Jenna Massoni serves as a senior associate supporting the firm's Annapolis, Maryland office. She assists a team of seven senior professionals with issue monitoring, policy research and analysis and legislative advocacy and outreach. She became a member of the Public Relations Society of America Inc. in 2021.

Prior to her current position, Jenna managed health care benefits for the students of Johns Hopkins University and was involved in planning the annual commencement ceremony.

Jenna graduated from Washington College in May 2015 with a B.S. in Business Management and received her M.A. in Contemporary Communications from Notre Dame of MD University in December 2019.

15-20 years

With twenty years of senior leadership experience in public policy and external affairs, Michael is a valued partner for business leaders navigating the intersection of the public and private sectors at the state level. Michael helps lead the state health care practice, while his passion for emerging technology has translated to a thriving practice in this space for Tremont Strategies.

Before his role as a founding partner at TSG, Michael served as Vice President for External Relations at an international medical services where he led government affairs, communications, business development and community relations.

Prior to that, Michael was Executive Vice President at a top healthcare public affairs firm, as well as Managing Partner at a multistate and federal government relations firm. Michael began his career in working in the Maine State Senate and later served as senior staff member for the Massachusetts Democratic Party.

Michael is on the Board of Directors of the Harvard Street Neighborhood Health Center and a Liaison Board Member for the Goldfarb Center for Public Affairs. Michael graduated with distinction with a degree in Government from Colby College.

0-5 years

Roger Manno has received numerous awards and recognitions, including by the Metropolitan Washington Employment Lawyers Association, United States Department of Defense, Maryland Anesthesiologists Association, Maryland Consumer Rights Coalition, Fraternal Order of Police (Maryland State Lodge), International Association of Fire Fighters (Local 1664), Adventist Columbia Union Conference, Plumbers and Gasfitters United Association (Local 5), and International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (Local 26). Twice awarded Legislator of the Year by Maryland Building and Construction Trades Council (AFL-CIO), Roger also has the unique distinction of being named an honorary member of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 26, and is a Journeyman member of Steamfitters United Association Local 602.

Former Maryland Senator Roger Manno is an attorney and legislative and regulatory architect who has spent decades in government service, working in the White House, on the U.S. House Judiciary Committee, as Legislative Director and Senior Counsel to members of Congress, and as an elected member of the Maryland House and senior member of the Maryland Senate. As Senate Chairman of both the Spending Affordability Committee and the "AELR" regulatory committee (Administrative, Executive and Legislative Review), Roger advanced reforms that streamlined and strengthened Maryland's regulatory processes, and authored landmark structural reforms that fundamentally transformed Maryland's budget forecasting, revenues, and overall baseline spending. As Senate Majority Whip, Roger worked to build strong voting majorities in order to advance a disciplined legislative agenda across the State of Maryland. An attorney admitted to practice in Maryland, the District of Columbia, the Supreme Court of the United States, the U.S. Court of Appeals for Armed Forces, and other federal courts, Roger served as Of Counsel to the general practice / civil litigation law firm of Karp, Frosh, Lapidus, Wigodsky & Norwind, P.A., during the period when (now) Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh served as a named Partner. Roger's consulting portfolio consists is broad, with concentrations in appropriations, infrastructure, and labor and workforce development, energy, and finance. Roger's legal practice includes service on behalf of indigent defendants as a Maryland Judiciary Court Appointed Attorney. He holds a joint Juris Doctor / Masters of Intellectual Property Law degree.

Bernie Marczyk joined Cornerstone's Annapolis office in December 2018. Most recently, Bernie served as the director of government affairs for Anne Arundel County Executive Steve Schuh. In this role, he worked closely with the County Council and Maryland General Assembly to advance legislative initiatives and implement public policies for the County.

Prior to working for the County Executive, Bernie worked for Ducks Unlimited for seven years as a federal and state lobbyist and thenin managing the organization's conservation delivery in the Atlantic Region (Maryland to Maine). In this role he was responsible partnering with federal, state, and non-profit organizations on land acquisition and wetland restoration projects on private lands or public lands such as Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge.

Bernie began his professional career working for then-Congressman Bob Ehrlich first as a legislative assistant on Capitol Hill and then as a policy advisor for Governor Ehrlich in Annapolis where he oversaw the legislative and policy efforts of the Departments of Agriculture, Environment, Natural Resources, Planning, and Transportation. Bernie also worked on multiple statewide and local elections in Maryland.

A graduate of Princeton University, Bernie and his wife Keely live on Maryland's Eastern Shore with their nine-year-old daughter Leah, seven-year-old twins Claire and Tommy, and three-year-old daughter Stella. Bernie is an active volunteer at St. Christopher's Catholic Church and as a basketball, soccer, and softball coach.

Delora R. Sanchez, Esq. joined Cornerstone in October 2015 after leading Johns Hopkins Medical System's government affairs team. Delora spent nearly a decade representing Hopkins' interests before the Maryland General Assembly, Governor's office, and state administrative agencies. She has an extensive background in state legislative and regulatory issues.

As a senior vice president in Cornerstone's Annapolis office, Delora specializes in representing hospitals, managed care organizations (MCOs), pharmaceutical manufactures, medical cannabis companies, and private sector special interests. Over the past 10 years, Delora has used her deep policy expertise and legislative connections to save or create tens of millions of dollars in state funding for clients; shape Maryland's medical liability policy; and steer the top healthcare system in the world through the implementation of the Affordable Care Act and the creation of the Maryland Health Benefits Exchange.

Delora was recognized by the Daily Record in 2017 as a VIP, 40 under 40 and as a Leading Woman in 2013. In 2014 Sanchez was named a Marshall Memorial Fellow -- the flagship leadership development program of the German Marshall Fund of the United States. From 2008 to 2010 she was appointed by the President of Johns Hopkins University to serve on the Johns Hopkins Diversity Leadership Council. During the same time period, she was also appointed by then Governor Martin O'Malley to the Maryland Commission for Environmental Justice and Sustainable Communities.

Delora is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, and serves as chair of community engagement on the board of directors for Thread, which engages underperforming high school students facing significant barriers outside of the classroom. As a native of Baltimore and current South Baltimore resident, Delora was proud to accept an appointment by the Speaker of the Maryland House of Delegates to the South Baltimore Gateway Partnership Board. The organization is responsible for distributing approximately $8 million in casino revenue for community development projects in the areas immediately impacted by the casino's construction. Previously, she was a board member of the Charles Village Community Benefits District and Vice Chair of the board for Hope Forward, which provides support transitioning for former foster youth.

Delora holds a Juris Doctor degree with a concentration in Health Law from University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law and an undergraduate degree in Healthcare Management from Towson University. She is licensed to practice law in Maryland and the District of Columbia. Delora is a lifelong resident of Baltimore and enjoys living downtown, yoga, and biking around the City.

20+ years

Served eight years as an officer in the United States Army Reserves, Judge Advocate General's Corps, earning the rank of Captain.

Justin currently serves on the board of the Iowa Taxpayers Association. Formerly served on Board of Adjustment for City of Johnston.

As CEO of PolicyWorks, Justin Hupfer is responsible for the firm's overall business operations and achievement of client objectives, while also serving as a full-time lobbyist during the legislative session. He previously served as Vice President of Government Affairs for the Iowa Credit Union League (ICUL), overseeing its federal and state government affairs activities and political action fundraising. Prior to that, he worked on the Republican caucus staff in the Iowa House, staffing the House Commerce and Economic Development Committees. Justin received his law degree with honors from Drake University Law School and graduated from Grinnell College in Iowa. He also served eight years as an officer in the United States Army Reserves, Judge Advocate General's Corps, earning the rank of Captain. Justin currently serves on the board of the Iowa Taxpayers Association.

15-20 years

Christopher serves on the board of directors of the Republican State Leadership Committee and is an active participant in the RLCC.

20+ years

Wanner Associates staff has worked with our clients to pass many pieces of legislation and initiatitives. Please contact us for more information.

Wanner Associates has developed many contacts over the past 30 years with over 80 years of combined political experience in Pennsylvania. We have deep relationships with the leadership of the State House, Senate, Administration, State Agencies, PA Congressional Delegation, County and Municipal Governments.

Wanner Associates is a Pennsylvania-based bipartisan government relations firm that has extensive experience on all levels of government with a reputation for employing creative strategies to achieve results. Our talented and hardworking professionals are adept at everything from policymaking, to political maneuvering, community outreach, to integrated communications. What sets us apart is our team of dynamic government affairs specialists --diligent, dedicated and determined.