1) Associated Builders and Contractors of the Carolinas, Inc.
3) Cash Titan
4) Confianz Global Inc. DBA StackBench
5) Dealer Services Network, LLC
6) Encompass Health Corporation
7) Everway, LLC
8) Eviden
10) GL Partners, Inc
11) HeyTutor Inc.
12) Hillpointe Construction LLC
13) International Business Machines Corporation ("IBM")
14) Invenergy, LLC
18) Mooresville Btr Developers, LLC
19) North Carolina Sports Legacy Foundation
20) Prontoblock Inc.
21) Reconnect, Inc.
22) RedSpeed USA
24) SeatGeek, Inc.
25) Securly, Inc.
26) simplySOLV
27) Starmount Healthcare Management
29) TickPick, LLC
31) Town of Troutman
32) Treenail Development, Inc.
33) Vapor Technology Association
34) Windstream Services, LLC on behalf of its operating companies in NC
2021 NC Top 25 Lobbyist
2019 NCED Leadership Award
Kevin Wilkinson joined The Southern Group in 2024, expanding the firm's footprint in Raleigh, North Carolina. He brings extensive legislative and executive experience from roles in both the public and private sectors.
As a proud North Carolinian, Kevin's professional path has been largely dedicated to molding and promoting key policies at local, state, and national levels. From 2016 to 2019, he held leadership roles in North Carolina's public education sector. First, as the Chief of Staff and Legislative Director to the N.C. State Superintendent at the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, then later as the Executive Director of External Affairs at The University of North Carolina at Pembroke. In these roles, Kevin helped design and gather support for the organization's policy priorities and initiatives.
Before that, Kevin served as a Policy Advisor to Senator Robert Bryan. He led and implemented several education reforms and staffed various committees such as Appropriations, Education, Judiciary, Pension, and Retirement. Kevin also worked on Capitol Hill as a staff member for U.S. Representative Robert Pittenger, supporting and advocating for the needs of constituents across his district.
Most recently, Kevin took his experience in North Carolina's government to the private sector, serving as SVP of Government Affairs at EQV Strategic. In that capacity, Kevin worked directly with policymakers on the state and federal levels to advocate for his clients. His range of policy areas includes education, economic and business development, technology, transportation, telecommunications, healthcare, gaming, sports, and local government.
Outside his day-to-day work, Kevin uses his expertise to give back to his community as Vice Chair of the Board of Visitors for Appalachian State University.
Kevin has received numerous awards and recognition for his work, including being named one of the top lobbyists in North Carolina by the North State Journal since 2020 and receiving the North Carolina Education Leadership Award in 2018.
Kevin studied political science and economics at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and earned an M.B.A. from Liberty University. He resides in Raleigh with his wife Megan and their daughter Margot.
(916) 448-1222
1215 K STREET, SUITE 2030, SACRAMENTO, CA, 95814,
1) AGUA CALIENTE BAND OF CAHUILLA INDIANS
2) ALL HOME, A PROJECT OF TIDES CENTER
6) CALIFORNIA ACADEMY OF AUDIOLOGY
7) CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
8) CALIFORNIA DISPUTE RESOLUTION COUNCIL (CDRC)
9) CALIFORNIA ENERGY STORAGE ALLIANCE
10) CALIFORNIA HOUSING CONSORTIUM
11) CALIFORNIA OPIOID MAINTENANCE PROVIDERS (COMP)
602-229-1010
1) AZ SCHOOL RISK RETENTION TRUST
2) BUCKEYE WATER CONSERVATION & DRAINAGE DISTRICT
11) INVENERGY, LLC
15) NATIONAL KIDNEY FOUNDATION OF ARIZONA
16) NEXTERA ENERGY RESOURCES, LLC
17) OPTUM, INC.
18) PALOMA IRRIGATION AND DRAINAGE DISTRICT
21) ROCKET CENTRAL
22) ROOSEVELT WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
23) SOUTHERN ARIZONA HOMEBUILDERS ASSN
24) THE ARIZONA SCHOOL ALLIANCE FOR WORKERS COMPENSATION
25) UNITED HEALTHCARE COMMUNITY PLAN
26) UNITED HEALTHCARE SERVICES, INC.
27) WALMART INC.
(916) 448-1222
1215 K STREET, SUITE 2030, SACRAMENTO, CA, 95814,
1) AGUA CALIENTE BAND OF CAHUILLA INDIANS
2) ALL HOME, A PROJECT OF TIDES CENTER
6) CALIFORNIA ACADEMY OF AUDIOLOGY
7) CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
8) CALIFORNIA DISPUTE RESOLUTION COUNCIL (CDRC)
9) CALIFORNIA ENERGY STORAGE ALLIANCE
10) CALIFORNIA HOUSING CONSORTIUM
11) CALIFORNIA OPIOID MAINTENANCE PROVIDERS (COMP)
(916) 448-1222
1215 K STREET, SUITE 2030, SUITE 2030, SACRAMENTO, CA, 95814,
1) AGUA CALIENTE BAND OF CAHUILLA INDIANS
2) ALL HOME, A PROJECT OF TIDES CENTER
6) CALIFORNIA ACADEMY OF AUDIOLOGY
7) CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
8) CALIFORNIA DISPUTE RESOLUTION COUNCIL (CDRC)
9) CALIFORNIA ENERGY STORAGE ALLIANCE
10) CALIFORNIA HOUSING CONSORTIUM
11) CALIFORNIA OPIOID MAINTENANCE PROVIDERS (COMP)
602-229-1010
1) AZ SCHOOL RISK RETENTION TRUST
2) BUCKEYE WATER CONSERVATION & DRAINAGE DISTRICT
11) INVENERGY, LLC
15) NATIONAL KIDNEY FOUNDATION OF ARIZONA
16) NEXTERA ENERGY RESOURCES, LLC
17) OPTUM, INC.
18) PALOMA IRRIGATION AND DRAINAGE DISTRICT
21) ROCKET CENTRAL
22) ROOSEVELT WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
23) SOUTHERN ARIZONA HOMEBUILDERS ASSN
24) THE ARIZONA SCHOOL ALLIANCE FOR WORKERS COMPENSATION
25) UNITED HEALTHCARE COMMUNITY PLAN
26) UNITED HEALTHCARE SERVICES, INC.
27) WALMART INC.
(916) 448-1222
1215 K STREET, SUITE 2030, SACRAMENTO, CA, 95814,
1) AGUA CALIENTE BAND OF CAHUILLA INDIANS
2) ALL HOME, A PROJECT OF TIDES CENTER
6) CALIFORNIA ACADEMY OF AUDIOLOGY
7) CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
8) CALIFORNIA DISPUTE RESOLUTION COUNCIL (CDRC)
9) CALIFORNIA ENERGY STORAGE ALLIANCE
10) CALIFORNIA HOUSING CONSORTIUM
11) CALIFORNIA OPIOID MAINTENANCE PROVIDERS (COMP)
(919) 339-8679
(919) 339-8679, davis@thesoutherngroup.com, Everway, LLC, (800) 697-6595,
1) Associated Builders and Contractors of the Carolinas, Inc.
3) Charter Communications Operating, LLC d/b/a Charter Communications
4) Confianz Global Inc. DBA StackBench
5) Dealer Services Network, LLC
6) Everway, LLC
7) Eviden
10) International Business Machines Corporation ("IBM")
11) Invenergy, LLC
(916) 448-1222
1215 K STREET, SUITE 2030, STE 2030, SACRAMENTO, CA, 95814,
1) AGUA CALIENTE BAND OF CAHUILLA INDIANS
2) ALL HOME, A PROJECT OF TIDES CENTER
6) CALIFORNIA ACADEMY OF AUDIOLOGY
7) CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
8) CALIFORNIA DISPUTE RESOLUTION COUNCIL (CDRC)
9) CALIFORNIA ENERGY STORAGE ALLIANCE
10) CALIFORNIA HOUSING CONSORTIUM
11) CALIFORNIA OPIOID MAINTENANCE PROVIDERS (COMP)
(979)5256133
One South Wacker Drive, Suite 1800, Chicago, IL, 60606,
(858) 243-3448
P.O. BOX 160274, SACRAMENTO, CA, 95816,
312-582-1539
Suite 1800, Chicago, IL, 60606,
(858) 243-3448
P.O. BOX 160274, SACRAMENTO, CA, 95816,
505.983.2020
123 East Marcy, Santa Fe, New Mexico, 87504-9318,
505.983.2020
123 East Marcy, Santa Fe, New Mexico, 87504-9318,
(304) 228-7545
Box 455, Bolt, WV, 25817,
1) American Association of Public Insurance Adjusters
2) Appalachian Regional Healthcare
6) Eye Physicians & Surgeons/WV Academy
8) Gaming and Racing Association/WV
9) Gas and Oil Association of WV, INC.
10) Independent Insurance Agents of WV dba Big I WV
11) Invenergy, LLC
(312) 582-1293
One South Wacker Dr, Suite 1800, Chicago, IL, 60606,
602-229-1010
1) AZ SCHOOL RISK RETENTION TRUST
2) BUCKEYE WATER CONSERVATION & DRAINAGE DISTRICT
11) INVENERGY, LLC
15) NATIONAL KIDNEY FOUNDATION OF ARIZONA
16) NEXTERA ENERGY RESOURCES, LLC
17) OPTUM, INC.
18) PALOMA IRRIGATION AND DRAINAGE DISTRICT
21) ROCKET CENTRAL
22) ROOSEVELT WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
23) SOUTHERN ARIZONA HOMEBUILDERS ASSN
24) THE ARIZONA SCHOOL ALLIANCE FOR WORKERS COMPENSATION
25) UNITED HEALTHCARE COMMUNITY PLAN
26) UNITED HEALTHCARE SERVICES, INC.
27) WALMART INC.
612-239-0021
(989) 600-3712
1401 New York Ave, Suite 1050, Washington, DC, 20005,
(858) 243-3448
P.O. BOX 160274, SACRAMENTO, CA, 95816,
(708) 377-9860
One South Wacker Dr, Suite 1800, Chicago, IL, 60606,
(708) 577-7468
One South Wacker Drive Suite 1800, Chicago, IL, 60606,
3126382888
One South Wacker Drive Suite 1800, Chicago, IL, 60606,
(312) 582-1263
One South Wacker Dr, Suite 1800, Chicago, IL, 60606,
(916) 425-2131
P.O. BOX 160274, SACRAMENTO, CA, 95816,
(708) 607-1126
One South Wacker Dr, Suite 1500, Chicago, IL, 60606,
(858) 243-3448
PO BOX 160274, SACRAMENTO, CA, 95816,
2022109200
3015 Dumbarton Street, NW, Washington, DC, 20007,
(858) 243-3448
P.O. BOX 160274, SACRAMENTO, CA, 95816,
602-229-1010
1) AZ SCHOOL RISK RETENTION TRUST
2) BUCKEYE WATER CONSERVATION & DRAINAGE DISTRICT
11) INVENERGY, LLC
15) NATIONAL KIDNEY FOUNDATION OF ARIZONA
16) NEXTERA ENERGY RESOURCES, LLC
17) OPTUM, INC.
18) PALOMA IRRIGATION AND DRAINAGE DISTRICT
21) ROCKET CENTRAL
22) ROOSEVELT WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
23) SOUTHERN ARIZONA HOMEBUILDERS ASSN
24) THE ARIZONA SCHOOL ALLIANCE FOR WORKERS COMPENSATION
25) UNITED HEALTHCARE COMMUNITY PLAN
26) UNITED HEALTHCARE SERVICES, INC.
27) WALMART INC.
(704) 472-6234
(704) 472-6234, saine@thesoutherngroup.com, Associated Builders and Contractors of the Carolinas, Inc., (704) 367-1331,
1) Associated Builders and Contractors of the Carolinas, Inc.
3) Cash Titan
4) Charter Communications Operating, LLC d/b/a Charter Communications
6) Confianz Global Inc. DBA StackBench
7) Dealer Services Network, LLC
8) Encompass Health Corporation
9) Everway, LLC
10) Eviden
11) Firstfloor, Inc.
12) HeyTutor Inc.
13) Hillpointe Construction LLC
14) Holistic Alternative Recovery Trust
15) International Business Machines Corporation ("IBM")
16) Invenergy, LLC
20) Mooresville BTR Developers, LLC
21) North Carolina Sports Legacy Foundation
22) Prontoblock Inc.
23) Public Consulting Group LLC by Multistate Associates LLC
24) Reconnect, Inc.
25) RedSpeed USA
27) SeatGeek, Inc.
28) Securly, Inc.
29) simplySOLV
31) Starmount Healthcare Management
33) Town of Troutman
34) Treenail Development, Inc.
35) Vapor Technology Association
36) Windstream Services, LLC on behalf of its operating companies in NC
(858) 243-3448
P.O. BOX 160274, SACRAMENTO, CA, 95816,
312-582-1566
ONE SOUTH WACKER DRIVE SUITE 1800, CHICAGO, Illinois, 60606,
(785) 472-7794
3162 SW Shadow Lane, Topeka, KS, 66604,
(916) 261-4405
P.O. BOX 160274, SACRAMENTO, CA, 95816,
(252) 916-7211
(252) 916-7211, whitehurst@thesoutherngroup.com, JLC Services, Inc., (330) 687-0742,