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Elena has significant experience coordinating and advancing legislative initiatives in Harrisburg. As former Chief of Staff and Deputy Chief of Staff for the Office of Governor Tom Wolf, she oversaw operations of 24 executive agencies, led the planning and implementation of the Governor's strategic plan and worked closely with the General Assembly to advance budgetary, investment, tax reform, election reform, public health and economic goals. Among numerous major initiatives that Elena helped guide from development to completion include the 2022-23 $45 billion budget process, Pennsylvania's largest tax credit package for energy and advanced manufacturing development, COVID vaccine distribution, Pennsylvania's Broadband Authority, regional economic hub development and business recruitment, and the regulatory and executive action agenda for equal rights policies across various industries. She also oversaw the development of risk management, process improvements and data management structures across state agencies. Having served as a liaison between various cabinet agencies, nonprofit organizations and public and private leaders, Elena understands how to collaborate to achieve a common objective.

Elena also has a depth of strategic knowledge about the organization and coordination of political and field programs for key caucus operations and races. Prior to her senior advisory career in the Governor's Office, Elena held executive leadership roles in the Democratic Party and election organizations. She was Executive Director for Campaign for a Fresh Start, which coordinated gubernatorial campaign and other Democratic campaign efforts; served as Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Democratic Party; and was Political Director for the Pennsylvania House Democratic Campaign Committee.

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ROBERT GHORMOZ

(Pennsylvania, )

GSL Public Affairs and Communications, LLC

robert.ghormoz@gslpublicaffairs.com
717-255-7364
111 N. 6th Street, Suite 500, Reading, PA, 19607,

Subjects: All Subjects

1) AES Clean Energy

2) Airbnb

3) Allegis, Redwood, Maxim Public Affairs, LLC

4) Alvernia university

5) American International Group, Inc.

6) CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY

7) CEV Multimedia, LLC

8) Charlie Health, Inc.

9) Chime Capital, LLC

10) Crown Holding of NEPA, LLC

11) Diavac Biotech Company

12) DocuSign, Inc.

13) Drexel University

14) Duquesne Light Company

15) Eddystone LNG, LLC

16) Elmwood Park Zoo

17) Energy Transfer L.P.

18) Fidelity Deposit & Discount Bank

19) Fidelity Deposit and Discount Bank

20) Girl Scouts of the Heart of Pennsylvania

21) Google LLC and its Affiliates

22) GSL Government Consulting

23) Hazleton City Authority

24) Historic Philadelphia Inc

25) HSP Gaming, L.P.

26) jawnt, Inc.

27) Karbon Capital Partners Corp

28) Keystone College

29) King's College

30) Landmark Properties

31) Lucknow-Highspire Terminals, LLC

32) Maplebear Inc. d/b/a Instacart

33) McClure Company

34) Michael Baker International

35) NextEra Energy Resources LLC

36) Noodle Partners, PBC

37) NorthPoint Development

38) Office of the Commissioner of Baseball

39) PA American Water Company

40) PA Gardens, Inc.

41) Pearson Education, Inc.

42) Pegasystems

43) Pennsylvania Association of Nurse Anesthetists

44) Pennsylvania Humanities Council

45) Philadelphia Gun Club

46) PMI US Corporate Services Inc. and Affiliates

47) Pocono Raceway

48) Prologis Logistics Services Incorporated

49) Quality Technology Services, LLC

50) Qualtrics

51) Reed Smith LLP

52) Rodale Institute

53) Socure

54) Steamfitters Local 420

55) Sunoco L.P.

56) Sunoco Pipeline L.P.

57) Teach PA

58) Temple University Health System

59) The Guthrie Clinic

60) The Janus School

61) UGI Utilities, Inc.

62) UnitedHealth Group, Inc

63) Wells Fargo & Company

64) WGL Energy

65) WGL Energy Services

66) WILLS EYE HOSPITAL

67) WinnDevelopment

68) Wyoming Valley Sanitary Authority

0-5 years

Senior Advisor to the Shapiro Transition Committee

Rob has extensive experience in crafting and implementing policy, particularly in the areas of economic development and energy. A veteran of state government, Rob served in the Governor Tom Wolf Administration as Deputy Chief of Staff, Speechwriter, Secretary of Intergovernmental Affairs and most recently as Senior Advisor to the Governor. In this position, he served as primary political advisor and oversaw all aspects of economic development for the Wolf administration as well as coordinated all economic development related grant programs in partnership with the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development. He also coordinated all aspects of the administration's federal government relations efforts to advance the Governor's agenda in Washington, D.C.

Rob is an expert on the intersection of economic development, state funding and labor organizations. He has built coalitions to advance common goals and fostered relationships with a range of stakeholders, including interest groups, business and professional organizations, elected officials and community leaders across the state.

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NICHOLAS SOCCIO

(Pennsylvania, )

GSL Public Affairs and Communications, LLC

nicholas.soccio@gslconsulting.com
717-547-8214
17 North Second St., 16th Floor, Harrisburg, PA, 17101,

Subjects: All Subjects

1) AES Clean Energy

2) Airbnb

3) Allegis, Redwood, Maxim Public Affairs, LLC

4) Alvernia university

5) American International Group, Inc.

6) CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY

7) CEV Multimedia, LLC

8) Charlie Health, Inc.

9) Chime Capital, LLC

10) Crown Holding of NEPA, LLC

11) Diavac Biotech Company

12) DocuSign, Inc.

13) Drexel University

14) Duquesne Light Company

15) Eddystone LNG, LLC

16) Elmwood Park Zoo

17) Energy Transfer L.P.

18) Fidelity Deposit & Discount Bank

19) Fidelity Deposit and Discount Bank

20) Girl Scouts of the Heart of Pennsylvania

21) Google LLC and its Affiliates

22) Harristown Enterprises, Inc.

23) Hazleton City Authority

24) Historic Philadelphia Inc

25) HSP Gaming, L.P.

26) jawnt, Inc.

27) Karbon Capital Partners Corp

28) Keystone College

29) King's College

30) Landmark Properties

31) Lucknow-Highspire Terminals, LLC

32) Maplebear Inc. d/b/a Instacart

33) McClure Company

34) Michael Baker International

35) NextEra Energy Resources LLC

36) Noodle Partners, PBC

37) NorthPoint Development

38) Office of the Commissioner of Baseball

39) PA American Water Company

40) PA Gardens, Inc.

41) Pearson Education, Inc.

42) Pegasystems

43) Pennsylvania Association of Nurse Anesthetists

44) Pennsylvania Homecare Association

45) Pennsylvania Humanities Council

46) Philadelphia Gun Club

47) PMI US Corporate Services Inc. and Affiliates

48) Pocono Raceway

49) Prologis Logistics Services Incorporated

50) Quality Technology Services, LLC

51) Qualtrics

52) Rodale Institute

53) Socure

54) Steamfitters Local 420

55) Sunoco L.P.

56) Sunoco Pipeline L.P.

57) Teach PA

58) Temple University Health System

59) The Guthrie Clinic

60) The Janus School

61) UGI Utilities, Inc.

62) UnitedHealth Group, Inc

63) Wells Fargo & Company

64) WGL Energy

65) WGL Energy Services

66) WILLS EYE HOSPITAL

67) WinnDevelopment

68) Wyoming Valley Sanitary Authority

0-5 years

Nick has served in key leadership positions both within Pennsylvania's Office of Administration (O.A.) and Governor's Office under both Governor Corbett and Governor Wolf. He brings a bipartisan approach to assisting GSL clients. While in O.A., Nick served as the Director of the Bureau of State Employment overseeing 32,000 non-civil service jobs and the application, interview and selection process associated with them. Nick built relationships with key stakeholders in the hiring process, including Deputies for Administration, labor unions and human resources personnel. Additionally, he was influential in proposing and implementing various executive orders, HR initiatives, management directives and policies throughout the enterprise

After transferring to the Governor's Office under Governor Wolf, Nick served as the Director of Administration and as a Deputy Chief of Staff before being named the Governor's Executive Deputy Chief of Staff. In these various roles, he oversaw personnel, procurement and the Governor's Office of Performance Through Excellence. He participated in legislative negotiations and played a key role in the Governor's final budget. Through his administration and procurement background, Nick has extensive experience working with all state agencies and delivery centers and specifically served as a liaison for the Office of Inspector General, Office of Administration, Department of General Services and the Department of Agriculture.

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JAKE DILEMANI

(New York, )

MERCURY PUBLIC AFFAIRS, LLC (FKA MERCURY, IGR)

jdilemani@mercuryllc.com
212-681-1380
200 Varick Street, New York, NY, 10014,

Jake Dilemani is a Senior Vice President in Mercury's New York City office. With an extensive background in campaign management and public affairs, Jake has effectively blended research, message development, statistical analysis, media relations and advocacy to achieve success for a variety of clients. At Mercury, Jake leads political consulting, public affairs and government relations projects.

1) A PLACE FOR ROVER, INC.

2) ADDICTION TREATMENT PROVIDERS ASSOCIATION

3) AMERICAN MAINTENANCE INC

4) AMERICAN TRANSIT INSURANCE COMPANY

5) ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES & ITS AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS (NYS)

6) ATLANTIC DEVELOPMENT GROUP LLC

7) AUTOMATIC VENDING ASSOCIATION/RSA MANAGMENT (NEW YORK STATE)

8) CENTERLIGHT HEALTH SYSTEMS

9) CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC.

10) CITYBASE, INC.

11) COMPASSION & CHOICES

12) CONSTELLATION NEWENERGY, INC.

13) CPV VALLEY, LLC

14) CROSS RIVER BANK

15) CSAA INSURANCE EXCHANGE

16) DECCAN INTERNATIONAL

17) DOWNSTATE NEW YORK AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION, INC.

18) ELDRIDGE INDUSTRIES LLC

19) EMPIRE DEVELOPMENT FUND LLC

20) EXPERIAN INFORMATION SOLUTIONS, INC.

21) FEDERATION OF PROTESTANT WELFARE AGENCIES (FPWA)

22) FERRING PHARMACEUTICALS INC

23) FOUNDER HOUSE, INC.

24) FRIENDSHIP ADC, LLC

25) GLOBAL PARTNERS LP

26) GREENIDGE GENERATION LLC

27) HASH MAP LABS, INC.

28) HUDSON RIVER HEALTHCARE

29) IESI NY CORPORATION

30) INDA, ASSOCIATION OF THE NONWOVEN FABRICS INDUSTRY

31) INTERGRAPH CORPORATION

32) INVENERGY SOLAR DEVELOPMENT LLC

33) JAVAR CORPORATION

34) JEWISH BOARD OF FAMILY & CHILDREN'S SERVICES, INC.

35) LAKESIDE MANOR HOME FOR ADULTS, INC.

36) MANHATTAN BEER DISTRIBUTORS LLC

37) MARINERS RESIDENCE INC.

38) MEDICAL ANSWERING SERVICES, LLC

39) NATIONAL EATING DISORDERS ASSOCIATION

40) NATIONAL INDUSTRIES FOR THE BLIND

41) NEW PLANET ENERGY DEVELOPMENT LLC

42) NEXTERA ENERGY RESOURCES LLC

43) NYPAAL LLC

44) OHEL CHILDREN'S HOME & FAMILY SERVICES

45) OPENGOV, INC.

46) OSWEGO PORT AUTHORITY

47) OUTFRONT MEDIA GROUP LLC

48) PAYMAXS USA LLC

49) PHARMACANNIS LLC

50) PSEG LONG ISLAND, LLC

51) RECREATIONAL OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLE ASSOCIATION

52) RELIANT TRANSPORTATION, INC.

53) REVCORE RECOVERY CENTER

54) SKY VIEW PARC II, LP

55) STUDENTSFIRST NEW YORK ADVOCACY, INC.

56) SUEZ WATER ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.

57) SYOSSET PARK DEVELOPMENT LLC (FKA OYSTER BAY DEVELOPMENT LLC)

58) TECH VALLEY TALENT, LLC

59) TECHNET

60) U.S. FIREWORKS SAFETY COMMISSION

61) UBER TECHNOLGIES, INC.

62) US IMAGING NETWORK, LLC

63) UTC ASSOCIATES INC.

64) WESTERN REGION OTB

11-15 years

Jake has been recognized in the New York Observer's Power 80 as one of the influencers and insiders "who help run this" City, City & State's 40 Under 40 as a "rising star" in New York politics and also by City & State as a key member of one of the top 10 government relations teams in New York that is leading the state in influence and separately as one of the top 10 political consultants in New York "the people putting New York politicians into office."

I have elected and work closely with some of New York's leading political figures, including:
- NYS Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins
- NYS Senate Deputy Leader Michael Gianaris
- Members of the NYS Senate Majority
- Members of the NYS Assembly Majority
- Members of NY's congressional delegation
- Members of the NYC Council
- Boroughwide officials throughout NYC
- Westchester County Executive George Latimer
- County officials throughout NYS

Jake Dilemani is a Senior Vice President in Mercury's New York City office. With an extensive background in campaign management and public affairs, Jake has effectively blended research, message development, statistical analysis, media relations and advocacy to achieve success for a variety of clients. At Mercury, Jake leads political consulting, public affairs and government relations projects.Jake has advised winning candidates facing tough races in federal, state and local elections, developed state of the art grassroots and public affairs campaigns for corporate clients and advocacy groups and has generated numerous earned media placements in the New York media market's most respected print, broadcast and digital outlets.Jake represents a diverse clientele, including high profile political campaigns and independent expenditures, Fortune 500 companies, foreign government officials and a host of New York's leading political figures.For six years, Jake served as a strategist to many members of the New York State Senate Democratic Conference, including Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, Deputy Leader Michael Gianaris, and former Senator George Latimer whom Jake advised on his successful campaign for Westchester County Executive. Jake's political consulting work has included industry-leading direct mail and cutting-edge public opinion research for campaigns ranging from congressional incumbents to municipal mayors to state legislative leaders.Prior to joining Mercury, Jake served as Vice President for Public Affairs at a strategic communications firm in New York, and held senior roles on numerous campaigns for public office.In the public sector, Jake served as a Chief of Staff in the New York State Legislature, and is currently a Democratic Party Leader representing Manhattan's East Side, where he plays an integral role in the nomination and election of New York's city and state judiciary.

Jake has been recognized in the New York Observer's Power 80 as one of the influencers and insiders "who help run this city," and City & State's 40 Under 40 as a "rising star" in New York politics.

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MICHAEL RADER

(Pennsylvania, )

GSL Public Affairs and Communications, LLC

Michael.Rader@gslpublicaffairs.com
717-547-8229
17 N. 2nd Street. 16th Floor, 16th Floor, Harrisburg, PA, 17101,

Subjects: All Subjects

Michael has more than a decade of experience crafting strategy and facilitating legislative goals in Harrisburg. Most recently, he served as Senior Advisor to the President Pro Tempore of the Senate of Pennsylvania. He has also served the Senate Republican Caucus, served Senator Tom Killion as the Executive Director of the Senate Community, Economic and Recreational Development Committee and was Chief of Staff for Senators Rich Alloway and Tom McGarrigle. Prior to his senior advisory roles to various legislators, Michael was the Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee.

As a business leader before his career in state government, Michael has a keen understanding of the interplay between public and private interests that can help drive economic growth in Pennsylvania. Having served various government officials with constituencies in urban, suburban and rural regions, he knows the political, business and economic issues and challenges important to communities across the commonwealth.

1) AES Clean Energy

2) Airbnb

3) Allegis, Redwood, Maxim Public Affairs, LLC

4) Alvernia university

5) American International Group, Inc.

6) Avenues Recovery Medical Center at Valley Forge, LLC

7) CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY

8) CEV Multimedia, LLC

9) Charlie Health, Inc.

10) Chime Capital, LLC

11) Crown Holding of NEPA, LLC

12) Diavac Biotech Company

13) DocuSign, Inc.

14) Drexel University

15) Duquesne Light Company

16) Eddystone LNG, LLC

17) Elmwood Park Zoo

18) Energy Transfer L.P.

19) Fidelity Deposit & Discount Bank

20) Fidelity Deposit and Discount Bank

21) Girl Scouts of the Heart of Pennsylvania

22) Google LLC and its Affiliates

23) Harristown Enterprises, Inc.

24) Hazleton City Authority

25) Historic Philadelphia Inc

26) HSP Gaming, L.P.

27) jawnt, Inc.

28) Karbon Capital Partners Corp

29) Keystone College

30) King's College

31) Landmark Properties

32) Lucknow-Highspire Terminals, LLC

33) Maplebear Inc. d/b/a Instacart

34) McClure Company

35) Michael Baker International

36) NextEra Energy Resources LLC

37) Noodle Partners, PBC

38) Office of the Commissioner of Baseball

39) PA American Water Company

40) PA Gardens, Inc.

41) Pearson Education, Inc.

42) Pegasystems

43) Pennsylvania Association of Nurse Anesthetists

44) Pennsylvania Humanities Council

45) Philadelphia Gun Club

46) PMI US Corporate Services Inc. and Affiliates

47) Pocono Raceway

48) Prologis Logistics Services Incorporated

49) Quality Technology Services, LLC

50) Qualtrics

51) Rodale Institute

52) Socure

53) Steamfitters Local 420

54) Sunoco L.P.

55) Sunoco Pipeline L.P.

56) Teach PA

57) Temple University Health System

58) The Guthrie Clinic

59) The Janus School

60) UGI Utilities, Inc.

61) UnitedHealth Group, Inc

62) Wells Fargo & Company

63) WGL Energy

64) WGL Energy Services

65) WILLS EYE HOSPITAL

66) WinnDevelopment

67) Wyoming Valley Sanitary Authority

0-5 years

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KYLE FITZSIMMONS

(Pennsylvania, )

GSL Public Affairs and Communications, LLC

kyle.fitzsimmons@gslpublicaffairs.com
717-514-6330
17 N. 2nd Street, 16th Floor, Harrisburg, PA, 17101,

Links:Website, LinkedIn

Widely regarded as one who could always work in a bipartisan manner within the halls of the Capitol, Kyle has been able to utilize those relationships to achieve numerous successes for his clients. Over the last few years, Kyle has worked with his clients to accomplish many legislative victories, such as the expansion of tax credit programs, implementing the first e-Scooter pilot program in Pennsylvania, amending state licensure laws and securing state appropriations.

1) AES Clean Energy

2) Airbnb

3) Allegis, Redwood, Maxim Public Affairs, LLC

4) Alvernia university

5) American International Group, Inc.

6) CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY

7) Center for Organ Recovery and Education

8) CEV Multimedia, LLC

9) Charlie Health, Inc.

10) Chime Capital, LLC

11) Constellation Energy Generation, LLC

12) Crown Holding of NEPA, LLC

13) Diavac Biotech Company

14) DocuSign, Inc.

15) Drexel University

16) Duquesne Light Company

17) Eddystone LNG, LLC

18) Elmwood Park Zoo

19) Energy Transfer L.P.

20) Fidelity Deposit & Discount Bank

21) Fidelity Deposit and Discount Bank

22) Girl Scouts of the Heart of Pennsylvania

23) Google LLC and its Affiliates

24) GREATER DELAWARE VALLEY SOCIETY OF TRANSPLANT SURGEONS

25) GSL Government Consulting

26) Harristown Enterprises, Inc.

27) Hazleton City Authority

28) Historic Philadelphia Inc

29) HSP Gaming, L.P.

30) jawnt, Inc.

31) Karbon Capital Partners Corp

32) Keystone College

33) King's College

34) Labrador LLC

35) Lakeside NEPA

36) Landmark Properties

37) Lucknow-Highspire Terminals, LLC

38) Maplebear Inc. d/b/a Instacart

39) McClure Company

40) Michael Baker International

41) NextEra Energy Resources LLC

42) Noodle Partners, PBC

43) NorthPoint Development

44) Novelis

45) Office of the Commissioner of Baseball

46) PA American Water Company

47) PA Gardens, Inc.

48) Pearson Education, Inc.

49) Pegasystems

50) Pennsylvania Association of Nurse Anesthetists

51) Pennsylvania Humanities Council

52) Philadelphia Gun Club

53) PMI US Corporate Services Inc. and Affiliates

54) Pocono Raceway

55) Quality Technology Services, LLC

56) Qualtrics

57) Rodale Institute

58) Socure

59) Steamfitters Local 420

60) Sunoco L.P.

61) Sunoco Pipeline L.P.

62) Teach PA

63) Temple University Health System

64) The Guthrie Clinic

65) The Janus School

66) The Pennsylvania Association of Naturopathic Physicians

67) UGI Utilities, Inc.

68) Wells Fargo & Company

69) WGL Energy

70) WGL Energy Services

71) WILLS EYE HOSPITAL

72) WinnDevelopment

73) Wyoming Valley Sanitary Authority

Kyle brings to GSL Public Affairs and Communications more than two decades of experience in state government. A native of northeast Pennsylvania, Kyle came to Harrisburg more than 20 years ago and began his career in the Pennsylvania State Senate.

Kyle quickly worked his way up the ranks, serving in various roles and most recently as the Chief of Staff for Senator John Yudichak.

As Chief of Staff, Kyle was responsible for the day-to-day operations of both the Harrisburg Office and the District Offices. Kyle developed, implemented and promoted the Senator's legislative proposals and public policy agenda. He also identified and helped secure funding sources, such as RACP, LSA, PennDOT/DCED Multimodal and other CFA grant programs for economic development and infrastructure projects in the Senator's district.

In 2016, Kyle made the transition from chief of staff in the Senate to a career in lobbying. Widely regarded as one who could always work in a bipartisan manner within the halls of the Capitol, Kyle has been able to utilize those relationships to achieve numerous successes for his clients. Over the last few years, Kyle has worked with his clients to accomplish many legislative victories, such as the expansion of tax credit programs, implementing the first e-Scooter pilot program in Pennsylvania, amending state licensure laws and securing state appropriations.

Throughout Kyle's entire professional career, he has maintained an outstanding reputation amongst his peers. Kyle continues to use his experiences and longtime connections to collaboratively work with his clients and stakeholders to achieve policy and legislative goals.

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MONIQUE FIELD-FOSTER

(MI, US, )

Warner Norcross + Judd

mfield-foster@wnj.com
517-242-1283
120 N WASHINGTON SQ, STE 410, LANSING, MI, 48933,

I'm an attorney and government affairs strategist who helps CEOs and organizations solve complex problems at the intersection of business, law, policy, and politics.

I've spent more than 20 years on virtually every side of the policymaking process - from the Legislature and senior roles in two gubernatorial administrations to higher education, private practice, and now leading Warner's Lansing office and co-chairing our Government Advocacy and Affairs practice.

What distinguishes me from a traditional lobbyist is that I don't just ask, Who do we need to talk to? I ask, What's the client's business objective, what are the legal and political risks standing in the way, and what's the strategy for getting them to the right outcome?

My clients aren't just hiring someone with relationships in government. They're getting an attorney, strategist, and advocate who can see the whole chessboard - and help them navigate it.

20+ years

Contributed to Michigan's renewable energy reform package, which overhauled the state's siting process for utility-scale wind, solar, and storage projects and established a clean energy standard of 100% by 2040.

Contributed to Michigan's public safety legislation package addressing firearm background checks and safe storage requirements.

Secured one of Michigan's largest housing grant appropriations on behalf of an economic development client, enabling substantial new attainable housing development and directly addressing a critical regional housing shortage.

Negotiated over $40M in capital outlay renovation and maintenance projects.

Planned legislative event for New York private equity firm to promote public-private partnership relationships in Michigan and to develop relationships with department directors, the Governor's office, and the Legislature.

Negotiated $120M multi-year contract with Department of Management and Budget for client.

Negotiated $100M contract extension for with Department of Management and Budget and developed strategic plan to position client for winning bid in state data warehouse contract.

Worked with Michigan Governor's Office, Legislature, Attorney General's Office, and state departments on joint projects, legislative proposals, and programs affecting DMB priorities; responsible for legislative and legal oversight of DMB's agenda including the Michigan State Fair, Office of the Children's Ombudsman, Veterans Memorial Commission, and Law Enforcement Memorial Commission.

Worked with Legislature, governor's legal counsel and various interest groups to craft legislation enabling transfer of Michigan State Fairgrounds from Department of Agriculture to Department of Management and Budget.

Successfully developed and implemented strategy for legislative approval of construction of the new Michigan State Police Headquarters.

Mediated landlord contract disputes between Department of Management and Budget Real Estate Division constituent landlords and key state officials.

Responsible for relationship development between Department of Management and Budget staff and Legislative members of Joint Capital Outlay committee.

Assists environmental and mining companies build relationships with Michigan's legislature and the governor's office.

Citizens Research Council of Michigan, Director

UM Sparrow Health System, Board Member

Lansing Regional Chamber Public Policy Committee, Member

MI-ACE Public Policy Committee, Member

National Black Professional Lobbyists Association, Member

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RONALD STALLWORTH

(Michigan, )

Warner Norcross + Judd

rstallworth@wnj.com
(517) 679-7403
120 NORTH WASHINGTON SQUARE, SUITE 410, LANSING, MI, 48933,

Subjects: All Subjects

Links:Website, LinkedIn

Throughout my entire career, I've been dedicated to the public interest, assisting corporations and individuals alike in realizing their ideas and goals through effective government advocacy. I'm conscientious in my interactions with others, taking the time to understand their priorities and values. By doing so, I can persuasively champion their agendas as if they were my own. Navigating this delicate dance requires orchestrating win-win scenarios that lead to amicable and mutually beneficial outcomes. When executed with both respect and confidence, I not only meet but exceed my clients' expectations, delivering results that have significance for many years to come.

Greening of Detroit, Board Member (2023-Present)

iMPROve Health, Board Member (2022-Present)

Develop Detroit, Board Member (2022-Present)

Detroit Economic Growth Corporation, Board Member (2019-Present)

Chandler Park Conservancy, Board Member (2019-Present)

Mayor's Workforce Development board, City of Detroit (2018-Present)

Career and Educational Advisory Council, Member

Ron Stallworth is an attorney and lobbyist who bridges the gap between clients, the Michigan legislature and local governments. With a wealth of experience, he offers guidance on navigating intricate issues and legislative processes, particularly those that directly influence businesses across the state.

Ron is thoroughly committed to resolving challenges for his clients and leveraging legal frameworks to advance worthy causes that profoundly impact communities and individuals. His work centers on building coalitions and creating pathways for businesses to receive tax incentives, relocation opportunities and to obtain permitting and licensing that's imperative to the growth and expansion of Michigan commerce. Finding common ground among city governments and neighborhoods, residents, associations and block clubs � Ron forges equitable and harmonious relationships that foster cooperation, understanding and mutual prosperity for all stakeholders involved.

A Detroit native, Ron's roots run deep within the vibrant city, intertwining with its essence and shaping his profound connection to its culture, community and spirit. His expansive network connects him to an abundance of insight and expertise, ensuring he always stays at the forefront of both emerging and enduring public policy matters.

Prior to joining Warner, Ron was the senior manager of state and local public affairs for Stellantis where he oversaw a 10-state region and Wayne County, focusing on legislative policy and government affairs. His responsibilities included leading and developing coalitions with various stakeholders such as government officials, community college and public-school leaders, nonprofit and community organizations to achieve private and public investments with long-term transformative impact. He led strategies to mitigate costs and other roadblocks to economic development by ensuring corporate operational units aligned with local regulations and expectations of residents and other community leaders. Ron led several high-profile initiatives and secured economic development incentives, including training grants, tax credits and other programs to support operational needs at Wayne County manufacturing facilities. He also represented and advocated for the company's interests through lobbying strategies across Michigan and other states.

Before Stellantis, Ron founded and owned Stallworth & Associates, a firm that provided legal representation to corporations, small businesses, nonprofits and individuals in various civil proceedings. He also held positions as associate general counsel and vice president of government relations, associate vice president for the office of general counsel and director of government relations and associate attorney � all for Health Alliance Plan of Michigan.

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TROY CUMINGS

(MI, US, )

Warner Norcross + Judd

tcumings@wnj.com
(517) 679-7411
120 N WASHINGTON SQ, STE 410, ONE MICHIGAN AVENUE BUILDING, LANSING, MI, 48933,

Subjects: All Subjects

Links:Website, LinkedIn

I consider it a personal challenge when someone tells me they've brought me an unsolvable problem, such as a bill that's "never" going to pass - or whatever the task may be. Yes, there may be a deep history of conflict, sometimes decades old. And the parties may be seemingly intractable, heels and hearts dug in on both sides. Compromise is an art and, in today's divisive culture, increasingly a lost one. But this is my wheelhouse. Tell me where you want to go, and I will outwork and outthink everyone to get you there.

Transition Director, Michigan Office of the Attorney General Elect, 2010

Assistant Attorney General, Michigan Office of Attorney General, 2011-2012

Environmental Advisory Rules Committee, Michigan Office of Regulatory Reinvention (Chair, Remediation Subcommittee) - 2011-2012

Collaborative Stakeholder Initiative, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, 2012

Criteria Stakeholder Advisory Group, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, 2014-2015

Landscape Architect Ad Hoc Committee, Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Professional Licensing - 2020-present

Michigan Chamber of Commerce, Board of Directors (2024-26)

Hispanic Center of West Michigan, Board of Directors (2022-25)

Michigan Chamber of Commerce, Chair, Energy and Environment Committee (2021-Present)

West Michigan Air and Waste Management Association

National Brownfields Association

Republican National Lawyers Association

Gracefully navigating the intersection of law, policy and politics, Troy Cumings is a Warner partner and government affairs attorney who specializes in achieving solutions to complex and contentious government affairs issues. He has served as a primary advocate for some of the most polarizing and high-profile issues in Michigan over the past 10 years.

Troy is regarded as one of the lead proponents in the state on environmental policy, but has extensive experience with a myriad of other policy areas, including health care, child welfare, tax, economic incentives, labor, energy, mining, licensing, religious issues and banking. One of the top campaign-finance and election lawyers in the state, he regularly represents statewide candidates and ballot initiatives, local and state public officials, PACs, nonprofit entities and political parties.

Launching Warner's Government Affairs practice in 2007, Troy hasn't looked back, effectively bringing the lobbying strengths of K Street to Lansing. Most lobbyists in Michigan are not lawyers, which qualifies Troy somewhat uniquely to finesse the laws and policies that may impact businesses and organizations with a Michigan presence. His impact often transcends Michigan borders, reaching other states, Washington, D.C. or globally.

A recently administered "Kolbe A Index Test," which measures the instinctive way that individuals take action when they strive, confirmed Troy's somewhat rare "quick starter" quality. But his clients would confirm this and could speak to his ease in idea generation, as well as his strong relationship and consensus-building skills - all must-have attributes in a sought-after lobbyist. While Troy always plays to win, he effectively "plays well" with other lawyers and lobbyists. Wherever in Michigan, D.C. or well beyond, this is how successful business gets done - and Troy gets it done.

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GREGORY THALL

(Pennsylvania, )

GSL Public Affairs and Communications, LLC

gregory.thall@gslconsultin.com
717-547-8213
17 N. 2nd Street. 16th Floor, Harrisburg, PA, 17101,

Former Budget Secretary and legislative drafting attorney provides a unique insight into making the deal as well as the interpretation of what the deal was made.