, studied policy initiatives, and advocated for funding before state, local, and Federal officials. Successful in securing capital funding for the Lambuth Campus, a first for the University. Organized the inaugural University of Memphis Legislative Retreat, bringing a record 40 legislators from across Tennessee to the University of Memphis Campus.

Director of Government Relations, State Collaborative on Reforming Education (SCORE), 2014-2018. Represented Tennessee's leading education policy and advocacy organization before the Tennessee General Assembly. Successfully designed and executed a statewide roadshow for a Governor's cabinet member to interact with business and community stakeholders.

Legislative Staffer, Tennessee General Assembly, 2011-2014. Worked for the Tennessee General Assembly in several roles including Research Analyst for the House Education Committee. Developed strong working relationships with key education and business community stakeholders. Maintained a deep understanding of education-related legislation to serve as the primary policy advisor to the committee.

Fundraiser and Campaign Coordinator, Congressman Bill Cassidy, 2010-2011.

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DAVID CALIGUIRI

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DAVID CALIGUIRI

(Pennsylvania, )

C&G Strategies, LLC

david@cgstrategiespa.com
412-613-7266
215 Pine Street, Suite 200, Harrisburg, PA, 17101,

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Co-Founder/ Managing Partner

With more than 25 years of experience in government, public affairs, and strategic communications, David comes from The Caliguiri Group, a firm he founded in 2011. After successfully managing several political campaigns, David was also an integral part of Pittsburgh First's campaign for a Pennsylvania state gaming license.

Prior to launching his own firm, David was a lobbyist representing clients before local and state governments. He is an active member of the Pittsburgh community and sits on the boards of several nonprofit organizations serving the region.

1) 1501 Penn Owner LLC

2) ALLEGHENY COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY

3) Allegheny Petroleum Products Co.

4) Bloomfield-Garfield Corporation

5) Boy Scouts of America Laurel Highlands Council

6) BUFFALO & PITTSBURGH RAILROAD, INC.

7) Casella Waste Systems, Inc.

8) Century III Mall PA LLC

9) Cigar Association of America, Inc.

10) Constellation Energy Generation, LLC

11) Constructors Association of Western Pennsylvania

12) DISTILLED SPIRITS COUNCIL OF THE U.S.

13) Interstate Gas Supply, Inc.

14) Iron Workers Joint Apprenticeship and Journeyman Retraining Committee of W. PA

15) Master Builders' Association of Western, PA, Inc.

16) McKees Rocks Borough

17) Meadows Standardbred Owners Association

18) Mobility & Parking Advisors LLC

19) NATIONAL AVIARY IN PITTSBURGH

20) Netflix

21) PA Association for the Education of Young Children

22) PA BEVERAGE ASSOCIATION

23) PA COMMISSION FOR COMMUNITY COLLEGES

24) PA HORSE BREEDERS ASSOCIATION

25) Phantom Fireworks Showrooms, LLC

26) PHILADELPHIA BAR ASSOCIATION

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ROBERT VESCIO

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ROBERT VESCIO

(Pennsylvania, )

C&G Strategies, LLC

rob@cgstrategiespa.com
717-576-1607
215 Pine Street, Suite 200, Harrisburg, PA, 17191,

State and Local Lobbying:

Influencing the decisions of government officials for our clients is key to the work that we do. Whether we're standing beside our client, or advocating on their behalf, we remain focused on policies, legislation, or regulations that are integral to each organization's interest.

Because of the experience of our team, we approach each issue and challenge separately. We're empathetic, sensing where there is great need. We value the work that our clients do and understand our own roles in this process. We always strive to learn and know more about the issues that are important to our clients, recognize the challenges that they face, try to find common ground, manage expectations, are creative in our problem-solving, and put all of our skills and talents to work for our clients, working smarter to great success.

Having insight into operations at a local level is just as important when clients interact with their local or county government daily. In some cases, those interactions may be even more impactful to organizations who work with C & G Strategies.

Each of our team members boasts decades of experience in government and uses that background to great effect for clients. No matter the issue or interest, C & G can provide clients with information, a deep understanding of the process they're navigating, observations relevant to their work, and solutions that may be unconventional. At the heart of all of that work is the client goals.

1) 1501 Penn Owner LLC

2) ALLEGHENY COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY

3) Allegheny Petroleum Products Co.

4) Bloomfield-Garfield Corporation

5) Boy Scouts of America Laurel Highlands Council

6) BUFFALO & PITTSBURGH RAILROAD, INC.

7) Casella Waste Systems, Inc.

8) Century III Mall PA LLC

9) Cigar Association of America, Inc.

10) Constellation Energy Generation, LLC

11) Constructors Association of Western Pennsylvania

12) DISTILLED SPIRITS COUNCIL OF THE U.S.

13) Interstate Gas Supply, Inc.

14) Iron Workers Joint Apprenticeship and Journeyman Retraining Committee of W. PA

15) Master Builders' Association of Western, PA, Inc.

16) McKees Rocks Borough

17) Meadows Standardbred Owners Association

18) Mobility & Parking Advisors LLC

19) NATIONAL AVIARY IN PITTSBURGH

20) Netflix

21) PA Association for the Education of Young Children

22) PA BEVERAGE ASSOCIATION

23) PA COMMISSION FOR COMMUNITY COLLEGES

24) PA HORSE BREEDERS ASSOCIATION

25) Phantom Fireworks Showrooms, LLC

26) PHILADELPHIA BAR ASSOCIATION

27) PITTSBURGH AND OHIO CENTRAL RAILROAD COMPANY

28) Pittsburgh Film Office

20+ years

Led the passage of legislation to provide for Ready to Go Drinks in grocery stores, convenience stores and restaurant licensees.

Secured funding for the 15 Community Colleges including passage of the State Board of Higher Education.

Led the passage of legislation to provide for the addition of the federal judiciary in the Pennsylvania Protective Class Law.

Worked to advance client's legislative goals in the reauthorization of the Commonwealth's One Call System.

C&G Strategies has focused its practice on working both sides of the aisle. We have relationships in all four Caucus Leadership Teams

Co-Founder/Chief Financial Officer

With over two decades of executive experience, Rob's career has placed him at the highest level of local and state government. As a public affairs professional, he has shaped public policy and legislation for clients in non-profit organizations, for-profit companies, trade associations, unions, and more. Rob provides individualized services that support clients' specific needs and has successfully represented clients in a variety of sectors. Whether navigating state or local government, facilitating introductions with decision makers, working with stakeholders, or developing and executing strategies, he is focused on allowing each individual client to meet their goals.

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NELLO GIORGETTI

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NELLO GIORGETTI

(Pennsylvania, )

C&G Strategies, LLC

nello@cgstrategiespa.com
412-297-4678
215 Pine Street, Suite 200, Harrisburg, PA, 17101,

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Senior Vice President of Government Relations

In his 25 years as a lobbyist, Nello has developed significant experience in the legislative process. As a government affairs professional, his greatest accomplishments have included passing the Medical Cannabis law in Pennsylvania, working on funding for a new arena, passing City of Pittsburgh fiscal bailout, and ensuring provisions in the gaming law for a constant stream of funding for the Pittsburgh International Airport.

Nello focuses on working collaboratively with his clients and keeping them informed throughout the process. He prides himself on being honest with clients and ensuring that their expectations are realistic. He has successfully represented clients in the non-profit, government, development industry, and issue advocacy sectors.

1) 1501 Penn Owner LLC

2) ALLEGHENY COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY

3) Allegheny Petroleum Products Co.

4) Bloomfield-Garfield Corporation

5) Boy Scouts of America Laurel Highlands Council

6) BUFFALO & PITTSBURGH RAILROAD, INC.

7) Casella Waste Systems, Inc.

8) Century III Mall PA LLC

9) Cigar Association of America, Inc.

10) Constellation Energy Generation, LLC

11) Constructors Association of Western Pennsylvania

12) DISTILLED SPIRITS COUNCIL OF THE U.S.

13) Interstate Gas Supply, Inc.

14) Iron Workers Joint Apprenticeship and Journeyman Retraining Committee of W. PA

15) Master Builders' Association of Western, PA, Inc.

16) McKees Rocks Borough

17) Meadows Standardbred Owners Association

18) Mobility & Parking Advisors LLC

19) NATIONAL AVIARY IN PITTSBURGH

20) Netflix

21) PA Association for the Education of Young Children

22) PA BEVERAGE ASSOCIATION

23) PA COMMISSION FOR COMMUNITY COLLEGES

24) PA HORSE BREEDERS ASSOCIATION

25) Phantom Fireworks Showrooms, LLC

26) PHILADELPHIA BAR ASSOCIATION

27) PITTSBURGH AND OHIO CENTRAL RAILROAD COMPANY

28) Pittsburgh Film Office

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EMILY HEATWOLE KEENEY

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EMILY HEATWOLE KEENEY

(South Carolina, )

Adams and Reese

emily.keeney@arlaw.com
8032124967
1221 Main Street Suite 1200, Columbia, SC, 29205,

Subjects: Business/Commerce, Housing/Real Estate/Development/Construction, Insurance, Planning/Land Use/Zoning, Professional/Vocational Licensing, Public Safety, RFP/Procurement, Taxes

I have worked with the South Carolina Legislature, state agencies and Constitutional Officers for over 15 years. I am highly experienced in navigating the state appropriations legislative processes. I am highly skilled at assisting clients by identifying multiple pathways to achieve the intended goals and outcomes.

1) Acadia Healthcare

2) American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network,Inc

3) Charter Schools USA

4) City of Cayce

5) College Board

6) Communities In Schools of South Carolina

7) Curriculum Associates

8) Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S.

9) Greenville Water System

10) Healthy Learners

11) Infinite Campus

12) Junior Achievement of Greater SC

13) Kiawah Development Partners

14) Liminex, Inc.

15) Meta Platforms, Inc.

16) Metrc LLC

17) Meyer Center for Special Children

18) National Medal of Honor Center for Leadership

19) New Morning Foundation

20) Novo Nordisk, Inc.

21) Pattison's Academy

22) Richland-Lexington Airport District

23) Santee Development Corporation, LLC

24) SC EMS Association

25) Share Our Strength

26) Simformotion LLC

27) South Carolina Interactive, LLC

28) The R L Bryan Company

29) The Town of Lexington

30) Town of Edisto Beach

31) University Of South Carolina

0-5 years

Prior to joining Adams and Reese, Emily served as the Director of Government Affairs for the South Carolina Department of Education. In this role, she served as the liaison between the agency and South Carolina's General Assembly, the Governor, the Congressional Delegation, other state agencies and stakeholder groups. Additionally, during the legislative session she provided public testimony during hearings, coordinated agency policy development, and annually facilitated the agency budget request through the Governor's Office and the General Assembly.

Emily also spent seven years within the South Carolina House of Representatives' Ways and Means Committee, serving as a budget analyst with involvement in the Health and Human Services Budget Subcommittee and the Public Education and Special Schools Subcommittee. Her work included coordinating the passage of $2 billion in state appropriations through the budget process and coordinating communication between the General Assembly, the state's school districts and the South Carolina Department of Education, as well as a variety of legislation affecting K-12 education, property tax, and sales and use tax.

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AMIE DOWNS

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Senior Vice President of Communications

Amie's 25 years of experience in communications and government includes 12 years in an executive leadership position reflecting significant responsibility for establishing and implementing goals, policies, procedures, strategic direction, and engagement initiatives. In her roles with local, county and state governments, she has navigated complex environments, developed and maintained strong bipartisan relationships, and interacted effectively with journalists in local, state, and national outlets.

Amie thrives on challenges and is skilled at handling media relations, crisis communications, message development, communications plans, coordinated media and public service campaigns, and public announcements. She is well known for her collaborative work with both internal and external stakeholders and has a proven ability to convey highly complex information in clear, compelling ways. Amie's experience in launching initiatives and creating procedural and organizational processes also serves clients well.

1) 1501 Penn Owner LLC

2) ALLEGHENY COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY

3) Allegheny Petroleum Products Co.

4) Bloomfield-Garfield Corporation

5) Boy Scouts of America Laurel Highlands Council

6) BUFFALO & PITTSBURGH RAILROAD, INC.

7) Casella Waste Systems, Inc.

8) Century III Mall PA LLC

9) Cigar Association of America, Inc.

10) Constellation Energy Generation, LLC

11) Constructors Association of Western Pennsylvania

12) DISTILLED SPIRITS COUNCIL OF THE U.S.

13) Interstate Gas Supply, Inc.

14) Iron Workers Joint Apprenticeship and Journeyman Retraining Committee of W. PA

15) Master Builders' Association of Western, PA, Inc.

16) McKees Rocks Borough

17) Meadows Standardbred Owners Association

18) Mobility & Parking Advisors LLC

19) NATIONAL AVIARY IN PITTSBURGH

20) Netflix

21) PA Association for the Education of Young Children

22) PA BEVERAGE ASSOCIATION

23) PA COMMISSION FOR COMMUNITY COLLEGES

24) PA HORSE BREEDERS ASSOCIATION

25) Phantom Fireworks Showrooms, LLC

26) PHILADELPHIA BAR ASSOCIATION

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ANTHONY CRISCI

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ANTHONY CRISCI

(Pennsylvania, )

C&G Strategies, LLC

tony@cgstrategiespa.com
717-234-1716
215 PIne Street, Suite 200, HARRISBURG, PA, 17101,

State and Local Lobbying:

Influencing the decisions of government officials for our clients is key to the work that we do. Whether we're standing beside our client, or advocating on their behalf, we remain focused on policies, legislation, or regulations that are integral to each organization's interest.

Because of the experience of our team, we approach each issue and challenge separately. We're empathetic, sensing where there is great need. We value the work that our clients do and understand our own roles in this process. We always strive to learn and know more about the issues that are important to our clients, recognize the challenges that they face, try to find common ground, manage expectations, are creative in our problem-solving, and put all of our skills and talents to work for our clients, working smarter to great success.

Having insight into operations at a local level is just as important when clients interact with their local or county government daily. In some cases, those interactions may be even more impactful to organizations who work with C & G Strategies.

Each of our team members boasts decades of experience in government and uses that background to great effect for clients. No matter the issue or interest, C & G can provide clients with information, a deep understanding of the process they're navigating, observations relevant to their work, and solutions that may be unconventional. At the heart of all of that work is the client goals.

1) 1501 Penn Owner LLC

2) ALIQUIPPA AND OHIO RIVER RAILROAD COMPANY

3) ALLEGHENY COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY

4) Allegheny Petroleum Products Co.

5) Bloomfield-Garfield Corporation

6) Boy Scouts of America Laurel Highlands Council

7) BUFFALO & PITTSBURGH RAILROAD, INC.

8) Casella Waste Systems, Inc.

9) Century III Mall PA LLC

10) Cigar Association of America, Inc.

11) Constellation Energy Generation, LLC

12) Constructors Association of Western Pennsylvania

13) DISTILLED SPIRITS COUNCIL OF THE U.S.

14) Iron Workers Joint Apprenticeship and Journeyman Retraining Committee of W. PA

15) Master Builders' Association of Western, PA, Inc.

16) McKees Rocks Borough

17) Meadows Standardbred Owners Association

18) Mobility & Parking Advisors LLC

19) NATIONAL AVIARY IN PITTSBURGH

20) Netflix

21) PA Association for the Education of Young Children

22) PA BEVERAGE ASSOCIATION

23) PA COMMISSION FOR COMMUNITY COLLEGES

24) PA HORSE BREEDERS ASSOCIATION

25) Phantom Fireworks Showrooms, LLC

26) PHILADELPHIA BAR ASSOCIATION

27) PITTSBURGH AND OHIO CENTRAL RAILROAD COMPANY

20+ years

Led the passage of legislation to provide for Ready to Go Drinks in grocery stores, convenience stores and restaurant licensees.

Secured funding for the 15 Community Colleges including passage of the State Board of Higher Education.

Led the passage of legislation to provide for the addition of the federal judiciary in the Pennsylvania Protective Class Law.

Worked to advance client's legislative goals in the reauthorization of the Commonwealth's One Call System.

C&G Strategies has focused its practice on working both sides of the aisle. We have relationships in all four Caucus Leadership Teams

Co-Founder/General Counsel

Tony has dedicated his entire career to government relations, representing a variety of corporations and non-profit organizations from across the Commonwealth. An effective advocate, his experience and reputation helps make connections between his clients and policy makers. Tony is an active and well-respected participant in the legislative process in Harrisburg. Tony is known for his tireless work ethic and his ability to bring together stakeholders on any issue to find commonalities and work together. His expertise lies in government relations, legislative strategy, political action committee (PAC) regulation, and lobbying regulation. Tony is also a frequent continuing legal education (CLE) presenter.

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DONALD SMITH

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DONALD SMITH

(Pennsylvania, )

C&G Strategies, LLC

don@cgstrategiespa.com
717-234-1716
215 PIne Street, Suite 200, HARRISBURG, PA, 17101,

Introduction
Clients

Senior Policy Director

With over a decade of experience in government relations, Don has honed his skills in legislative and regulatory tracking, research, firm communications, and lobbying. His clients have ranged from Fortune 500 companies to non-profit organizations.

His roles have provided him opportunities to spearhead grassroots campaigns, shape legislative agendas, direct political action committee initiatives, and lobby. He also previously served in lobbying and government relations roles in statewide associations.