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PATRICIA LESHANE

"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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ROBERT GEDDIE

(Alabama, )

Fine Geddie & Associates, LLC

geddie@finegeddie.com
334-262-2577
423 South Hull Street, Montgomery, AL, 36104,

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Links:Website, TAG Profile

Fine, Geddie & Associates, Inc. is a well established governmental affairs and legislative services firm located in Montgomery, Alabama. The firm represents a cadre of blue chip corporate clients and business interests before the Alabama legislature and various departments of state government. Fine, Geddie clients are among the nation's most successful businesses. The firm provides a coordinated and reliable approach to issues which contributes to their clients' success and profitability. Each principal and associate has a thorough understanding of issues, process and procedure and gives personal and prompt attention to all clients at all times.

Firm Specialties:
Fine, Geddie and Associates has been an active force in legislative and governmental issues during the last decade. Areas of expertise and experience include legislative lobbying, regulatory and agency advocacy, research, assessment and monitoring, procurement, local government lobbying and economic development. Through excellent research capabilities, the firm can enhance its clients' knowledge of voting patterns, constituent groups, and political contributions to provide a reliable approach to governmental issues.

1) 50 to 1, LLC on behalf of Dell Technologies

2) 68 Ventures

3) Advantage Capital Partners, LLC

4) Alabama Community College System

5) Alabama High School Athletic Association

6) Alabama Interactive, LLC DBA NIC Alabama

7) Alabama Manufactured Housing Association

8) Alabama Nursing Home Association

9) Alabama Power Company

10) Alabama Road Builders Association

11) Alabama State Port Authority

12) Alabama Trucking Association

13) Alabama Water Utilities, INC

14) Alfa Insurance Group and Affiliates

15) AltaPointe Health Systems, Inc.

16) Altria Client Services LLC and its Affiliates

17) Amazon.com Services, LLC

18) American Family Life Assurance Company (AFLAC)

19) American Petroleum Institute

20) APM Terminals

21) Aronov Realty Management, Inc.

22) Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Alabama

23) BMG Money, Inc.

24) Bradford Health Services

25) Bragg Farms

26) Brasfield & Gorrie

27) Broad Metro LLC

28) CHSPSC, LLC

29) City of Enterprise

30) City of Gadsden

31) Colonial Pipeline Company

32) Company-South Central, LLC & its Affiliates DBA Enterprise Mobility

33) Cooper Surgical INC

34) Copart Inc.

35) Curriculum Associates LLC

36) CVS Health and Affiliated Entities

37) Deloitte Consulting LLP

38) Drummond Company Inc.

39) East Alabama Medical Center

40) EBSCO Industries, Inc.

41) Everdriven Technologies LLC

42) FFFEnterprises, Inc. Fortinet

43) Medical Association of the State of Alabama Menawa Group LLC

44) Navigate Affordable Housing Partners Nucor Corporation

45) Outdoor Advertising Association of Alabama Ozark Striping Company

46) Southeast Land Title Association d/b/a Alabama Land Title Association Southeast Oil & Gas Association, The

47) Tactile Engineering Inc Talladega Superspeedway, LLC

48) The Health Care Authority for Baptist Health, an affiliate of UAB Health System The Water Works Board of the City of Birmingham

BOB GEDDIE grew up in Elmore County and attended public schools in Robinson Springs and Wetumpka. After graduating from Marion Military Institute (A.A.) and Auburn University (BA), he joined the Washington staff of the late U.S. Senator John Sparkman as Sparksman's legislative assistant. He later coordinated Sparkman's Alabama offices. Geddie served for four years as Legislative Liaison and as Executive Assistant to Governor Fob James. He was the Governor's representative to the National Governor's Association, Interstate Mining Compact and the Tennessee-Tombigbee Commission. Prior to forming Fine Geddie & Associates in 1985, he was Director of State Governmental Affairs for Alabama Power Company.

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"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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BENJAMIN PATTERSON

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BENJAMIN PATTERSON

(Alabama, )

Fine Geddie & Associates, LLC

ben@finegeddie.com
334-262-2577
423 S. Hull Street, Montgomery, AL, 36104,

Subjects: All Subjects

Links:Website

I have been in government relations for 25 years. I am a partner in a multi-client firm with a broad spectrum of clients in every major sector. Prior to joining Fine Geddie I worked in the Finance Department of both Republican and Democrat governors, where I oversaw procurement, information technology and fiscal/financial legislation. I have worked in the financial services sector in government relations and for the state' largest business association. I have successfully managed a wide array of legislative, regulatory, economic development, and procurement issues in state and local government.

Fine Geddie was established in 1984 as the first contract lobbying firm in the State of Alabama. We are an ethnically, age, gender and disciplinarily diverse firm. We are bipartisan. Our six partners have over 200 years of combined experience in government relations. Fine Geddie has been integrally involved in most every significant legislative issue in Alabama the last 36 years. Our growth has been fueled by consistent results and successful outcomes. The most prominent businesses with a presence in Alabama rely on Fine Geddie as their most trusted advisors for navigating government relations.

1) 50 to 1, LLC on behalf of Dell Technologies

2) 68 Ventures

3) Advantage Capital Partners, LLC

4) Alabama Community College System

5) Alabama High School Athletic Association

6) Alabama Interactive, LLC DBA NIC Alabama

7) Alabama Manufactured Housing Association

8) Alabama Nursing Home Association

9) Alabama Power Company

10) Alabama Road Builders Association

11) Alabama State Port Authority

12) Alabama Trucking Association

13) Alabama Water Utilities, INC

14) Alfa Insurance Group and Affiliates

15) AltaPointe Health Systems, Inc.

16) Altria Client Services LLC and its Affiliates

17) Amazon.com Services, LLC

18) American Family Life Assurance Company (AFLAC)

19) American Petroleum Institute

20) APM Terminals

21) Aronov Realty Management, Inc.

22) Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Alabama

23) BMG Money, Inc.

24) Bradford Health Services

25) Bragg Farms

26) Brasfield & Gorrie

27) Broad Metro LLC

28) CHSPSC, LLC

29) City of Enterprise

30) City of Gadsden

31) Colonial Pipeline Company

32) Company-South Central, LLC & its Affiliates DBA Enterprise Mobility

33) Cooper Surgical INC

34) Copart Inc.

35) Curriculum Associates LLC

36) CVS Health and Affiliated Entities

37) Deloitte Consulting LLP

38) Drummond Company Inc.

39) East Alabama Medical Center

40) EBSCO Industries, Inc.

41) Everdriven Technologies LLC

42) FFFEnterprises, Inc. Fortinet

43) Medical Association of the State of Alabama Menawa Group LLC

44) Navigate Affordable Housing Partners Nucor Corporation

45) Outdoor Advertising Association of Alabama Ozark Striping Company

46) Southeast Land Title Association d/b/a Alabama Land Title Association Southeast Oil & Gas Association, The

47) Tactile Engineering Inc Talladega Superspeedway, LLC

48) The Health Care Authority for Baptist Health, an affiliate of UAB Health System The Water Works Board of the City of Birmingham

20+ years

We are available to discuss past achievements in many areas of government relations.

We work across branches and across all agencies of state government.

Ben Patterson grew up in Florence, Alabama. He is a graduate of the University of Alabama and earned his Ph.D. from the University of Alabama where he taught seminars in State and Local Government and American Politics until 1996.

Prior to joining Fine Geddie in 2004 he served as the Deputy Finance Director for the State of Alabama under two governors and helped guide both administrations' legislative efforts on fiscal issues. He also held the position of Chief Information Officer, overseeing the state's technology acquisitions in the late 1990s. During his tenures in state government, he gained a thorough understanding of government operations, procurement, information technology, state budgets and controls, and the complexities of Alabama's tax structure.

Ben Patterson also served as the Director of Government Relations for the Alabama Bankers Association from 2000 until 2003 where he was the principal advocate for the state banking industry. He began his lobbying career as a Manager of Legislative Affairs for the Business Council of Alabama in 1996.