I bring our Preti Strategies clients more than 20 years of policy and legislative experience in Massachusetts. Over the last several years, I have represented many clients across a range of business sectors before various state agencies and the Legislature. Before entering into private practice, I served in a variety of senior leadership positions. My last role with the state was serving as Chief of Staff at the MBTA, helping to lead the $1.7B agency. I also served as the Chief of Staff for the Massachusetts Highway Department, Legislative Director for MassDOT and as the Chief of Staff and Legislative Director for the Assistant Minority Leader in the Senate for five years. This high-level access in these many senior leadership positions have provided me the unique experience of understanding budgets, procurement, political considerations and just generally how decisions get made in a variety of environments. I leverage these attributes, along with a wide network of contacts, to help clients achieve their desired results.
Our entire Preti Strategies team is made up of government "insiders" who have served many years as elected or administration officials or senior level advisors. Together, we have extensive knowledge and an extensive network of connections. We've spent our careers in government and public affairs, and we love putting our experience to work for our clients to help shape policy and advance important business interests.
1) Association of Social Work Boards
2) Avaya LLC
5) Caribbean Integration Community Development, Inc.
8) Cubic Transportation Systems, Inc.
10) Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.
11) Humane America Animal Foundation
12) International Interior Design Association, New England Chapter
14) Massachusetts Advocates for Children Inc.
15) Massachusetts Association of Health Plans, Inc
20) New England Historic Genealogical Society
22) Notarize, Inc.
23) Opus Inspection Technologies, Inc
24) PLS Financial Services, Inc.
25) Retail Energy Supply Association, Inc.
26) Small Property Owners Association, Inc.
27) Sonesta International Hotels Corporation
28) Stickball, Inc.
29) The Fishing Partnership Health Plan Corporation
30) Transdev North America, Inc.
31) Wellpath Recovery Solutions, LLC
32) WSP USA Inc.
33) Zillow
Helped lead $1.7B agency including management, budget, technology, procurement and legislative affairs at MBTA
Led multiple technology upgrades at MBTA that resulted in a significant leap forward innovation at the agency, also became very proficient in state procurement processes and rules
Helped develop and coordinate strategy to consolidate functions of six transportation departments as Legislative Director at MassDOT
Routinely worked with staff and vendors on hundreds of millions of dollars in road and bridge projects annually
Responsible for writing and tracking all legislation and budget matters for Asst. Minority Leader
Policy Advisor at Preti Strategies
Chief of Staff, Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
Legislative Director, MassDOT
Chief of Staff, Massachusetts Highway Department
Chief of Staff and Legislative Director, Assistant Minority Leader, Massachusetts Senate
Education:
University of Massachusetts
Before founding A&A Advocates, Inc. in 2008, Mr. Adkins served in the Oklahoma House of Representatives for eight years. He is the past Chairman of the Energy, Utility, Aerospace, and Technology Committee for the Oklahoma House of Representatives.
11-15 years
Served 8 years as Member of Oklahoma House of Representatives
Before founding A&A Advocates, Inc. in 2008, Mr. Adkins served in the Oklahoma House of Representatives for eight years. He is the past Chairman of the Energy, Utility, Aerospace, and Technology Committee for the Oklahoma House of Representatives.
Mr. Adkins' responsibilities included jurisdiction and oversight of Oklahoma's oil and gas industry, telecommunications and technology, mining, aerospace industry, as well as, all electric and water utilities. He was either the principal author or had direct responsibility for almost every major initiative that fell within his jurisdiction and became law in Oklahoma during his four years as chairman.
Adkins' respect, from both sides of the aisle, enabled him to carry dozens of pieces of legislation and never lose a bill either in committee or on the floor during his eight years in the House of Representatives.
Regarded as one of Oklahoma's leaders on energy policy, Mr. Adkins has testified before the Environment and Public Works Committee of the United States Senate with respect to the energy industry and its relation to carbon emissions and climate change.
Mr. Adkins' legislative career was highlighted by being twice named Oklahoma Independent Petroleum Association legislator of the year. He was also named the Higher Education legislative newcomer of the year, American Royalty Council legislator of the year, and Industrial Electric Consumers legislator of the year. He was selected to participate in Leadership Oklahoma and is now a lifetime member of the organization.
In addition, Dennis served on the powerful Appropriations and Budget Committee, as well as, the Revenue and Tax, Environment and Natural Resources, and Public Health committees in the House of Representatives. Prior to the legislature, Mr. Adkins served the State of Oklahoma in professional positions within the Department of Corrections, Department of Human Services and Department of Rehabilitative Services.
He graduated from Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, Oklahoma with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science.
I bring our Preti Strategies clients the advantage of nineteen years' experience in Massachusetts state government. Nine of those years I served as Chief of Staff to Speaker of the Massachusetts House of Representatives, and for five years I was Chief of Staff to the House Committee on Ways and Means. My high level access gave me the unique experience of being directly involved in negotiations on all policy decisions that came before the House. By "being in the room where it happened" for most of my time in public service, I know what questions are asked, what political considerations are measured, and what information is sought by elected and appointed officials at every level. I use this knowledge and experience to develop positioning strategies and narratives that advance our clients' interests with decision-makers across state government.
Our entire Preti Strategies team is made up of government "insiders" who have served many years as elected or administration officials or senior level advisors. Together, we have extensive knowledge and an extensive network of connections. We've spent our careers in government and public affairs, and we love putting our experience to work for our clients to help shape policy and advance important business interests.
1) Association of Social Work Boards, Inc.
4) Caribbean Integration Community Development, Inc.
7) Cubic Transportation Systems, Inc.
9) Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.
10) International Interior Design Association, New England Chapter
12) Massachusetts Advocates for Children Inc.
13) Massachusetts Mortgage Bankers Association, INC.
17) New England Historic Genealogical Society (American Ancestors)
19) Notarize, Inc. (d/b/a Proof.com)
20) Opus Inspection Technologies, Inc
21) PLS Financial Services, Inc.
22) Retail Energy Supply Association, Inc.
23) Small Property Owners Association, Inc.
24) Sonesta International Hotels Corporation
25) The Fishing Partnership Health Plan Corporation
27) Wellpath Recovery Solutions, LLC
28) WSP USA Inc.
29) Zillow, Inc.
Regularly engaged in the highest-level budget and policy negotiations from within the innermost circles of Massachusetts state government
Worked closely with then-Chairman DeLeo to pass four state budgets, multiple bond bills and major pieces of legislation including health care reform and clean energy initiatives.
Responsible for shaping the House legislative agenda, overseeing its execution and strategically advising the Speaker through high-stakes negotiations
Works closely with all parties including the Senate President and Governor, majority and minority legislative leadership, chairs and cabinet officials.
Policy Advisor at Preti Strategies
Chief of Staff and Chief Policy Advisor to Speaker of the Massachusetts House of Representatives.
Chief of Staff and Press Secretary to House Committee on Ways and Means
Chief of Staff and Press Secretary to House Committee on Bills in the Third Reading
Education:
Suffolk Law School
Hamilton College
Belmont Hill
The Fessenden School
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2) ACADIA MANAGEMENT COMPANY, LLC
3) AMERICA'S HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS
4) FRANCIS RENEWABLE ENERGY, LLC
6) INTERNATIONAL INTERIOR DESIGN ASSOCIATION
9) MARATHON PETROLEUM CORPORATION
10) MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS, INC.
11) MCNA DENTAL
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1) Association of Social Work Boards, Inc.
4) Caribbean Integration Community Development, Inc.
7) Cubic Transportation Systems, Inc.
9) Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.
10) International Interior Design Association, New England Chapter
12) Massachusetts Advocates for Children Inc.
13) Massachusetts Mortgage Bankers Association, INC.
17) New England Historic Genealogical Society (American Ancestors)
19) Notarize, Inc. (d/b/a Proof.com)
20) Opus Inspection Technologies, Inc
21) PLS Financial Services, Inc.
22) Retail Energy Supply Association, Inc.
23) Small Property Owners Association, Inc.
24) Sonesta International Hotels Corporation
25) The Fishing Partnership Health Plan Corporation
27) Wellpath Recovery Solutions, LLC
28) WSP USA Inc.
29) Zillow, Inc.
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60 State Street, Suite 1100,, Suite 1100, Boston, MA, 02109,
1) Association of Social Work Boards, Inc.
4) Caribbean Integration Community Development, Inc.
7) Cubic Transportation Systems, Inc.
9) Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.
10) International Interior Design Association, New England Chapter
12) Massachusetts Advocates for Children Inc.
13) Massachusetts Mortgage Bankers Association, INC.
17) New England Historic Genealogical Society (American Ancestors)
19) Notarize, Inc. (d/b/a Proof.com)
20) Opus Inspection Technologies, Inc
21) PLS Financial Services, Inc.
22) Retail Energy Supply Association, Inc.
23) Small Property Owners Association, Inc.
24) Sonesta International Hotels Corporation
25) The Fishing Partnership Health Plan Corporation
27) Wellpath Recovery Solutions, LLC
28) WSP USA Inc.
29) Zillow, Inc.
617-226-3800
60 State Street, Suite 1100,, Suite 1100, Boston, MA, 02109,
1) Association of Social Work Boards, Inc.
4) Caribbean Integration Community Development, Inc.
7) Cubic Transportation Systems, Inc.
9) Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.
10) International Interior Design Association, New England Chapter
12) Massachusetts Advocates for Children Inc.
13) Massachusetts Mortgage Bankers Association, INC.
17) New England Historic Genealogical Society (American Ancestors)
19) Notarize, Inc. (d/b/a Proof.com)
20) Opus Inspection Technologies, Inc
21) PLS Financial Services, Inc.
22) Retail Energy Supply Association, Inc.
23) Small Property Owners Association, Inc.
24) Sonesta International Hotels Corporation
25) The Fishing Partnership Health Plan Corporation
27) Wellpath Recovery Solutions, LLC
28) WSP USA Inc.
29) Zillow, Inc.
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781-254-3137
60 State Street, Suite 1100,, Suite 1100, Boston, MA, 02109,
1) Association of Social Work Boards, Inc.
4) Caribbean Integration Community Development, Inc.
7) Cubic Transportation Systems, Inc.
9) Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.
10) International Interior Design Association, New England Chapter
12) Massachusetts Advocates for Children Inc.
13) Massachusetts Mortgage Bankers Association, INC.
17) New England Historic Genealogical Society (American Ancestors)
19) Notarize, Inc. (d/b/a Proof.com)
20) Opus Inspection Technologies, Inc
21) PLS Financial Services, Inc.
22) Retail Energy Supply Association, Inc.
23) Small Property Owners Association, Inc.
24) Sonesta International Hotels Corporation
25) The Fishing Partnership Health Plan Corporation
27) Wellpath Recovery Solutions, LLC
28) WSP USA Inc.
29) Zillow, Inc.