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SUSAN GASTON

The Gaston Group is a well-respected, Virginia-based government relations and public affairs firm offering nearly two decades of experience in public policy, legislative affairs, grassroots and grasstops organizing, and media relations. Our practical approach to politics focuses on both sides of the political aisle, at all levels of government. In today's world, business strategy, politics, public policy, communications and public perception must intersect successfully and effectively. With a reputation for high ethical standards and a commitment to honesty, The Gaston Group is a trusted name that means success for our clients.We understand both the opportunities and challenges in communicating with government officials and agencies, and can assist clients in integrating effective government relations with their larger business objectives. In order to help clients reach those objectives, we are committed to providing year-round, individualized attention -- clearly, our clients come first.We represent professional trade associations, corporations, and non-profit organizations covering a variety of issues in the areas of housing, real estate and development, land use and zoning, landlord-tenant, renewable and alternative energy, telecommunications and technology, the arts, seafood production and processing, finance and economic development before the United States Congress, federal regulatory agencies, the General Assembly of Virginia, state regulatory agencies, local government and local governmental agencies.We are located in Williamsburg, Virginia, in the heart of Virginia's original capital and part of the metropolitan region known as Hampton Roads' one of the largest metropolitan areas in the country with a population of nearly two million people.

1) AT&T

2) City of Danville

3) CleanChoice Energy Shares

4) Frye Properties

5) ITG Brands

6) Lennar Corporation

7) Omega Protein

8) Orsted Wind Power North America, Inc.

9) PRA Group

10) Purely Appalachia

11) Restoration Systems, Inc.

12) SVT Robotics

13) The American Flood Coalition

14) Virginia Coalition of Motorcyclists

15) Virginia Peninsula Association of REALTORS'

16) Williamsburg Area Association of REALTORS'

20+ years

Susan S. Gaston, Founder and President of the Gaston Group, is a government relations and public affairs consultant. Susan has been involved in the political and legislative fields for most of her life, having watched her father lobby for the oil and gas industries at the state and federal levels. With over 20 years of governmental affairs and lobbying experience in the United States Congress, the General Assembly of Virginia, federal and state regulatory agencies, and local government bodies, she has created strong relationships and contacts with elected and appointed officials on both sides of the political aisle.

Susan works with her clients to develop successful legislative strategies that include direct lobbying, public policy advocacy and message development, public testimony, media relations and coalition building. She is experienced in running effective, successful grassroots and grasstops campaigns that focus on community influence and earned media. Her clients include multiple professional trade associations, Fortune 200 and 500 companies, and other business interests that span the fields of housing, real estate and development, land use and zoning, commercial fishing and seafood production, thoroughbred racing, technology, telecommunications, electrical generation, financial investments, transportation infrastructure, ports operations and renewable energy.

Susan is an honors graduate of the College of William and Mary with a degree in American Government and English. She holds a Master of Arts degree in Human Resources Development from The George Washington University. A former intern in the Washington, D. C. office of United States Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY), Susan is an avid runner, a yoga enthusiast and an accomplished and dedicated equestrienne.

Recently, she was appointed to the Board of Advisors for the Sorensen Institute for Public Policy at the University of Virginia, a high honor for a government relations professional in the Commonwealth. As a member of the President's Advisory Cabinet at The College of William and Mary, Susan works with other government relations alumnae as they guide the College to increased influence in Virginia politics.

An active member of her community, Susan is on the Regional Board of Directors for Village Bank, serves on the Governmental Affairs Committee of the Greater Williamsburg Chamber and Tourism Alliance, and is on the Board of Directors for Agriculture in the Classroom. A lifelong Episcopalian, Susan is a member of Bruton Parish Episcopal Church where her activity focuses on the altar and floral guild. Her previous community activities include serving as President of the Junior League of Hampton Roads, President of the St. Andrew's Episcopal School Parents' Council and a member of the Board of Directors for the Virginia Symphony, as well as numerous volunteer activities at the Virginia Living Museum and the Peninsula Fine Arts Center, among others.

Susan is married to Dr. David W. Gaston, Superintendent of Schools for Charles City County and a tenured adjunct professor in the Darden School of Education at Old Dominion University. They have two sons, John, a Naval ROTC Marine Midshipman 1st Class and EMT/Paramedic candidate attending Old Dominion University, and Henry, a 3rd Class Cadet at the Virginia Military Institute. The Gaston's reside in Williamsburg with their Labrador Retriever, Anne Morgan, and their Thoroughbred, Coletrane.

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ANDREA MCWILLIAMS

(Texas, )

McWilliams Governmental Affairs Consultants

Andrea@McWilliamsTexas.com
(512) 477-4677
1220 Colorado Street, Suite 100, Austin, TX, 78701,

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Links:Website, LinkedIn

MGA is an Austin, Texas-based governmental affairs consulting firm that offers the intimacy of a boutique lobbying firm with the resources and capabilities of a national organization.

The Firm has decades of strategic experience working in and around the Texas Legislature - ensuring that the client is always represented on both sides of the political aisle. MGA offers a combination of detailed, information-based lobbying together with unparalleled expertise in the Texas legislative process.

At MGA, the principals are always intimately involved in every aspect of the client relationship and employ an individualized, hands-on approach specifically tailored to each client's needs. On behalf of our clients, we are involved at every level of crafting policy in both the legislative and regulatory arenas.

1) AmSpa

2) Appriss, Inc.

3) Austin Community College

4) Axenic

5) Baxter Healthcare

6) Blue Origin

7) Careington International

8) CGL Companies

9) Citibank

10) City of Laredo

11) City of Texarkana

12) Cleveland Mack

13) CodeMantra

14) Collin College

15) Dallas - Fort Worth International Airport

16) Dallas Community College

17) Dialcare

18) Everbridge

19) Garrett Metal Detector

20) Gartner

21) General Dynamics

22) Gibson Energy

23) HeliMedic

24) Homeowners for Fair Taxes and Services, Inc.

25) Hughes Network Systems

26) Idemia (Morpho Trust USA)

27) Intuit

28) Istation

29) Kickapoo Traditional of Texas

30) Lennar

31) Lexmark

32) MetLife

33) MTX Group

34) Neiman Marcus

35) Office Depot

36) Panda Biotech LLC

37) Pansophic Learning

38) Parker University

39) PowerSchool

40) Qualico Developements

41) Rubrik

42) Rush Enterprises

43) Ryan, LLC

44) Takeda Pharmaceuticals America

45) TexAmericas

46) Texarkana College Foundation

47) Texarkana Mack

48) Texas Association of Landscape Architects (ASLA)

49) Texas Burglar and Fire Alarm Association

50) Texas Home Builders Association

51) Thomson Reuters (West Publishing)

52) TikTok

53) Truman Arnold Co.

54) Xcel Energy

20+ years

Named Top Lobbyist by Austin Business Journal Girl Scouts' "Woman of Distinction" AwardAustin Business Journal's "Profiles in Power" "Austin Under 40" AwardGlossy 8 list by Austin American-Statesman Austin Fashion Week's "Style Setter" Award

There are two general types of advocates - those that report what happens and those that make things happen. Andrea is among the very best of those that make things happen. - Brint Ryan, CEO, Ryan LLC

Lobbyist, political fundraiser and national political commentator Andrea McWilliams is a skilled strategist, combining grace with grit and patience with persuasion. Known for her meticulous attention to detail, McWilliams brings her unique expertise to every issue she engages drawing on her time in both the private and public sector. The national media, including FOX News, the Wall Street Journal, Newsweek, USA Today, CNN, BBC, and NPR have all reported on McWilliams' role as a leading fundraiser and political strategist. Named Texas Businesswoman of the Year by the Women's Chamber of Commerce of Texas, she was recognized as "consigliere to the powerful and political." McWilliams was the only lobbyist profiled together with the Governor, Lieutenant Governor and Speaker of the House in Texas Monthly's "POWER" feature highlighting the most powerful people at the Texas Capitol.

McWilliams is also a proud recipient of both the Austin Business Journal's "Profiles in Power" and the Girl Scouts' "Woman of Distinction" Award. She has received the "Austin Under 40" Award, and the Austin American-Statesman honored her as a member of its Glossy 8 list. Last year, McWilliams received Austin Fashion Week's "Style Setter" Award, recognizing her work and dedication on behalf of local nonprofit organizations.

A Chief of Staff at the Texas Capitol at just 21, McWilliams went on to hone her private sector grassroots skills at the iconic public relations company Public Strategies, Inc. Today, she is the President of McWilliams Governmental Affairs (MGA), a full-service firm of governmental affairs consultants, respected and trusted at the local, state and national level.

Family and Community:

Raised just steps from the Texas Capitol on Congress Avenue, McWilliams now resides in Old Enfield, raising three children in a historic home.

She is a well-known philanthropist, community volunteer and proud native of Austin, named on many occasions to the "All-Stars" of Austin American Statesman Fortunate 500 list. McWilliams is honored to serve on the Board of St. David's Medical Center, one of the largest health systems in Texas and the third-largest private employer in the Austin area. Last year, McWilliams was also appointed to the Board of the Save Historic Muny District whose charge is to preserve 141-acres of green space in Central Austin that includes Lions Municipal Golf Course ("Muny"), widely recognized as the first public golf course in the South to become integrated and listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Additionally, she enjoys her time on the Pease Park Capital Campaign Committee whose efforts will transform this important landmark for future generations in her hometown.

McWilliams currently serves on the PAC Board of RYAN, an award-winning global tax services firm based in Dallas. And, she has also served as a board member for many other non-profit organizations, including Texas Lyceum, Mexi-Arte Museum, Arthouse, Rise Across Texas Challenge, HeartGift, Austin Children in Crisis, Pioneer Farms and the Waterloo President's Council. She is an inaugural member of the Long Center's Notable Women and a long-time member of the St. David's Hospital Toast of the Town Committee. True to her roots, McWilliams is a proud past President of Inherit Austin, an organization founded to preserve Austin's architectural and cultural past by not only protecting the city's important landmarks and historical fabric, but safeguarding its unique character as well.

McWilliams has represented the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation and KillCancer, two nonprofit groups committed to cancer prevention. She was also honorary chair for the Mamma Jamma Ride, which since its inaugural ride, has raised millions of dollars for non-profits serving thousands of Central Texans coping with breast cancer. In recognition, the Seton Breast Cancer Center in Austin named their screening room after McWilliams. In 2018, McWilliams additionally served as the honorary chair of the Celebration of Life, the most significant fundraising event for breast cancer in Austin, Texas.

In partnership with the Austin Business Journal, McWilliams enjoys volunteering as a business mentor to other young women in Central Texas. Aside from her continued board service with Preservation Austin, Ballet Austin and the Pease Park Conservancy, she also served as a member of the Girl Scouts Centennial Celebration Committee and chaired Austin's largest charity event, the Ballet Fete, benefiting Ballet Austin. McWilliams additionally co-chaired the Marathon Kids gala and was a chair of the University of Texas Blanton Museum of Art Gala. In support of the Center for Child Protection, McWilliams was a celebrity dancer for Austin's inaugural "Dancing With The Stars" fundraising event. She is a proud past member of the Texas Emerald Ball Committee, whose endeavors support the American Ireland Fund.

During the 86th Legislative Session, McWilliams also served on the Governor For A Day Committee.

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DAVID GLASS

(New Jersey, )

CLB Partners

David@clbnj.com
609-392-2332
130 West State St, Trenton, NJ, 08608,

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Links:Website, LinkedIn

CLB Partners, LLC, founded in 2012, is a full-service, bipartisan consulting firm specializing in state and federal government relations, public affairs/communications, strategic advisory services and business consulting. The partners and staff at CLB Partners are well versed in New Jersey government; whether it is the Executive Branch Cabinet and immediate staff of Legislators from around New Jersey, our experience is unparalleled. Our firms bi-partisanship, allows us to move seamlessly through either caucus in the Legislature or any geography within the State. Our regional diversity, allows us to work within all regions of state, whether it be northern, central or southern New Jersey.

We work in a collaborative and bipartisan way to address a client's specific needs and are proud of our high ethical standards, reputation, and track record of success. We value our reputation and that of our clients, and place a premium on honesty, integrity, and long-term relationships. Our clients are our partners. We strive to be both trusted advisors and effective advocates. We believe in hard work, a disciplined process, consistent communication, accountability, and success.

CLB Partners has been at the forefront leading the debate on issues of local, state and national importance, including casino gaming, education, energy, environment, union labor, financial services, transportation, health care, telecommunications, and engineering.

Our strong understanding of the public affairs and government relations' process helps us maximize our efforts for our clients' benefit in all aspects of government, from local to state to federal.

Our firm's capabilities are reflective of the unique political environment, offering solutions statewide. We distinguish ourselves by having bi-partisan talent that comes from the highest levels of business, government, politics and. As such, we collaborate to create dynamic strategies that adapt to challenges and shape the outcome for our clients, deploying whatever capability, tactic and team is best for the challenge. Our proven results are reflected annually in Public Laws, committee reports, agency budgets and regulatory activities.

List of Services:
Government & Public Affairs
State & Local Advocacy
Grassroots Coalition Building
Grassroots Advocacy
Public Relations
Business Development

0-5 years

Successfully negotiated complex compliance and enforcement issues with state agencies to reduce the penalty liability on behalf of our clients

Successfully obtain various permits and reduced the timeframe for review at regulatory agencies

Provided access to high-level officials at governmental agencies

Analyzed and provided public comments clients on various regulatory proposals

Deputy Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection

Mr. Glass provides extensive knowledge of environmental policy and regulatory processes to CLB Partners. Having previously served as Deputy Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), Mr. Glass oversaw many high-level projects including $380 million in post-Sandy resiliency projects. In addition, as Deputy Commissioner, Mr. Glass was tasked with overseeing major policy initiatives as well as improving efficiency within the NJDEP.

Prior to being named Deputy Commissioner, Mr. Glass served as Deputy Chief of Staff within the NJDEP. In this role, he forged close relationships with Members of the New Jersey Legislature and New Jersey Congressional Delegation as he oversaw the legislative process for NJDEP and testified before various legislative committees.

Prior to NJDEP, Mr. Glass served as Director of Community Relations for Congressman Leonard Lance. In this role, he forged close relationships with various state, county and local elected officials. In addition to his public service, he has been actively involved in several state and federal campaigns in New Jersey, which serves as an example of his versatility to understand politics as well as public policy.

Mr. Glass received his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and History from Rutgers University.