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MICHAEL "MIKE" JOHNSON

mjohnson@ctlobby.com
860-560-0000
287 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT, 06106,

"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."

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.

The team at Sullivan & LeShane has provided The Toy Association with outstanding representation. They have a deep understanding of the legislative and regulatory environment and have consistently delivered results on tough issues. They understand our concerns and communicate it accurately to the relevant decision-makers. They are credible, ethical and attentive to client needs. I would recommend them to anyone looking for representation in Connecticut. - Matthew Lenz, Director of State Government Affairs, The Toy Association

Sullivan & LeShane has been a valued partner of ours for many years. They have the relationships and know-how to navigate complex legislative issues and deliver results on behalf of their client. With decades of experience, their entire team is committed to truly understanding the issues that matter to us most and working collaboratively to educate legislators and develop public policy solutions. It's clear that they are well-respected in the halls of the capitol, and they have been an absolute pleasure to work with over the years. - Nick Martin, Director of Public Affairs and Communication, Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast

While SHI has been a vendor, working with the State of Connecticut since 1991, we engaged Sullivan & LeShane in 2018. We were looking to get better aligned with the State, and to navigate some roadblocks we had been encountering. It has been a great relationship, and we have had many "wins" that have helped advance SHI strategically within the State. The information and experience that Mike and his team lend to us is invaluable. - Barbara West, Regional Director, SHI

13 years of experience in contract lobbying; three years of experience in state and municipal government.

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LINDSAY JACOBS

(Connecticut, )

Sullivan & LeShane, Inc.

ljacobs@ctlobby.com
860-614-4110
287 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT, 06106,

Subjects: All Subjects

Links:LinkedIn

Lindsay Jacobs developed her deep understanding of state public policy through previous roles with Connecticut's largest municipal trade association and in city government. She has worked on several campaigns at the local, state, and federal levels, giving her a strong knowledge of the interconnection between policy and politics.

1) Accenture LLP

2) Advanced Grow Labs Technologies, LLC

3) City of Hartford

4) Connecticut Farm Bureau Association

5) CT Apartment Association

6) CTData Collaborative

7) EdAdvance

8) Gaggle.Net Inc

9) Guardiantrac, LLC d/b/a GT Independence

10) Johnson Controls

11) Metropolis Technologies, Inc

12) NRG Energy, Inc.

13) Payactiv

14) ROVAC

15) Target Corporation

16) The City of Danbury

17) The Connecticut Project Action Fund

0-5 years

Lindsay Jacobs has over 12 years of experience working in and building strong relationships at every level of government. Prior to joining the Sullivan & LeShane team, Lindsay served as Advocacy Manager for the Connecticut Conference of Municipalities, the state's largest municipal trade association, where she focused on a breadth of issues including education, environment, energy, and banking policy.

Lindsay gained her robust knowledge of municipal issues from her time as Government Affairs and Communications Advisor for the City of Danbury under Mayor Dean Esposito's administration, and her political work with now Commissioner Mark Boughton.

Lindsay holds a BA in International Studies and a minor in History from Emory University in Atlanta, GA. Upon graduation, Lindsay worked with former U.S. Senator David Perdue (R-GA) in his first run for office, where she developed a deep understanding of the interconnection between policy and politics. Before moving to the Northeast in 2016, Lindsay served as the Political Affairs Manager for the Georgia Chamber of Commerce, helping businesses navigate the role politics play in the legislative process.

As a member of the Sullivan & LeShane, Inc. team, Lindsay utilizes her deep knowledge of policy-making and solid statewide network to connect her clients with the right decision makers.

Lindsay currently lives in the Farmington Valley.

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MATT BOHLE

(Maryland, )

Rifkin Weiner Livingston LLC

mbohle@rwllaw.com
443-261-2285
225 Duke of Gloucester Street, Annapolis, MD, 21401,

Matthew is a lobbyist who has a history of result-oriented success. He has obtained client successes through lobbying the Maryland legislature, executive branch, and agencies along with grassroots activities and engagement.

1) ASC Engineered Solutions

2) Ashley, Inc.

3) Baltimore Banner, The

4) Baltimore Streetcar Museum

5) Berkshire Hathaway Energy GT&S, LLC

6) Board of County Commissioners of Allegany County, MD

7) Brewers Association of Maryland

8) Brown Advisory

9) Cable Telecommunications Association of Maryland, Delaware and D.C., Inc.

10) Canton Group, The

11) Celebree School

12) CGI Technologies and Solutions Inc.

13) Children's National Health System

14) Colonial Pipeline Company

15) Curio Wellness

16) Education Affiliates/Fortis College

17) Empower

18) Encompass Health

19) Enterprise RAC Company of Baltimore, LLC and its Affiliates DBA Enterprise Mobility

20) Envirotest Systems Holdings Corp.

21) FedEx Corporation

22) Food & Friends, Inc.

23) Google LLC and its Affiliates

24) H&R Block Management LLC

25) Hims & Hers Health, Inc.

26) Horizon Land Company

27) Humanim, Inc.

6-10 years

RWL is the go-to firm when businesses and individuals have a complex legal problem, with a team of attorneys that thrive on pursuing the most challenging cases on behalf of its clients. Our attorneys have represented scores of clients, including: major-league sports franchises; name-brand companies such as Google, Uber, Facebook and FedEx; whistleblowers in false claims cases; and millions of consumers in national class action suits.

With offices located in Baltimore, the state capital of Annapolis and the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, Rifkin Weiner Livingston LLC (RWL) provides an important link to Maryland's principal business, commercial and government centers.

Matthew has been an advocate for over five years as a registered lobbyist in Maryland at RWL Law and has represented a variety of clients, including trade associations, businesses, non-profits and other entities on tax issues, business regulatory matters, capital budget requests and a variety of other matters. Additional experience includes managing numerous Maryland State and Local political campaigns including time at the Maryland Senate and House Democratic Caucuses and serving as a Senate staffer for the Maryland Senate Majority Leader for several years.

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JOHN C. REITH

(Maryland, )

Rifkin Weiner Livingston LLC

jreith@rwllaw.com
410-336-6298
225 Duke of Gloucester Street, Annapolis, MD, 21401,

Chief Operating Office and Registered Lobbyist, J.R. is an experienced business development and government affairs professional with an expertise in bringing people together in Maryland to create business opportunities and to solve political problems.

1) 1/ST Racing MD LLC

2) Access Holdings Management Company, LLC

3) Alterwood Health, Inc.

4) Ashley, Inc.

5) Babe Ruth Birthplace and Museum

6) Baltimore Banner, The

7) Baltimore Streetcar Museum

8) Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

9) Behavioral Framework

10) Berkshire Hathaway Energy GT&S, LLC

11) Better You, Better Me, LLC

12) Board of County Commissioners of Allegany County, MD

13) Brewers Association of Maryland

14) Brown Advisory

15) Cable Telecommunications Association of Maryland, Delaware and D.C., Inc.

16) Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation

17) Canton Group, The

18) Carahsoft Technology Corporation

19) Catalis LLC

20) CBAC Gaming, LLC (Horseshoe Casino)

21) Celebree School

22) CGI Technologies and Solutions Inc.

23) Chesapeake Bay Outward Bound School

24) Chesapeake Shakespeare Company

25) Children's National Health System

26) Chimes International, Ltd.

27) CMS, Inc.

28) Colonial Pipeline Company

29) Concerto Renal Services

30) Coppin State University Development Foundation

31) Curio Wellness

32) DentaQuest

33) Education Affiliates/Fortis College

34) Empower

35) Enterprise RAC Company of Baltimore, LLC and its Affiliates DBA Enterprise Mobility

36) Envirotest Systems Holdings Corp.

37) FedEx Corporation

38) Fidelity Information Services, LLC

39) Food & Friends, Inc.

40) Friends of Patapsco Valley State Park

41) Google LLC and its Affiliates

42) Helping Up Mission

43) Horizon Day Camp

44) Humanim, Inc.

45) Instacart

46) IT Coalition, The

47) JMI Management LP

48) Land Preservation Trust

49) Maryland Automobile Dealers Association

50) Maryland Care Inc. dba Maryland Physicians Care

51) Maryland Center for Construction Education & Innovation

52) Maryland REALTORS

53) Maryland Tech Council

54) Maryland Wineries Association

55) Maximus

56) Meta Platforms, Inc.

57) Metropolis Technologies. Inc.

58) Mount Vernon Place Conservancy

59) MTX Group, Inc.

60) NaphCare Inc.

61) Nareit

62) PGA of America

63) Premium Cigar Retailers Association of Maryland

64) Real Time Medical Systems

65) Scientific Games, LLC

66) Service Coordination Inc.

67) Sheppard Pratt Health Systems

68) Skyline Technology Solutions

69) Solar Landscape

70) Spotless Brands

71) Technology Advancement Center

72) Terra Firma Retreat Center

73) ThinkBig Networks LLC

74) Unrivaled Sports

75) UPMC Western Maryland

76) Walters Art Museum, The

77) Washington Area New Automobile Dealers Association (WANADA)

78) Waste Management of Maryland

79) Waymo LLC

80) Youth Advocate Programs

6-10 years

RWL is the go-to firm when businesses and individuals have a complex legal problem, with a team of attorneys that thrive on pursuing the most challenging cases on behalf of its clients. Our attorneys have represented scores of clients, including: major-league sports franchises; name-brand companies such as Google, Uber, Facebook and FedEx; whistleblowers in false claims cases; and millions of consumers in national class action suits.

With offices located in Baltimore, the state capital of Annapolis and the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, Rifkin Weiner Livingston LLC (RWL) provides an important link to Maryland's principal business, commercial and government centers.

John C. "JR" Reith is the Chief Operating Officer at Rifkin Weiner Livingston LLC. He also a Registered Lobbyist in the firm's extensive Government Relations and Lobbying practice. He served as Finance Director for all three of former Governor Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr.'s gubernatorial campaigns and was co-chairman of his campaign committees. Mr. Reith served on the Inaugural Committee for Governor Larry Hogan, and has been active in the National Republican Party since 1996. In 2016, Mr. Reith served as the co-chairman for the Inaugural Committee for Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh. He currently sits on the board of directors for The Canton Group, ThinkBig Networks, and on the alumni board for the Boys' Latin School of Maryland. Previously, Mr. Reith served as an advisor for Compass Marketing, Inc. and as an advisor for Brown Advisory in Baltimore. He is also a former board member of the Star-Spangled Banner Flag House and the GBMC Philanthropy Committee board of directors.

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OBIE CHINEMERE

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OBIE CHINEMERE

(Maryland, )

Rifkin Weiner Livingston LLC