334-462-6063
401 Adams Avenue, Suite 710, Montgomery, AL, 36104,
Subjects: All Subjects
Links:Website
ACCESS. ACCOUNTABILITY. INTEGRITY. In the midst of an always-challenging political landscape, a growing number of Alabama business, industrial and municipal clients rely on The Bloom Group to represent their interests in vital dealings with the state's legislative and regulatory communities. Unlike other lobbying firms that come and go, for 30 years, The Bloom Group has been a fixture in Alabama politics. Through our proven track record of success in resolving legislative issues and effectively communicating client needs and positions, we have earned a reputation as one of Alabama's premier governmental relations consultants. Our Mission | Governmental Relations That WorksFor every client and in every situation, The Bloom Group operates in pursuit of these goals: To consistently deliver to each of our clients the highest level of governmental relations services tailored to the client's specific individual needs and based on a firm understanding of their business. To develop and value a personal and professional relationship "based upon mutual trust and respect with clients", legislators, members of the executive branch and others with whom we deal. To always conduct our governmental relations affairs in an ethical and honest manner.
1) 3M Company and Its Affiliates
3) Alabama Association of Conservation Districts
4) Alabama Farmers Federation/Alfa
5) Alabama League of Municipalities
6) American Council of Engineering Companies of Alabama (ACECA/Alabama)
7) Asurion
9) Blackstone
11) Carahsoft Technology Corp.
13) City of Wetumpka
14) Coosa Valley Medical Center
15) D. Curt Lee
0-5 years
Sara Elizabeth Burnham brings a thorough knowledge of government as well as an extensive network of contacts to The Bloom Group thanks to relationships forged and maintained over decades of living and working in Montgomery and her family's deep roots in the capital city. She also has longstanding relationships from her time working on Capitol Hill in Washington D.C.
Her years of experience working in real estate give her a broad perspective on the area's business climate and a track record of success listening to, advocating for and representing the best interests of a diverse range of clients.
Key Experience
Staff Assistant for Senator Jeff Sessions
Staff Assistant at The Dutko Group
Staff Assistant for the U.S. Senate Republican Cloakroom
Active REALTOR with Bell and Corwin, Inc.
Key Areas of Expertise
Proven networking abilities
Strong work ethic
Professional & Community Affiliations
Alabama Dance Theatre Development Committee Member
Past YMCA Britton Board of Directors Member
Family Promise Center Volunteer
Education
BA in Political Science (Minors in Public Relations and English), The University of Alabama
334-244-8948
401 Adams Avenue, Suite 710, Montgomery, AL, 36104,
Subjects: All Subjects
Links:Website
ACCESS. ACCOUNTABILITY. INTEGRITY.
In the midst of an always-challenging political landscape, a growing number of Alabama business, industrial and municipal clients rely on The Bloom Group to represent their interests in vital dealings with the state's legislative and regulatory communities.
Unlike other lobbying firms that come and go, for 30 years, The Bloom Group has been a fixture in Alabama politics. Through our proven track record of success in resolving legislative issues and effectively communicating client needs and positions, we have earned a reputation as one of Alabama's premier governmental relations consultants.
Our Mission | Governmental Relations That Works
For every client and in every situation, The Bloom Group operates in pursuit of these goals:
To consistently deliver to each of our clients the highest level of governmental relations services tailored to the client's specific individual needs and based on a firm understanding of their business.
To develop and value a personal and professional relationship "based upon mutual trust and respect with clients", legislators, members of the executive branch and others with whom we deal.
To always conduct our governmental relations affairs in an ethical and honest manner.
1) 3M Company and Its Affiliates
3) Alabama Association of Conservation Districts
4) Alabama Farmers Federation/Alfa
5) Alabama League of Municipalities
6) American Council of Engineering Companies of Alabama (ACECA/Alabama)
7) Asurion
9) Blackstone
11) Carahsoft Technology Corp.
13) City of Wetumpka
14) Coosa Valley Medical Center
15) D. Curt Lee
20+ years
As the founding principal of The Bloom Group, Hal Bloom brings our clients more than 25 years of experience in politics, with an in-depth understanding of the legislative process as well as the inner workings of state agencies. His leadership and the qualified team he's assembled ensure that clients always get professional services that yield real results. A seasoned and respected veteran in his field, Hal was chosen as one of the top lobbyists by The Montgomery Advertiser (1999).
Key Areas of Expertise
Insider knowledge of the legislative process
Political coalition building
Public and governmental finance
Strategizing for and managing political campaigns
Key Professional Experience
Key legislative strategist, executive assistant and chief of staff to a two-term Speaker of the House
Senior governmental affairs officer, public finance officer and investment banker supervisor for major statewide bank
Investment banker for top Southeast investment firm
Key Issue Areas
Environmental, particularly solid waste disposal and clean water
Municipal bond issues
Government funding
Banking, investments and finance
Commercial leasing
Industrial relations and labor
Prevailing wage
State budget and taxation - business and municipal
Federal grants
Professional & Community Affiliations/Honors
Member, Alabama Alliance of Business and Industry
Legislative Liaison, League of Municipalities Committee on State and Federal Legislation
Chairman of Advisory Board, Baptist Medical Center-East
Former Board Member, Alabama Industry and Manufacturers Association
Former Board Member, Alabama-Guatemala Partners of the Americas
Consultant, State Tax Reform Study Commission
Who's Who in the South and Southwest
Who's Who in Executives and Professionals
Strathmore's Who's Who
Paul Harris Fellow, Rotary International
Past President, Montgomery Rotary Club
Member, President's Cabinet, The University of Alabama
Member, Board of Visitors, The University of Alabama Honors College
Chairman, Board of Directors, The University of West Alabama Foundation
Alumni Achievement Award, University of West Alabama
Member, The Society of the Golden Key, University of West Alabama
Member, Board of Trustees, University of West Alabama
Education
B.S., Business and Commerce, University of West Alabama
Registered Representative, NASD/New York Stock Exchange
Graduate, Chamber of Commerce Executive Institute, University of Georgia
334-244-8948
401 Adams Avenue, Suite 710, Montgomery, AL, 36104,
Subjects: All Subjects
Links:Website
ACCESS. ACCOUNTABILITY. INTEGRITY. In the midst of an always-challenging political landscape, a growing number of Alabama business, industrial and municipal clients rely on The Bloom Group to represent their interests in vital dealings with the state's legislative and regulatory communities. Unlike other lobbying firms that come and go, for 30 years, The Bloom Group has been a fixture in Alabama politics. Through our proven track record of success in resolving legislative issues and effectively communicating client needs and positions, we have earned a reputation as one of Alabama's premier governmental relations consultants. Our Mission | Governmental Relations That WorksFor every client and in every situation, The Bloom Group operates in pursuit of these goals: To consistently deliver to each of our clients the highest level of governmental relations services tailored to the client's specific individual needs and based on a firm understanding of their business. To develop and value a personal and professional relationship "based upon mutual trust and respect with clients", legislators, members of the executive branch and others with whom we deal. To always conduct our governmental relations affairs in an ethical and honest manner.
1) 3M Company and Its Affiliates
3) Alabama Association of Conservation Districts
4) Alabama Farmers Federation/Alfa
5) Alabama League of Municipalities
6) American Council of Engineering Companies of Alabama (ACECA/Alabama)
7) Asurion
9) Blackstone
11) Carahsoft Technology Corp.
13) City of Wetumpka
14) Coosa Valley Medical Center
15) D. Curt Lee
6-10 years
Professional & Community Affiliations/Honors
Legislator of the Year, American Cancer Society
State Volunteer of the Year, American Cancer Society
Recipient of the prestigious Wes Nowlin Award, American Cancer Society highest award is given to a volunteer in the state of Alabama
Public Servant of the Year, Alabama Kidney Association
Member, Manufacture Alabama Governmental Affairs Committee
(314) 503-5899
117 Madison Street, Jefferson City, MO, 65101,
2) Airbnb, Inc.
3) American Federation For Children
4) Breakthru Beverage Missouri LLC
5) Centene Corporation on behalf of its affiliates and subsidiaries
7) Children's Advocacy Coalition
8) Cigna Corporate Services LLC
11) Educational Testing Service
12) Evergy
13) Evolve Energy Partners, LLC
14) Gateway to Hope
15) Genesee & Wyoming Railroad Services, Inc.
18) HNTB Corporation
19) Invenergy LLC
20) ITG Brands, LLC
21) KidSmart
22) KIPP St. Louis
24) LiveView Technologies, Inc.
25) McCormack Baron Salazar, Inc.
29) Missouri Economic Development Council
31) Missouri Growth Association
32) Missouri Insurance Coalition
33) MTM, Inc.
34) Nexus Group
36) O'Reilly Development Company, LLC
37) Office of The Treasurer, City of St. Louis
39) PayIt, LLC
40) Qualtrics, LLC
42) Seneca Commercial Real Estate
43) Shelter Insurance Companies
44) Southeast Missouri State University
45) Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, LLC. DBA AT&T Missouri, LLC. and its Affiliates
46) SparkWheel
47) Spire Inc
48) St. Louis Blues
49) Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Inc.
51) Talkiatry Management Services, LLC
54) Varsity Tutors for Schools LLC
55) Waymo LLC
56) WEPOWER
(314) 809-5042
117 Madison Street, Jefferson City, MO, 65101,
2) Airbnb, Inc.
3) American Federation For Children
4) Breakthru Beverage Missouri LLC
5) Centene Corporation on behalf of its affiliates and subsidiaries
7) Children's Advocacy Coalition
8) Cigna Corporate Services LLC
11) Educational Testing Service
12) Evergy
13) Evolve Energy Partners, LLC
14) Gateway to Hope
15) Genesee & Wyoming Railroad Services, Inc.
18) HNTB Corporation
19) Invenergy LLC
20) ITG Brands, LLC
21) KidSmart
22) KIPP St. Louis
24) LiveView Technologies, Inc.
25) McCormack Baron Salazar, Inc.
29) Missouri Economic Development Council
31) Missouri Growth Association
32) Missouri Insurance Coalition
33) MTM, Inc.
34) Nexus Group
36) O'Reilly Development Company, LLC
38) PayIt, LLC
39) Qualtrics, LLC
41) Seneca Commercial Real Estate
42) Shelter Insurance Companies
43) Southeast Missouri State University
44) Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, LLC. DBA AT&T Missouri, LLC. and its Affiliates
45) SparkWheel
46) Spire Inc
47) St. Louis Blues
48) Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Inc.
50) Talkiatry Management Services, LLC
53) Varsity Tutors for Schools LLC
54) Waymo LLC
55) WEPOWER
1001 Louisiana St, Ste 100, Houston, TX, 77002,
1) 3M COMPANY AND ITS AFFILIATES
3) ALABAMA ASSOCIATION OF CONSERVATION DISTRICTS
4) ALABAMA FARMERS FEDERATION/ALFA
5) ALABAMA LEAGUE OF MUNICIPALITIES
6) AMERICAN COUNCIL OF ENGINEERING COMPANIES OF ALABAMA (ACECA/ALABAMA)
7) ASURION
9) BLACKSTONE
11) CARAHSOFT TECHNOLOGY CORP.
13) CITY OF WETUMPKA
14) COOSA VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER
15) D. CURT LEE
(573) 230-9549
117 Madison Street, Jefferson City, MO, 65101,
2) Airbnb, Inc.
3) American Federation For Children
4) Breakthru Beverage Missouri LLC
5) Centene Corporation on behalf of its affiliates and subsidiaries
7) Children's Advocacy Coalition
8) Cigna Corporate Services LLC
11) Educational Testing Service
12) Evergy
13) Evolve Energy Partners, LLC
14) Gateway to Hope
15) Genesee & Wyoming Railroad Services, Inc.
18) HNTB Corporation
19) Invenergy LLC
20) ITG Brands, LLC
21) KidSmart
22) KIPP St. Louis
24) LiveView Technologies, Inc.
29) Missouri Economic Development Council
31) Missouri Growth Association
32) MTM, Inc.
33) Nexus Group
35) O'Reilly Development Company, LLC
37) PayIt, LLC
38) Qualtrics, LLC
40) Seneca Commercial Real Estate
41) Shelter Insurance Companies
42) Southeast Missouri State University
43) Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, LLC. DBA AT&T Missouri, LLC. and its Affiliates
44) SparkWheel
45) Spire Inc
46) St. Louis Blues
47) Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Inc.
49) Talkiatry Management Services, LLC
52) Varsity Tutors for Schools LLC
53) Waymo LLC
54) WEPOWER
334-244-8948
770 Washington Ave, Suite 117, Montgomery, AL, 36104,
1) 3M Company and Its Affiliates
3) Alabama Association of Conservation Districts
4) Alabama Farmers Federation/Alfa
5) Alabama League of Municipalities
6) American Council of Engineering Companies of Alabama (ACECA/Alabama)
7) Asurion
9) Blackstone
11) Carahsoft Technology Corp.
13) City of Wetumpka
14) Coosa Valley Medical Center
15) D. Curt Lee
(816) 213-4460
117 Madison Street, Jefferson City, MO, 65101,
2) Airbnb, Inc.
3) Breakthru Beverage Missouri LLC
4) Centene Corporation on behalf of its affiliates and subsidiaries
6) Children's Advocacy Coalition
7) Cigna Corporate Services LLC
10) Educational Testing Service
11) Evergy
12) Evolve Energy Partners, LLC
13) Gateway to Hope
14) Genesee & Wyoming Railroad Services, Inc.
18) HNTB Corporation
19) Invenergy LLC
20) ITG Brands, LLC
21) KidSmart
23) LiveView Technologies, Inc.
28) Missouri Economic Development Council
29) Missouri Growth Association
30) MTM, Inc.
31) Nexus Group
33) O'Reilly Development Company, LLC
35) PayIt, LLC
36) Qualtrics, LLC
38) Seneca Commercial Real Estate
39) Shelter Insurance Companies
40) Southeast Missouri State University
41) SparkWheel
42) Spire Inc
43) St. Louis Blues
44) Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Inc.
46) Talkiatry Management Services, LLC
49) Varsity Tutors for Schools LLC
50) Waymo LLC
51) WEPOWER