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Connect C, LLC is a full-service government relations and lobbying firm that assists clients in developing strategies and programs to win passage of legislation, modify regulations and establish allies to support public policy objectives that protect brand reputations in the halls of North Carolina's General Assembly. Using our experience, policy knowledge, procedural expertise, and planning and facilitation skills, we tailor our work to meet our clients' individual needs and goals. Our experience and expertise in providing government affairs services allow us to see around the corner for our clients, and to respond accordingly. The partners have extensive knowledge of the legislative and regulatory process in Raleigh and Washington, D.C. Our team has been involved in the political landscape at the local, state and federal level for the past forty years.

11-15 years

John has over 45 years of experience working as a corporate CEO and government agency administrator. John served in the administrations of three United States Presidents. He served as State Executive Director of the North Carolina Farm Service Agency from 1981 to 1992, under Presidents Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush. In April 2001, John was appointed by President George W. Bush to serve as the State Director of USDA (U.S. Department of Agriculture) Rural Development for North Carolina.

Connect C, LLC is a full-service government relations and lobbying firm that assists clients in developing strategies and programs to win passage of legislation, modify regulations and establish allies to support public policy objectives that protect brand reputations in the halls of North Carolina's General Assembly. Using our experience, policy knowledge, procedural expertise, and planning and facilitation skills, we tailor our work to meet our clients' individual needs and goals. Our experience and expertise in providing government affairs services allow us to see around the corner for our clients, and to respond accordingly. The partners have extensive knowledge of the legislative and regulatory process in Raleigh and Washington, D.C. Our team has been involved in the political landscape at the local, state and federal level for the past forty years.

Nathan Honaker is a licensed North Carolina attorney and serves as General Counsel to Connect C providing insight in legislative matters. He has several years of experience in legislative affairs, lobbying and healthcare. Nathan is a graduate of Vanderbilt University and the University of North Carolina School of Law. During college, Nathan had internships with several legislators in the State House of Representatives and the State Senate. After completing his undergraduate degree, he worked for Sen. Phil Berger, President Pro Tempore of the North Carolina Senate, in communications and as a law clerk. During law school, Nathan worked for several lobbyists as a research assistant and policy advisor, as well as working with the State Health Plan and the University of North Carolina System.

I am a member at BrownWinick and Chair the firm's nationally-recognized Government Relations practice group. During the legislative session, I maintain a full-time presence at the Iowa Capitol where I serve as an "on-call" point of contact for both my clients and for elected officials on matters relating to our clients' interests.

6-10 years

Memberships & Associations:

West Des Moines City Council (At-Large) (2019-Present)

BRAVO of Greater Des Moines Board of Directors

ICON Water Trails Co-Chair

Polk County Bar Association Member

Iowa State Bar Association Member; Sections on: Business Law; Litigation; Government Practice Litigation Section Council (2012-present); Committee on Ethics and Practice Guidelines (2013-present)

State Law Resources (SLR) Board of Directors (2022-2023); Site Selection Committee

Republican Legislative Campaign Committee (RLCC) Finance Committee

Professionals for Charity Co-Founder, Director and Secretary

The United Way of Central Iowa Policy Cabinet

Metro Advisory Council

Iowa Legal Aid Foundation Governing Director (2010-2012)

West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce Member; Board of Directors and Former Chair (2015-2019)

West Des Moines Due Diligence Committee (2017)

West Des Moines Leadership Academy Graduate (Class of 2012-2013); Alumni Marketing Committee Member

Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute - Graduate (Class of 2014-2015)

West Des Moines Historical Society Board of Directors (2015-2018)

West Des Moines Sister Cities Commission Appointed Member (2014-2016)

Arizona State Bar Association Member (2009-Present)

Arizona Small Business Association Board of Directors and Vice President-Elect (2009-2010)

Maricopa County Bar Association Corporate Counsel Division - Director and Treasurer (2009-2010)

I received my Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science with a certificate in Entrepreneurship from the University of Iowa in 2004. Shortly thereafter, I received my J.D., cum laude, along with certificates of concentration in litigation, and criminal law and procedure from Creighton University School of Law in 2007. I was also the sole recipient of the David A. Svoboda Trial Advocacy award, recognizing excellence in trial advocacy.

I was admitted to the Iowa State Bar in 2007 and the State of Arizona in 2008. Additionally, I am admitted to practice law in Iowa Federal District Court (northern and southern divisions) as well as in Colorado Federal District Court.

It was a privilege to be elected to the West Des Moines City Council, in the at-large position, in 2019. I am an active member of the Iowa and Polk County Bar Associations, in addition to having served as a member of the West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce Board and Executive Committee; the United Way of Central Iowa Policy Cabinet; BRAVO of Greater Des Moines, and the Metro Advisory Council ICON Water Trails. I am also a graduate of the West Des Moines Leadership Academy, the Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute, and Leadership Iowa. Finally, it was an honor to have Super Lawyers recognize me as a "Rising Star" in the area of Government Relations from 2017 - 2021.

JULIA BRIGHT

(Kentucky)
  • 502-548-7500

  • 212 Washington St.Commonwealth AlliancesFrankfortKY40601

Clients:

RYAN FOGARTY

(New York)
  • 200 OCEANGATESUITE 100LONG BEACHCA90802

JONATHAN GILLERMAN

(New York)
  • 200 OCEANGATESUITE 100LONG BEACHCA90802

JONATHAN GILLERMAN

(Massachusetts)
  • 562-499-6191

  • 200 Oceangate, Suite 100,Suite 100Long BeachCA90802

SIMONE GODETTE

(New York)
  • 200 OCEANGATESUITE 100LONG BEACHCA90802

KATHERINE HALL

(Kentucky)
Clients:

BENJAMIN HAYDON

(Kentucky)
  • 859-327-0445

  • 212 Washington St.FrankfortKY40601

Clients:

SEAN HOFFMAN

(Arizona)
  • 916-661-1427

CAROLYN INGRAM

(New York)
  • 200 OCEANGATESUITE 100LONG BEACHCA90802

DANYELLE JACKSON

(New York)
  • 200 OCEANGATESUITE 100LONG BEACHCA90802

PATRICK JENNINGS

(Kentucky)
  • 502-607-8670

  • 314 W. Main StreetCommonwealth AlliancesFrankfortKY40601

Clients:

PATRICK JENNINGS

(Kentucky)
Clients:

INC. JENSEN ROGERT ASSOCIATES

(Nebraska)

COLLIN JOHNSON

(Kentucky)
  • 502-607-8670

  • 212 Washington St.Commonwealth AlliancesFrankfortKY40601

Clients:

KELLY MCGIVERN

(Kentucky)
  • 614-400-9884

  • 3257 Northampton DriveHillardOH43026

CHERYL PARRIS

(New York)
  • 200 OCEANGATESUITE 100LONG BEACHCA90802

MARY SHINHAM

(New York)
  • 200 OCEANGATESUITE 100LONG BEACHCA90802

KEVIN SILARD

(Iowa)
  • 500 SW 7th St Suite 304Des MoinesIA50315

KEVIN SILARD

(Wisconsin)

RODRIGUEZ-FUKUDA SUECHET

(New York)
  • 200 OCEANGATESUITE 100LONG BEACHCA90802

KAREN THOMAS-LENTZ

(Kentucky)
  • 502-607-8670

  • 314 W. Main StreetFrankfortKY40601