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JOSH HUGHES

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.

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.

MICHAEL DUGAN

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.

20+ years

Since 1989, Mr. Dugan has been lobbying legislators, state agency officials, constitutional officers and municipal officials on behalf of a wide variety of clients. As a Capitol lobbyist, Mr. Dugan has assisted numerous corporations, associations and nonprofits navigate the halls of state government. Clients have come to rely on his strategic counsel and advice to achieve success on their legislative and regulatory agendas.

During his over two decades of lobbying Mr. Dugan has represented dozens of clients before state government, included but not limited to: Coca-Cola, Pepsico, Visa, eBay, Diebold Election Systems, Connecticut Society of CPAs, Outdoor Advertisers, Emergency Physicians, Funeral Directors, Physical Therapist, School Psychologists, Town Clerks, The Trust for Public Land and the Epilepsy Foundation of Connecticut.

Prior to becoming a Capitol lobbyist, Mike was the 2nd Congressional District Campaign Coordinator for the successful 1986 campaign of then Governor William A. O'Neill. Following that campaign he was the Legislative Assistant for two different Speakers of the Connecticut House of Representatives.

Mr. Dugan was recognized by Hartford Magazine as one of the "Players" among the Lobbyists at the State Capitol. He continues to be active politically, serving as an advisor on numerous statewide and local campaigns. He has served as a delegate to several state and congressional conventions.

MELISSA GOMBOSKY

MELISSA GOMBOSKY

(Washington, )

Melissa's bipartisan approach to advocacy before the Washington State Legislature and Office of the Governor has resulted in public policy improvements for her clients. She focuses on providing regulatory, legislative and political advice for her clients.

11-15 years

Melissa Gombosky is the principal lobbyist and owner of Gombosky Public Affairs. Melissa's bipartisan approach to advocacy before the Washington State Legislature and Office of the Governor has resulted in public policy improvements for her clients. In the 2020 legislative session Melissa lobbied on behalf of Microsoft to pass the first facial recognition policy in the United States. Her clients include Inland Empire Paper Company; Personal Care Products Council, The Washington State Dental Association, Association of American Publishers, Spokane, Central Valley, Evergreen, and Vancouver Public Schools, and Safelite Auto. Prior to her lobbying work, Melissa worked for the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America. She is a graduate of Whitworth University and former English teacher. She participated in the Governor appointed Rwanda delegation as part of the Woman in Democracy program. She also serves on the boards of the Boys and Girls Club and Olympia Education Foundation in Thurston County. Melissa and her husband live in Olympia and have two college age sons. She recently completed her Master Scuba Diver certification and is now working toward her first professional scuba credential.

LIZ CONNELLY

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.

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.

FRANK BICKFORD

20+ years

Dell Sales & Government Affairs Award
American Academy of Ophthalmology Public Service Award

BICKFORD PACIFIC GROUP (BPG) has over 25 years experience specializing in all aspects of government, legislative, state administration and local assembly/city council. BPG has been recognized as one of Alaska's top 10 lobbyists with a client list that includes Fortune Top 500 companies. BPG clients benefit from our trusted bipartisan relationships that have resulted in successful outcomes.

Whether you are seeking to enact or defeat legislation on a state or local level, BPG has a proven success record.

Firm Specialties:
Lobbying local & state
Digital/social media advocacy
Grassroots/grasstops
Strategist specialist
Communications/public relations
Crisis management

FRANK BICKFORD, before becoming a lobbyist was a staffer in the early 80's for then U.S. Senator Frank Murkowski, Former State Senator Fritz Pettyjohn and managed Congressman Don Young's campaign in 1984. Frank has been a state lobbyist since the year 2000, with a host of clients and excellent reputation among Democrat, Republican and Independent elected officials.

DEVON ANDERSON

(Indiana, )
Clients:

CARSON BAKER

(Pennsylvania, )
Clients:
Clients:

ANNA BROWN

(Kansas, )
  • (316) 461-2698

  • 800 SW Jackson ST, STE 1005, Topeka, KS, 66612, 

CAMERON CARTER

(Indiana, )
Clients:
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Clients:

JENNA EARLEY

(Pennsylvania, )
Clients:

43) Kooth USA, LLC

44) Lion Health System

45) LIUNA Mid-Atlantic Regional Organizing Coalition

46) Local Union No. 1319 O.S.H.E.

47) Luzerne County Child Advocacy Center

48) Malibu Wellness Ranch

49) Malt Beverage Distributors Association of PA

50) Martz Trailways

51) Messiah Lifeways

52) MidPoint Group of Companies, Inc.

53) Misericordia University

54) Modern Treasury

55) New Birth of Freedom Council, Boy Scouts of America #544

56) Nlyten Corporation

57) Olivet Boys & Girls Club of Reading and Berks County

58) PA Association for Justice

59) PA State Building & Construction Trades Council

60) Pennsylvania Association of Staff Nurses and Allied Professionals

61) Pennsylvania Beer Alliance

62) Pennsylvania Cannabis Coalition

63) Pennsylvania Principals Association

64) Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assistants

65) Pennsylvania State Nurses Association

66) Pennsylvania Trolley Museum Inc.

67) Phila Trial Lawyers Assn.

68) Philadelphia School District

69) Prestige Healthcare Administrative Services

70) Recycle the World, Inc.

71) Rikore, Inc.

72) Rutter's Holdings, Inc.

73) Sheet Metal Workers LU 19

74) Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) of Luzerne County

75) Summit Realty Advisors, LLC

76) Takeda Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.

77) Terrapin Investment Fund 1, LLC

78) Ticket Network

79) Total Security International LLC

80) Valley Crest Real Estate, LP

81) Verified Voting.Org., Inc

82) Viatris Inc.

83) Waste Reduction Recycling Transfer, Inc.

84) William J. Brennan, Jr. Center for Justice

GEORGE FLEETWOOD

(Indiana, )
Clients:

CHRISTOPHER GIBSON

(Indiana, )
Clients:
Clients:

DEREK HEIN

(Kansas, )
Clients:

CLARE HESTER

(Mississippi, )
Clients:

1) Accelerate Learning, Inc.

2) American Medical Response

3) American Petroleum Institute

4) Americans for Lower Drug Prices

5) Assured Guaranty Inc.

6) AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals, LP and its Affiliates

7) Asurion

8) BDO Government Services, LLC

9) Beau Rivage Resorts, Inc.

10) BetterLesson

11) Bitcoin Depot

12) Brightstar Global Solutions Corporation

13) Caertwheel Care, Inc.

14) CAG Holdings, Inc. LLC, a Carlyle Company Company Name

15) Capitol Resources LLC

16) Catapult Learning

17) Centene Corporation on behalf of its affiliates and subsidiaries

18) CHAMP Titles INC.

19) Cicero Action

20) Community Health Center Association of Mississippi, Inc.

21) Data Recognition Corporation

22) Delta Carbon USA

23) Diamondhead Water & Sewer District

24) Drax Group

25) Equifax, Inc.

26) Ergon, Inc.

27) Ernst & Young LLP

28) Exxon Mobil Corporation

29) Fortinet, Inc.

30) Gainwell Holding Corp.

31) Google LLC and its Affiliates

32) Gulf States Toyota, Inc.

33) Hazel Health

34) HB Strategies on behalf of Good Rx

35) Health Resources LLC

36) Ingalls Shipbuilding

37) Intervest Corp.

38) Kansas City Southern Railroad Company d/b/a Canadian Pacific Kansas City and as CPKC, is wholly owned by Canadian Pacific Railway Kansas City Limited

39) Madison County Board of Supervisors

40) McLANE COMPANY, INC.

41) MedeAnalytics

42) Medical Transportation Management, Inc.

43) MedImpact Healthcare Systems, Inc.

44) Memorial Hospital at Gulfport

45) MGM Resorts International

46) Mississippi Academy of Pediatric Dentistry

47) Mississippi Association of REALTORS

48) Mississippi Association of Self-Insurers

49) Mississippi Business Alliance

50) Mississippi Chapter of the American College of Emergency Physicians

51) Mississippi Charter School Authorizer Board

52) Mississippi Consumer Finance Association

53) Mississippi Counseling Association

54) Mississippi Economic Development Council, Inc.

55) Mississippi Healthcare Collaborative

56) Mississippi Optometric Association

57) Mississippi Orthopaedic Society

58) Mississippi Physicians Care Network

59) Mississippi Public Broadcasting Foundation

60) Mississippi Section, American College of Obstertricians & Gynecologists

61) Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure

62) Money Service Business Association, Inc.

63) MS Alliance of Boys and Girls Clubs

64) National Mentor Holdings, LLC

65) National Rarities

66) NextEra Energy Resources, LLC

67) NOLA Education,LLC

68) Ochsner Health System

69) OneImaging

70) Palantir Technologies Inc.

71) Panorama Education, Inc.

72) PMI US Corporate Services Inc. and Affiliates

73) Reason Foundation

74) Regional Medical Center (Regional One Health)

75) Republic Services of MS / BFI Waste Services LLC

76) Robinhood Markets, Inc.

77) Safety and Advocacy for Empowerment (SAFE) Coalition

78) Samsara Inc.

79) Scholastic Inc

80) SecurityScorecard, Inc.

81) Sharecare

82) SHI International

83) SimpliGov LLC

84) Singing River Health System

85) SitelogIQ LLC

86) Southern Beverage Company, Inc.

87) Southern Renewable Energy Association

88) Spire Mississippi Inc.

89) State Shield Action

90) STChealth LLC

91) Stercus Bioanalytics, LLC

92) Strategic Communications

93) Teaching Strategies

94) The Learning Internet, Inc. DBA Learning.com

95) The Magee Foundation

96) The University of Southern Mississippi

97) Thrivist

98) Toyota Motor North America, Inc.

99) Turo Inc.

100) Twenty Labs, LLC dba Healthy Together

101) Uber Technologies, Inc.

102) Unite USA Inc. (dba Unite Us)

103) Universal Health Services, Inc.

104) Vulcan Technologies, Inc

105) Wayne Halfway House, Inc.

106) Wonderschool

107) Workday

108) yes. every. kid

109) Youth Villages

THOMAS LIPKO

(Pennsylvania, )
  • 909 Green Street, Harrisburg, PA, 17102, 

Clients:

JOHN MONROE

(Kansas, )
  • (785) 408-1381

  • 800 SW JACKSON STREET, SUITE 1005, Topeka, KS, 66612, 

Clients:
Clients:

JEWELL PATEK

(MO, MO, )
  • (573) 690-3573

  • PO Box 1933, Jefferson City, MO, 65102, 

MORGAN PERRILL

(Indiana, )
Clients:

TASHAYLA PERSON

(Kansas, )
  • (913) 302-3098

  • 800 SW Jackson St, Ste 1005, Topeka, KS, 66612, 

Clients:

MATTHEW PLUMMER

(Pennsylvania, )
Clients:

1) Age of Learning

2) Allen Real Estate LLC

3) Allied Services Integrated Health System

4) Almond Digital Health

5) Altria Client Services LLC and its Affiliates

6) AMP Global Strategies

7) Antrim Investment Group, LLC

8) ARM Development LLC

9) Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers

10) AT&T Inc.

11) Aviat Networks

12) Bounty Minerals

13) Byler Management

14) Caprice Management

15) Carey Holdings LLC

16) Catalight

17) Catapult Learning

18) Central Penn College

19) Chick-fil-A, Inc.

20) Child USA

21) Chobani

22) Christian School Association of Greater Harrisburg

23) Churchill Downs Incorporated

24) City of Philadelphia

25) CNX Gathering LLC

26) CNX Land LLC

27) CNX Resources Corporation

28) Coalition for Community Solar Access

29) Coalition For Home Equity Partnership

30) College Board

31) Compass Learning

32) Concurrent Technologies Corporation

33) Critical Response Group

34) Cumberland Historic Properties

35) Dallas Suites LLC

36) Deloitte Consulting LLP

37) EduConsult Consulting

38) Effective School Solutions

39) Fairview West LLC

40) First National Bank of Pennsylvania

41) FMP Realty LLC

42) G&F Realty

43) Gameday Men's Health

44) Gigapower, LLC

45) GREATER JOHNSTOWN REGIONAL PARTNERSHIP

46) Hazel Health, Inc.

47) HeyTutor

48) Hidden Still Spirits

49) Hill Valley Healthcare

50) HomeAde, LLC

51) Housing And Redevelopment Insurance Exchange

52) Inch & Co

53) Indo-American Community of Scranton

54) Jewish Community Alliance of NEPA

55) Jewish Home of Eastern Pennsylvania

56) Keystone Seniors, Inc.

57) Kimball Motion Analytics LLC

58) Kingsley Association

59) Kooth USA, LLC

60) Lackawanna College

61) Leading Youth For Excellence

62) Lion Health System

63) LIUNA Mid-Atlantic Regional Organizing Coalition

64) Local Union No. 1319 O.S.H.E.

65) Luzerne County Child Advocacy Center

66) Malibu Wellness Ranch

67) Malt Beverage Distributors Association of PA

68) Martz Trailways

69) McCarthy Tire

70) Messiah Lifeways

71) MidPoint Group of Companies, Inc.

72) Misericordia University

73) Modern Treasury

74) Mowery Entertainment

75) New Birth of Freedom Council, Boy Scouts of America #544

76) Nlyten Corporation

77) PA Association for Justice

78) PA State Building & Construction Trades Council

79) Peerstar, LLC

80) Pennsylvania Association of Staff Nurses and Allied Professionals

81) Pennsylvania Beer Alliance

82) Pennsylvania Cannabis Coalition

83) Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assistants

84) Pennsylvania State Nurses Association

85) Pennsylvania Trolley Museum Inc.

86) Phila Trial Lawyers Assn.

87) Philadelphia School District

88) Prestige Healthcare Administrative Services

89) Recycle the World, Inc.

90) Red Horizon Global

91) Rikore, Inc.

92) Rutter's Holdings, Inc.

93) RVG Management and Development Co.

94) Scranton Preparatory School.

95) Sheet Metal Workers LU 19

96) Slate Auto

97) Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) of Luzerne County

98) Summit Realty Advisors, LLC

99) Takeda Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.

100) The Lands at Hillside Farms

101) Ticket Network

102) Total Security International LLC

103) Valley Crest Real Estate, LP

104) Verified Voting.Org., Inc

105) Viatris Inc.

106) Visit Hershey & Harrisburg Inc.

107) Waste Reduction Recycling Transfer, Inc.

108) Weidner Construction

109) William J. Brennan, Jr. Center for Justice

110) YourChoice

HEATHER SPRAGUE

(Kansas, )
  • (913) 568-1879

  • 800 SW JACKSON STREET, SUITE 1005, Topeka, KS, 66612, 

DAVID THOMAS

(Pennsylvania, )
  • 717-961-5450

  • 600 North 3rd Street, Suite 101, Harrisburg, PA, 17101, 

Clients:

1) 1315 Investments, LP

2) ACE Cash Express

3) Age of Learning

4) Allen Real Estate LLC

5) Allied Services Integrated Health System

6) Almond Digital Health

7) Altria Client Services LLC and its Affiliates

8) AMLL Management Group

9) AMP Global Strategies

10) Antrim Investment Group, LLC

11) ARM Development LLC

12) Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers

13) AT&T Inc.

14) Aviat Networks

15) Bounty Minerals

16) Byler Management

17) Caprice Management

18) Carey Holdings LLC

19) Casey Recovery, LLC

20) Catalight

21) Catapult Learning

22) Central Penn College

23) Chick-fil-A, Inc.

24) Child USA

25) Chobani

26) Christian School Association of Greater Harrisburg

27) Churchill Downs Incorporated

28) City of Philadelphia

29) CNX Gathering LLC

30) CNX Land LLC

31) Coalition for Community Solar Access

32) Coalition For Home Equity Partnership

33) College Board

34) Compass Learning

35) Concurrent Technologies Corporation

36) Critical Response Group

37) Crown Display Inc.

38) Dallas Area Fall Fair Inc. TA The Luzerne County Fair

39) Dallas Suites LLC

40) Deloitte Consulting LLP

41) Dillon Floral Corporation

42) Eco 1st Logistics

43) EduConsult Consulting

44) Effective School Solutions

45) Fairview West LLC

46) First National Bank of Pennsylvania

47) FMP Realty LLC

48) G&F Realty

49) Gigapower, LLC

50) GREATER JOHNSTOWN REGIONAL PARTNERSHIP

51) Greenview Development, Inc.

52) Hazel Health, Inc.

53) HeyTutor

54) Hidden Still Spirits

55) Higher Information Group

56) Hill Valley Healthcare

57) Housing And Redevelopment Insurance Exchange

58) Ibotta, Inc.

59) Inch & Co

60) Indo-American Community of Scranton

61) IUPAT District Council 21

62) Jewish Community Alliance of NEPA

63) Jewish Home of Eastern Pennsylvania

64) Keystone Seniors, Inc.

65) Kingsley Association

66) Kooth USA, LLC

67) Kyndryl, Inc.

68) Lackawanna College

69) Leading Youth For Excellence

70) LIUNA Mid-Atlantic Regional Organizing Coalition

71) Luzerne County Child Advocacy Center

72) Malibu Wellness Ranch

73) Malt Beverage Distributors Association of PA

74) Martz Trailways

75) McCarthy Tire

76) Messiah Lifeways

77) MidPoint Group of Companies, Inc.

78) Misericordia University

79) Modern Treasury

80) Mountain Springs Lake Resort LLC

81) Mowery Entertainment

82) New Birth of Freedom Council, Boy Scouts of America #544

83) Nlyten Corporation

84) NVNG Inc.

85) Olivet Boys & Girls Club of Reading and Berks County

86) PA Association for Justice

87) PA Parentage Coalition

88) PA State Building & Construction Trades Council

89) Patient Direct RX

90) Peerstar, LLC

91) Pennsylvania AFL-CIO

92) Pennsylvania Association of Staff Nurses and Allied Professionals

93) Pennsylvania Beer Alliance

94) Pennsylvania Principals Association

95) Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assistants

96) Pennsylvania State Nurses Association

97) Pennsylvania Trolley Museum Inc.

98) Phila Trial Lawyers Assn.

99) Philadelphia School District

100) Prestige Healthcare Administrative Services

101) Recycle the World, Inc.

102) Red Horizon Global

103) Rikore, Inc.

104) Rutter's Holdings, Inc.

105) Scranton Preparatory School.

106) Sentiment AI

107) Sheet Metal Workers LU 19

108) Slate Auto

109) Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) of Luzerne County

110) Sordoni Properties, LLC

111) Sugar Plum Chocolates

112) Summit Realty Advisors, LLC

113) Takeda Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.

114) Terrapin Investment Fund 1, LLC

115) The Lands at Hillside Farms

116) Ticket Network

117) Total Security International LLC

118) Valley Crest Real Estate, LP

119) Viatris Inc.

120) Visit Hershey & Harrisburg Inc.

121) Waste Reduction Recycling Transfer, Inc.

122) Weidner Construction

123) William J. Brennan, Jr. Center for Justice

124) YourChoice

KIMBERLY WILLIAMS

(Indiana, )
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