860-560-0000
287 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT, 06106,
Subjects: Agencies/Regulations, Alcohol, Animals/Agriculture, Business/Commerce, Cannabis/Drug Legalization, Children/Family/Women, City/County Government, Consumer Protection, Education, Energy/Utilities, Environment/Recycling, Finance/Banking, Food/Restaurants, Gaming, Health Care, Housing/Real Estate/Development/Construction, Insurance, Manufacturing, Medicare/Medicaid, Non-Profit, Planning/Land Use/Zoning, Privacy/Internet, Professional/Vocational Licensing, Public Safety, Public Sector, Retail, RFP/Procurement, Science/Technology, Taxes, Telecommunications, Tourism/Hospitality, Transportation/Vehicles
Links:LinkedIn
"My passion is working with a variety of clients from different industries, ranging from cities to the private sector to the not-for-profit world. It's all about finding wins for the client, and Sullivan & LeShane gives me the opportunity to do that on a daily basis."
3) Association of Social Work Boards
7) Brinc Drones
10) Churchill Downs Incorporated
11) Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast
12) Commercial Services Realty - BT2008 LLC
13) Connecticut Creditor Bar Association, Inc.
14) Connecticut Data Collaborative
18) Johnson Controls
20) Kirchhoff Property Management, Inc.
21) Life Science Logistics, LLC
23) NRG Energy, Inc.
24) Oak Ridge Waste & Recycling
26) Payactiv
27) Port Eastside
28) Revenue Based Finance Coalition
29) ROVAC
30) Specialty Equipment Market Association
33) The Connecticut Project Action Fund
34) Theraplant, LLC
36) Walgreen Co.
0-5 years
Past president of CT Conference of Municipalities
Recipient of Connecticut Magazine's "Forty under 40" award.
While serving as Mayor, passed municipal budgets, negotiated union contracts, deal with numerous crisis' and natural disasters.
Recognized on several fronts for achievements within the municipal sector. Also served as the Government Affairs Director for a multi-state waste and recycling company dealing with municipal and state policy.
Was elected as the youngest mayor in the state at age 22.
Served eight years in office as Mayor of the Town of Torrington.
860-541-6438
701 Hebron Avenue, 3rd Floor, Glastonbury, CT, 06033,
Subjects: Agencies/Regulations, Appropriations/Budgets, Ballot Measures/Campaign Finance/Elections, Business/Commerce, Cannabis/Drug Legalization, Children/Family/Women, City/County Government, Consumer Protection, Criminal, Education, Energy/Utilities, Environment/Recycling, Gaming, Health Care, Housing/Real Estate/Development/Construction, Insurance, Manufacturing, Medicare/Medicaid, Non-Profit, Pharmaceuticals, Planning/Land Use/Zoning, Privacy/Internet, Professional/Vocational Licensing, Public Safety, RFP/Procurement, Taxes, Telecommunications, Transportation/Vehicles
Links:Website
Founded in 1993, TCG specializes in direct lobbying, grassroots advocacy, and regulatory expertise. The firm prides itself in capitalizing on its long-established relationships with key policy makers throughout the legislative and the executive branches of state government. TCG's clients range from large, multi-national corporations to local, grassroots associations.
TCG's legislative and regulatory campaign services consist of evaluating, monitoring, structuring, drafting and promoting legislative and administrative initiatives. Our experienced team of lobbyists analyzes and interprets Connecticut statutory provisions and works closely with key staff to draft legislation. Day-to-day lobbying, public relations and the myriad facets of a successful campaign are addressed. Our company specializes in solving public policy conflicts and seizing opportunities for our clients.
1) American Promotional Events
2) American Red Cross/Blood Services of CT
7) CAPSEF
8) Central Connecticut Redemption Center
9) CoinFlip
10) CONN CASE - CT Council Admin. Special Ed
11) Connecticut Association of School Psychologists
12) Connecticut Network for Children and Youth, Inc.
13) Consumer Technology Association
14) CSL Behring
16) CT Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects
17) CT Federation School Administrators
21) GoNetspeed
22) Inspired Entertainment, Inc.
25) National Grid
26) National Pork Producers Council
28) Public Consulting Group LLC
31) Receivables Management Association International
32) SAM Advocacy dba CTVotersFirst.org
33) School Nutrition Association of Connecticut
35) SCRRRA
36) Smartmatic USA
37) Sportech, Inc.
38) TCORS Law Firm
39) The Children's Center of Hamden
40) The Children's League of Connecticut
41) The Connecticut Chapter of the American Planners Association
42) US Biologic
20+ years
TCG passed legislation giving Medicaid recipients, many with chronic conditions, easier access to home services, supplies and medical equipment. The legislation was opposed by Department of Social Services and was a target for the agency throughout the session.
TCG was successful in leading a coalition to sustain a veto by the Governor that had overwhelming support by the legislature and the Connecticut Education Association. The legislation would have had unintended negative consequences to students with behavioral health issues. TCG secured its client a position on the working group.
TCG was the driving force behind successfully lobbying the Governor's Office, the Office of Policy and Management, and the Department of Corrections to issue a RFP for inmate medical services at UConn Health. TCG's advocacy on this issue reversed a twenty plus year relationship between UConn Health acting as the sole provider of health services to Connecticut's incarcerated population.
TCG defeated legislation proposed by the Governor's office that had a negative impact to its client. TCG created a legislative campaign plan leveraging the extensive alumni network of Norwich Free Academy, along with organizing a coalition.
TCG has direct lines to the all of Connecticut's Constitutional Officers and their senior staff. Constitutional Officers comprises of the Governor, Attorney General, State Comptroller, Secretary of State's offices, and the Treasurer's office.
TCG possesses a strong network within the legislative leadership along key staff members in the four caucuses.
TCG commands far reaching contacts state agency including but not limited to the Department of Consumer Protection, Department of Public Health, Department of Education, Department of Administrative Services, and the Department of Economic and Community Development.
Alan J. Deckman is an influential and respected lobbyist at the Connecticut General Assembly and the Executive branch state agencies with over 22 years of experience. His personalized approach to representing clients blends practical business knowledge with a thorough knowledge of the legislative and governmental process.
Mr. Deckman is the President and principal owner of the TCORS Capitol Group, LLC. Based in Glastonbury, CT, Mr. Deckman oversees all aspects of the company and client servicing. He directs strategic planning and management of the company as well as marketing and long term growth and business opportunities.
Mr. Deckman has successfully developed innovative ways to impact legislative and executive decision-making to help achieve the best results for his company's clients. This proactive approach has produced numerous victories for clients with interests in the state budget and tax matters.
As the senior lobbyist of the TCORS Capitol Group, LLC, Mr. Deckman assists Fortune 500 companies and small Connecticut businesses with complex state and municipal procurement matters. Further, he has resolved many administrative inquiries for clients from a wide range of industries at both the state and local levels of government. Mr. Deckman regularly provides lead identification and relationship marketing services to clients looking to expand their business development efforts within the public and private sectors.
860-560-0000
287 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT, 06106,
Subjects: Agencies/Regulations, Alcohol, Animals/Agriculture, Business/Commerce, Children/Family/Women, Consumer Protection, Education, Energy/Utilities, Environment/Recycling, Finance/Banking, Food/Restaurants, Gaming, Health Care, Housing/Real Estate/Development/Construction, Insurance, Manufacturing, Medicare/Medicaid, Non-Profit, Planning/Land Use/Zoning, Privacy/Internet, Professional/Vocational Licensing, Public Safety, Retail, RFP/Procurement, Science/Technology, Taxes, Telecommunications, Tourism/Hospitality, Transportation/Vehicles
Links:LinkedIn
"What we do is not just meaningful to clients, but fun for us, because we get the privilege of sharing that success with them. It takes a lot of persistence to advance something meaningful and those are the moments I enjoy the most."
1) AccentCare
3) Adobe, Inc.
4) American Medical Response of CT, Inc.
5) Association of Social Work Boards
7) BrightPath
8) Brinc Drones
10) City of Hartford
11) Commercial Services Realty - BT2008 LLC
15) CT-NAELA Chapter
16) EverDriven
11-15 years
Past president of Association of Connecticut Lobbyists
Featured presenter at the CT Lobbying Conference on "Lobbying the Executive Branch" the past four years.
2019 Hartford Business Journal Forty Under 40
Over ten years of municipal land use experience on Planning and Zoning/Zoning Board of Appeals
Served as point person for the CT Conference of Municipalities on Energy, Labor and Zoning topics.
13 years of experience in contract lobbying; three years of experience in state and municipal government.
860-541-6438
701 Hebron Avenue, 3rd Floor, Glastonbury, CT, 06033,
Subjects: Agencies/Regulations, Appropriations/Budgets, Ballot Measures/Campaign Finance/Elections, Business/Commerce, Cannabis/Drug Legalization, Children/Family/Women, City/County Government, Consumer Protection, Criminal, Education, Energy/Utilities, Environment/Recycling, Gaming, Health Care, Housing/Real Estate/Development/Construction, Insurance, Manufacturing, Medicare/Medicaid, Non-Profit, Pharmaceuticals, Planning/Land Use/Zoning, Privacy/Internet, Professional/Vocational Licensing, Public Safety, RFP/Procurement, Taxes, Telecommunications, Transportation/Vehicles
Links:Website
Founded in 1993, TCG specializes in direct lobbying, grassroots advocacy, and regulatory expertise. The firm prides itself in capitalizing on its long-established relationships with key policy makers throughout the legislative and the executive branches of state government. TCG's clients range from large, multi-national corporations to local, grassroots associations.
TCG's legislative and regulatory campaign services consist of evaluating, monitoring, structuring, drafting and promoting legislative and administrative initiatives. Our experienced team of lobbyists analyzes and interprets Connecticut statutory provisions and works closely with key staff to draft legislation. Day-to-day lobbying, public relations and the myriad facets of a successful campaign are addressed. Our company specializes in solving public policy conflicts and seizing opportunities for our clients.
1) American Red Cross/Blood Services of CT
5) Central Connecticut Redemption Center
6) CoinFlip
7) CONN CASE - CT Council Admin. Special Ed
8) Connecticut Association of School Psychologists
9) Connecticut Network for Children and Youth, Inc.
10) Consumer Technology Association
11) CSL Behring
13) CT Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects
15) GoNetspeed
18) League of Women Voters of CT
20) National Grid
22) Public Consulting Group LLC
25) SAM Advocacy dba CTVotersFirst.org
26) School Nutrition Association of Connecticut
28) Smartmatic USA
29) Sportech, Inc.
30) TCORS Law Firm
31) The Children's Center of Hamden
32) The Connecticut Chapter of the American Planners Association
33) US Biologic
20+ years
TCG passed legislation giving Medicaid recipients, many with chronic conditions, easier access to home services, supplies and medical equipment. The legislation was opposed by Department of Social Services and was a target for the agency throughout the session.
TCG was successful in leading a coalition to sustain a veto by the Governor that had overwhelming support by the legislature and the Connecticut Education Association. The legislation would have had unintended negative consequences to students with behavioral health issues. TCG secured its client a position on the working group.
TCG was the driving force behind successfully lobbying the Governor's Office, the Office of Policy and Management, and the Department of Corrections to issue a RFP for inmate medical services at UConn Health. TCG's advocacy on this issue reversed a twenty plus year relationship between UConn Health acting as the sole provider of health services to Connecticut's incarcerated population.
TCG defeated legislation proposed by the Governor's office that had a negative impact to its client. TCG created a legislative campaign plan leveraging the extensive alumni network of Norwich Free Academy, along with organizing a coalition.
TCG has direct lines to the all of Connecticut's Constitutional Officers and their senior staff. Constitutional Officers comprises of the Governor, Attorney General, State Comptroller, Secretary of State's offices, and the Treasurer's office.
TCG possesses a strong network within the legislative leadership along key staff members in the four caucuses.
TCG commands far reaching contacts state agency including but not limited to the Department of Consumer Protection, Department of Public Health, Department of Education, Department of Administrative Services, and the Department of Economic and Community Development.
John M. Bailey II has over two decades of experience in government relations and advocacy to the firm. His knowledge of the legislative and state regulatory process, long-standing personal relationships and depth of insight have made him an effective advocate for clients, which have included major national corporations, trade associations, non-profits, and organizations in the areas of education, housing, health care/medical supplies, gaming and waste management/recycling.
Drawing on his broad and extensive experience, John has distinguished himself as a knowledgeable, trusted and effective advocate for his clients in advancing their legislative goals. Prior to joining the firm, John served as Statewide Director of Legislative Affairs for the American Heart Association and has worked for a number of Constitutional officers and elected officials, including Lieutenant Governor Nancy Wyman, Congressman Joe Courtney, and Comptroller Kevin Lembo.
Hailing from a family with deep history in both Connecticut and national politics, John's father, Jack Bailey, was Connecticut's longest serving Chief State's Attorney, his grandfather, John M. Bailey, served as head of the Connecticut Democratic Party as well as Chairman of the National Democratic Committee, and his aunt, Barbara B. Kennelly, was a former Connecticut Secretary of State and U.S. Representative. John is the Town Chair for the West Hartford Democratic Town Committee. He has been actively involved in local and statewide campaigns for every election cycle for the past 20 years.
