In 2010, after 20 years as a State Capitol lobbyist, Mike Dugan established Capitol Consulting a full-service government relations firm. Capitol Consulting provides the experience, integrity, access and respect one achieves through years of successful representation of our clients' issues. Capitol Consulting is well respected with a proven network of legislative and state agency contacts to navigate the often-complex halls of state government. Capitol Consulting is founded on the simple principle that there is no substitute for hard work.
1) ADT LLC dba ADT Security Services
2) American Council of Engineering Companies of CT
3) American Electric Rates, LLC
4) American Family Life Assurance Company (AFLAC)
5) Bombardier Aerospace Corporation
7) Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
8) Connecticut Alcohol Retailers Exchange Inc.
9) Connecticut Alliance for Subacute Care
10) Connecticut Chiropractic Council
11) Consumer Data industry Association
12) Cookware Sustainability Alliance
13) Credit Union League of Connecticut
14) CT Industrial Energy Consumers
15) CT Society of Radiologic Technologists
16) CTIA - The Wireless Association
18) Dijon LLC
19) eBay, Inc.
20) Eli Lilly & Co.
21) FFD Central LLC
22) First American Title Insurance Company
23) Hazel Health
24) JUUL Labs Inc.
26) Kooth USA, LLC
28) National Waste & Recycling Association
30) Pharmaceutical Research & Manufacturers of America
33) Salesforce, Inc.
34) Scan Optics, LLC
35) Slalom Inc.
36) StubHub, Inc.
37) TikTok Inc.
38) United Concrete Products Inc
20+ years
Josh Hughes is a Senior Vice President, lobbyist and attorney at Capitol Consulting. He brings to Capitol Consulting a solid reputation with over 15-years of experience as a Capitol insider with extensive knowledge of the legislative process and policymakers. Over the years, Josh's network of contacts has provided his clients with access to all levels of state government in the legislative, administrative and executive branches. He has a reputation of working tirelessly to achieve successful results for the clients he is privileged to serve.
During his State Capitol lobbying career Josh has provided leadership and strategic advice to numerous corporations, state and national associations as well as nonprofit organizations including Tesla Motors Inc., Caterpillar, the National Association of Insurance & Financial Advisors (NAIFA), Greenskies Renewable Energy, the Association of American Publishers, the Corporation for Battery Recycling (Duracell, Panasonic and Energizer), the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), Splunk Inc., alcohol retailers, distillers and wholesalers. Josh also continues to work with legislative campaigns in both parties bolstering the bipartisan connections of the firm.
Before becoming a State Capitol lobbyist, while in law school Josh was an intern with CB Richard Ellis commercial real estate in New York City. Prior to that Josh worked in the sales department of John Hancock Mutual Funds in Boston. In addition, he was on the account team of Ingall's Advertising.
Josh received his Bachelor of Arts degree in American Literature with a minor in Environmental Studies from Hartwick College. He received a Juris Doctorate degree from Quinnipiac University School of Law.
In 2010, after 20 years as a State Capitol lobbyist, Mike Dugan established Capitol Consulting a full-service government relations firm. Capitol Consulting provides the experience, integrity, access and respect one achieves through years of successful representation of our clients' issues. Capitol Consulting is well respected with a proven network of legislative and state agency contacts to navigate the often-complex halls of state government. Capitol Consulting is founded on the simple principle that there is no substitute for hard work.
2) ADT LLC dba ADT Security Services
3) American Council of Engineering Companies of CT
4) American Family Life Assurance Company (AFLAC)
5) Bombardier Aerospace Corporation
6) Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
7) Community Association Institute - Connecticut
8) Connecticut Alcohol Retailers Exchange Inc.
9) Connecticut Alliance for Subacute Care
10) Connecticut Association of Independent Schools
11) Connecticut College of Emergency Physicians
12) Connecticut Environmental Council
13) Connecticut Land Conservation Council
14) Connecticut Preservation Action
15) Consumer Data industry Association
16) Cookware Sustainability Alliance
17) Credit Union League of Connecticut
18) CT Association of Nurse Anesthesiology
19) CT Funeral Directors Assoc.
20) CT Industrial Energy Consumers
21) CT Physical Therapy Association
27) Diversified Brokerage Group Corporation
28) eBay, Inc.
29) Eli Lilly & Co.
30) First American Title Insurance Company
31) Hazel Health
32) JUUL Labs Inc.
33) Kooth USA, LLC
35) National Waste & Recycling Association
38) Outdoor Advertising Assoc. of CT
40) Pharmaceutical Research & Manufacturers of America
41) Restoration Industry Association
44) Scan Optics, LLC
45) Slalom Inc.
46) StubHub, Inc.
47) The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research
48) TikTok Inc.
20+ years
Liz Connelly joins Capitol Consulting as a Government Relations Associate after more than six years on staff in the Connecticut General Assembly. Liz began her tenure with House Democrats as a top advisor to then House Majority Leader Joe Aresimowicz (Berlin and Southington). When Rep. Aresimowicz was elected Speaker of the House, Liz was then promoted to Senior Legislative and Communications Advisor to Speaker of the House. During her time as a senior advisor to the Speaker, Liz developed and maintains a wide network of legislators, state agency, staff and advocacy organizations. In addition, she was responsible for dealing and negotiating with numerous business and industry representatives on behalf of the Speaker. Liz brings to Capitol Consulting a strong work ethic and a clear understanding of the legislative process to immediately assist Capitol Consulting's clients. In addition to lobbying directly for the firm's numerous clients, Liz will manage the firm's social media presence, assist in the firm's marketing for new business and maintain the firm's bill tracking system.
Prior to working in the legislature, Liz served as a Communications and Media Coordinator at The Governor's Prevention Partnership, a nonprofit organization that builds and offers youth prevention programs to prevent substance misuse and bullying.
Liz received her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Connecticut, where she double majored in political science and journalism.
Since 1999, the Liberty Square Group has been delivering strategic, integrated communications and public and government affairs counsel to a host of businesses, associations, political candidates and non-profit organizations.
20+ years
Jim Leahy brings 30 years of experience in lobbying, non-profit association management and political organizing to Liberty Square Group. An expert in building strong grassroots organizations, he has worked with clients in a wide variety of sectors, including healthcare, environment, consumer protection, budget, gaming, government procurement, public safety, development, as well as arts & culture. His advocacy track record includes several high profile wins, including two first-in-the-nation laws, one to require labeling genetically modified foods and another to require labeling small parts that pose choking hazards to children under 3.
A seasoned lecturer with a focus on leadership, grassroots advocacy and communicating with public officials, Mr. Leahy has addressed professionals at national, regional, and state organizations as well as students at more than a dozen New England colleges and universities. He is also a Certified Association Executive, the highest level of professional achievement available from the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE).
A graduate of Brandeis University with a B.A. in Psychology, Mr. Leahy lives in Tolland Connecticut.
(713) 503-0163
2261 Brookhollow Plaza Dr, Suite 211, Arlington, TX, 76006,
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Cruz "Gio" Garibay joined JVPS upon its inception and oversees client activities in south/midwest states. Prior to JVPS, he worked five years for Cash America International managing regulatory issues in the US and Mexico including coordinating with law enforcement in public safety matters. He previously served five years for Comcast Cable Corporation handling Texas regulatory and community initiatives including a NFL Network retransmission contract dispute. Prior to this he has over 10 years of experience managing federal, state and local elected officials offices, campaigns and initiatives based out of Houston, TX. He served as Executive Director of the Texas Senate Hispanic Research Council and also served on the board of a Greater Houston Federal Qualified Health Center and several Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones. Mr. Garibay graduated in 1997 from the University of Houston Wolf Center for Entrepreneurship. While there he was elected Student Body President. He is the son to a Vietnam MIA widow and brother to a former US Navy Gulf War Service Member.
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2829 Townsgate Road Suite 100, Westlake Village, CA, 91361,
720-570-9200
1225 Logan Street, Denver, CO, 80203,
5) Chevron
6) COLORADO COMPETITIVE COUNCIL
7) Colorado Hospital Association
8) Colorado Independent Liquor Stores United
9) Colorado Manufactured Housing Coalition
10) COMCAST
11) DAVITA, INC.
12) Denver Water
14) eBay
15) First American Title Insurance Company
19) MAXIMUS, Inc.
21) Onward Energy Holdings, LLC
22) Penn National Gaming, Inc (DBA Ameristar Casinos)
25) PROGRESSIVE AUTO INSURANCE
26) Public Employees' Retirement Association of Colorado
27) Rocky Mountain Business Unit
28) Scout Motors Inc
29) Synchrony
30) Terumo BCT
35) WESTERN COLORADO UNIVERSITY
36) WESTERN UNION
(904) 994-4847
P.O. Box 8234, Fleming Island, Florida, 32006,
4) Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida
5) Clay Behavioral Health Center, Inc.
7) Darline Angervil, individually and parent of Jayda Rocher, a minor
8) First American Title Insurance Company
9) Florida Association of Health Plans, Inc
11) Florida State Fraternal Order of Police
13) Gateway Community Services, Inc.
14) Goldring Gulf Distributing Company, LLC
16) HCA Healthcare
17) Jacksonville Speech and Hearing Center
18) Kristin McIntosh and Elizabeth Thornton, as the parent of Lia McIntosh
21) Naval Aviation Museum Foundation
22) New College Foundation, Inc.
24) Okaloosa County School District
27) PMI US Corporate Services Inc. and Affiliates
28) Public Trust for Conservation
30) SidePrize LLC d/b/a PrizePicks
32) TECO Energy, Inc
34) The LJD Jewish Family & Community Services
35) University of North Florida
720-570-9200
1225 Logan Street, DENVER, CO, 80203,
5) Chevron
6) COLORADO COMPETITVE COUNCIL
7) Colorado Hospital Association
8) Colorado Independent Liquor Stores United
9) Colorado Manufactured Housing Coalition
11) DAVITA, INC.
12) Denver Water
14) eBay
15) First American Title Insurance Company
19) MAXIMUS, Inc.
21) Onward Energy Holdings, LLC
22) Penn National Gaming, Inc (DBA Ameristar Casinos)
25) Progressive Auto Insurance
26) Public Employees' Retirement Association of Colorado
27) Rocky Mountain Business Unit
28) Scout Motors Inc
29) Synchrony
30) Terumo BCT
35) WESTERN COLORADO UNIVERSITY
36) WESTERN UNION
(512)7713769
3112 Windsor Road, #516, Austin, TX, 78703,
1) American Council of Engineering Companies of Texas
3) Dominium
4) Eastex Telephone Cooperative, Inc.
5) First American Title Insurance Company
7) Guadalupe Valley Telephone Cooperative, Inc
9) HIF USA
(904) 376-5189
Po Box 8234, Fleming Island, FL, 32006-0008,
2) Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida
4) Clay Behavioral Health Center, Inc.
6) First American Title Insurance Company
7) Florida Crystals Corporation
8) Florida Association of Health Plans, Inc
10) Florida State Fraternal Order of Police
11) Gateway Community Services, Inc.
12) HCA Healthcare
(678) 522-8470
369 ANDERS NORTH, PALMETTO, GA, 30268,
(850) 348-3079
P.O. Box 8234, Fleming Island, FL, 32006,
3) Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida
5) Clay Behavioral Health Center, Inc.
7) Darline Angervil, individually and parent of Jayda Rocher, a minor
8) First American Title Insurance Company
9) Florida Crystals Corporation
11) Florida State Fraternal Order of Police
12) Gateway Community Services, Inc.
14) Jacksonville Speech and Hearing Center
15) Kristin McIntosh and Elizabeth Thornton, as the parent of Lia McIntosh
2078387564
84 Marginal Way, Portland, ME, 04101,
9785512590
84 Marginal Way, Portland, ME, 04101,
202-841-3567
1246 Stillwoods Way, Annapolis, MD, 21403,
516-307-1400
1 Huntington Quadrangle, Melville, NY,
(404) 468-3344
2138 Chadwick Rd SW, Atlanta, GA, 30331,
(404) 341-7272
3017 BOLLING WAY NE, SUITE 1650, ATLANTA, GA, 30305,
720-570-9200
1225 Logan Street, Suite 1125, Denver, CO, 80203,
5) Chevron
6) Colorado Competitive Council
7) Colorado Hospital Association
8) Colorado Independent Liquor Stores United
9) Colorado Manufactured Housing Coalition
11) Davita, Inc.
12) Denver Water
14) eBay
15) First American Title Insurance Company
19) Maximus, Inc.
21) Onward Energy Holdings, LLC
22) Penn National Gaming, Inc (DBA Ameristar Casinos)
24) Politicalworks
25) Progressive Auto Insurance
26) Public Employees' Retirement Association of Colorado
27) Rocky Mountain Business Unit
28) Scout Motors Inc
29) Synchrony
30) Terumo BCT
35) Western Colorado University
36) Western Union
802-225-5500
52 State Street, Montpelier, VT, 05602-3176,
1) Aia Vermont
2) American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, Inc.
3) Apple Inc.
4) Atlas Data Privacy Corporation
5) Bank Of America Corporation
6) Central Vermont Economic Development Corporation
7) Cigna Corporate Services, Llc
8) Consolidated Communications, Inc.
10) Energy Efficient Investments Inc.
12) First American Title Insurance Company
13) Giffords
14) Iso New England
15) Lund
18) Regional Development Corporations Of Vermont
20) Tides Center
21) United Way Of Northwest Vermont
22) Vermont Alliance Of Boys And Girls Club
23) Vermont Association Of County Judges
24) Vermont Builders And Remodelers Association
25) Vermont Business Roundtable
26) Vermont Cannabis Action Fund
27) Vermont Council On The Arts
29) Vermont Insurance Agents Association
30) Vermont Lodging Association
31) Vermont Psychological Association
720-239-3416
1225 Logan St, Denver, CO, 80203,
5) Chevron
6) Colorado Competitive Council
7) Colorado Hospital Association
8) Colorado Independent Liquor Stores United
9) Colorado Manufactured Housing Coalition
11) Davita, Inc.
12) Denver Water
13) eBay
14) First American Title Insurance Company
15) Hope Online Learning Academy Co-Op
18) Maximus, Inc.
20) Onward Energy Holdings, LLC
21) Penn National Gaming, Inc (DBA Ameristar Casinos)
23) Politicalworks
24) Progressive Auto Insurance
25) Public Employees' Retirement Association of Colorado
26) Rocky Mountain Business Unit
27) Scout Motors Inc
28) Synchrony
29) Terumo BCT
34) Western Colorado University
35) Western Union
802-225-5500
52 State Street, Montpelier, VT, 05602-3176,
2078373670
84 Marginal Way, Portland, ME, 04101,
(512)7174777
316 W. 12th, Suite 200, Austin, TX, 78701,
540-273-1677
2829 Townsgate Rd Suite 100, Westlake Village, CA, 91361,
2536779469
2717 Garfield Rd, Lynnwood, WA, 98087,
(404) 341-7272
3017 Bolling Way NE, Atlanta, GA, 30305,
(850) 723-1924
5845 Mccall Rd, Pace, FL, 32571-9747,
3) Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida
5) Clay Behavioral Health Center, Inc.
7) First American Title Insurance Company
8) Florida Association of Health Plans, Inc
9) Florida Crystals Corporation
11) Florida State Fraternal Order of Police
12) Gateway Community Services, Inc.
13) Goldring Gulf Distributing Company, LLC
17) Naval Aviation Museum Foundation
18) New College Foundation, Inc
19) Okaloosa County School District
22) PMI US Corporate Services Inc. and Affiliates
24) SidePrize LLC d/b/a PrizePicks
26) TECO Energy, Inc
28) The LJD Jewish Family & Community Services
29) University of North Florida