Shawmut Strategies Group is a full service government and community affairs firm in Boston. We provide a wide range of services from Lobbying, Business Development, Procurement, Strategy, Political and Business Campaigns, Communications and Real Estate Development.
1) AOTNOW, Inc.
2) AqueoUS Vets
4) Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers
7) Electronic Transactions Association, Inc.
8) Flock Group, Inc. dba Flock Safety
9) Gevo, Inc.
12) Island Hoppers LLC dba Ride on Mopeds
13) LAN-TEL Communications, INC.
15) Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents, Inc.
6-10 years
Julies Family Learning Program Board Member
Norwell Board of Selectman
2019- Medicine Wheels King of the Hill, presented to man of the year
Major General Henry Knox Unsung Hero
Registry of Deeds "Good Deed Award"
South Boston World War II Memorial Committee
Sons and Daughters of South Boston
Over the course of his career Rull has built a vast network of Government, Political, Non Profit and Business Officials. Rull has been fixture at Boston City Hall the past 20 years.
Joe Rull is a seasoned government, political, real estate development, procurement and operations advisor. Rull began his career in government over two decades ago when Boston Mayor Tom Menino appointed him as neighborhood liaison for the Office of Neighborhood Services and rose to become a special assistant to the Mayor. He also worked for several state agencies, primarily in capacities related to development and real estate, most notably Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) and Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM). Rull returned to Boston City Hall as Chief of Operations for Mayor Marty Walsh overseeing The Office of Intergovernmental Affairs, The Office of Civic Engagement, Property and Construction Management, Labor Relations, Human Resources and Health Benefits, Retirement Office.
Rull has extensive political campaign experience, advising the campaigns of both Mayors Thomas Menino and Martin Walsh, Governor Deval Patrick, Senators Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey, and Congressman Stephen Lynch to name a few.
Rull founded MJR consulting in 2015 specializing in Government Relations, Real Estate Development, Licensing, Permitting and Political Strategy.
617-302-9474
11 Beacon Street, Suite 914,, Suite 914, Boston, MA, 02108,
Subjects: All Subjects
Links:Website
1) Airbnb, Inc.
2) AOTNOW, Inc.
4) Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers
7) Electronic Transactions Association, Inc.
8) Flock Group, Inc. dba Flock Safety
9) Gevo, Inc
12) lan-tel communications, inc.
14) Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents, Inc.
15) Massachusetts Housing Coalition, Inc.
16) Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth, Inc.
17) National Mentor Holdings, LLC
18) Northeast Regional Council of SMART
22) Plumbers and Gasfitters Local Union 12
23) Samsara Inc.
25) State Police Association of Massachusetts
26) Teamsters Local Union Number 25
28) Zuffa, LLC
Part of Boston's State and Local Affairs practice, representing clients ranging from Fortune 50 companies to non-profits. Represents a diverse set of clients; i.e., energy, high tech, healthcare, finance, consumer, and non-profit. Mulvey manages Boston's state and municipal procurement practice.
Prior to coming to DSG, Mulvey was a Principal at Fort Hill Advisors, a boutique lobbying firm located on Beacon Hill in Boston. Mulvey also worked in the Government Law & Strategies Legal practice at the Law Firm of Brown Rudnick. He also served as General Counsel for the Retailers Association of Massachusetts.
Mulvey was born and raised in Belmont, MA. He currently resides in Reading, MA with his wife and four sons. Mulvey is a 1991 graduate of Stonehill College and a 1997 graduate of the Massachusetts School of Law.
617-302-9474
11 Beacon Street, Suite 1125,, Suite 1125, Boston, MA, 02108,
Subjects: Agencies/Regulations, Alcohol, Animals/Agriculture, Appropriations/Budgets, Ballot Measures/Campaign Finance/Elections, Business/Commerce, Cannabis/Drug Legalization, Children/Family/Women, City/County Government, Civil Rights, Consumer Protection, Corrections/Criminal Justice, Criminal, Education, Energy/Utilities, Environment/Recycling, Finance/Banking, Food/Restaurants, Gaming, Health Care, Housing/Real Estate/Development/Construction, Insurance, Labor/Unions, Manufacturing, Media/Entertainment, Medicare/Medicaid, Non-Profit, Pharmaceuticals, Planning/Land Use/Zoning, Privacy/Internet, Professional/Vocational Licensing, Public Safety, Public Sector, Retail, RFP/Procurement, Science/Technology, Taxes, Telecommunications, Tourism/Hospitality, Transportation/Vehicles
I recognize that a strong work ethic and a solid reputation are what make a lasting business. My firm exceeds expectations and delivers for our clients because we:
- Understand the political landscape.
- Aren't intimidated by opponents with unlimited funding.
- Adapt to a changing culture.
- Merge 21st century tactics with an "old school" feel.
1) Airbnb, Inc.
2) AOTNOW, Inc.
4) Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers
7) Electronic Transactions Association, Inc.
8) Flock Group, Inc. dba Flock Safety
9) Gevo, Inc
12) lan-tel communications, inc.
14) Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents, Inc.
15) Massachusetts Housing Coalition, Inc.
16) Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth, Inc.
17) National Mentor Holdings, LLC
18) Northeast Regional Council of SMART
22) Plumbers and Gasfitters Local Union 12
23) Samsara Inc.
25) State Police Association of Massachusetts
26) Teamsters Local Union Number 25
28) Zuffa, LLC
20+ years
I served over twenty years at the local, state legislative and executive levels of government before entering the private sector. My background includes serving former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney as Legislative Director and working along-side the former Speaker of the Massachusetts House of Representatives, Thomas M. Finneran. I also worked as the Director of Government Relations & Educator Licensure for the Massachusetts Department of Education. Elected to two terms as a Revere, Massachusetts City Councilor-At-Large, and a member of Revere's School Committee for 6 consecutive years, I am also a licensed Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent and School Business Administrator in Massachusetts.
Throughout my career, I have been fortunate to establish lasting relationships which have led to noteworthy victories on behalf of clients. Whether it is legislative or regulatory; fiscal or procurement related, my respect, access and ability to nimbly navigate government is unrivaled.
617-302-9474
11 Beacon St., Suite 1125, Boston, MA, 02108,
At Shawmut Strategies Group, we make government more accessible so our clients can thrive. At its core, the work we do is about helping people better understand each other. We deliver for our clients by strategically bridging the communications gap among stakeholders, putting our political, policy, and process expertise to work.
1) Airbnb, Inc.
2) AOTNOW, Inc.
4) Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers
7) Electronic Transactions Association, Inc.
8) Flock Group, Inc. dba Flock Safety
9) Gevo, Inc
12) lan-tel communications, inc.
14) Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents, Inc.
15) Massachusetts Housing Coalition, Inc.
16) Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth, Inc.
17) National Mentor Holdings, LLC
18) Northeast Regional Council of SMART
22) Plumbers and Gasfitters Local Union 12
23) Samsara Inc.
25) State Police Association of Massachusetts
26) Teamsters Local Union Number 25
28) Zuffa, LLC
6-10 years
Dianne began her career at the Massachusetts State House alongside freshman State Representative Marty Walsh, now former Secretary of the US Department of Labor. From there, she led public policy and intergovernmental relations for Massachusetts public safety and public health agencies. In those roles, she secured major funding for operations and capital improvements, and policies to improve services to the Commonwealth's most vulnerable residents. Shortly after Walsh became Mayor in 2014, she helped him build out Boston's first-ever Economic Development cabinet.Her experience includes public policy, legislative, and regulatory work for legislative, executive, and independent state agencies, municipal government, political campaigns, and private consulting. Dianne specializes in public safety, construction trades issues, the cannabis industry, and public health.
617-892-2765
11 Beacon Street, Suite 914, Boston, MA, 02108,
Subjects: All Subjects, Agencies/Regulations, Alcohol, Appropriations/Budgets, Ballot Measures/Campaign Finance/Elections, Cannabis/Drug Legalization, City/County Government, Gaming, Health Care, Housing/Real Estate/Development/Construction, Labor/Unions, Non-Profit, Planning/Land Use/Zoning, Public Safety
Links:Website
Chris is considered one of the premier consultants in Massachusetts when it comes to issue advocacy and grassroots organizing. His relationships, success and ability to think differently than your typical "lobbyist" have set him apart from others and drives his results and data oriented approach.
1) Alliance Detective & Security Service, Inc.
2) Animal Rescue League of Boston
3) AOTNOW, Inc.
4) Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers
7) GEVO, Inc.
11) IATSE Local 481
13) MA Creditors Law Association, Inc.
14) MAC Safety, Inc.
16) Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents, Inc.
18) Massachusetts Housing Coalition, Inc.
19) Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth, Inc.
20) Massachusetts Production Coalition, Inc.
21) National Mentor Holdings, LLC
22) Northeast Regional Council of SMART
24) Plumbers and Gasfitters Local Union 12
25) Responsible Restaurant Association, Inc.
28) Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists
29) State Police Association of Massachusetts
6-10 years
Elkey Award Recipient for Campaign Strategist of the Year - 2014
5 Time Goldies Recipient
3 Pollie Awards Recipient
Rising Star Award Recipient
National Comeback Campaign of the Year Recipient - Reed Awards
Chris Keohan is the Founder and Principal of Shawmut Strategies. Prior to his work with SSG, Chris worked as a senior staffer in political, field and finance departments for multiple local, state and federal campaigns. He then founded CK Strategies in 2009.
Chris has continually expanded and evolved his business model. Today, his expertise and offerings encompass far more than political strategy. Working with developers, financial institutions, contractors and a wide variety of other business interests Chris is providing strategic planning for projects that bring developments of all sizes to communities across Massachusetts. Specifically, Chris has served as a liaison to local boards and elected officials. He has developed outreach plans and grassroots strategies to ensure the success of local projects.
Politically, Chris has served as a senior advisor to Marty Walsh's successful Mayoral campaign in Boston, and to Deborah Goldberg's successful campaign for Treasurer. He also served as the Executive Director of Treasurer-elect Goldberg's transition team.
In 2015 Chris was the winner of the 1st ever Elkey Award for Campaign Strategist of the Year. The Elkey Awards is a bipartisan event that honored political operatives and candidates for outstanding achievement during the 2014 election cycle. He was also the recipient of 2 Goldies for excellence in Mail and Overall Campaign for his work on Mike Brady for State Senate. The Goldies are a national award program that chooses and judges entries with a bipartisan panel of peers within the political consulting industry.
In 2014 Chris was the winner of three prestigious "Pollie Awards" from the American Association of Political Consultants for his role in Marty Walsh's campaign for Mayor. In 2012, Chris was honored to receive the prestigious "Rising Star Award" by Campaigns and Elections Magazine. He has also received the "National Comeback Campaign of the Year" for his work on Ayanna Pressley's 2011 campaign for Boston City Council At-Large.
Chris Keohan is a 2003 graduate of Boston College with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science and a concentration on Environmental Studies. He has worked on campaigns in Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Virginia, as well as traveling to 35+ states performing advance work during multiple Presidential campaigns.
617-302-9474
11 Beacon Street, Suite 1125,, Suite 1125, Boston, MA, 02108,
1) Airbnb, Inc.
2) AOTNOW, Inc.
4) Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers
7) Electronic Transactions Association, Inc.
8) Flock Group, Inc. dba Flock Safety
9) Gevo, Inc
12) lan-tel communications, inc.
14) Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents, Inc.
15) Massachusetts Housing Coalition, Inc.
16) Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth, Inc.
17) National Mentor Holdings, LLC
18) Northeast Regional Council of SMART
22) Plumbers and Gasfitters Local Union 12
23) Samsara Inc.
25) State Police Association of Massachusetts
26) Teamsters Local Union Number 25
28) Zuffa, LLC
617-302-9474
11 Beacon Street, Suite 1125,, Suite 1125, Boston, MA, 02108,
1) Airbnb, Inc.
2) AOTNOW, Inc.
4) Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers
7) Electronic Transactions Association, Inc.
8) Flock Group, Inc. dba Flock Safety
9) Gevo, Inc
12) lan-tel communications, inc.
14) Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents, Inc.
15) Massachusetts Housing Coalition, Inc.
16) Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth, Inc.
17) National Mentor Holdings, LLC
18) Northeast Regional Council of SMART
22) Plumbers and Gasfitters Local Union 12
23) Samsara Inc.
25) State Police Association of Massachusetts
26) Teamsters Local Union Number 25
28) Zuffa, LLC
THE KENMORE BUILDING, 76 NORTH PEARL STREET, SUITE 3, ALBANY, NY, 12207,
2) American Seed Trade Association
7) Braeswood Climate Partners, L.p.
8) Brooklyn Navy Yard Cogeneration Partners, L.p.
9) Central Nassau Guidance And Counseling Services, INC.
11) Citadel Consulting Group, LLC
12) Clean Air Task Force, INC.
13) Commission On Independent Colleges & Universities
15) Cross-Sound Cable Company LLC
17) Edp Renewables North America LLC
18) Endo USA, INC.
20) Environmental Advocates Action, INC
23) Finger Lakes Ipa, INC. D/B/A Forward Leading Ipa
25) Gevo, INC
27) Jackpocket INC.
28) Kinder Morgan, INC. And Its Affiliates
29) Liberty Utilities Services CORP.
31) Mcg Health, LLC
32) Miller Environmental Group INC.
33) Momentive Performance Materials INC.
35) Nextera Energy Transmission New York, INC.
36) Ninjaone, LLC
37) Norlite, LLC
38) Orsted Wind Power North America LLC
40) Shell USA, INC.
41) Sideprize LLC
42) Sprague Operating Resources LLC
43) Startcare, INC.
45) The Catskill Regional Off-Track Betting Corporation
46) The Energy Professionals Association
47) The University Of Vermont Health Network, INC.
48) Underdog Sports Holdings, INC. D/B/A Underdog Fantasy
49) Vestas-American Wind Technology, INC.
50) Vitol INC.
THE KENMORE BUILDING, 76 NORTH PEARL STREET, SUITE 3, ALBANY, NY, 12207,
4) American Coatings Association, INC.
7) Astoria Generating Company, L.p.
9) Avangrid Management Company, LLC
11) Beowulf Electricity & Data LLC
12) Braeswood Climate Partners, L.p.
13) Brooklyn Navy Yard Cogeneration Partners, L.p.
15) Clean Air Task Force, INC.
16) Cny Growth, LLC
17) Council Of School Superintendents (NYS)
18) Cross-Sound Cable Company LLC
24) Finger Lakes Ipa, INC. D/B/A Forward Leading Ipa
26) Gevo, INC
27) Guidehouse INC. (D/B/A Guidehouse Consulting)
29) Hueber-Breuer Construction CO INC
30) Improvlearning, INC. FKA National Point And Insurance Reduction Course, INC
32) Kinder Morgan, INC. And Its Affiliates
33) Miller Environmental Group INC.
34) Momentive Performance Materials INC.
35) Mortgage Bankers Association, INC. (NY)
36) Ninjaone, LLC
37) Norlite, LLC
38) Orsted Wind Power North America LLC
39) P & M Brick, LLC
41) Shell USA, INC.
42) Shift Chainworks Owner1, LLC
43) The Energy Professionals Association
44) Vestas-American Wind Technology, INC.
45) Vitol INC.
617-302-9474
11 Beacon Street, Suite 1125,, Suite 1125, Boston, MA, 02108,
1) Airbnb, Inc.
2) AOTNOW, Inc.
4) Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers
7) Electronic Transactions Association, Inc.
8) Flock Group, Inc. dba Flock Safety
9) Gevo, Inc
12) lan-tel communications, inc.
14) Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents, Inc.
15) Massachusetts Housing Coalition, Inc.
16) Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth, Inc.
17) National Mentor Holdings, LLC
18) Northeast Regional Council of SMART
22) Plumbers and Gasfitters Local Union 12
23) Samsara Inc.
25) State Police Association of Massachusetts
26) Teamsters Local Union Number 25
28) Zuffa, LLC
THE KENMORE BUILDING, 76 NORTH PEARL STREET, SUITE 3, ALBANY, NY, 12207,
3) Albany Institute Of History & Art
4) Alliance For Senior Care Communities, LLC
6) American National Red Cross
11) Broadview Federal Credit Union
12) Care Management Alliance Of New York
14) City Of Albany
15) City Of Buffalo
16) City Of Yonkers
17) Coalition For The Advancement Of Small Business Pharmacy
18) Commission On Independent Colleges & Universities
19) Consumer Directed Action Of New York, INC.
20) Council Of School Superintendents (NYS)
22) Empire Education Corporation
23) Environmental Advocates Action, INC
25) Finger Lakes Health Systems Agency D/B/A Common Ground Health
26) Finger Lakes Ipa, INC. D/B/A Forward Leading Ipa
29) Gevo, INC
30) Improvlearning, INC. FKA National Point And Insurance Reduction Course, INC
31) Information Technology Industry Council
32) International Centre For Missing & Exploited Children
36) K&L Gates LLP
37) Le Moyne College
38) Lottus Education Sapi De Cv
39) Mortgage Bankers Association, INC. (NY)
40) Mortgage Research Center, LLC DBA Veterans United Home Loans
41) Moses Rosenberg
43) New York City Homeowners Tax Advocates
44) New York Road Runners, INC.
45) Ninjaone, LLC
47) Pharmacann Of New York, LLC
48) Pra Group, INC.
49) Reach Out And Read Of Greater New York
52) Rockland Independent Living Center, INC. DBA Bridges
53) School Facilities Association (NYS)
54) St. Mary's Healthcare System For Children, INC.
55) Startcare, INC.
56) Swisher International, INC
58) The Alliance For Working Parents First, LLC
59) The Downstate Coalition For Quality Home Care
60) The Hebrew Home For The Aged At Riverdale
62) The Regional Food Bank Of Northeastern New York
THE KENMORE BUILDING, 76 NORTH PEARL STREET, SUITE 3, ALBANY, NY, 12207,
3) Allegis, Redwood, Maxim Public Affairs, LLC
4) American National Red Cross
6) Aramark Educational Services, LLC
9) Beowulf Electricity & Data LLC
12) Cloudflare, INC.
13) Commission On Independent Colleges & Universities
14) Croplife America
16) Databricks, INC.
17) Delaware Engineering, D.p.c.
18) Ent And Allergy Associates, LLP
19) Environmental Advocates Action, INC
21) Ev Transportation Services, INC.
23) Finger Lakes Ipa, INC. D/B/A Forward Leading Ipa
24) Gevo, INC
25) Government Employees Insurance Company (Geico)
26) Id.me, LLC
27) Improvlearning, INC. FKA National Point And Insurance Reduction Course, INC
28) Information Technology Industry Council
29) International Centre For Missing & Exploited Children
30) Jackpocket INC.
32) Le Moyne College
33) Mcg Health, LLC
35) Momentive Performance Materials INC.
36) Mortgage Bankers Association, INC. (NY)
38) National Student Clearinghouse
39) New York Digital Investment Group LLC
40) New York Tobacconist Association, INC.
41) Ninjaone, LLC
42) Norlite, LLC
43) Orsted Wind Power North America LLC
44) P & M Brick, LLC
45) Paidly INC.
47) Public Employer Risk Management Association, INC.
48) Responsible Industry For A Sound Environment
49) Rockland Green
50) Rockland Independent Living Center, INC. DBA Bridges
51) Salesforce, INC.
54) Spotify USA INC.
55) Startcare, INC.
57) Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC
60) The Energy Professionals Association
61) The Hebrew Home For The Aged At Riverdale
62) The Regional Food Bank Of Northeastern New York
63) Tickpick, LLC
64) Underdog Sports Holdings, INC. D/B/A Underdog Fantasy
65) Vestas-American Wind Technology, INC.
67) Yahoo INC. And Var. Subs/Affiliates
68) Zuffa, LLC
THE KENMORE BUILDING, 76 NORTH PEARL STREET, SUITE 3, ALBANY, NY, 12207,
2) American Concrete Pavement Association Of New York State INC. (Acpa-NYS)
3) American Seed Trade Association
6) Astoria Generating Company, L.p.
8) Biotechnology Innovation Organization (Bio)
9) Braeswood Climate Partners, L.p.
10) Brooklyn Navy Yard Cogeneration Partners, L.p.
12) Charles T. Sitrin Network Of Homes & Services, INC.
13) Croplife America
15) Empire Education Corporation
20) Finger Lakes Ipa, INC. D/B/A Forward Leading Ipa
22) Gevo, INC
24) Hobart And William Smith Colleges
26) Kinder Morgan, INC. And Its Affiliates
27) Miller Environmental Group INC.
28) Ninjaone, LLC
29) Norlite, LLC
32) Responsible Industry For A Sound Environment
33) Shell USA, INC.
34) Shift Chainworks Owner1, LLC
35) Sprague Operating Resources LLC
36) Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC
37) Vestas-American Wind Technology, INC.
38) Zumedia INC.
617-302-9474
11 Beacon Street, Suite 1125,, Suite 1125, Boston, MA, 02108,
1) Airbnb, Inc.
2) AOTNOW, Inc.
4) Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers
7) Electronic Transactions Association, Inc.
8) Flock Group, Inc. dba Flock Safety
9) Gevo, Inc
12) lan-tel communications, inc.
14) Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents, Inc.
15) Massachusetts Housing Coalition, Inc.
16) Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth, Inc.
17) National Mentor Holdings, LLC
18) Northeast Regional Council of SMART
22) Plumbers and Gasfitters Local Union 12
23) Samsara Inc.
25) State Police Association of Massachusetts
26) Teamsters Local Union Number 25
28) Zuffa, LLC