Providence Strategies' philosophy is built on proactive engagement, strategic relationship-building, data-driven advocacy, and uncompromising customer service to secure the best legislative outcomes for our clients. We conduct ourselves professionally and ethically while striving to achieve the best results possible. Additionally, we leverage our extensive network and stay ahead of emerging issues to ensure our client are well-positioned to advance their legislative priorities.
11-15 years
Michael Mason is the Founding Principal of Providence Strategies. A lifelong Maryland resident, he brings over a decade of experience in the public & private sectors. Before establishing Providence Strategies, Michael served as a senior advisor and head of government relations for Maryland's 7th largest jurisdiction. In this capacity, he advocated on behalf of the Harford County Government and lobbied before the Maryland General Assembly, Maryland Executive Branch, and local governments. He is widely recognized as an expert in local government affairs and procurement. In 2023, Michael was honored as Partner of the Year by the Maryland Association of Destination Marketing Organizations. A proud graduate of Washington College in Chestertown, Maryland, and resides on the Eastern Shore of Maryland with his wife Ashley, their son Walton, and their German shorthaired pointers Gunner and Ranger.
Providence Strategies' philosophy is built on proactive engagement, strategic relationship-building, data-driven advocacy, and uncompromising customer service to secure the best legislative outcomes for our clients. We conduct ourselves professionally and ethically while striving to achieve the best results possible. Additionally, we leverage our extensive network and stay ahead of emerging issues to ensure our client are well-positioned to advance their legislative priorities.
11-15 years
In 2023, Rory was recognized as a VIP in the Maryland Daily Record's Veterans in Business in Law.
Recognized as a 2024 Woman to Watch by Shore Magazine, Lindsay has received multiple awards including the 2022 Don W. Beise Award, the 2017 Reaching for Excellence Award, and the 2016 Urbanski Grassroots Award.
In 2023, Michael was honored as Partner of the Year by the Maryland Association of Destination Marketing Organizations.
Rory Murray joined Providence Strategies as Principal in 2021. A native of the Philadelphia area, he
relocated to Maryland in 2007. Rory served honorably in the United States Marine Corps for three years, achieving the rank of Sergeant. Following his military service, he continued his career as a Maryland State Trooper. Rory holds a bachelors degree in political science from Towson University, a Master of Business Administration from the University of Baltimore, and a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Maryland School of Law. After graduating from law school, he joined a prestigious lobbying firm in Annapolis before assuming the role of Vice President of Advocacy at the MD|DC Credit Union Association. In 2023, Rory was recognized as a VIP in the Maryland Daily Record's Veterans in Business in Law. He resides in Ellicott City with his wife, Emilie, has three young children, and their dog named Maddie.
