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PATRICK SULLIVAN

"We've been nationally recognized for our integrated public relations/government relations services as well as leveraging social media to impact government actions; we set the tone for building a prosperous future for our clients. Any problem can be solved and any issue can be resolved with strategic thinking and bringing the right people to the table. That is our culture at Sullivan & LeShane."

1) 7710 Insurance

2) AccentCare

3) Adobe, Inc.

4) American Medical Response of CT, Inc.

5) Association of Social Work Boards

6) Atrium LLC

7) Bestech Clean Energy LLC

8) Bestech Inc. of CT

9) Borough of Naugatuck

10) BrightPath

11) Brooker Memorial

12) Campbell Soup Company

13) CCA Analytics

14) Churchill Downs Incorporated

15) Cisco Systems, Inc.

16) Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast

17) Commercial Services Realty - BT2008 LLC

18) Connecticut Brewers Guild

19) Connecticut Creditor Bar Association, Inc.

20) CT Coalition to End Homelessness

21) CT Humane Society

22) CT Junior Republic Assoc.

23) CT State Medical Society

24) CT-NAELA Chapter

25) Environmental Litigation Group PC

26) EverDriven

27) GMP Real Estate Solutions

28) Heritage River Village

29) International Bottled Water Association

30) Johnson Controls

31) KinderCare Education, LLC

32) Kirchhoff Property Management, Inc.

20+ years

In 2020, recognized by the Hartford Business Journal as one of the top 50 most influential people in Hartford.

Secured the initial state funding needed for UConn to build Gampel Pavilion.

Led the government relations team for several industry mergers requiring approvals from the Office of the Attorney General, State Legislature and other regulatory bodies.

Point person working with the City of Stamford, resulting in $240 million in infrastructure funds.

Sought after political strategist with close ties to every major statewide and local political leader in the state.

Drives business strategy and best practices for two separate and widely respected companies.

A veteran political strategist, played key roles in the presidential campaigns of Gerald Ford, Ronald Reagan and former Senator Robert Dole, as well the campaigns of former Congresswoman Nancy Johnson, Senator Joseph Lieberman and several Connecticut governors. Most recently served as a senior adviser for two U.S. Senate campaigns and trusted thought leader for two Connecticut Governors.

The team at Sullivan & LeShane has provided The Toy Association with outstanding representation. They have a deep understanding of the legislative and regulatory environment and have consistently delivered results on tough issues. They understand our concerns and communicate it accurately to the relevant decision-makers. They are credible, ethical and attentive to client needs. I would recommend them to anyone looking for representation in Connecticut. - Matthew Lenz, Director of State Government Affairs, The Toy Association

Sullivan & LeShane has been a valued partner of ours for many years. They have the relationships and know-how to navigate complex legislative issues and deliver results on behalf of their client. With decades of experience, their entire team is committed to truly understanding the issues that matter to us most and working collaboratively to educate legislators and develop public policy solutions. It's clear that they are well-respected in the halls of the capitol, and they have been an absolute pleasure to work with over the years. - Nick Martin, Director of Public Affairs and Communication, Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast

While SHI has been a vendor, working with the State of Connecticut since 1991, we engaged Sullivan & LeShane in 2018. We were looking to get better aligned with the State, and to navigate some roadblocks we had been encountering. It has been a great relationship, and we have had many "wins" that have helped advance SHI strategically within the State. The information and experience that Mike and his team lend to us is invaluable. - Barbara West, Regional Director, SHI

Graduate of Fairfield University with a BS in Sociology.

Began lobbying career with the Hartford Chamber of Commerce, and then with Connecticut's largest beverage trade association. In 1983, joined his partner Paddi LeShane in founding S&L and, five years later, they founded Sullivan & LeShane Public Relations, Inc. (SLPR)

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PATRICIA LESHANE

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"I love what I do. I love puzzles. I'm curious and enjoy working with a team to find solutions to the challenges presented to us. Each day is different and I get to pull together a diverse group which shares a common goal to improve a situation. Add politics to the mix and where else could you find such a daily adventure?"

1) 7710 Insurance

2) AccentCare

3) Adobe, Inc.

4) American Medical Response of CT, Inc.

5) Association of Social Work Boards

6) Atrium LLC

7) Bestech Clean Energy LLC

8) Bestech Inc. of CT

9) Borough of Naugatuck

10) BrightPath

11) Brooker Memorial

12) Campbell Soup Company

13) CCA Analytics

14) Churchill Downs Incorporated

15) Cisco Systems, Inc.

16) Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast

17) Commercial Services Realty - BT2008 LLC

18) Connecticut Brewers Guild

19) Connecticut Creditor Bar Association, Inc.

20) CT Coalition to End Homelessness

21) CT Humane Society

22) CT Junior Republic Assoc.

23) CT State Medical Society

24) CT-NAELA Chapter

25) Environmental Litigation Group PC

26) EverDriven

27) GMP Real Estate Solutions

28) Heritage River Village

29) International Bottled Water Association

30) Johnson Controls

31) KinderCare Education, LLC

32) Kirchhoff Property Management, Inc.

20+ years

In 2020, named by the Hartford Business Journal as one of the top 50 most influential people in Hartford.

In 2017 she was honored as "Practitioner of the Year" by the Greater CT Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA).

In 2005, recognized by the Hartford Business Journal as one of eight top woman business owners.

Developed and implemented several Connecticut market entry initiatives for a global banking interest, outpatient medical and behavior health facilities and a renewable energy company.

Led several multi-organizational coalitions to pass landmark legislation on scholarship funding, tort reform, energy deregulation, managed care regulation and tax initiative opposition.

Drives business strategy and best practices for two separate and widely respected companies.

Appointed by the Mayor of Hartford to Chair the Hartford Parking Authority.

The team at Sullivan & LeShane has provided The Toy Association with outstanding representation. They have a deep understanding of the legislative and regulatory environment and have consistently delivered results on tough issues. They understand our concerns and communicate it accurately to the relevant decision-makers. They are credible, ethical and attentive to client needs. I would recommend them to anyone looking for representation in Connecticut. - Matthew Lenz, Director of State Government Affairs, The Toy Association

Sullivan & LeShane has been a valued partner of ours for many years. They have the relationships and know-how to navigate complex legislative issues and deliver results on behalf of their client. With decades of experience, their entire team is committed to truly understanding the issues that matter to us most and working collaboratively to educate legislators and develop public policy solutions. It's clear that they are well-respected in the halls of the capitol, and they have been an absolute pleasure to work with over the years. - Nick Martin, Director of Public Affairs and Communication, Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast

While SHI has been a vendor, working with the State of Connecticut since 1991, we engaged Sullivan & LeShane in 2018. We were looking to get better aligned with the State, and to navigate some roadblocks we had been encountering. It has been a great relationship, and we have had many "wins" that have helped advance SHI strategically within the State. The information and experience that Mike and his team lend to us is invaluable. - Barbara West, Regional Director, SHI

Prior to starting Sullivan & LeShane, Inc. (S&L) in 1983 and Sullivan & LeShane Public Relations in 1988, served as Director of External and Public Affairs for a highly respected statewide medical and vocational rehabilitation organization.

Member and Secretary of the University of Saint Joseph Board of Trustees and chairs the Academic Women's Leadership. Vice Chair of the Washington-based Public Affairs Council, a professional association of corporate/national organizations.

Holds a Master's Degree in Healthcare Finance from the Rensselaer Lally School of Business and a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Leadership and Community Development from Springfield College. Participated in select executive level programs at Stanford University and McGill University. In addition, participated in the Yale School of Management leadership program.

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MICHAEL "MIKE" JOHNSON

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MICHAEL "MIKE" JOHNSON

(Connecticut, )

Sullivan & LeShane, Inc.

mjohnson@ctlobby.com
860-560-0000
287 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT, 06106,

"What we do is not just meaningful to clients, but fun for us, because we get the privilege of sharing that success with them. It takes a lot of persistence to advance something meaningful and those are the moments I enjoy the most."

11-15 years

Past president of Association of Connecticut Lobbyists

Featured presenter at the CT Lobbying Conference on "Lobbying the Executive Branch" the past four years.

2019 Hartford Business Journal Forty Under 40

Over ten years of municipal land use experience on Planning and Zoning/Zoning Board of Appeals

Served as point person for the CT Conference of Municipalities on Energy, Labor and Zoning topics.

The team at Sullivan & LeShane has provided The Toy Association with outstanding representation. They have a deep understanding of the legislative and regulatory environment and have consistently delivered results on tough issues. They understand our concerns and communicate it accurately to the relevant decision-makers. They are credible, ethical and attentive to client needs. I would recommend them to anyone looking for representation in Connecticut. - Matthew Lenz, Director of State Government Affairs, The Toy Association

Sullivan & LeShane has been a valued partner of ours for many years. They have the relationships and know-how to navigate complex legislative issues and deliver results on behalf of their client. With decades of experience, their entire team is committed to truly understanding the issues that matter to us most and working collaboratively to educate legislators and develop public policy solutions. It's clear that they are well-respected in the halls of the capitol, and they have been an absolute pleasure to work with over the years. - Nick Martin, Director of Public Affairs and Communication, Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast

While SHI has been a vendor, working with the State of Connecticut since 1991, we engaged Sullivan & LeShane in 2018. We were looking to get better aligned with the State, and to navigate some roadblocks we had been encountering. It has been a great relationship, and we have had many "wins" that have helped advance SHI strategically within the State. The information and experience that Mike and his team lend to us is invaluable. - Barbara West, Regional Director, SHI

13 years of experience in contract lobbying; three years of experience in state and municipal government.

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MICHAEL BERGAN

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MICHAEL BERGAN

(Massachusetts, )

Tremont Strategies Group

bergan@tremontstrategies.com
617 775 8118
One Beacon Street, Suite 16300,, Suite 16300, Boston, ma, 02108,

Founding Partner in New England's leading government affairs and public policy consulting firm, specializing in navigating heavily regulated industries including healthcare and emerging technologies.

1) AAC South Station Property LLC

2) Activehours, Inc.

3) Alkermes, Inc.

4) Alliance of Massachusetts YMCAs, Inc.

5) America Scores New England, Incorporated

6) American Retirement Association

7) Amherst College

8) Amrize North America Inc.

9) Anthropic, PBC, Inc.

10) Aramark Sports & Entertainment Services LLC

11) Association for Accessible Medicines

12) Athletic Trainers of Massachusetts Inc

13) Bane Care Management LLC

14) BDC Capital Corporation

15) Beth Israel Lahey Health, Inc.

16) Black Economic Council of Massachusetts, Inc.

17) Boston Carmen's Union ATU Local 589

18) Brewster Ambulance Service, Inc.

19) BSA Business Software Alliance, Inc.

20) Building Trades Employers' Association of Boston and Eastern Massachusetts, Inc.

21) CareQuest Institute for Oral Health Inc.

22) CATAPULT LEARNING, LLC

23) Cisco Systems, Inc.

24) Cityblock Health

25) Clivus Multrum, Inc.

26) Color Health, Inc.

27) Community Servings, Inc.

28) Cornerstone Government Affairs, Inc.

29) Dexcom, Inc.

30) Dimock Community Foundation, Inc.

31) Educators For Excellence, Inc.

32) Electrical Contractors Association of Greater Boston, Inc.

33) Emerson Health System, Inc.

34) EverDriven Technologies LLC

35) Family FreedomCare of Massachusetts LLC

36) FanDuel Inc.

37) Fenway Community Health Center Inc.

38) Forward Financing LLC

39) Fusion for America

40) Genting Management Services LLC

41) Geographic Solutions, Inc.

42) Global Kratom Coalition, Inc

43) Greater Boston Plumbing Contractors Association, Inc.

44) H.Q. Energy Services U.S. Inc.

45) Harvard Street Neighborhood Health Center Inc.

46) Health Care For All, Inc.

47) Holyoke Health Center, Inc.

48) International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, A Non-Profit Corporation

49) Italian Home for Children, Inc.

50) Jackpocket LLC

51) Jacobs Engineering Group

52) Jewish Family and Children's Service, Inc.

53) Jewish Vocational Service, Inc.

54) Just Right Reader Inc.

55) Kleo Inc.

56) KPMG LLP

57) Marine Biological Laboratory

58) Massachusetts Associaition of Community Development Corporations

59) Massachusetts Association of Health Plans, Inc

60) Massachusetts Association of Regional Planning Agencies

61) Massachusetts Audubon Society, Inc.

62) Massachusetts Camping Association Inc.

63) Massachusetts Council for Adult Foster Care

64) Massachusetts School Nurse Organization, Inc.

65) Massachusetts Society of Orthotics & Prosthetics, Inc.

66) Massachusetts YouthBuild Coalition, Inc.

67) MassPACE Association

68) National Correctional Employees Union Inc.

69) National Grid USA

70) New England Aquarium Corporation

71) New England Mechanical Contractors Association, Inc.

72) NGPF Mission 2030 Fund

73) Oracle America, Inc.

74) Perch Energy, Inc.

75) Permit Power Action Fund, Inc.

76) Pioneer Valley Planning Commission

77) Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors of Massachusetts, Inc.

78) President and Fellows of Harvard College

79) Project Wayfinder, Inc.

80) Prolacta Bioscience, Inc.

81) Proprietors of the Cemetery of Mount Auburn

82) PYRAMID HEALTHCARE, INC.

83) Recidiviz Inc.

84) Reproductive Equity Now, Inc.

85) Rewiring America Inc.

86) Ripple Fiber Massachusetts LLC

87) Satoshi Action Fund

88) Shields Health Solutions Holdings, LLC

89) Smartronix, LLC

90) SpotHero, Inc.

91) StubHub, Inc.

92) Sturdy Memorial Hospital, Inc.

93) Tesla, Inc.

94) The Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Association

95) The Association of Dental Support Organizations, Inc.

96) The Children's Museum

97) The Elevance Health Companies, Inc.

98) The Henry Heywood Memorial Hospital

99) The Massachusetts School Psychologists' Association, Inc.

100) The Office of the Commissioner of Baseball d/b/a Major League Baseball

101) Tyler Technologies, Inc.

102) Uber Technologies, Inc.

103) Unitil Resources, Inc.

104) Universal Protection Service, LLC

105) Urban College of Boston: A Two-Year College, Inc., The

106) Vote Yes for Water and Nature Ballot Committee

107) WGBH Educational Foundation

108) Woodard & Curran Inc

15-20 years

With twenty years of senior leadership experience in public policy and external affairs, Michael is a valued partner for business leaders navigating the intersection of the public and private sectors at the state level. Michael helps lead the state health care practice, while his passion for emerging technology has translated to a thriving practice in this space for Tremont Strategies.

Before his role as a founding partner at TSG, Michael served as Vice President for External Relations at an international medical services where he led government affairs, communications, business development and community relations.

Prior to that, Michael was Executive Vice President at a top healthcare public affairs firm, as well as Managing Partner at a multistate and federal government relations firm. Michael began his career in working in the Maine State Senate and later served as senior staff member for the Massachusetts Democratic Party.

Michael is on the Board of Directors of the Harvard Street Neighborhood Health Center and a Liaison Board Member for the Goldfarb Center for Public Affairs. Michael graduated with distinction with a degree in Government from Colby College.