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Pat Harrington, President, co-founder and partner in MHSA, has led Michigan's "Number 1" multi-client lobbying organization for the past several years.. Pat's values-based leadership, creative problem solving skills and strategic counsel has earned him a Top 10 ranking as an individual lobbyist and has contributed to many significant policy and economic development successes in recent Michigan history. As a lobbyist, Pat was instrumental in the planning, development and passage of five historic pieces of legislation: the financing of the $400 million Cobo Hall Exhibition Center expansion project in Detroit; the $225 million Wayne County Solvency Act, which averted the bankruptcy of Michigan's most populous county and established the state's largest indigent healthcare program; creation of the Wayne County Stadium Act, which established a financing vehicle for the Detroit Tigers' Comerica Park professional sports facility; the enactment of the comprehensive water withdrawal statute for Michigan; and recently secured state-approval of the largest public and private partnership for a 45 block redevelopment in Detroit, including a world class event center, hosting the Detroit Red Wings, and mixed use development, valued at $650 million.

Pat also quarterbacked MHSA's strategic partnership with Nestle Waters North America Holdings Inc. to site a $150 million Ice Mountain spring water bottling facility in West Central Michigan. In addition, Pat helped negotiate a creative incentive package on behalf of a large international IT company with the State of Michigan. This brought about a unique global software development center to the campus of Michigan State University, creating nearly 500 jobs to date. Further, Pat recently negotiated an economic development deal with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation to allow for a $100 million expansion, creating 1,000 new jobs for a mid-Michigan based financial services client.

Pat holds a bachelor's degree with high honors from Michigan State University and a law degree from Western Michigan University's Cooley Law School. He has been a licensed attorney in Michigan since 1983, and is a member of the State Bar of Michigan. At age 24, Pat was one of the youngest persons to be elected to the Michigan Legislature, representing with distinction, Monroe County's 39th district. Pat was a successful lobbyist for ten years prior to forming MHSA. Pat is a member of the Michigan Fraternal Order of Police and the Michigan Society of Association Executives. He is also a longtime member of the Advisory Board and Finance Committee of the Michigan Political Leadership Program, the largest multi-partisan leadership-training program in the nation.

Pat and his wife Cindy have two grown sons, two daughter-in-laws and two grandsons, and reside in Okemos.

Dylan Reel leads the government relations team with extensive knowledge and a proven track record of success in lobbying before the North Carolina General Assembly. Specializing in key sectors such as health care, financial services, energy, local governments, transportation, and education, Dylan has ample experience across a diverse range of industries. Recognized as a "Top 25 Lobbyist" in 2024 by the North State Journal, Dylan has established himself as a leader in strategic advocacy, effectively shaping policy and leveraging deep connections with lawmakers to drive impactful change.

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"Dylan Reel Named a Top 25 Lobbyist by North State Journal," July 29, 2024

Professional & Community Activities: Johnston County Bar Association, Member; Wake County Bar Association, Member; Saint Thomas Moore Society, Member; Federalist Society, Member; East Triangle YMCA, Board Member; American Leadership Academy Johnston, Board Member

Education: Campbell University School of Law, J.D. (2020), Loyola University Chicago, B.S. Political Science, cum laude with departmental honors (2017)

Admissions: North Carolina (2020)

Speaker Destin Hall, Rep. Brenden Jones, House Leadership, House Appropriations Chairs, House Transportation Chairs, House Education K-12 Chairs, Senate Education/Higher Education Chairs

Dylan Reel assists his clients with lobbying and advocacy before the North Carolina General Assembly and state agencies with a focus on health care, financial services, energy, local governments, transportation, and education. In 2023, he was the youngest ranked as a "Top Lobbyist" in the state of North Carolina by the North State Journal. Prior to joining the firm, Dylan was Vice President of Government Affairs in the Raleigh, North Carolina office of a national, full-service public affairs firm. There, he represented clients before the North Carolina General Assembly and Executive Branch and provided clients with detailed analysis of legislation, appropriation, and political contributions. Before he became a lobbyist, Dylan was General Counsel to the Rules Chairman Destin Hall (R-NC) and the Election and Redistricting Chairman in the North Carolina House of Representatives. In this role, he oversaw the North Carolina House caucus legislative agenda, floor calendar, and bill movement. As counsel for redistricting, Dylan provided legal advice and strategy to the Speaker of the House Tim Moore (R-NC) throughout the redistricting processes and subsequent litigation. Dylan was involved in three separate redraws of the legislative and Congressional maps in his tenure in the state House. Dylan also served as a research assistant and legislative staff assistant in the North Carolina House of Representatives where he provided legislative counsel to the House Rules Chairman David Lewis. While attending law school, Dylan served as a legal extern for Speaker of the House Tim Moore (R-NC) in the North Carolina House of Representatives. Also, he was a campaign intern for the Republican National Committee in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dylan was recognized as a "Top 25 Lobbyist" in 2024 by the North State Journal.

Hope, originally from southwest Oklahoma, joined Edwards Capitol Partners at the start of 2021. With a strong background in business and campaign management, she brings extensive knowledge and organization to the team. Hope served as the campaign finance director for U.S. Senator Jim Inhofe, successfully led the campaign for Oklahoma County Sheriff Tommie Johnson III, and worked as a campaign fundraiser for Representative Trey Caldwell, among others. Prior to her campaign work, she spent a decade in the technology sector, where she ultimately managed customer support and sales for a small software company. Hope brings together both the business and political world to best serve her clients.

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MOLLY ALEXANDER

(Louisiana)
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GRAY DILLARD

(Arkansas)

CHRISTINA HOCKADAY

(Arkansas)
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Clients:

1) 554 Metro Spe LLC

2) A Place For Mom, INC.

3) Ahrc Nassau

4) Ai Nutrition CORP.

5) Albany Med Health System

6) Alliance For Rights And Recovery, INC.

7) American National Red Cross

8) Amp Robotics Corporation

9) Arnot Health, INC.

10) Athenapsych LLC

11) Aunt Bertha, A Public Benefit Corporation D/B/A Findhelp

12) Automated Health Systems, INC.

13) Bamboo Health INC

14) Bassett Healthcare Network

15) Bell Laboratories, INC.

16) Broadview Federal Credit Union

17) Care Management Alliance Of New York

18) Carson Power

19) Cassena Care LLC

20) Central Nassau Guidance And Counseling Services, INC.

21) Centralus Health, INC.

22) Charles T. Sitrin Network Of Homes & Services, INC.

23) Chevra Hatzalah

24) Chinese American Ipa, INC.

25) Citadel Consulting Group, LLC

26) Clean Earth Environmental Solutions, INC.

27) Consumer Directed Action Of New York, INC.

28) Curia Global, INC.

29) Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

30) Endo USA, INC.

31) Ent And Allergy Associates, LLP

32) Environmental Advocates Action, INC

33) Finger Lakes Health Systems Agency D/B/A Common Ground Health

34) Finger Lakes Ipa, INC. D/B/A Forward Leading Ipa

35) Fresenius Medical Care North America, INC.

36) Hasc Diagnostic And Treatment Center, INC.

37) Healthcare Association Of New York State, INC.

38) Houseworks New York Holdings, LLC

39) Jewish Board Of Family & Children's Services, INC.

40) Kennedy Healthcare LLC

41) Lyft, INC.

42) Maimonides Medical Center

43) Montefiore Einstein, INC.

44) Myle Technologies, INC.

45) Nascentia Health, INC.

46) New York Proton Management, LLC

47) New York Psychotherapy And Counseling Center

48) New York State Dental Association

49) Ninjaone, LLC

50) Norwegian Christian Home And Health Center

51) Pennymac Financial Services, INC.

52) Redesign Health INC.

53) Refuah Health Center, INC.

54) Regentx Partners, LLC

55) Richmond University Medical Center

56) Roman Health Ventures INC.

57) Saint Joseph's Medical Center

58) Ssdc Services CORP

59) St. Mary's Healthcare System For Children, INC.

60) St.john's Riverside Hospital

61) Startcare, INC.

62) Stony Brook University

63) Syracuse Community Health Center, INC.

64) Talkiatry Management Services, LLC

65) The Alliance Of Tbi & Nhtd Waiver Providers, INC.

66) The Children's Agenda

67) The Downstate Coalition For Quality Home Care

68) The Geo Group, INC.

69) The Home Agency, INC.

70) The Institute For Family Health

71) The Mount Sinai Hospital

72) The New York And Presbyterian Hospital

73) The University Of Vermont Health Network, INC.

74) Tri-County Care, LLC

75) Triadd, LLC

76) Trinity Health

77) Trustees Of The Masonic Hall And Asylum Fund

78) Tungsten Health Holdings, LLC D/B/A Habitat Health

79) U.s. Renal Care, INC.

80) United Helpers Canton Nursing Home INC

81) United Hospice, INC.

82) Upstate Cerebral Palsy, INC.

83) Veracare INC.

84) Vestracare INC.

85) Vip (Vocational Instruction Project) Community Services, INC.

86) Wayne Center For Nursing And Rehabilitation, LLC

87) Wyckoff Heights Medical Center

88) Yb-Aba Management Company, LLC

89) Young Adult Institute, INC.

LAURA LAFAYETTE

(Virginia)

TINA MAHARATH

(Minnesota)

KAITLYN MATTHEWS

(Virginia)
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