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ALLEN SANDERSON

(Alabama)

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ACCESS. ACCOUNTABILITY. INTEGRITY. In the midst of an always-challenging political landscape, a growing number of Alabama business, industrial and municipal clients rely on The Bloom Group to represent their interests in vital dealings with the state's legislative and regulatory communities. Unlike other lobbying firms that come and go, for 30 years, The Bloom Group has been a fixture in Alabama politics. Through our proven track record of success in resolving legislative issues and effectively communicating client needs and positions, we have earned a reputation as one of Alabama's premier governmental relations consultants. Our Mission | Governmental Relations That WorksFor every client and in every situation, The Bloom Group operates in pursuit of these goals: To consistently deliver to each of our clients the highest level of governmental relations services tailored to the client's specific individual needs and based on a firm understanding of their business. To develop and value a personal and professional relationship "based upon mutual trust and respect with clients", legislators, members of the executive branch and others with whom we deal. To always conduct our governmental relations affairs in an ethical and honest manner.

6-10 years

Professional & Community Affiliations/Honors
Legislator of the Year, American Cancer Society
State Volunteer of the Year, American Cancer Society
Recipient of the prestigious Wes Nowlin Award, American Cancer Society highest award is given to a volunteer in the state of Alabama
Public Servant of the Year, Alabama Kidney Association
Member, Manufacture Alabama Governmental Affairs Committee

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ACCESS. ACCOUNTABILITY. INTEGRITY.

In the midst of an always-challenging political landscape, a growing number of Alabama business, industrial and municipal clients rely on The Bloom Group to represent their interests in vital dealings with the state's legislative and regulatory communities.

Unlike other lobbying firms that come and go, for 30 years, The Bloom Group has been a fixture in Alabama politics. Through our proven track record of success in resolving legislative issues and effectively communicating client needs and positions, we have earned a reputation as one of Alabama's premier governmental relations consultants.

Our Mission | Governmental Relations That Works
For every client and in every situation, The Bloom Group operates in pursuit of these goals:

To consistently deliver to each of our clients the highest level of governmental relations services tailored to the client's specific individual needs and based on a firm understanding of their business.

To develop and value a personal and professional relationship "based upon mutual trust and respect with clients", legislators, members of the executive branch and others with whom we deal.

To always conduct our governmental relations affairs in an ethical and honest manner.

20+ years

As the founding principal of The Bloom Group, Hal Bloom brings our clients more than 25 years of experience in politics, with an in-depth understanding of the legislative process as well as the inner workings of state agencies. His leadership and the qualified team he's assembled ensure that clients always get professional services that yield real results. A seasoned and respected veteran in his field, Hal was chosen as one of the top lobbyists by The Montgomery Advertiser (1999).

Key Areas of Expertise
Insider knowledge of the legislative process
Political coalition building
Public and governmental finance
Strategizing for and managing political campaigns

Key Professional Experience
Key legislative strategist, executive assistant and chief of staff to a two-term Speaker of the House
Senior governmental affairs officer, public finance officer and investment banker supervisor for major statewide bank
Investment banker for top Southeast investment firm

Key Issue Areas
Environmental, particularly solid waste disposal and clean water
Municipal bond issues
Government funding
Banking, investments and finance
Commercial leasing
Industrial relations and labor
Prevailing wage
State budget and taxation - business and municipal
Federal grants

Professional & Community Affiliations/Honors
Member, Alabama Alliance of Business and Industry
Legislative Liaison, League of Municipalities Committee on State and Federal Legislation
Chairman of Advisory Board, Baptist Medical Center-East
Former Board Member, Alabama Industry and Manufacturers Association
Former Board Member, Alabama-Guatemala Partners of the Americas
Consultant, State Tax Reform Study Commission
Who's Who in the South and Southwest
Who's Who in Executives and Professionals
Strathmore's Who's Who
Paul Harris Fellow, Rotary International
Past President, Montgomery Rotary Club
Member, President's Cabinet, The University of Alabama
Member, Board of Visitors, The University of Alabama Honors College
Chairman, Board of Directors, The University of West Alabama Foundation
Alumni Achievement Award, University of West Alabama
Member, The Society of the Golden Key, University of West Alabama
Member, Board of Trustees, University of West Alabama

Education
B.S., Business and Commerce, University of West Alabama
Registered Representative, NASD/New York Stock Exchange
Graduate, Chamber of Commerce Executive Institute, University of Georgia

John C. Fiastro, Jr. maintains extensive relationships in Maryland's executive and legislative branches and throughout its regulatory commissions and offices. As a former Director of Policy and Government Affairs at the Maryland Energy Administration as well as Chief of Staff to two Maryland State Senators, John knows the ins and outs of Maryland's legislative processes and regulatory environment in a number of policy areas: energy, public utilities, environment, budget, gaming, healthcare, and financial regulation.

0-5 years

Director of Policy and Government Affairs, Maryland Energy Administration
Chief of Staff, Minority Leader Steven Hershey

John C. Fiastro, Jr. boasts extensive experience in government and public affairs. Prior to founding Fiastro Consulting, John served as Director of Policy and Government Affairs at Maryland Energy Administration as well as Chief of Staff to two Maryland State Senators. John maintains a strong relationship network within Maryland's legislative and executive branches as well as the state's regulatory commissions and offices.

John brings extensive knowledge of the legislative process and regulatory environment in a number of key policy areas including energy, public utilities, environment, budget, gaming, healthcare, financial regulation.

John is the proud husband of Julianne and father to Leo and Caesar. A resident of Lutherville, in Baltimore County, John is a graduate of Towson University and Loyola Blakefield High School.

KATHERINE HAAS

(Idaho)

Kestrel West specializes in government affairs, public engagement, perception campaigns, crisis communications and media relations. We are government affairs experts and political strategists who help leaders manage reputations, tell compelling stories and outsmart the competition.

Like our clients, we understand the values of pragmatism, experience, discipline and discretion. Whether you need to change a regulation, create new law, deal with a negative news story, or manage a public campaign, we are trusted advisors who help you win and position for the future.

Firm Specialties:
In a state where part-time legislators don't have staff, lobbyists fill the void.

We provide public employees and elected officials with the information they need to make the right decisions. We help Idaho's elected officials meet their own goals in a way that helps effect positive outcomes for our clients and for the state of Idaho.

We draft legislation, facilitate strategy, meet directly with decision-makers, testify at hearings, prepare background materials and become content experts on key issues so that we can help you and your organization overcome obstacles or achieve new success.

Our knowledge of Idaho's local and state governments mean we are capable of tackling almost any issue. Our client experience and backgrounds give us deep and specialized content knowledge in natural resources, education, technology, procurement and telecom.

KATE HAAS is a lawyer and lobbyist specializing in challenging legislative and regulatory issues. She is also a community-relations expert with deep experience organizing coalitions and campaigns for both businesses and political operations. As a former chief of staff and top policy aide to an Idaho congressman, she has nearly a decade of experience on Capitol Hill in both the Senate and House, and has worked directly on some of our nation's most complicated issues. Kate is a graduate of the University of Idaho College of Law, where she was named to the Dean's list, served an externship for a U.S. District Court Judge and graduated with top honors. She is on the board of directors of the Treasure Valley YMCA and is an avid trail runner. She and her husband, Bret, have a young son.

SARA ELIZABETH BURNHAM

(Alabama)

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ACCESS. ACCOUNTABILITY. INTEGRITY. In the midst of an always-challenging political landscape, a growing number of Alabama business, industrial and municipal clients rely on The Bloom Group to represent their interests in vital dealings with the state's legislative and regulatory communities. Unlike other lobbying firms that come and go, for 30 years, The Bloom Group has been a fixture in Alabama politics. Through our proven track record of success in resolving legislative issues and effectively communicating client needs and positions, we have earned a reputation as one of Alabama's premier governmental relations consultants. Our Mission | Governmental Relations That WorksFor every client and in every situation, The Bloom Group operates in pursuit of these goals: To consistently deliver to each of our clients the highest level of governmental relations services tailored to the client's specific individual needs and based on a firm understanding of their business. To develop and value a personal and professional relationship "based upon mutual trust and respect with clients", legislators, members of the executive branch and others with whom we deal. To always conduct our governmental relations affairs in an ethical and honest manner.

0-5 years

Sara Elizabeth Burnham brings a thorough knowledge of government as well as an extensive network of contacts to The Bloom Group thanks to relationships forged and maintained over decades of living and working in Montgomery and her family's deep roots in the capital city. She also has longstanding relationships from her time working on Capitol Hill in Washington D.C.

Her years of experience working in real estate give her a broad perspective on the area's business climate and a track record of success listening to, advocating for and representing the best interests of a diverse range of clients.

Key Experience
Staff Assistant for Senator Jeff Sessions
Staff Assistant at The Dutko Group
Staff Assistant for the U.S. Senate Republican Cloakroom
Active REALTOR with Bell and Corwin, Inc.

Key Areas of Expertise
Proven networking abilities
Strong work ethic

Professional & Community Affiliations
Alabama Dance Theatre Development Committee Member
Past YMCA Britton Board of Directors Member
Family Promise Center Volunteer

Education
BA in Political Science (Minors in Public Relations and English), The University of Alabama

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Links:Website

ACCESS. ACCOUNTABILITY. INTEGRITY.

In the midst of an always-challenging political landscape, a growing number of Alabama business, industrial and municipal clients rely on The Bloom Group to represent their interests in vital dealings with the state's legislative and regulatory communities.

Unlike other lobbying firms that come and go, for 30 years, The Bloom Group has been a fixture in Alabama politics. Through our proven track record of success in resolving legislative issues and effectively communicating client needs and positions, we have earned a reputation as one of Alabama's premier governmental relations consultants.

Our Mission | Governmental Relations That Works
For every client and in every situation, The Bloom Group operates in pursuit of these goals:

To consistently deliver to each of our clients the highest level of governmental relations services tailored to the client's specific individual needs and based on a firm understanding of their business.

To develop and value a personal and professional relationship "based upon mutual trust and respect with clients", legislators, members of the executive branch and others with whom we deal.

To always conduct our governmental relations affairs in an ethical and honest manner.

John W. Floyd offers our clients a wealth of hands-on experience gained in more than 20 years of work in local and state government, including an extensive background in community relations. He previously served as Talladega County Juvenile Court Administrator and as Director of Regional and Community Services and Legislative Liaison for the Alabama Department of Youth Services. He also served as Executive Vice President of the Sylacauga Chamber of Commerce; as Secretary/Treasurer of the Sylacauga Industrial Development Board; as Council President; and later, as Mayor of the City of Sylacauga. He currently serves as Board Chairman of the Coosa Valley Baptist Medical Center.

Key Areas of Expertise
Local and state government management
Human services expertise
Knowledge of the legislative process
Economic development experience
Organizational management
Community and governmental relations
Grant writing experience

Key Issue Areas
Community relations
Government relations
Health care
Legislative affairs
Local government planning, evaluation and financing
State government planning, evaluation and financing
Economic development programs and evaluation
Existing business and industry
State, federal and foundation grants
Industrial development financing
Commercial development

Professional & Community Affiliations
Member, The Alabama Hospital Association
Member, The Independent Automobile Dealers Association of Alabama
Former governor's appointee to the Alabama Department of Youth Services Board
Former governor's appointee to the Region Four Law Enforcement Planning Agency Board
Former member of the Alabama League of Municipalities Utilities, Commerce and Transportation Committee
Former member of the Citizens Advisory Council for the Alabama Department of Human Resources

Education
B.S., Business and Economics, University of West Alabama
Certified Public Manager Program, Auburn University at Montgomery

BRIAN BALLARD

(Florida)
Clients:

1) 19 Enterprises, LLC

2) 8038 and 165 Owner LLC

3) A Resilient Future Florida, Inc.

4) Access Restoration Services US, Inc.

5) Adashi Systems LLC

6) Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts

7) Advanced Rx Pharmacy, LLC

8) AIDS Healthcare Foundation

9) Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

10) Alfred Benesch and Company

11) Alma Advertising

12) Amazon.com, Inc.

13) American Coastal Insurance Company

14) American Fintech Council

15) American Investment Holdings, LLC

16) American Polymer Company

17) American Veterinary Medical Association

18) Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC

19) Armoured One

20) AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals, LP

21) Atlas Air, Inc.

22) Atlys Global, LLC

23) Augmented Intelligence Technologies, Inc.

24) Automated Healthcare Solutions

25) Avecina Medical

26) Axon Enterprise, Inc.

27) Babcock Property Holdings, LLC

28) Banyan Health Systems, Inc

29) Barry University

30) Basketball Properties, LTD

31) Bayer U.S. LLC

32) BCC Engineering, LLC

33) Becker Boards

34) Bellini Better World Foundation

35) Belvedere Terminals Company, LLC

36) Big Bend Homeless Coalition

37) BioSpine Institute

38) Biscayne Bay Waterkeeper

39) Block, Inc.

40) Blue Origin Florida, LLC

41) Blue Waters Development Group, LLC

42) BMG Money, Inc

43) Botanicals for Better Health and Wellness

44) Bravotampa, LLC

45) Broward County

46) Broward County Public Schools

47) Broward County Sheriff's Office

48) Buena Vista Homes LLC

49) BusPatrol America LLC

50) Camillus House, Inc

51) Caplin Family Offices, LLC

52) Carahsoft Technology Corporation

53) CareSource Mission

54) Churchill Downs, Inc

55) Citrus Health Network, Inc

56) City of Boynton Beach

57) City of Cape Coral, Florida

58) City of DeBary

59) City of Delray Beach

60) City of Hallandale Beach

61) City of Largo

62) City of Marathon

63) City of Miami

64) City of North Miami Beach

65) City of Palm Beach Gardens

66) City of Pembroke Pines

67) City of Pensacola, Florida

68) City of Sarasota, Florida

69) Clear Ballot Group

70) Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller, Palm Beach County

71) Clyde Johnson Contracting & Roofing, Inc.

72) Coinbase, Inc.

73) Colonial Management Group, LP

74) Communications International, Inc.

75) Core and Main LP

76) CORE Construction

77) Cougar Contracting LLC

78) Council of Florida Medical School Deans

79) COVE Behavioral Health

80) Cox Science Center and Aquarium

81) Cruise Lines International Association

82) D.R. Horton, Inc

83) DACRA

84) David A. Straz Jr Foundation

85) DBL Ventures

86) de Moya Highway Infrastructure LLC

87) Delaware North Companies Gaming & Entertainment, Inc

88) Destinations Florida

89) DISH Network LLC

90) Diversified Technology Consultants

91) DMF Employment Opportunities, Inc.

92) Doodie Calls, Inc.

93) DoorDash, Inc.

94) Downtown Vision, Inc.

95) Dream Greene Holdings Florida LLC

96) DSS, Inc.

97) East Coast Packers, LLC

98) Eisai, Inc

99) Electronic Transaction Consultants, LLC

100) Embassy of Japan

101) Epilepsy Florida

102) ExThera Medical Corporation

103) Extremity Care

104) FarmaceuticalRX LLC

105) Fast Forward Sports Group, LLC

106) Feeding Florida, Inc.

107) Feeding Northeast Florida, Inc.

108) FG Holdings Florida, LLC

109) Florida A & M University Foundation

110) Florida Alliance of Children's Councils & Trusts, Inc.

111) Florida Association of Cosmetology & Technical Schools (FACTS)

112) Florida Chiropractic Association, Inc

113) Florida Entertainment & Arts Venues Association, Inc.

114) Florida Network of Youth and Family Services, Inc

115) Florida Podiatric Medical Association

116) Florida Police Benevolent Association, Inc

117) Florida Power & Light Company

118) Florida Rural Water Association

119) Florida Sheriffs Risk Management Fund

120) Florida Society of Ophthalmology

121) Florida Society of Pathologists

122) Florida Transportation Builders Association, Inc

123) Florida Veterinary Medical Association

124) FOP Foundation

125) Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc.

126) Foster Care Review, Inc

127) Foundation for Seminole State College of Florida, Inc

128) Fresenius Medical Care North America

129) Friends of Miami Dade College

130) Friends of the Underline, Inc.

131) FSCC, LLC

132) Gates Housing Group, LLC

133) GlaxoSmithKline

134) Google LLC and its Affiliates

135) Habilitation Center for the Handicapped, Inc.

136) Health Care District of Palm Beach County

137) Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners

138) HistoryMiami Museum

139) HNTB Corporation

140) Hope Healthcare

141) Housing Trust Group, LLC

142) Huntsman International LLC

143) IGT and its Affiliates

144) Indelible Management Solutions, Inc.

145) Infrastructure Rehabilitation USA, Inc.

146) Inseparable Action Inc.

147) Intellectually Developmentally Disabled Community Foundation

148) International Atlantic, LLC

149) Investment Corporation of Palm Beach

150) Jacksonville Port Authority

151) Jacksonville Transportation Authority

152) Jamco, Inc.

153) K&L Gates, LLP

154) Keystone Properties, L.L.C.

155) Kinder Morgan, Inc.

156) Kitson Evergreen LLC d/b/a Kitson & Partners

157) Kleo, Inc. d/b/a ClassWallet

158) KOR Medical

159) KPMG LLP

160) L3Harris Technologies, Inc.

161) Lee Memorial Health System

162) Liberty Dental Plan

163) LifeScience Logistics

164) Lighthouse Central Florida

165) Lions Eye Institute for Transplant and Research, Inc.

166) Lions World Vision Institute, Inc.

167) Loggerhead Marinelife Center

168) M&M Realty Partners LLC

169) Major League Baseball

170) Marine Towing of Tampa, LLC

171) Martin County Board of County Commissioners

172) Max Planck Florida Foundation, Inc

173) Maxim Healthcare Services, Inc

174) MCI, LC

175) Miami Dade College Foundation

176) Miami Design District Associates, LLC

177) Miami Learning Experience School

178) Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Inc

179) Milan Laser Hair Removal

180) MorseLife Health System

181) Mosaic Fertilizer, LLC

182) Mount Sinai Medical Center

183) Mulicka Properties LLC

184) Murphy Pipeline Contractors, LLC

185) NAIOP Tampa Bay

186) Natural Health Partners, LLC

187) Netskope Inc.

188) New York Yankees

189) Nomi Health Inc

190) North Broward Hospital District (d/b/a Broward Health)

191) Northport Health Services of Florida, L.L.C.

192) Nova Southeastern University

193) Novavax Inc.

194) Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

195) NTT Data, Inc.

196) Nuestra Senora de la Vivienda Community Foundation

197) Office of the Commissioner of Baseball

198) Okeechobee Community Developers LLC

199) Online Lenders Alliance

200) Orange Barrel Media

201) Padel X

202) Palm Beach Aggregates, LLC

203) Panza, Maurer & Maynard, P.A.

204) Passport Labs, Inc.

205) Pensacola State College Foundation, Inc.

206) PointClickCare Technologies USA Corp

207) Priority Holdings LLC

208) Public Health Trust

209) Pulse Clinical Alliance

210) Quarterhill

211) Radom Corporation

212) RAI Services Company

213) Re-Entry Alliance Pensacola, Inc.

214) ReaSyn Technologies, Inc.

215) Renew Financial Group LLC

216) Revenue Based Finance Coalition

217) Robinhood

218) Rubicon Technologies LLC

219) RUDG, LLC

220) Safe Harbor Hospice LLC

221) Safe Port Terminals LLC

222) Safety Net Hospital Alliance of Florida

223) Sanford Airport Authority

224) SAS Institute, Inc

225) Security Scorecard

226) Selah Freedom

227) Seminole Hard Rock Digital, LLC

228) Sentara Health Plans, Inc.

229) SePro Corporation

230) Shands Teaching Hospital and Clinics, Inc.

231) Shopping Center Management d/b/a Turnberry Associates

232) Simon Wiesenthal Center, Inc.

233) Simpson Nurseries

234) Skanska USA Civil Southeast Inc.

235) Skyward, Inc.

236) Socure, Inc.

237) Solar Sportsystems, Inc

238) Somnia, Inc.

239) South Central Florida Express, Inc

240) South Florida Police Benevolent Association

241) SouthEast Development Group, LLC

242) Southern Glazers Wine and Spirits, LLC.

243) Southern Roots Filling Station, Inc.

244) Spark Learning, Inc.

245) SPIDR Tech, Inc.

246) St. Francis Reflections Lifestage Care

247) Stalwart Equities

248) State Armor

249) Stircor Services, Inc.

250) Strategic Digital Services

251) Stride, Inc.

252) Suffolk Construction Company, Inc.

253) Sunfest Herbs LLC

254) SWARM Inc.

255) Talk of the Town, Inc.

256) Tampa Bay Lightning

257) Tampa Bay Sports & Entertainment, LLC

258) Tampa General Hospital

259) Teach Florida

260) The Beck Group

261) The Fire Watch

262) The Florida Theatre

263) The Private Suite

264) TheraTrue Florida, LLC

265) Titan America LLC

266) Town of Lantana

267) Town of Palm Beach

268) Transit Village Venture, LLC

269) Tremco Incorporated

270) Trulieve, Inc.

271) Trusted Florida LLC

272) Unite USA, Inc.

273) United States Sugar Corporation

274) University of Central Florida Foundation, Inc.

275) University of Florida Foundation, Inc.

276) University of Miami

277) Ventra Health

278) Versaterm Public Safety

279) Village of North Palm Beach

280) Vinik Family Office LLC

281) Voices for Children Foundation, Inc

282) VyStar Credit Union

283) Walden Lake, LLC

284) Walgreen Company

285) Walk Off Charities

286) WeatherSTEM

287) Wheeler Emergency Management Consulting, LLC

288) Windstorm Mitigation, Inc

289) Worldwide Interactive Network, Inc. d/b/a WIN Learning

290) YMCA of the Palm Beaches

291) Youth Opportunity Investments

292) Zoox, Inc.

ADRIAN LUKIS

(Florida)
  • (850) 577-0444

  • 201 East Park Avenue5th FLTallahasseeFlorida32301

Clients:

THOMAS WEAVER

(Pennsylvania)