(360) 481-1824
1001 Cooper Point Rd SW suite 140-720, OLYMPIA, WA, 98502,
McBride Public Affairs has represented a broad array of public and private groups and organizations in Olympia. Together, Tom and his team offer the depth of knowledge and skill it takes to effectively advocate on behalf of their clients' interests. Whether it's drafting favorable legislation or addressing unnecessary regulation, their expertise and insights make McBride Public Affairs an indispensable part of any strategic advocacy effort.
Firm Specialties:
EXPERIENCED. INSIGHTFUL. EFFECTIVE.
From taxation concerns to land-use policy, from political action committees to fair labor standards, McBride Public Affairs offers unmatched insights into the subtle and not-so-subtle processes of government decision-making. Tom's background as an attorney makes him uniquely able to help his clients understand the intricacies of state policy formulation, bill development and the rule-making process. Together, Tom and his team keep their clients well-informed and well-positioned to thrive in an ever-changing political environment.
While some lobbyists focus only on state legislation, Tom and his team work closely with regulatory agencies and local jurisdictions, knowing their impacts on his clients' destiny can be just as great as the Legislature's. Their strategic methods and trust-building approach position McBride Public Affairs among the most effective lobbying groups in Washington and throughout the Pacific Northwest.
3) AMGEN INC
4) Association for Consumer Debt Relief (thru MultiState Associates LLC)
5) Baxter Healthcare Corporation (thru MultiState Associates LLC)
6) BOEING
7) CA, Inc. and its Affiliates
8) DART CONTAINER CORP (THROUGH MULTISTATE ASSOCIATES LLC)
9) Elevance Health, and its Affiliates
12) General Dynamics (thru KWR Acuity Strategies, LLC)
13) Genesys Contact Center (thru KWR Acuity Strategies, LLC)
14) GPD Holdings LLC d/b/a CoinFlip
15) Growth Energy
16) HONDA NORTH AMERICA (THRU MULTISTATE ASSOCIATES LLC)
17) ID.me (thru KWR Acuity Strategies, LLC)
18) KITSAP CO
22) Molson Coors Beverage Company USA LLC
23) MT SPOKANE 2000
24) NATIONAL ELEVATOR INDUSTRY INC
25) Northerner Scandinavia Inc.
26) NORTHWEST REGISTERED AGENT LLC
30) SPOKANE PUBLIC FACILITIES DIST
31) Superior Court Judges Association
33) TK Elevator
34) Uber Technologies Inc and Affiliates
36) VMware LLC
37) VSP Vision, Inc. (thru MultiState Associates LLC)
38) WA ASSN OF JUVENILE COURT ADMINISTRATORS
39) WHATCOM CO COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
40) ZERO WASTE WA
20+ years
TOM MCBRIDE has advocated for groups and organizations that depend on fair and reasonable treatment under the law for more than 20 years. He has developed a reputation as an effective lobbyist, founded on high ethical standards, aggressive advocacy and personal authenticity.
Tom began his career as a private practice attorney representing commercial and financial interests, with a focus on commercial litigation and bankruptcy law. He went on to serve as government affairs director for fiscal and transportation issues on behalf of the Association of Washington Business, Washington state's chamber of commerce. He then directed the government relations program for the West division of the McDonald's Corporation.
Tom also has firsthand experience working within Washington state government. As director of intergovernmental affairs for the Washington State Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development, he oversaw regulatory and legislative interests in energy, economic development, housing, international trade and growth management.
In 2008, he founded McBride Public Affairs, to advocate for clients on legislative and regulatory matters in Washington state.
A 1994 graduate of Gonzaga University School of Law, Tom holds a bachelor's degree in Political Science from Whitman College. He and his family make their home in Olympia.
907-632-1268
PO Box 91337, Anchorage , Alaska, 99509,
Subjects: All Subjects, Agencies/Regulations, Alcohol, Animals/Agriculture, Appropriations/Budgets, Business/Commerce, Cannabis/Drug Legalization, Children/Family/Women, City/County Government, Civil Rights, Consumer Protection, Corrections/Criminal Justice, Criminal, Education, Energy/Utilities, Environment/Recycling, Finance/Banking, Food/Restaurants, Gaming, Health Care, Housing/Real Estate/Development/Construction, Immigration, Insurance, Labor/Unions, Manufacturing, Media/Entertainment, Medicare/Medicaid, Non-Profit, Pharmaceuticals, Planning/Land Use/Zoning, Privacy/Internet, Professional/Vocational Licensing, Public Safety, Public Sector, Retail, RFP/Procurement, Science/Technology, Taxes, Telecommunications, Tobacco, Tourism/Hospitality, Transportation/Vehicles
Links:Website, TAG Profile
1) Alaska Marijuana Industry Association (AMIA)
2) Alaska Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons
3) Altria Client Services LLC and its Affiliates
5) Best Friends Animal Society
7) Copart
8) EarnIn
11) Hazel Health
12) NORESCO
15) Resident Hunters of Alaska
16) Robert Cassell
17) TikTok Inc.
18) U.S. Term Limits
19) Verizon
20+ years
Dell Sales & Government Affairs Award
American Academy of Ophthalmology Public Service Award
BICKFORD PACIFIC GROUP (BPG) has over 25 years experience specializing in all aspects of government, legislative, state administration and local assembly/city council. BPG has been recognized as one of Alaska's top 10 lobbyists with a client list that includes Fortune Top 500 companies. BPG clients benefit from our trusted bipartisan relationships that have resulted in successful outcomes.
Whether you are seeking to enact or defeat legislation on a state or local level, BPG has a proven success record.
Firm Specialties:
Lobbying local & state
Digital/social media advocacy
Grassroots/grasstops
Strategist specialist
Communications/public relations
Crisis management
FRANK BICKFORD, before becoming a lobbyist was a staffer in the early 80's for then U.S. Senator Frank Murkowski, Former State Senator Fritz Pettyjohn and managed Congressman Don Young's campaign in 1984. Frank has been a state lobbyist since the year 2000, with a host of clients and excellent reputation among Democrat, Republican and Independent elected officials.
(360) 481-1824
1001 Cooper Point Rd SW, Suite 140-720, Olympia, WA, 98502,
3) AMGEN INC
4) Association for Consumer Debt Relief (thru MultiState Associates LLC)
5) Baxter Healthcare Corporation (thru MultiState Associates LLC)
6) BOEING
7) CA, Inc. and its Affiliates
8) DART CONTAINER CORP (THROUGH MULTISTATE ASSOCIATES LLC)
9) Elevance Health, and its Affiliates
12) General Dynamics (thru KWR Acuity Strategies, LLC)
13) Genesys Contact Center (thru KWR Acuity Strategies, LLC)
14) GPD Holdings LLC d/b/a CoinFlip
15) Growth Energy
16) HONDA NORTH AMERICA (THRU MULTISTATE ASSOCIATES LLC)
17) ID.me (thru KWR Acuity Strategies, LLC)
18) KITSAP CO
22) Molson Coors Beverage Company USA LLC
23) MT SPOKANE 2000
24) NATIONAL ELEVATOR INDUSTRY INC
25) Northerner Scandinavia Inc.
26) NORTHWEST REGISTERED AGENT LLC
30) SPOKANE PUBLIC FACILITIES DIST
31) Superior Court Judges Association
33) TK Elevator
34) Uber Technologies Inc and Affiliates
36) VMware LLC
37) VSP Vision, Inc. (thru MultiState Associates LLC)
38) WA ASSN OF JUVENILE COURT ADMINISTRATORS
39) WHATCOM CO COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
40) ZERO WASTE WA
(360) 481-1824
1001 Cooper Point Rd SW, Suite 140-720, Olympia, WA, 98502,
