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John brings 24 years of strategic experience in shaping legislative, budgetary, and regulatory policy in the Commonwealth. He most recently served three terms as Pennsylvania State Senator for Senate District 14 in Carbon and Luzerne Counties, where he earned a reputation as a consensus-builder and accomplished notable community and economic development objectives. John was Chairman of the Senate Community and Economic Development Committee, Vice-Chairman of the Aging and Youth Committee and minority Chairman of the Senate Environmental and Energy Resource Committee, a role he held for nearly a decade. Prior to his election to the Senate, he served the 119th District in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for 12 years.

Across his senatorial tenure, John managed multiple community and economic development projects in Northeastern Pennsylvania that transformed the region into one of the leading economic development areas in the country. He forged coalitions with labor groups, such as the Pennsylvania State Building and Construction Trades Council, and business groups, including the Pennsylvania Manufacturers Association and the Pennsylvania Chamber of Commerce, to advance the Local Resource Manufacturing Tax Credit, the Pennsylvania EDGE Tax Credit and the Sales and Use Tax Exemption for computer data center development.

John also worked with the Earth Conservancy to reclaim thousands of acres of mine-scarred lands and set the stage for national developers, like NorthPoint Development, who have invested $1 billion to create 8,000 new jobs in the South Valley of Luzerne County.

Throughout his career, he worked with Republicans and Democrats to author laws to support veterans (Sgt. Sherwood Baker Act), protect seniors (Senior Citizens Full Benefits Act), support law enforcement (Officer John Wilding Law), improve our environment (Coal Refuse Energy and Reclamation Tax Credit) and expand educational opportunities (SHINE Afterschool Program).

Affiliations
• The Pennsylvania Environmental Quality Board, Member, 2011-2019
• The Luzerne Foundation, Executive Board Member, 2001-2017
• The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, Executive Board Member, 2011-2015
• The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency, Executive Board Member, 2009-2010
• Osterhout Free Library, Director of Development, 1995-1998
• The Earth Conservancy, Board of Directors, 2022-Present
• The Pennsylvania Tuition Account Advisory Board, 2022-Present

Recognition
• Pennsylvania Citizens for Better Libraries Elected State Official of the Year
• Children's Service Center Commitment to Children Award
• North Branch Land Trust Community Stewardship Award
• Pennsylvania Health Care Association Legislative Champion
John is the founder of the Yudichak Family Lighthouse Fund of the Luzerne Foundation, a charity that has donated over $250,000 to public libraries, college scholarships, and youth programs.

Credentials
Education
• The Pennsylvania State University, M.A.
• The Pennsylvania State University, B.A.

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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.

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.

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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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.

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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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Before joining the GSL team, Elizabeth worked as a registered lobbyist in Harrisburg. She assists the GSL team in communications and public affairs strategy, design and delivery.

Elizabeth attended Penn State University and received a Bachelor of Arts in Communication with a concentration in Public Relations. Elizabeth was a member of the Phi Theta Kappa National Honor Society.

Elizabeth is an avid golfer and volunteers with LPGA*Girls Golf USA in the Central Pennsylvania area. She is also a member of the Harrisburg Young Professionals.

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City and State's "40 Under 40 State Leaders" in 2022

PoliticsPA's "Top PA Political Operatives" in 2014

Board Member on the Pennsylvania Unemployment Compensation Board of Review

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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JOSH ALKIN

(Federal)
  • 2028416777

  • 1201 15th Street, N.W.Suite 320WASHINGTONDC20005-2842

Clients:

BRIAN BALLARD

(Florida)
Clients:

1) 19 Enterprises, LLC

2) Access Restoration Services US, Inc.

3) Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts

4) Advanced Rx Pharmacy, LLC

5) AIDS Healthcare Foundation

6) Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

7) Amazon.com, Inc.

8) American Coastal Insurance Company

9) American Veterinary Medical Association

10) Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC

11) Angel Armor

12) AquaFence Inc.

13) AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals, LP

14) AT&T Services, Inc.

15) Atlas Air, Inc.

16) Atlas Data Privacy Corporation

17) Atlys Global, LLC

18) Axon Enterprise, Inc.

19) Babcock Property Holdings, LLC

20) Barry University

21) Basketball Properties, LTD

22) Bayer U.S. LLC

23) Big Bend Homeless Coalition

24) BioStem Technologies

25) Block, Inc.

26) Blue Origin Florida, LLC

27) Botanicals for Better Health and Wellness

28) Brent L. Mills, Incorporated

29) Brightstar Global Solutions Corporation

30) Broward County

31) Broward County Sheriff's Office

32) Camillus House, Inc

33) Caplin Family Offices, LLC

34) Churchill Downs, Inc

35) Citrus Health Network, Inc

36) City of Aventura

37) City of Boynton Beach

38) City of Bradenton

39) City of Cape Coral, Florida

40) City of DeBary

41) City of Delray Beach

42) City of Hallandale Beach

43) City of Largo

44) City of Marathon

45) City of Miami

46) City of Palm Beach Gardens

47) City of Pembroke Pines

48) City of Pensacola, Florida

49) City of Sarasota, Florida

50) City of Treasure Island

51) Clear Ballot Group

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

53) Clyde Johnson Contracting & Roofing, Inc.

54) Coinbase, Inc.

55) Communications International, Inc.

56) Core and Main LP

57) CORE Construction

58) Council of Florida Medical School Deans

59) Cox Science Center and Aquarium

60) DACRA

61) DBL Ventures

62) de Moya Highway Infrastructure LLC

63) DEEP Research Incorporated

64) Delaware North Companies Gaming & Entertainment, Inc

65) Destinations Florida

66) DMF Employment Opportunities, Inc.

67) Doodie Calls LLC

68) DoorDash, Inc.

69) Downtown Vision, Inc.

70) Earth Funeral LLC

71) East Coast Packers, LLC

72) Eisai, Inc

73) Electronic Transaction Consultants, LLC

74) Embassy of Japan

75) Enespa Technologies US LLC

76) Epilepsy Florida

77) FarmaceuticalRX LLC

78) Feeding Florida, Inc.

79) Figgers Communication, Inc.

80) Fire Neural Network

81) Florida A & M University Foundation

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

83) Florida Chiropractic Association, Inc

84) Florida Entertainment & Arts Venues Association, Inc.

85) Florida Gulf Coast University Foundation, Inc.

86) Florida Network of Youth and Family Services, Inc

87) Florida Podiatric Medical Association

88) Florida Power & Light Company

89) Florida Rural Water Association

90) Florida Sheriffs Risk Management Fund

91) Florida Society of Ophthalmology

92) Florida Society of Pathologists

93) Florida Tomato Exchange

94) Florida Transportation Builders Association, Inc

95) Florida Veterinary Medical Association

96) FOP Foundation

97) Foster Care Review, Inc

98) Foundation for Seminole State College of Florida, Inc

99) Fresenius Medical Care North America

100) Friends of the Underline, Inc.

101) GAF Materials, LLC

102) Gates Housing Group, LLC

103) GlaxoSmithKline

104) Habilitation Center for the Handicapped, Inc.

105) Health Care District of Palm Beach County

106) Henderson Behavioral Health

107) HistoryMiami Museum

108) HNTB Corporation

109) Hope Healthcare

110) Horizon Oakland Park, LLC

111) Housing Trust Group, LLC

112) Ibis Healthcare, Inc.

113) Indelible Management Solutions, Inc.

114) Infrastructure Rehabilitation USA, Inc.

115) Intellectually Developmentally Disabled Community Foundation

116) International Atlantic, LLC

117) Investment Corporation of Palm Beach

118) Jacksonville Port Authority

119) Jacksonville Transportation Authority

120) Juvare, LLC and its affiliates

121) Keystone Properties, L.L.C.

122) Kinder Morgan, Inc.

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

124) Kleo, Inc. d/b/a ClassWallet

125) KPMG LLP

126) L3Harris Technologies, Inc.

127) Lee Health System, Inc

128) Liberty Dental Plan

129) Lifepoint Health

130) LifeScience Logistics

131) Lighthouse Central Florida

132) Lions World Vision Institute, Inc.

133) Lucent Group, Inc.

134) Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

135) M&M Realty Partners LLC

136) Major League Baseball

137) Marine Towing of Tampa, LLC

138) Martin County Board of County Commissioners

139) Max Planck Florida Foundation, Inc

140) Maxim Healthcare Services, Inc

141) MCI, LC

142) Miami Dade College Foundation

143) Miami Design District Associates, LLC

144) Miami Learning Experience School

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

146) MorseLife Health System

147) Mosaic Fertilizer, LLC

148) Mount Sinai Medical Center

149) NAIOP Tampa Bay

150) National Rental Home Council

151) Nationwide Retirement Solutions, Inc.

152) Natural Health Partners, LLC

153) New York Yankees

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

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

156) Nova Southeastern University

157) NTT Data, Inc.

158) Office of the Commissioner of Baseball

159) Online Lenders Alliance

160) Orange Barrel Media

161) Palm Beach Aggregates, LLC

162) Panza, Maurer & Maynard, P.A.

163) Parsons Transportation Group Inc.

164) Pensacola State College Foundation, Inc.

165) PointClickCare Technologies USA Corp

166) Public Health Trust

167) Quarterhill

168) RAI Services Company

169) Re-Entry Alliance Pensacola, Inc.

170) ReaSyn Technologies, Inc.

171) Renew Financial Group LLC

172) Revenue Based Finance Coalition

173) Reyes Holdings, L.L.C.

174) RightSite Health

175) Robinhood

176) RUDG, LLC

177) Safe Harbor Hospice LLC

178) SaferWatch

179) Safety Net Hospital Alliance of Florida

180) Sanford Airport Authority

181) SAS Institute, Inc

182) Seacoast National Bank

183) Security Scorecard

184) Selah Freedom

185) Seminole Hard Rock Digital, LLC

186) Sentara Health Plans, Inc.

187) SePro Corporation

188) Shands Teaching Hospital and Clinics, Inc.

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

190) Sig Sauer, Inc.

191) Simon Wiesenthal Center, Inc.

192) Skyward, Inc.

193) Socure, Inc.

194) Solar Sportsystems, Inc

195) South Central Florida Express, Inc

196) South Florida Police Benevolent Association

197) Southern Glazers Wine and Spirits, LLC.

198) Southern Technical College Suncoast, LLC

199) Spark Learning, Inc.

200) SPIDR Tech, Inc.

201) Spray Foam Coalition Association

202) State Armor

203) Strategic Digital Services

204) Suffolk Construction Company, Inc.

205) Sunfest Herbs LLC

206) SWARM Inc.

207) Talk of the Town, Inc.

208) Tampa General Hospital

209) The Private Suite

210) The School Board of Lee County

211) Titan America LLC

212) Town of Lantana

213) Town of Palm Beach

214) Transit Village Venture, LLC

215) Tremco Incorporated

216) Trulieve, Inc.

217) Unite USA, Inc.

218) United States Sugar Corporation

219) University of Central Florida Foundation, Inc.

220) University of Florida Foundation, Inc.

221) University of Miami

222) Versaterm Public Safety

223) Village of North Palm Beach

224) Voices for Children Foundation, Inc

225) VyStar Credit Union

226) Walgreen Company

227) Walk Off Charities

228) WeatherSTEM

229) Wheeler Emergency Management Consulting, LLC

230) Wildlandscapes International

231) Windstorm Mitigation, Inc

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

233) Xerox Corporation and its affiliates

234) YMCA of the Palm Beaches

235) Zoox, Inc.

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RICHARD HAZELTON

(Arizona)
  • 602-466-1284

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JAY HOWARD

(Texas)
Clients:
Clients:

NEAL JONES

(Texas)
Clients:
Clients:
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  • 17 North Second Street16th FloorHarrisburgPA17101

Clients:
  • 17 North Second StreetHarrisburgPA17101

Clients:
Clients:
  • 602-466-1284

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