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NATHANIEL HONAKER

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NATHANIEL HONAKER

(North Carolina, )

Connect C, LLC

nhonaker@connectc.org
(919) 861-9783
150 Fayetteville Street, Suite 1130, Raleigh, NC, 27601,

Connect C, LLC is a full-service government relations and lobbying firm that assists clients in developing strategies and programs to win passage of legislation, modify regulations and establish allies to support public policy objectives that protect brand reputations in the halls of North Carolina's General Assembly. Using our experience, policy knowledge, procedural expertise, and planning and facilitation skills, we tailor our work to meet our clients' individual needs and goals. Our experience and expertise in providing government affairs services allow us to see around the corner for our clients, and to respond accordingly. The partners have extensive knowledge of the legislative and regulatory process in Raleigh and Washington, D.C. Our team has been involved in the political landscape at the local, state and federal level for the past forty years.

1) Agricultural Alliance of North Carolina

2) Avery County

3) Bellsouth Telecommunications, LLC d/b/a AT&,T North Carolina

4) Blue Ridge Day Surgery Center, L.P.

5) Crumpler Plastic Pipe, Inc

6) eDealer Services LLC

7) FujiClean USA

8) Great Trails State Coalition C/o Catawba Lands Conservancy

9) Hemp HoldCo, LLC

10) Honeywell International, Inc.

11) IVYREHAB Network, Inc.

12) LG Water Tech, LLC

13) Molina Healthcare, Inc.

14) NC Job Creators Forum, Inc.

15) NC Sporting Dog Association, Inc.

16) NC Wildlife Preserve Association

17) North Carolina Amateur Sports

18) North Carolina Association of Agricultural Fairs

19) North Carolina Association of Cosmetology Schools

20) North Carolina Biotechnology Center

21) North Carolina Creditors Bar Association, Inc.

22) North Carolina Horse Council

23) North Carolina SweetPotato Commission

24) Precision Lawn Care and Landscaping, Inc.

25) Resident Lenders of North Carolina

26) Ripe Inc.

27) Sampson County

28) Smith's Farm

29) Solstice Advanced Materials, Inc.

30) Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC

31) T &, J Panels, Inc.

32) The Gordian Group

33) Town of Boone

34) Unite USA Inc.

35) University Health Systems of Eastern Carolina, Inc. d/b/a ECU Health

36) Village Care Group, LLC

Nathan Honaker is a licensed North Carolina attorney and serves as General Counsel to Connect C providing insight in legislative matters. He has several years of experience in legislative affairs, lobbying and healthcare. Nathan is a graduate of Vanderbilt University and the University of North Carolina School of Law. During college, Nathan had internships with several legislators in the State House of Representatives and the State Senate. After completing his undergraduate degree, he worked for Sen. Phil Berger, President Pro Tempore of the North Carolina Senate, in communications and as a law clerk. During law school, Nathan worked for several lobbyists as a research assistant and policy advisor, as well as working with the State Health Plan and the University of North Carolina System.

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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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DAVID FERRELL

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DAVID FERRELL

(North Carolina, )

Maynard Nexsen

dferrell@maynardnexsen.com
(919) 861-5584
4141 Parklake Avenue, Suite 200, Raleigh, NC, 27612,

Subjects: All Subjects

Links:Website

I have lobbied for over 20+ years, before Republican and Democrat legislatures, Governors, and state officials. Lobbying is knowing the players, the rules, the process, where other groups stand on the issue, and the path to success. Being an attorney is a benefit since ultimately the lobbyist is advising clients on whether a legislative change solves the client's problem or creates one. The legislative process is unpredictable and it is beneficial to have someone knowledgeable about the process to help ensure a client's interests are promoted and protected.

20+ years

2020-2021 - Recognized as one of North Carolina's top 25 lobbyists in a survey performed by the North State Journal

2017 - Leadership Raleigh - Class of 2017, Raleigh Chamber of Commerce

2009-2011 - North Carolina Super Lawyers "Rising Star"

1999 - Fellow - Washington D.C. Institute of Professional Leadership, Education Policy Fellowship Program

David's government relations experience includes a diverse group of clients and a wide range of issues, which has allowed him to appear in and monitor legislation in most of the standing legislative committees and interim study committees. He also represents clients in public RFP and procurement matters. David has handled state appropriations issues for clients, as well as tax and finance matters. In his over 20 years of lobbying, he has cultivated good relationships with legislators and other government officials across state government without regard for political affiliation. David also works hard to develop relationships with legislative and state agency staff, for staff often can help direct an issue through the process.

- Jim Smith, American Council of Engineering Companies - NC Chapter

- Callan Bryan, Background Investigation Bureau, LLC

- Nancy S. Ferguson, Chicago Title Insurance Company/NC Land Title Association

- Eddie Caldwell, NC Sheriffs' Association

David Ferrell is a government affairs attorney and registered lobbyist with more than 20 years' experience in state, local and executive branch lobbying, grass roots campaigns, and regulatory compliance. His government relations experience includes a diverse group of clients and a wide range of issues, which has allowed him to appear in and monitor legislation in most of the standing legislative committees and interim study committees. David represents clients in public RFP and procurement matters. He has handled state appropriations issues for clients, as well as tax and finance matters.David represents energy, electric, water, and other utilities in various matters, including regulatory proceedings, right-of-way acquisition, eminent domain, and general liability matters. He assists local governments and utilities with various legal, regulatory and legislative matters. David also has experience negotiating with renewable energy and other similar companies on behalf of utility providers. He regularly represents clients before the North Carolina Utilities Commission and other regulatory agencies.David's administrative and regulatory practice focuses on representing businesses and individuals before professional licensing boards, state and local regulatory and permitting agencies, and other similar agencies. David also serves as general counsel to North Carolina business and trade associations, as well as to state professional licensing boards.David was recognized in 2020 as one of North Carolina's top 25 lobbyists in a survey performed by the North State Journal. He was selected by the Raleigh Chamber of Commerce for their Leadership Raleigh program - Class of 2017. David was selected by North Carolina Super Lawyers "Rising Star" in 2009 - 2011. He is a Fellow of the Washington D.C. Institute of Professional Leadership, Education Policy Fellowship Program.

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JOHN COOPER

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JOHN COOPER

(North Carolina, )

Connect C, LLC

jcooper@connectc.org
(919) 861-9783
150 Fayetteville Street, Suite 1130, Raleigh, NC, 27601,

Connect C, LLC is a full-service government relations and lobbying firm that assists clients in developing strategies and programs to win passage of legislation, modify regulations and establish allies to support public policy objectives that protect brand reputations in the halls of North Carolina's General Assembly. Using our experience, policy knowledge, procedural expertise, and planning and facilitation skills, we tailor our work to meet our clients' individual needs and goals. Our experience and expertise in providing government affairs services allow us to see around the corner for our clients, and to respond accordingly. The partners have extensive knowledge of the legislative and regulatory process in Raleigh and Washington, D.C. Our team has been involved in the political landscape at the local, state and federal level for the past forty years.

1) Agricultural Alliance of North Carolina

2) Bellsouth Telecommunications, LLC d/b/a AT&,T North Carolina

3) Blue Ridge Day Surgery Center, L.P.

4) Crumpler Plastic Pipe, Inc

5) eDealer Services LLC

6) FujiClean USA

7) Great Trails State Coalition C/o Catawba Lands Conservancy

8) Honeywell International, Inc.

9) IVYREHAB Network, Inc.

10) Molina Healthcare, Inc.

11) NC Job Creators Forum, Inc.

12) North Carolina Amateur Sports

13) North Carolina Association of Agricultural Fairs

14) North Carolina Association of Cosmetology Schools

15) North Carolina Biotechnology Center

16) North Carolina Horse Council

17) North Carolina SweetPotato Commission

18) Precision Lawn Care and Landscaping, Inc.

19) Resident Lenders of North Carolina

20) Ripe Inc.

21) Sampson County

22) Smith's Farm

23) Solstice Advanced Materials, Inc.

24) Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC

25) T &, J Panels, Inc.

26) The Gordian Group

27) Town of Boone

28) Unite USA Inc.

29) University Health Systems of Eastern Carolina, Inc. d/b/a ECU Health

30) Village Care Group, LLC

11-15 years

John has over 45 years of experience working as a corporate CEO and government agency administrator. John served in the administrations of three United States Presidents. He served as State Executive Director of the North Carolina Farm Service Agency from 1981 to 1992, under Presidents Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush. In April 2001, John was appointed by President George W. Bush to serve as the State Director of USDA (U.S. Department of Agriculture) Rural Development for North Carolina.

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CLARK RIEMER

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CLARK RIEMER

(North Carolina, )

Maynard Nexsen, PC

criemer@maynardnexsen.com
(919) 781-7934
4141 Parklake Avenue, Suite 200, Raleigh, NC, 27612,

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Links:Website

Clark Riemer is a Government Affairs Specialist in Maynard Nexsen's Raleigh office. With more than a decade of experience in the political sphere, Clark has a broad skill set and a deep understanding of the legislative process.

Before joining the Firm, Clark served as the Chief of Staff for North Carolina Representative Jason Saine. Clark was an advisor to Rep. Saine as Senior Chairman of the Appropriations Committee and was a critical part in drafting North Carolina's $30 billion dollar budget. He also worked with Rep. Saine during his time as Senior Finance Chair, giving Clark a unique perspective as one of the few legislative staff to work on both the taxation and expenditure sides of state budgeting. Clark was also responsible for crafting Rep. Saine's legislative strategy and helped write and pass a broad range of legislation throughout his tenure.

Clark served as Rep. Saine's Designee to the Federal Communication Commission's Intergovernmental Advisory Committee, giving him direct experience with telecom and communications issues.

Before his time at the General Assembly, Clark was a Policy Analyst at the Civitas Institute, where he was responsible for legislative updates and assisting in developing the highly regarded Civitas Poll.

Clark earned his B.A. in Political Science from Elon University.

1) American Council of Engineering Companies of NC

2) Amplio Learning Technologies

3) Great Trails State Coalition C/o Catawba Lands Conservancy

4) HDR Engineering Inc. of the Carolinas

5) Lenovo NA, Inc.

6) Lonestar Logos

7) Mecklenburg County

8) North Carolina Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors

9) North Carolina Land Title Association

10) North Carolina Spirits Association

11) Pender County

12) Sports Betting Alliance

13) Tanium Inc.

14) The Gordian Group

15) Topsail Island Shoreline Protection Commission

16) Wilmington Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization c/o City of Wilmington, NC

Board Member, Children's Advocacy Centers of North Carolina

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DAVID SMITH

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DAVID SMITH

(New Jersey, )

Princeton Public Affairs Group Inc

smith@ppag.com
(609) 209-7780
160 W State St, Trenton, NJ, 08608,

Subjects: All Subjects

Links:Website, TAG Profile

Princeton Public Affairs Group, the largest government affairs firm in New Jersey, is a multifaceted organization specializing in government relations and communications in New Jersey. We have offices in Trenton, New Jersey and Washington, D.C. with an unparalleled network of contacts throughout the state. The strength of our firm derives from the diverse backgrounds of the firm's partners and associates which include a former President of the New Jersey Senate, Speaker of the New Jersey General Assembly, Counsel to the Governor, Chief Counsel to the General Assembly and several former Directors of the Legislature.

Firm Specialties:
An accomplished bipartisan staff between our Trenton, New Jersey and Washington, DC offices ensures that our clients are well represented on both sides of the political aisle and at all levels of government. The mix and wealth of experience among our professionals provides for expertise in all areas of public policy.

Whatever the task: working our way through the permitting process, delivering a change in a regulation or orchestrating the introduction and passage of major legislation, we've done it.

Wherever the setting: before a Legislative Committee or in the Office of the Governor, we've been there.

Whomever the players: the Commissioner of a State Department, a key Committee aide, the Legislative leadership or the Chief of Staff, we know them.

And each and every one of our clients is assured the benefit of that expertise. You see, at the Princeton Public Affairs Group, our philosophy dictates that each of our clients works with a firm partner. There are no junior executives. This is one of the qualities which separates us from other firms. It gives our clients the best we have. And it works.

1) Active Hours Inc dba Earnin

2) Actors Fund Home

3) Adler Aphasia Center

4) Advantage Capital Partners

5) Alliance of Health Care Sharing Ministries (AHCSM)

6) Allstate Insurance Co

7) Altria Client Services LCC and its Affiliates/Philip Morris USA Inc

8) Altria Client Services LLC

9) Altria Client Services LLC and its Affiliates/Helix Innovations LLC

10) Altria Client Services LLC and its Affiliates/John Middleton Co

11) Altria Client Services LLC and its Affiliates/NJOY LLC

12) Altria Client Services LLC and its Affiliates/US Smokeless Tobacco Co

13) American Association of Dental Boards

14) American Fuel and Petrochemical Manufacturers

15) American Kratom Association

16) American Massage Therapy Association NJ Chapter

17) American Specialty Health

18) American Suntanning Association

19) American Water Works Association of NJ

20) American Wood Council

21) AMSURGE c/o Bass, Berry & Sims PLC

22) Ancestry.com Operations Inc.

23) Ardent Health Services

24) Arista Networks

25) AshBritt Environmental Inc

26) Association of Environmental Authorities

27) Association of Municipal Assessors of NJ The

28) Asurion LLC

29) Atlas Diagnostics

30) Avaya Inc

31) Aveanna Healthcare

32) Balcony Technology Group Inc.

33) Bayview Marina

34) Beacon Specialized Living NJ

35) Bergen Volunteer Medical Initiative

36) Bet Makers

37) Beth Medrash Govoha

38) Betr Holdings Inc.

39) Big Brothers Big Sisters of Coastal and Northern New Jersey

40) BLANKROME

41) Boardwalk 1000 LLC d/b/a Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City

42) Braeburn Inc.

43) Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers

44) Brief

45) Britton Industries Inc

46) Brown & Connery LLP

47) Buckeye Brine LLC

48) BusPatrol America LLC

49) BVNK

50) Cedar Management

51) Charlie Health Inc.

52) Chauffeured Transportation Assoc. of NJ rebranded from Limousine Assoc. of NJ

53) Cheshire Home

54) CME Group

55) Coach USA

56) Coalition for Equitable Early Education

57) Coalition for Home Equity Partnership (CHEP)

58) Coalition of County SPCAs

59) Commission on Dental Competency Assessments

60) CompCare Therapeutics Inc

61) Concentra Medical Centers

62) Concord Engineering Group

63) Constitutional Officers Association of NJ

64) Consumer Technology Association

65) Continent 8 LLC

66) Conventus Inter-Insurance Exchange

67) Coppola Services Inc.

68) Council for Private Schools for Children with Special Needs

69) County of Essex

70) CSL Behring

71) Davidson Kempner Capital Management LP

72) DaVita Inc.

73) DCI Group AZ LLC

74) Deborah Heart & Lung Center

75) Delta Dental Plan of NJ Inc

76) DMR Architects PC

77) Doherty Group (The)/Doherty Enterprises

78) Duke Farms Foundation

79) Eagleview Group LLC

80) Educational Services Commission of NJ (formerly Middlesex Regional Educational Services Commission)

81) EFK Group

82) ElectroBills Healthcare Solutions

83) Enterprise Holdings

84) Equitable Financial Life Insurance Company

85) F & D Enterprises LLC

86) Fair Funding for Students

87) Fedway Associates

88) Fieldstone Properties LLC

89) Financial Services Institute

90) Fontana Law Group LLC d/b/a Crimson Legal Group

91) Fox Hollow Golf Partners LLC

92) Frank Ruocco

93) Garden State Coalition of Schools

94) Genentech Inc, a Member of the Roche Group

95) Genesys Cloud Services Inc.

96) Giggl Childcare

97) Golden Nugget, The

98) Gordian Group The

99) Gourmet Dining

100) GPD Holdings LLC d/b/a CoinFlip

101) Harmony Foundation of NJ

102) Hello Heart Inc.

103) HG Vora Capital Management LLC

104) Highlands Rowing Center Inc.

105) Hillsborough Crossings LLC

106) Hope Christian Services

107) Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of NJ

108) iGamingCloud Limited

109) Indiana Professional Management Corp.

110) Insurance Auto Auctions

111) Integrity Health

112) Intersection Parent LLC f/k/a Intersection Media LLC

113) John P Holland Charter School

114) Johnson Controls Inc

115) Junior Achievement of New Jersey

116) Just Bee the Change

117) Justice Grown JG New Jersey LLC

118) Kaleo Inc

119) Kemper Realty Inc

120) Land Conservancy of NJ

121) LeadingAge New Jersey and Delaware

122) Lilly USA LLC

123) Line Gaming Holdings Corporation

124) LINY Investor LLC

125) Live Traffic Data LLC

126) Lotto.com

127) Lottoland Ltd

128) Maersk Inc

129) Magellan Healthcare Inc.

130) Malaysian Rubber Export Promotion Council USA

131) Manheim NJ

132) Marino Tortorella & Boyle PC

133) Mark43

134) Matheny Medical and Educational Center

135) Maven Construction Corp.

136) McCarter Theater Center

137) Metlife

138) Micro Electronics Inc

139) Mid Atlantic Joint Labor Management Council

140) Mitchell Williams Selig Gates & Woodyard PLLC

141) Modivcare

142) Molson Coors Beverage Company

143) Morris View Management LLC

144) Motorola Solutions Inc

145) MSD LLC

146) National Assoc. of Benefits & Insurance Professionals of NJ

147) National Association of Social Workers NJ Chapter

148) National Strategies - Everlaw

149) National Strategies LLC / Compass Pathways

150) National Strategies LLC/Knox Company

151) National Strategies LLC/ReUp Education

152) NBC Universal Media LLC

153) Nemours Foundation, The

154) New Bridge Medical Center

155) New Brunswick Development Corp dba DEVCO

156) New Jersey Interactive LLC dba Tyler New Jersey

157) New Jersey Jobs, Growth & Prosperity Coalition

158) NJ Air Conditioning Contractors of America

159) NJ Association of Colleges for Teacher Education

160) NJ Association of Election Officials

161) NJ Association of Nurse Anesthetists

162) NJ Catholic Conference

163) NJ Civil Justice Institute

164) NJ Coalition of Automotive Retailers (NJCAR)

165) NJ Codes Coalition Municipal Electrical Inspectors Association of NJ

166) NJ Funeral Directors Services Inc

167) NJ Hall of Fame

168) NJ Hospital Association

169) NJ Institute of Technology

170) NJ Liquor Store Alliance

171) NJ Manufactured Housing Association

172) NJ Marijuana Retailers Association (NJMRA)

173) NJ Municipal Excess Liability Joint Insurance Fund - MELJIF

174) NJ Press Association

175) NJ Private School Council

176) NJ Restaurant and Hospitality Association formerly NJ Restaurant Association

177) NJ School Bus Contractors Association Inc

178) NJ Society of Certified Public Accountants

179) NJ State Association of Pipe Trades

180) NJ State League of Master Plumbers

181) NJ State Nurses Association

182) NJ State Troopers Fraternal Association

183) NJ Thoroughbred Horsemens Association

184) NJ Veterinary Medical Association

185) NJ Wholesale Marketers Association

186) NJ Wine & Spirits Wholesalers Association

187) Nucor Corporation

188) Nulli Secundus Health Inc.

189) Nulli Secundus Health Inc. dba Birches Health

190) NW Financial Group LLC

191) Oddin.gg US LLC formerly Oddin.gg.s.r.o

192) Ohm Theory LLC

193) OneMain General Services Corporation

194) Ora Apps Inc and its subsidiary company CNK Management Inc

195) PalCare

196) Palo Alto Networks Inc

197) Partnership for Innovative Action (The)

198) PennEast Pipeline Co LLC

199) Phenix Salon Suites Franchising LLC

200) Planned Companies

201) PNC Bank

202) Porchetta Companies Ltd.

203) Prevenitas

204) Princeton Public Affairs Group

205) Pro League Network

206) Progress NJ

207) Progyny

208) Prologis LP

209) Propelus

210) PSE&G Co

211) Public Consulting Group LLC

212) Public Entity Joint Insurance Fund (PEJIF)

213) REED Academy

214) Responsible Beverage Association of New Jersey

215) Rising Pharmaceuticals

216) Roblox Corporation

217) Roche Diagnostics Corporation

218) Rush Street Interactive

219) RWJ Barnabas Health

220) Ryan LLC

221) Safepoint Scientific

222) Safety First Healthcare Corp

223) Salon Suites Association of New Jersey

224) SAS Institute Inc

225) Savannah Energy

226) Secured Finance Network (SFNet)

227) Service Contract Industry Council

228) Sherwin-Williams Co

229) Smart Product Innovations Inc.

230) Socure Inc.

231) Solar Landscape

232) Somerset Development

233) SoulFlora

234) Southern & Northern NJ Maternal & Child Health Consortiums

235) Special Children's Center The

236) Spencer Savings Bank

237) St. Joseph's University Medical Center, Inc.

238) State Troopers NCO Association of NJ

239) Stone Hill Ventures LLC

240) Strategos Public Affairs LLC for Mantra Health Inc.

241) Syensqo Finance (America) LLC formerly Solvay Specialty Polymers USA LLC

242) TD Bank NA

243) Teachers of Tomorrow

244) TechUnited:NJ

245) Tekni-Plex Inc.

246) Tenax Strategies Inc

247) Thomson West

248) Township of Readington

249) Traveling Vineyards

250) Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania

251) Turnbull Law Group

252) United Airlines Inc

253) United Way of Hunterdon County

254) Univision Communications Inc

255) US Facilities Inc

256) USA Architects Corp

257) Utility and Transportation Contractors Association (UTCA)

258) Valley Hospital

259) Van Cleef Engineering Associates

260) Vertical Bridge

261) Vertical Bridge REIT LLC

262) Virtual Gaming World (VGW) Corporate Services Australia Pty Ltd

263) Walmart Inc.

264) Waymo LLC

265) Wellcare Health Plans Inc., a subsidiary of Centene Corporation

266) West Publishing Co

267) Western LNG LLC

268) WPT Enterprises inc.

DAVID A. SMITH is a partner in the Princeton Public Affairs Group, is a veteran of the public affairs arena and has successfully managed public affairs campaigns impacting auto insurance, life insurance, tort reform and environmental legislative initiatives. Mr. Smith received national acclaim when he was honored with a ""Pollie Award"" by the American Association of Political Consultants and named to their United States ""Public Affairs Team of the Year." Mr. Smith was also named one of the most influential players in New Jersey's Healthcare arena by the Annual HealthSense Listing. Since 2005, Mr. Smith has been a Commissioner on the New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Commission (nominated by the Governor for two separate four year terms and confirmed by the NJ Senate) and currently serves as an Officer on the Commission (Secretary). Mr. Smith serves on the National Board of Directors of the Public Affairs Council, and was one of the few contract lobbyists in the Country to be appointed to a National Task Force charged with creating ethical standard for lobbyists throughout the United States. Mr. Smith is a founder and member of the Board of Directors of ProtectingAmerica.org, an advocacy organization Co-chaired by James Lee Witt, former Cabinet member under President Clinton and Admiral James Loy, Deputy Director of Homeland Security under President Bush. Mr. Smith also serves as an Officer (1st Vice President) of the New Jersey Hall of Fame Foundation Board of Directors and also serves on the Executive Committee (Secretary) of The Advocacy Group (TAG). Finally, Mr. Smith serves on the Board of Directors as an officer (Treasurer) of the State Capitol Insurance Company RRG, the first professional liability company for lobbyists headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Mr. Smith has appeared on television and radio stations representing clients' interests, authored dozens of articles on politics/policy issues in New Jersey and is a frequent guest speaker/lecturer at national and state conferences, legislative hearings, meetings and seminars. He has been a consultant to statewide and legislative political campaigns and is a member of the Executive Finance Committee of the Assembly Democratic Leadership Committee as well as the New Jersey State Democratic Committee. Prior to joining the firm in 1995, Mr. Smith served as Director of Policy and Planning for the New Jersey General Assembly Democratic Office. In that capacity, Mr. Smith supervised the partisan staff of all Assembly Committees and Task Forces while serving as senior staff aide to the insurance and commerce legislative committees. He was a Director with the New Jersey Dental Association from 1985 to 1990 and served on several national and state health care and insurance advisory committees.

Mr. Smith was awarded a Master of Science in Financial Services (MSFS) Degree from the Richard D. Irwin Graduate School of The American College. He is a Graduate Fellow of the Public Affairs Institute, a three year educational program of the Public Affairs Council located in Washington, DC. Mr. Smith also graduated with a Bachelors of Arts Degree in Political Science from Gettysburg College.