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BARB FARRAH

BARB FARRAH

(Michigan, )

farrah.b@gcsionline.com
517-484-6216
120 N WASHINGTON SQ, STE 110, LANSING, MI, 48933,

Subjects: All Subjects

Links:Website

Introduction
Clients

Ms. Farrah served six years in the Michigan House of Representatives before GCSI. While a member of the Legislature, she chaired the influential House Regulatory Reform Committee and was a member of the committees on labor, tax policy, insurance and local government. The former Southgate City Council president also worked 10 years for Wayne County in its Department of Environment. Barb earned a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Michigan-Dearborn.

17) BLACKSTONE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES PARTNERSHIP LP

65) FLINT INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND HISTORY AND ITS SUBSIDIARY SLOAN LONGWAY

69) Grand Rapids Center for Community Transformation

73) GRPAI LLC

80) HYPE

88) KNOWINK

95) MAXIMUS

104) MICHIGAN COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION SELF INSURANCE POOL

108) MICHIGAN EDUCATION SPECIAL SERVICES ASSOCIATION (MESSA)

112) MICHIGAN INFRASTRUCTURE AND TRANSPORTATION ASSOC (MITA)

114) MICHIGAN LABORERS EMPLOYERS COOPERATION AND EDUCATION TRUST FUND

137) Polimorphic

139) PRA GROUP

145) RECEIVABLES MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONAL

149) RJames LLC

150) RKKP LLC

160) Stepful

165) UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN BOARD OF REGENTS (U OF M)

166) VHS OF MICHIGAN DBA THE DETROIT MEDICAL CENTER

GARY OWEN

GARY OWEN

(Michigan, )

owen.g@gcsionline.com
517-484-6216
120 N WASHINGTON SQ, STE 110, LANSING, MI, 48933,

Links:Website

Introduction
Clients

Mr. Owen, formerly the Policy Advisor for Lieutenant Governor John Cherry in the Executive Office of Governor Jennifer Granholm. He was then appointed by Governor Granholm to serve as the Legislative Liaison in the Department of Natural Resources and Environment, and was reappointed by Governor Rick Snyder to serve in the same role. Gary is an expert on environmental and natural resources based initiatives. His relationships in these departments are fresh, and unparalleled amongst state lobbyists. Gary earned a bachelors degree in political science from the University of Michigan.

17) BLACKSTONE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES PARTNERSHIP LP

65) FLINT INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND HISTORY AND ITS SUBSIDIARY SLOAN LONGWAY

69) Grand Rapids Center for Community Transformation

73) GRPAI LLC

80) HYPE

88) KNOWINK

95) MAXIMUS

104) MICHIGAN COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION SELF INSURANCE POOL

108) MICHIGAN EDUCATION SPECIAL SERVICES ASSOCIATION (MESSA)

112) MICHIGAN INFRASTRUCTURE AND TRANSPORTATION ASSOC (MITA)

114) MICHIGAN LABORERS EMPLOYERS COOPERATION AND EDUCATION TRUST FUND

137) Polimorphic

139) PRA GROUP

145) RECEIVABLES MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONAL

149) RJames LLC

150) RKKP LLC

160) Stepful

165) UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN BOARD OF REGENTS (U OF M)

166) VHS OF MICHIGAN DBA THE DETROIT MEDICAL CENTER

MARCIA HUNE

MARCIA HUNE

(Michigan, )

hune.m@gcsionline.com
517-484-6216
120 N WASHINGTON SQ, STE 110, LANSING, MI, 48933,

Subjects: All Subjects

Links:Website

Introduction
Clients

Mrs. Hune was previously the VP of Governmental Affairs for the Michigan Credit Union League (MCUL) & Affiliates, the trade organization representing 96% of Michigan's credit unions. Prior to joining the League in 2008, she had more than nine years of experience in the state Legislature as a staffer for two speakers of the house and two majority floor leaders. Marcia holds a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Michigan and a master's degree in public administration from Western Michigan University. She is a member of Pi Alpha Alpha, the Public Administration Honor Society through Western Michigan University, as well Phi Kappa Phi, an All Discipline Honor Society.

2) ACT INC

5) AMERICAN CENTER FOR MOBILITY

9) AMERICAN RECYCLABLE PLASTIC BAG ALLIANCE

8) AMERICAN JEWELRY AND LOAN

10) ANN ARBOR SPARK

11) AQUILA RESOURCES

12) ARAB AMERICAN AND CHALDEAN COUNCIL

13) ARAB AMERICAN PHARMACIST ASSOCIATION

14) AREA AGENCIES ON AGING ASSOCIATION OF MICHIGAN

15) ASCEND MICHIGAN

16) AUTO DEALERS OF MICHIGAN LLC

17) AXLE OF DEARBORN DBA DETROIT AXLE

18) BIG FIREWORKS

19) BLACKSTONE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES PARTNERSHIP LP

20) BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD OF MICHIGAN

21) BURSOR AND FISHER PA

22) BUSINESS INTEGRA TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS INC

23) CANNARBOR INC

24) CARIO INC

25) CAVNUE LLC

26) CHARLES H WRIGHT MUSEUM

27) CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SHELBY

28) CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF YPSILANTI

29) CHILD AND FAMILY CHARITIES

30) CHILDRENS ADVOCACY CENTERS OF MICHIGAN

31) CITY OF DETROIT

32) CITY OF FLINT

33) CITY OF INKSTER

34) CITY OF LANSING

35) CITY OF SOUTHFIELD

36) CITY OF TAYLOR

37) CITY OF YPSILANTI

45) CONVENTION OF STATES ACTION

46) COREBRIDGE FINANCIAL INC

47) COUNTY OF OTTAWA

48) CRONUS INTERNET

49) CSIG HOLDING COMPANY

67) FLINT INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND HISTORY AND ITS SUBSIDIARY SLOAN LONGWAY

55) DETROIT WAYNE COUNTY PORT AUTHORITY

56) DETROIT ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY

57) DOMINION VOTING SYSTEMS INC

58) EAGLE MINE LLC

59) EDWARD C LEVY COMPANY

60) ELECTIONSOURCE

61) EMERGENT BIOSOLUTIONS

62) END GUN VIOLENCE MICHIGAN

63) ESS INC

64) FCA US LLC

65) FIKE CORPORATION

66) FIRST IN MICHIGAN

68) FUND FOR CULTURE

69) GCSI SOUTHEAST LLC

70) GRAND RAPIDS CIVIC THEATRE

71) GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC MUSEUM

75) HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY PROTECTION FUND

73) GRPAI LLC

74) HOLTEC INTERNATIONAL

76) HOWMET AEROSPACE

77) HYPE

78) INDEPENDENT LIVING ALLIANCE

79) ISLAMIC CENTER OF DETROIT

80) JAKES FIREWORKS INC

81) JOHNICO LLC

82) KENT DISTRICT LIBRARY

83) KNOWINK

84) LAHC LEADERS ADVANCING AND HELPING COMMUNITIES

85) LAKESHORE MUSEUM CENTER

86) LANSING ECONOMIC AREA PARTNERSHIP

87) LENAWEE CHAMBER FOUNDATION

88) LENAWEE COUNTY

89) LEXIA LEARNING

90) LEXINGTON LAW FIRM

91) LIFE INSURANCE ASSOCIATION OF MICHIGAN

92) MACOMB COMMUNITY COLLEGE

93) MAXIMUS

94) MED FARM OF MICHIGAN LLC

95) MICHIGAN AGRI BUSINESS ASSOCIATION

96) MICHIGAN ASSOCIATION OF COUNTY CLERKS

97) MICHIGAN ASSOCIATION OF MUNICIPAL CLERKS

98) MICHIGAN ASSOCIATION OF REGISTER OF DEEDS

99) MICHIGAN AUDIOLOGY COALITION

100) MICHIGAN BEER AND WINE WHOLESALERS ASSOC

101) MICHIGAN BUSINESS AVIATION ASSOCIATION

102) MICHIGAN COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION SELF INSURANCE POOL

103) MICHIGAN DISTRIBUTORS AND VENDORS ASSOC INC

104) MICHIGAN DISTRICT JUDGES ASSOCIATION

105) MICHIGAN EDUCATION ASSOCIATION (MEA)

106) MICHIGAN EDUCATION SPECIAL SERVICES ASSOCIATION (MESSA)

107) MICHIGAN HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION INC

108) MICHIGAN HUMANE SOCIETY

109) MICHIGAN INDEPENDENT AUTO DEALERS ASSOCIATION

110) MICHIGAN INFRASTRUCTURE AND TRANSPORTATION ASSOC (MITA)

111) MICHIGAN INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY

112) MICHIGAN LABORERS EMPLOYERS COOPERATION AND EDUCATION TRUST FUND

113) MICHIGAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION

114) MICHIGAN MILK PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION

115) MICHIGAN NURSERY AND LANDSCAPE ASSOCIATION

116) MICHIGAN OPPORTUNITY

117) MICHIGAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION

118) MICHIGAN PORK PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION

119) MICHIGAN REDEMPTION ASSOCIATION LLC

120) MICHIGAN SOCIETY OF ANESTHESIOLOGISTS INC

121) MICHIGAN TOWING ASSOCIATION

122) MICHIGAN TRUCKING ASSOCIATION

123) MID WEST MEMORIAL GROUP

124) MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS

125) MULTISTATE ASSOCIATES LLC

126) MUSKEGON COUNTY

127) NCS ANALYTICS INC

128) NORTHPOINT DEVELOPMENT LLC

129) OAKLAND UNIVERSITY

130) OFFICE OF THE MACOMB COUNTY EXECUTIVE

131) OTTAWA COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION

132) PERFORMANCE SERVICES

133) PITTSFIELD CHARTER TOWNSHIP

134) PIVOT DEVELOPMENT LLC

144) RECEIVABLES MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONAL

137) POLLARD BANKNOTE LIMITED

138) PRA GROUP

139) PRO FIREWORKS

140) PROGREXION

141) PURPOSE FINANCIAL

142) RAI SERVICES COMPANY

143) RAILWAY SUPPLY INSTITUTE INC

145) REPUBLIC SERVICES

146) RICHARD AND JANE MANOOGIAN FOUNDATION

147) RKKP LLC

148) ROUSH ENTERPRISES LLC

149) SC ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC

150) SCIO TOWNSHIP

151) SECREST WARDLE

152) SIDEPRIZE LLC D/B/A PRIZEPICKS

153) SQUARE ONE EDUCATION NETWORK

154) STATE BAR OF MICHIGAN

155) SUPERNAL LLC

156) TAFT STETTINIUS AND HOLLISTER LLP

157) THE CHILDRENS CENTER

158) THE DIATRIBE

159) THE MACKINAC TECHNOLOGY COMPANY

160) THE PASSENGER TRANSPORTATION COALITION

161) TRAVELERS MARKETING

162) TRUENORTH COMMUNITY SERVICES

163) UNDERDOG FANTASY

165) UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN BOARD OF REGENTS (U OF M)

166) VHS OF MICHIGAN DBA THE DETROIT MEDICAL CENTER

BILL ZAAGMAN

BILL ZAAGMAN

(Michigan, )

zaagman.w@gcsionline.com
517-484-6216
120 N WASHINGTON SQ, STE 110, LANSING, MI, 48933,

Subjects: All Subjects

Links:Website

Introduction
Clients

Mr. Zaagman served as Director of Government Affairs for the Michigan Restaurant Association for four years before joining GCSI. He also worked for five years as a lobbyist for the Michigan Osteopathic Association. The Muskegon native is widely respected in Capitol circles for his expertise in and knowledge of transportation-related issues, election law, liquor control and tax policy. He earned a bachelor's degree in political science from Central Michigan University and a master's degree in public administration from Western Michigan University. Bill is a 1996 graduate of the Michigan Political Leadership Program.

17) BLACKSTONE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES PARTNERSHIP LP

65) FLINT INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND HISTORY AND ITS SUBSIDIARY SLOAN LONGWAY

69) Grand Rapids Center for Community Transformation

73) GRPAI LLC

80) HYPE

88) KNOWINK

95) MAXIMUS

104) MICHIGAN COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION SELF INSURANCE POOL

108) MICHIGAN EDUCATION SPECIAL SERVICES ASSOCIATION (MESSA)

112) MICHIGAN INFRASTRUCTURE AND TRANSPORTATION ASSOC (MITA)

114) MICHIGAN LABORERS EMPLOYERS COOPERATION AND EDUCATION TRUST FUND

137) Polimorphic

139) PRA GROUP

145) RECEIVABLES MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONAL

149) RJames LLC

150) RKKP LLC

160) Stepful

165) UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN BOARD OF REGENTS (U OF M)

166) VHS OF MICHIGAN DBA THE DETROIT MEDICAL CENTER

BOB DEVRIES

BOB DEVRIES

(Michigan, )

devries.b@gcsionline.com
517-484-6216
120 N WASHINGTON SQ STE 110, LANSING, MI, 48933,

Subjects: All Subjects

Links:Website

Introduction
Clients

Before joining GCSI, Mr. DeVries served for 10 years as Chief of Staff to Senator Arlan Meekhof, the Republican Senate Majority Leader. During his time in the legislature, he managed many difficult legislative issues and became one of Lansing's leading experts on the legislative process. Bob has his bachelor's degree in political science from Grand Valley State University and his law degree from Thomas M. Cooley Law School.

17) BLACKSTONE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES PARTNERSHIP LP

65) FLINT INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND HISTORY AND ITS SUBSIDIARY SLOAN LONGWAY

69) Grand Rapids Center for Community Transformation

73) GRPAI LLC

80) HYPE

88) KNOWINK

95) MAXIMUS

104) MICHIGAN COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION SELF INSURANCE POOL

108) MICHIGAN EDUCATION SPECIAL SERVICES ASSOCIATION (MESSA)

112) MICHIGAN INFRASTRUCTURE AND TRANSPORTATION ASSOC (MITA)

114) MICHIGAN LABORERS EMPLOYERS COOPERATION AND EDUCATION TRUST FUND

137) Polimorphic

139) PRA GROUP

145) RECEIVABLES MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONAL

149) RJames LLC

150) RKKP LLC

160) Stepful

165) UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN BOARD OF REGENTS (U OF M)

166) VHS OF MICHIGAN DBA THE DETROIT MEDICAL CENTER

MIKE HAWKS

MIKE HAWKS

(Michigan, )

hawks.m@gcsionline.com
517-484-6216
120 N WASHINGTON SQ, STE 110, LANSING, MI, 48933,

Subjects: All Subjects

Links:Website

Introduction
Clients

Mr. Hawks has consistently been voted among the 5 best lobbyists in the state of Michigan by an independent political insider survey. His distinguished career has spanned over 26 years representing many of GCSI's prestigious clients. In addition, Mike was also recently voted among the top 5 public affairs professionals in the state. Mike received his bachelor's degree from Eastern Michigan University and possesses a master's degree from Michigan State University.

17) BLACKSTONE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES PARTNERSHIP LP

65) FLINT INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND HISTORY AND ITS SUBSIDIARY SLOAN LONGWAY

69) Grand Rapids Center for Community Transformation

73) GRPAI LLC

80) HYPE

88) KNOWINK

95) MAXIMUS

104) MICHIGAN COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION SELF INSURANCE POOL

108) MICHIGAN EDUCATION SPECIAL SERVICES ASSOCIATION (MESSA)

112) MICHIGAN INFRASTRUCTURE AND TRANSPORTATION ASSOC (MITA)

114) MICHIGAN LABORERS EMPLOYERS COOPERATION AND EDUCATION TRUST FUND

137) Polimorphic

139) PRA GROUP

145) RECEIVABLES MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONAL

149) RJames LLC

150) RKKP LLC

160) Stepful

165) UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN BOARD OF REGENTS (U OF M)

166) VHS OF MICHIGAN DBA THE DETROIT MEDICAL CENTER

SAMANTHA ZANDEE

SAMANTHA ZANDEE

(Michigan, )

5174846216
120 N WASHINGTON SQ STE 110, LANSING, MI, 48933,

Subjects: All Subjects

Links:Website

Introduction
Clients

Ms. Zandee is a Michigan attorney with a social work background and has served as Chief Policy Advisor for State Representative Brandt Iden, Chairman of the House Ways & Means Committee. Sam received her undergraduate degree from Hope College, and obtained her JD and MSW from the University at Buffalo. She has also worked in the family court system, for various legal aid clinics, a children's advocacy center, and with in house counsel for Buffalo Medical School.