916-448-3444
1415 L Street, Suite 1100, Sacramento, CA, 95814, 
Subjects: All Subjects
ARA is unique. We represent numerous firefighters, law enforcement and labor groups, as well as fortune 500 companies, corporations and large trade associations. As a result of our diverse client base, we build relationships with Democratic and Republican lawmakers during their campaigns, long before they are elected to office.
1) 3M COMPANY
2) ALLIANCE FOR AUTOMOTIVE INNOVATION
3) AMERICAN CAREER COLLEGE, INC.
4) AMERICAN REGISTRY OF RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGISTS
5) AT&T SERVICES INC. AND ITS AFFILIATES
8) CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF HIGHWAY PATROLMEN
9) CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL SCIENTISTS
10) CALIFORNIA ATHLETIC TRAINERS ASSOCIATION
11) CALIFORNIA DENTAL HYGIENISTS ASSOCIATION
12) CALIFORNIA FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION
14) CALIFORNIA HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION/CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF HOSPITALS AND HEALTH SYSTEMS
15) CALIFORNIA MASSAGE THERAPY COUNCIL (CAMTC)
16) CALIFORNIA OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION
17) CALIFORNIA RECREATIONAL VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION (CALRVDA)
18) CALIFORNIA SOCIETY FOR RESPIRATORY CARE
19) CALIFORNIA SOCIETY OF ENROLLED AGENTS
20) CALIFORNIA STATE CLUB ASSOCIATION
21) CALIFORNIA STATE RAILROAD MUSEUM FOUNDATION
22) CHECKSMART FINANCIAL COMPANY BY & ON BEHALF OF ITS AFFILIATES
26) FEDERATED INDIANS OF GRATON RANCHERIA
27) IMG RX
28) INSTITUTE OF INTERNATIONAL CONTAINER LESSORS, LTD.
29) MATSON NAVIGATION COMPANY, INC. AND ITS AFFILIATED COMPANIES
30) MONTEREY BAY AQUARIUM FOUNDATION
32) OFF ROAD BUSINESS ASSOCIATION
33) ORANGE COUNTY EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
35) PEACE OFFICERS RESEARCH ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA
36) PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS IN CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT
38) RETIRED PUBLIC EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
39) SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY SHERIFF'S EMPLOYEES' BENEFIT ASSOCIATION
40) SAN FRANCISCO POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
41) SHIELD - CALIFORNIA HEALTH CARE CENTER, INC., DBA SHIELD HEALTHCARE
42) SILICON VALLEY CLEAN ENERGY
43) SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA RENTAL HOUSING ASSOCIATION
44) TAXICAB PARATRANSIT ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA
45) TEN STRANDS
46) TRINITY REAL ESTATE SOLUTIONS, INC.
47) UNITED SERVICES AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION (USAA) AND AFFILIATED ENTITIES
48) UPPER SAN GABRIEL VALLEY MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT
20+ years
By any yardstick, Aaron Read and Associates is recognized as one of the premier lobbying firms in Sacramento. Whether it's based on annual billings or word of mouth referrals, ARA is at the top of the list. In addition, ARA has been listed as one of the top-ranked lobby firms in Capitol Weekly, a well-known publication, since they started their rankings 10 years ago.
Aaron Read and Associates' (ARA) services run the gamut of all types and aspects of Governmental Representation including the Administration, the Legislature and each of its committees, and regulatory agencies. In addition, ARA provides consulting on government procurement issues. Our sister company, Marketplace Communications, provides a full range of public affairs services including social media, campaigns, video and audio productions, and strategy to achieve your goals. Marketplace Communications has won numerous Pollie Awards from the American Association of Political Consultants.
Terry has worked at Aaron Read & Associates for more than two decades. Prior to joining ARA, he served as the Director of the California Fire Foundation and Consultant to the California Assembly Committee on Fire, Police and Emergency Services. In 2009, he was awarded the Director's Achievement Award on behalf of CAL FIRE. He led the successful campaign to develop the CAL FIRE brand.
Terry McHale was the press liaison for the California Assembly Committee on Police, Fire and Disaster. There, he handled crisis management in the MTBE campaign, and has expertise in public policy and strategic communications. Terry is currently an officer at Aaron Read & Associates as well as Marketplace Communications. He also serves as the editor of California Conversations Magazine. He has interviewed and written stories about such interesting Californians as Clint Eastwood, Kareem Abdul Jabbar, Harrison Ford, Gary Condit, Governor Pete Wilson and Governor Gray Davis. Terence graduated from UCLA. He lives his family in Elk Grove.
ARA is unique. We represent numerous firefighters, law enforcement and labor groups, as well as fortune 500 companies, corporations and large trade associations. As a result of our diverse client base, we build relationships with Democratic and Republican lawmakers during their campaigns, long before they are elected to office.
916-448-3444
1415 L Street, Suite 1100, Sacramento, CA, 95814, 
Subjects: All Subjects
ARA is unique. We represent numerous firefighters, law enforcement and labor groups, as well as fortune 500 companies, corporations and large trade associations. As a result of our diverse client base, we build relationships with Democratic and Republican lawmakers during their campaigns, long before they are elected to office.
1) 3M COMPANY
2) ALLIANCE FOR AUTOMOTIVE INNOVATION
3) AMERICAN CAREER COLLEGE, INC.
4) AMERICAN REGISTRY OF RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGISTS
5) AT&T SERVICES INC. AND ITS AFFILIATES
8) CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF HIGHWAY PATROLMEN
9) CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL SCIENTISTS
10) CALIFORNIA ATHLETIC TRAINERS ASSOCIATION
11) CALIFORNIA DENTAL HYGIENISTS ASSOCIATION
12) CALIFORNIA FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION
14) CALIFORNIA HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION/CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF HOSPITALS AND HEALTH SYSTEMS
15) CALIFORNIA MASSAGE THERAPY COUNCIL (CAMTC)
16) CALIFORNIA OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION
17) CALIFORNIA RECREATIONAL VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION (CALRVDA)
18) CALIFORNIA SOCIETY FOR RESPIRATORY CARE
19) CALIFORNIA SOCIETY OF ENROLLED AGENTS
20) CALIFORNIA STATE CLUB ASSOCIATION
21) CALIFORNIA STATE RAILROAD MUSEUM FOUNDATION
22) CHECKSMART FINANCIAL COMPANY BY & ON BEHALF OF ITS AFFILIATES
26) FEDERATED INDIANS OF GRATON RANCHERIA
27) IMG RX
28) INSTITUTE OF INTERNATIONAL CONTAINER LESSORS, LTD.
29) MATSON NAVIGATION COMPANY, INC. AND ITS AFFILIATED COMPANIES
30) MONTEREY BAY AQUARIUM FOUNDATION
32) OFF ROAD BUSINESS ASSOCIATION
33) ORANGE COUNTY EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
35) PEACE OFFICERS RESEARCH ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA
36) PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS IN CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT
38) RETIRED PUBLIC EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
39) SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY SHERIFF'S EMPLOYEES' BENEFIT ASSOCIATION
40) SAN FRANCISCO POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
41) SHIELD - CALIFORNIA HEALTH CARE CENTER, INC., DBA SHIELD HEALTHCARE
42) SILICON VALLEY CLEAN ENERGY
43) SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA RENTAL HOUSING ASSOCIATION
44) TAXICAB PARATRANSIT ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA
45) TEN STRANDS
46) TRINITY REAL ESTATE SOLUTIONS, INC.
47) UNITED SERVICES AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION (USAA) AND AFFILIATED ENTITIES
48) UPPER SAN GABRIEL VALLEY MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT
11-15 years
By any yardstick, Aaron Read and Associates is recognized as one of the premier lobbying firms in Sacramento. Whether it's based on annual billings or word of mouth referrals, ARA is at the top of the list. In addition, ARA has been listed as one of the top-ranked lobby firms in Capitol Weekly, a well-known publication, since they started their rankings 10 years ago.
Aaron Read and Associates' (ARA) services run the gamut of all types and aspects of Governmental Representation including the Administration, the Legislature and each of its committees, and regulatory agencies. In addition, ARA provides consulting on government procurement issues. Our sister company, Marketplace Communications, provides a full range of public affairs services including social media, campaigns, video and audio productions, and strategy to achieve your goals. Marketplace Communications has won numerous Pollie Awards from the American Association of Political Consultants.
Jennifer Tannehill brings her decades of experience under the dome to Aaron Read & Associates. Beginning her career with an internship for then Governor Deukmejian, Jennifer served two governors and six legislators in several capacities. In addition to her experience in both houses of the legislature and the governor's office Jennifer has served candidates for office as an account manager for a prominent political fundraising team, giving her insider knowledge of Sacramento and a broad perspective of state government and politics. Jennifer has worked on several issues in her capacity as a legislative staffer. Some of these include: Business and Professions, Education and Budget. A Sacramento native, Jennifer holds a B.A. in Government from CSU Sacramento. When not working on legislative issues she enjoys time with her family, camping, road trips with her husband and walks with her rescue dog.
ARA is unique. We represent numerous firefighters, law enforcement and labor groups, as well as fortune 500 companies, corporations and large trade associations. As a result of our diverse client base, we build relationships with Democratic and Republican lawmakers during their campaigns, long before they are elected to office.