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NATHANIEL HONAKER

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

(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

(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.

1) American Council of Engineering Companies of NC

2) Amplio Learning Technologies

3) Background Investigation Bureau, LLC

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

5) HDR Engineering Inc. of the Carolinas

6) Lenovo NA, Inc.

7) Lonestar Logos

8) North Carolina Association of Electric Cooperatives Incorporated

9) North Carolina Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors

10) North Carolina Bar Association

11) North Carolina Land Title Association

12) North Carolina Sheriffs' Association, Inc.

13) North Carolina Spirits Association

14) Pender County

15) Sports Betting Alliance

16) Tanium Inc.

17) THAC, Inc.

18) The Gordian Group

19) Topsail Island Shoreline Protection Commission

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

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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CLARK RIEMER

(North Carolina, )

Maynard Nexsen, PC

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

Subjects: All Subjects

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) North Carolina Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors

8) North Carolina Land Title Association

9) North Carolina Spirits Association

10) Pender County

11) Sports Betting Alliance

12) Tanium Inc.

13) The Gordian Group

14) Topsail Island Shoreline Protection Commission

15) 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

(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) Adler Aphasia Center

3) Advantage Capital Partners

4) Alliance of Health Care Sharing Ministries (AHCSM)

5) Allstate Insurance Co

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

7) Altria Client Services LLC

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

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

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

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

12) American Association of Dental Boards

13) American Fuel and Petrochemical Manufacturers

14) American Kratom Association

15) American Massage Therapy Association NJ Chapter

16) American Specialty Health

17) American Suntanning Association

18) American Water Works Association of NJ

19) American Wood Council

20) Ancestry.com Operations Inc.

21) Ardent Health Services

22) Arista Networks

23) AshBritt Environmental Inc

24) Association of Environmental Authorities

25) Association of Municipal Assessors of NJ The

26) Atlas Diagnostics

27) Avaya Inc

28) Aveanna Healthcare

29) Balcony Technology Group Inc.

30) Bayview Marina

31) Beacon Specialized Living NJ

32) Bergen Volunteer Medical Initiative

33) Bet Makers

34) Beth Medrash Govoha

35) Betr Holdings Inc.

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

37) BLANKROME

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

39) Braeburn Inc.

40) Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers

41) Brief

42) Britton Industries Inc

43) Brown & Connery LLP

44) Buckeye Brine LLC

45) BusPatrol America LLC

46) BVNK

47) Cedar Management

48) Charlie Health Inc.

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

50) Cheshire Home

51) CME Group

52) Coach USA

53) Coalition for Equitable Early Education

54) Coalition for Home Equity Partnership (CHEP)

55) Coalition of County SPCAs

56) Commission on Dental Competency Assessments

57) CompCare Therapeutics Inc

58) Concentra Medical Centers

59) Concord Engineering Group

60) Constitutional Officers Association of NJ

61) Consumer Technology Association

62) Continent 8 LLC

63) Conventus Inter-Insurance Exchange

64) Coppola Services Inc.

65) Council for Private Schools for Children with Special Needs

66) County of Essex

67) CSL Behring

68) Davidson Kempner Capital Management LP

69) DaVita Inc.

70) DCI Group AZ LLC

71) Deborah Heart & Lung Center

72) Delta Dental Plan of NJ Inc

73) DMR Architects PC

74) Doherty Group (The)/Doherty Enterprises

75) Duke Farms Foundation

76) Eagleview Group LLC

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

78) EFK Group

79) ElectroBills Healthcare Solutions

80) Enterprise Holdings

81) Equitable Financial Life Insurance Company

82) F & D Enterprises LLC

83) Fair Funding for Students

84) Fedway Associates

85) Fieldstone Properties LLC

86) Financial Services Institute

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

88) Fox Hollow Golf Partners LLC

89) Frank Ruocco

90) Garden State Coalition of Schools

91) Genentech Inc, a Member of the Roche Group

92) Genesys Cloud Services Inc.

93) Giggl Childcare

94) Golden Nugget, The

95) Gordian Group The

96) Gourmet Dining

97) GPD Holdings LLC d/b/a CoinFlip

98) Harmony Foundation of NJ

99) Hello Heart Inc.

100) HG Vora Capital Management LLC

101) Highlands Rowing Center Inc.

102) Hillsborough Crossings LLC

103) Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of NJ

104) iGamingCloud Limited

105) Indiana Professional Management Corp.

106) Insurance Auto Auctions

107) Integrity Health

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

109) John P Holland Charter School

110) Johnson Controls Inc

111) Junior Achievement of New Jersey

112) Just Bee the Change

113) Justice Grown JG New Jersey LLC

114) Kaleo Inc

115) Kemper Realty Inc

116) Land Conservancy of NJ

117) LeadingAge New Jersey and Delaware

118) Lilly USA LLC

119) Line Gaming Holdings Corporation

120) LINY Investor LLC

121) Live Traffic Data LLC

122) Lotto.com

123) Lottoland Ltd

124) Maersk Inc

125) Magellan Healthcare Inc.

126) Malaysian Rubber Export Promotion Council USA

127) Manheim NJ

128) Marino Tortorella & Boyle PC

129) Mark43

130) Matheny Medical and Educational Center

131) Maven Construction Corp.

132) McCarter Theater Center

133) Metlife

134) Micro Electronics Inc

135) Mid Atlantic Joint Labor Management Council

136) Mitchell Williams Selig Gates & Woodyard PLLC

137) Modivcare

138) Molson Coors Beverage Company

139) Morris View Management LLC

140) Motorola Solutions Inc

141) MSD LLC

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

143) National Association of Social Workers NJ Chapter

144) National Strategies - Everlaw

145) National Strategies LLC / Compass Pathways

146) National Strategies LLC/Knox Company

147) National Strategies LLC/ReUp Education

148) NBC Universal Media LLC

149) Nemours Foundation, The

150) New Bridge Medical Center

151) New Brunswick Development Corp dba DEVCO

152) New Jersey Interactive LLC dba Tyler New Jersey

153) New Jersey Jobs, Growth & Prosperity Coalition

154) NJ Air Conditioning Contractors of America

155) NJ Association of Colleges for Teacher Education

156) NJ Association of Election Officials

157) NJ Association of Nurse Anesthetists

158) NJ Catholic Conference

159) NJ Civil Justice Institute

160) NJ Coalition of Automotive Retailers (NJCAR)

161) NJ Codes Coalition Municipal Electrical Inspectors Association of NJ

162) NJ Funeral Directors Services Inc

163) NJ Hall of Fame

164) NJ Hospital Association

165) NJ Institute of Technology

166) NJ Liquor Store Alliance

167) NJ Manufactured Housing Association

168) NJ Marijuana Retailers Association (NJMRA)

169) NJ Municipal Excess Liability Joint Insurance Fund - MELJIF

170) NJ Press Association

171) NJ Private School Council

172) NJ Restaurant and Hospitality Association formerly NJ Restaurant Association

173) NJ School Bus Contractors Association Inc

174) NJ Society of Certified Public Accountants

175) NJ State Association of Pipe Trades

176) NJ State League of Master Plumbers

177) NJ State Nurses Association

178) NJ State Troopers Fraternal Association

179) NJ Thoroughbred Horsemens Association

180) NJ Veterinary Medical Association

181) NJ Wholesale Marketers Association

182) NJ Wine & Spirits Wholesalers Association

183) Nucor Corporation

184) Nulli Secundus Health Inc.

185) Nulli Secundus Health Inc. dba Birches Health

186) NW Financial Group LLC

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

188) Ohm Theory LLC

189) OneMain General Services Corporation

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

191) PalCare

192) Partnership for Innovative Action (The)

193) PennEast Pipeline Co LLC

194) Phenix Salon Suites Franchising LLC

195) Planned Companies

196) PNC Bank

197) Porchetta Companies Ltd.

198) Prevenitas

199) Princeton Public Affairs Group

200) Pro League Network

201) Progress NJ

202) Progyny

203) Prologis LP

204) Propelus

205) PSE&G Co

206) Public Consulting Group LLC

207) Public Entity Joint Insurance Fund (PEJIF)

208) REED Academy

209) Responsible Beverage Association of New Jersey

210) Rising Pharmaceuticals

211) Roblox Corporation

212) Roche Diagnostics Corporation

213) Rush Street Interactive

214) RWJ Barnabas Health

215) Ryan LLC

216) Safepoint Scientific

217) Safety First Healthcare Corp

218) Salon Suites Association of New Jersey

219) SAS Institute Inc

220) Savannah Energy

221) Secured Finance Network (SFNet)

222) Service Contract Industry Council

223) Sherwin-Williams Co

224) Smart Product Innovations Inc.

225) Socure Inc.

226) Solar Landscape

227) Somerset Development

228) Southern & Northern NJ Maternal & Child Health Consortiums

229) Special Children's Center The

230) Spencer Savings Bank

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

232) State Troopers NCO Association of NJ

233) Stone Hill Ventures LLC

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

235) TD Bank NA

236) Teachers of Tomorrow

237) TechUnited:NJ

238) Tekni-Plex Inc.

239) Tenax Strategies Inc

240) Thomson West

241) Township of Readington

242) Traveling Vineyards

243) Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania

244) Turnbull Law Group

245) United Airlines Inc

246) United Way of Hunterdon County

247) Univision Communications Inc

248) US Facilities Inc

249) USA Architects Corp

250) Utility and Transportation Contractors Association (UTCA)

251) Valley Hospital

252) Van Cleef Engineering Associates

253) Vertical Bridge

254) Vertical Bridge REIT LLC

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

256) Walmart Inc.

257) Waymo LLC

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

259) West Publishing Co

260) Western LNG LLC

261) 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.

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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.