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Fine, Geddie & Associates, Inc. is a well established governmental affairs and legislative services firm located in Montgomery, Alabama. The firm represents a cadre of blue chip corporate clients and business interests before the Alabama legislature and various departments of state government. Fine, Geddie clients are among the nation's most successful businesses. The firm provides a coordinated and reliable approach to issues which contributes to their clients' success and profitability. Each principal and associate has a thorough understanding of issues, process and procedure and gives personal and prompt attention to all clients at all times.

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Fine, Geddie and Associates has been an active force in legislative and governmental issues during the last decade. Areas of expertise and experience include legislative lobbying, regulatory and agency advocacy, research, assessment and monitoring, procurement, local government lobbying and economic development. Through excellent research capabilities, the firm can enhance its clients' knowledge of voting patterns, constituent groups, and political contributions to provide a reliable approach to governmental issues.

BOB GEDDIE grew up in Elmore County and attended public schools in Robinson Springs and Wetumpka. After graduating from Marion Military Institute (A.A.) and Auburn University (BA), he joined the Washington staff of the late U.S. Senator John Sparkman as Sparksman's legislative assistant. He later coordinated Sparkman's Alabama offices. Geddie served for four years as Legislative Liaison and as Executive Assistant to Governor Fob James. He was the Governor's representative to the National Governor's Association, Interstate Mining Compact and the Tennessee-Tombigbee Commission. Prior to forming Fine Geddie & Associates in 1985, he was Director of State Governmental Affairs for Alabama Power Company.

RYAN LEMMON

(WVOH)

LNE Group West Virginia is the only firm in Charleston with established state and federal government affairs practices. We have been in business for more than 23 years and represented more than 250 clients in a wide variety of industries. We have secured more than $900 million in government funding and worked on thousands of complex projects for our clients.

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LNE Group WV has deep and long-term relationships with Members of the State Legislature and the Executive Branch of West Virginia Government. We can get to just about anyone in West Virginia Government.

With years of experience in communications, marketing, and political campaign management, Ryan Lemmon has worked his way to becoming an expert communications advisor and political consultant. Starting his career in marketing and advertising in 2010, Ryan founded a successful advertising agency and political campaign management firm in Charleston, West Virginia in 2020. Since then, Ryan was appointed to the position of Executive Director of the West Virginia Job Creators Alliance, a 501c6 organization advocating for pro job growth policy reform throughout the region. As a political advisor on multiple statewide and legislative campaigns, Ryan has established himself as a trustworthy consultant and advisor for many of those in the West Virginia legislator. Upon the expansion of the LNE Group to West Virginia, Ryan now serves as the Vice President of Government Affairs for LNE WV representing a wide range of industries including healthcare, manufacturing, and energy.

LEE WEINGART

(WVOH)

LNE Group West Virginia is the only firm in Charleston with established state and federal government affairs practices. We have been in business for more than 23 years and represented more than 250 clients in a wide variety of industries. We have secured more than $900 million in government funding and worked on thousands of complex projects for our clients.

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LNE Group WV has deep and long-term relationships with Members of the State Legislature and the Executive Branch of West Virginia Government. We can get to just about anyone in West Virginia Government.

Lee Weingart is the Chairman and Founder of LNE Group and President of LNE Group West Virginia. Since 2002, Lee has cultivated LNE Group, his self-started, two-person business, into what is now one of the top advocacy and lobbying firms with transatlantic reach in the region.

In 2023, Lee founded LNE Group West Virginia as a Charleston-based state and federal government advocacy firm to bring the successes realized by LNE Group around the country and in Europe to clients in West Virginia.

Prior to founding LNE Group, Mr. Weingart served in various public and private positions. From 1995 to 1997, he served as County Commissioner in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States of America. Cuyahoga County is the second largest county in Ohio and is among the 30 largest counties in the nation. At 28, Mr. Weingart was one of the youngest people ever to serve as county commissioner.

Mr. Weingart received his juris doctor degree, with honors, from The George Washington University National Law Center in 1991. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree, cum laude, in economics and management from DePauw University in 1988.

Lee is married to Caroline Weingart, nee Emrick. They have three children, Lizzie, Ned and Ethan, who collectively are LNE Group's namesake.

JOHN BROWN

(Kentucky)
  • 502-558-2030

  • JYB3 Group205 Capital Avenue, Suite BFrankfortKY40601

JYB3 Group is a public affairs firm specializing in business development, government relations and strategic communications. John Y Brown III and his associates offer strategic programs in building public, corporate and government alliances, helping a variety of select clients invest in the future of our Commonwealth.

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We are dedicated to creating opportunities for a better Kentucky and our clients by creating and executing strategic campaigns in the following areas: Government Affairs, Executive Branch Lobbying (state, local and federal), Legislative Lobbying (state, local and federal), Business Development, Coalition Building & Management, Grassroots Campaigning, Issue Management, Strategic Planning, Public Policy Research & Analysis Public Affairs, Strategic Communications, Press Relations, Grassroots Campaigning, Issue Management Corporate Affairs, Image Enhancement, Partnerships, and Positioning

JOHN Y. BROWN III was elected as Kentucky's Secretary of State at the age of 32, the second youngest in the nation, and re-elected without opposition, serving from 1996-2004. His accomplishments as secretary of state include becoming a national voice for election reform, creating nationally recognized e-government services as well as programs to promote entrepreneurism and small business development, all while saving Kentucky taxpayers nearly a million dollars through efficient management measures. Before entering politics, John headed up franchising for Roaster's Inc., developing fast food venues in 37 states and several foreign countries. John served as vice-president of ResCare, working in government relations and public affairs for the Louisville based human services company with over 40,000 employees in over 40 states and several foreign countries. He served several years as an adjunct professor of business law at Bellarmine University. In 2007, John ran unsuccessfully as the lieutenant governor running mate on a ticket with gubernatorial candidate Jody Richards (Kentucky's Speaker of the House) in a seven slate Democratic primary. John graduated magna cum laude from Bellarmine University, earned a law degree (with distinction) from University of Kentucky, and then went back to Bellarmine University for his M.B.A.

LNE Group West Virginia is the only firm in Charleston with established state and federal government affairs practices. We have been in business for more than 23 years and represented more than 250 clients in a wide variety of industries. We have secured more than $900 million in government funding and worked on thousands of complex projects for our clients.

20+ years

LNE Group WV has deep and long-term relationships with Members of the State Legislature and the Executive Branch of West Virginia Government. We can get to just about anyone in West Virginia Government.

Jake Giermann is a dedicated professional with a deep commitment to relentless advocacy in the sphere of government affairs. With extensive experience in lobbying on behalf of numerous clients throughout the region, Jake has established himself as a trusted advisor and strategist. His expertise lies in navigating complex political landscapes and effectively representing the interests of diverse stakeholders. Taking on tough assignments is where Jake truly excels; his tenacity and innovative approach have consistently led to successful outcomes for his clients.

BENJAMIN PATTERSON

(Alabama)

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I have been in government relations for 25 years. I am a partner in a multi-client firm with a broad spectrum of clients in every major sector. Prior to joining Fine Geddie I worked in the Finance Department of both Republican and Democrat governors, where I oversaw procurement, information technology and fiscal/financial legislation. I have worked in the financial services sector in government relations and for the state' largest business association. I have successfully managed a wide array of legislative, regulatory, economic development, and procurement issues in state and local government.

Fine Geddie was established in 1984 as the first contract lobbying firm in the State of Alabama. We are an ethnically, age, gender and disciplinarily diverse firm. We are bipartisan. Our six partners have over 200 years of combined experience in government relations. Fine Geddie has been integrally involved in most every significant legislative issue in Alabama the last 36 years. Our growth has been fueled by consistent results and successful outcomes. The most prominent businesses with a presence in Alabama rely on Fine Geddie as their most trusted advisors for navigating government relations.

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We are available to discuss past achievements in many areas of government relations.

We work across branches and across all agencies of state government.

Ben Patterson grew up in Florence, Alabama. He is a graduate of the University of Alabama and earned his Ph.D. from the University of Alabama where he taught seminars in State and Local Government and American Politics until 1996.

Prior to joining Fine Geddie in 2004 he served as the Deputy Finance Director for the State of Alabama under two governors and helped guide both administrations' legislative efforts on fiscal issues. He also held the position of Chief Information Officer, overseeing the state's technology acquisitions in the late 1990s. During his tenures in state government, he gained a thorough understanding of government operations, procurement, information technology, state budgets and controls, and the complexities of Alabama's tax structure.

Ben Patterson also served as the Director of Government Relations for the Alabama Bankers Association from 2000 until 2003 where he was the principal advocate for the state banking industry. He began his lobbying career as a Manager of Legislative Affairs for the Business Council of Alabama in 1996.

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  • (573) 893-6834

  • 730 W. Main St.Jefferson CityMO65101

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(Massachusetts)
  • 781-801-3624

  • 115 Mill St. Mail Stop 102Mail Stop 102BelmontMA02494

  • 2023313100

  • 2101 L Street, NWSuite 1000WashingtonDC20037

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