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THOMAS MCBRIDE

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THOMAS MCBRIDE

(Washington, )

MCBRIDE PUBLIC AFFAIRS LLC

tom@mcbridepa.com
(360) 481-1824
1001 Cooper Point Rd SW suite 140-720, OLYMPIA, WA, 98502,

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McBride Public Affairs has represented a broad array of public and private groups and organizations in Olympia. Together, Tom and his team offer the depth of knowledge and skill it takes to effectively advocate on behalf of their clients' interests. Whether it's drafting favorable legislation or addressing unnecessary regulation, their expertise and insights make McBride Public Affairs an indispensable part of any strategic advocacy effort.

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EXPERIENCED. INSIGHTFUL. EFFECTIVE.

From taxation concerns to land-use policy, from political action committees to fair labor standards, McBride Public Affairs offers unmatched insights into the subtle and not-so-subtle processes of government decision-making. Tom's background as an attorney makes him uniquely able to help his clients understand the intricacies of state policy formulation, bill development and the rule-making process. Together, Tom and his team keep their clients well-informed and well-positioned to thrive in an ever-changing political environment.

While some lobbyists focus only on state legislation, Tom and his team work closely with regulatory agencies and local jurisdictions, knowing their impacts on his clients' destiny can be just as great as the Legislature's. Their strategic methods and trust-building approach position McBride Public Affairs among the most effective lobbying groups in Washington and throughout the Pacific Northwest.

20+ years

TOM MCBRIDE has advocated for groups and organizations that depend on fair and reasonable treatment under the law for more than 20 years. He has developed a reputation as an effective lobbyist, founded on high ethical standards, aggressive advocacy and personal authenticity.

Tom began his career as a private practice attorney representing commercial and financial interests, with a focus on commercial litigation and bankruptcy law. He went on to serve as government affairs director for fiscal and transportation issues on behalf of the Association of Washington Business, Washington state's chamber of commerce. He then directed the government relations program for the West division of the McDonald's Corporation.

Tom also has firsthand experience working within Washington state government. As director of intergovernmental affairs for the Washington State Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development, he oversaw regulatory and legislative interests in energy, economic development, housing, international trade and growth management.

In 2008, he founded McBride Public Affairs, to advocate for clients on legislative and regulatory matters in Washington state.

A 1994 graduate of Gonzaga University School of Law, Tom holds a bachelor's degree in Political Science from Whitman College. He and his family make their home in Olympia.

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Michigan Information and Research Service, Inc. (MIRS) has twice ranked Matt as one of the most effective lobbyists in Lansing.

Matt is respected throughout the Capitol as a bipartisan consensus builder, and believes that in today's term-limited environment, there is no substitute for legislative experience and longstanding bipartisan legislative relationships earned through mutual trust and respect.

He specializes in advocacy related to natural resources & the environment, energy policy & utility regulation, education, retirement, and finance.

1) ALLEGAN AREA EDUCATIONAL SERVICE AGENCY

2) ALLSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY

3) AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION

4) ANHEUSER BUSCH COMPANIES INC

5) APARTMENT ASSOCIATION OF MICHIGAN

6) APPLE INC

7) ASSOCIATION OF SOCIAL WORK BOARDS

8) BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION

9) BCA LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE BOWLING CENTERS ASSOCIATION OF MICHIGAN

10) BERRIEN RESA

11) BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD OF MICHIGAN

12) Botanicals for Better Health and Wellness

13) CIGAR ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC

14) CLINTON COUNTY RESA

15) COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE

16) Compass Pathways

17) COPPER COUNTRY ISD

18) COUNTY ROAD ASSOCIATION OF MICHIGAN

19) CRIME STOPPERS OF MICHIGAN

20) DEAN TRANSPORTATION INC

21) DELTA SCHOOLCRAFT ISD

22) DETROIT LEGAL NEWS

23) DETROIT WAYNE COUNTY PORT AUTHORITY

24) DICKINSON IRON ISD

25) DTE ENERGY COMPANY

26) EASTERN UPPER PENINSULA ISD

27) FEDEX CORPORATION

28) FORD MOTOR COMPANY

29) GFL ENVIROMENTAL USA INC

30) GIFT OF LIFE MICHIGAN

31) GOGEBIC COMMUNITY COLLEGE (GCC)

32) GOGEBIC ONTONAGON ISD

33) GRATIOT ISABELLA RESD

34) GREAT LAKES REALITY LABS

35) GREAT LAKES TIMBER PROFESSIONALS ASSOCIATION

36) GUN LAKE TRIBAL GAMING AUTHORITY GUN LAKE CASINO

37) HEADSTREAM TECHNOLOGIES LLC

38) HELLO HEART INC.

39) HERITAGE SOUTHWEST ISD

40) HOLLAND HOSPITAL

41) HOLLYWOOD CASINO AT GREEKTOWN

42) HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION OF SE MICHIGAN

43) HURON INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT

44) IDEMIA IDENTITY AND SECURITY NORTH AMERICA

45) INDEPENDENT PAYROLL PROVIDERS ASSOCIATION

46) INGHAM ISD

47) INVESTUP

48) IONIA COUNTY ISD

49) ITG BRANDS LLC

50) JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF THE MICHIGAN GREAT LAKES

51) KALAMAZOO RESA

52) KINTERRA CAPITAL CORP

53) LATTICE INDUTRIES

54) LIVINGSTON ESA

55) MARQUETTE ALGER RESA

56) MENOMINEE COUNTY ISD

57) MICHIGAN 211

58) MICHIGAN AFTERSCHOOL PARTNERSHIP

59) MICHIGAN ASSESSMENT CONSORTIUM INC

60) MICHIGAN ASSOCIATION FOR PUPIL TRANSPORTATION

61) MICHIGAN ASSOCIATION OF ADMINISTRATORS OF SPECIAL EDUCATION

62) MICHIGAN ASSOCIATION OF RETIRED SCHOOL PERSONNEL

63) MICHIGAN ATHLETIC TRAINERS SOCIETY INC

64) MICHIGAN CABLE TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION

65) MICHIGAN CHAPTER ASSOCIATED GENERAL CONTRACTORS

66) MICHIGAN ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL PRINCIPALS

67) MICHIGAN FINANCIAL SERVICES ASSOCIATION

68) MICHIGAN FOOD PROCESSORS ASSOCIATION

69) MICHIGAN INDUSTRIAL AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION SOCIETY

70) MICHIGAN MORTGAGE LENDERS ASSOCIATION (MMLA)

71) MICHIGAN MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION

72) MICHIGAN ORTHOTICS AND PROSTHETICS ASSOC

73) MICHIGAN PEST MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION

74) MICHIGAN PHARMACISTS ASSOCIATION

75) MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY (MSU)

76) MICHIGAN VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION

77) MICHIGAN VIRTUAL UNIVERSITY (MVU)

78) MICHIGAN WATERFRONT ALLIANCE

79) MIDLAND COUNTY EDUCATIONAL SERVICE AGENCY

80) MONTCALM AREA ISD

81) MSU Research Foundation

82) MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF MICHIGAN

83) NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF THEATRE OWNERS OF MICHIGAN

84) NATIONAL COUNCIL OF STATE BOARDS OF NURSING

85) NATIONAL ELEVATOR INDUSTRY INC

86) NATIONAL INSURANCE CRIME BUREAU

87) NEWAYGO COUNTY RESA

88) NEXTENERGY CENTER

89) ONEMAIN HOLDINGS INC

90) OPPORTUNITY THRIVE

91) Opterra Energy Services LLC

92) PHANTOM FIREWORKS SHOWROOMS LLC

93) REAL PROPERTY LAW SECTION STATE BAR OF MICHIGAN

94) RENAISSANCE LEARNING INC

95) RENTAL PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION OF KENT COUNTY

96) ROAD COMMISSION FOR OAKLAND COUNTY

97) Rockford Holdings LLC

98) SAGINAW ISD

99) SAMARITAS

100) Samsara Inc.

101) SCHOOL EQUITY CAUCUS

102) SCHUPAN AND SONS

103) SHIAWASSEE REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE DISTRICT (SHIAWASSEE RESD)

104) Skydio

105) ST JOSEPH INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT

106) TOMRA NORTH AMERICA

107) Trott Law P.C.

108) TUSCOLA INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT

109) UNITED DEER FARMERS OF MICHIGAN

110) VAN BUREN INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT

111) VEHICLE MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS

112) Verra Mobility

113) VOYA SERVICES COMPANY

114) WASHTENAW ISD

115) WINE INSTITUTE

6-10 years

A native of Michigan's rugged, beautiful Upper Peninsula, Matt joined Karoub Associates in 2011 after serving eight years on legislative staff for a former State Senator and Senate Minority Leader. He holds degrees from Western Michigan University, Gogebic Community College, and is a 2005 Fellow of the Michigan Political Leadership Program (MPLP) at Michigan State University.

An avid golfer, musician, and NASCAR enthusiast, Matt and his wife Rebecca reside with their son in Okemos.