Kevin brings tireless effort and passion, excelling in strategy and solutions. He has been ranked one of the most effective lobbyists in Lansing by Inside Michigan Politics. Kevin's clear vision has guided campaigns, start-ups and Fortune 100 firms.
1) ABBOTT LABORATORIES (from ACUITAS LLC)
2) AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC (from ACUITAS LLC)
3) AVERITAS
4) BATTLE CREEK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION (from ACUITAS LLC)
5) BIZFLEETS LLC (from ACUITAS LLC)
6) BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD OF MICHIGAN (from ACUITAS LLC)
7) CLEAN AIR TASK FORCE INC (from ACUITAS LLC)
8) CLEAN FUELS MICHIGAN (from ACUITAS LLC)
9) COALITION FOR COMMUNITY SOLAR ACCESS (from ACUITAS LLC)
10) COMPOSTING COUNCIL OF MICHIGAN (from ACUITAS LLC)
11) CONSORTIUM FOR INTERIOR DESIGN (from ACUITAS LLC)
12) DETROIT REGIONAL CHAMBER (from ACUITAS LLC)
13) EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY (EMU) (from ACUITAS LLC)
14) ENERGY ACTION FUND (from ACUITAS LLC)
15) GENEMARKERS (from ACUITAS LLC)
18) HOPE STARTS HERE DETROIT (from ACUITAS LLC)
19) INTERLAKE MARITIME SERVICES (from ACUITAS LLC)
20) JOHNSON CONTROLS INC (from ACUITAS LLC)
21) MICHIGAN ACADEMY OF NUTRITION AND DIETETICS (from ACUITAS LLC)
22) MICHIGAN CENTER FOR YOUTH JUSTICE (from ACUITAS LLC)
23) MICHIGAN DENTAL HYGIENISTS ASSOCIATION (from ACUITAS LLC)
24) MICHIGAN FOREST PRODUCTS COUNCIL
25) MICHIGAN MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELORS (from ACUITAS LLC)
26) NURSE FAMILY PARTNERSHIP (from ACUITAS LLC)
27) PETLAND (from ACUITAS LLC)
28) PMI GLOBAL SERVICES INC AND AFFILIATES (from ACUITAS LLC)
29) TEACH FOR AMERICA (from ACUITAS LLC)
30) TRAVERSE CONNECT (from ACUITAS LLC)
31) TRINITY HEALTH (from ACUITAS LLC)
32) UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT MERCY DENTAL SCHOOL (from ACUITAS LLC)
33) WALGREEN CO (from ACUITAS LLC)
34) WEC ENERGY GROUP DBA UMERC OR MI GAS UTILITIES (from ACUITAS LLC)
20+ years
Previously, Kevin served as the Director of Government Relations for the Michigan Chamber of Commerce -- one of Michigan's premier trade associations. As Vice President for the Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce, Kevin advised business leaders from some of Michigan's largest companies, philanthropic community and non-profit associations.
Honored to serve State Representative Ken Sikkema (R - Grand Rapids) and U.S. Senate campaign of the Honorable Spencer Abraham, Kevin has deep roots in the legislative and political process.
A native of Ironwood, Michigan. Kevin graduated with honors from Michigan State University with a Masters Degree in Labor & Industrial Relations and received a BS in Political Science degree from Western Michigan University.
(850) 681-0024
108 S Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL, 32301,
The competitive nature of government and public advocacy requires a team with the experience, insight and knowledge to provide results. The Floridian Partners team is composed of individuals from different backgrounds and practice areas, resulting in a dynamic group of advocacy professionals. As a firm, we strive to exceed our clients' expectations with the understanding that our success is based solely upon the success of our clients. We not only represent our clients before the public sector; we also assist our clients in developing business-to-business opportunities.
Our first step in pursuing any client goal is to develop a strategic plan. In the world of advocacy, success is the result of sound strategy, access to decision makers, effective communication and strong execution. In creating and executing a strategy for each of our clients, we bring to bear decades of strategic advocacy experience on major client initiatives in projects spanning from the entitlement of Jungle Island in Miami-Dade County - to the largest privatization of services in the history of the State of Florida - to playing a major role in developing telecommunications and insurance law each year in the State Capitol. In addition to the know-how developed over this time, we also bring to bear the collective scope and depth of relationships developed along the way.
As a result, Floridian Partners operates at all levels of government and is never more than two degrees away from accessing a key decision maker on any given client matter, whether that client needs to impact proposed state legislation, a local or state agency regulation, local government ordinance, the state budget, or a local or State RFP opportunity.
Firm Specialties:
With offices in Tallahassee and Miami, our core services include government affairs, issues management & communications, and business consulting & development. We service clients across all major industries, have influence at all levels of Florida government, and can manage national issues through our multi- state advocacy network.
5) Associated Industries of Florida
6) Bayou City Hemp Company, Inc.
8) Centene Corporation on behalf of its affiliates and subsidiaries
9) City of Panama City Beach, Florida
10) Covetrus
11) Cuban American Bar Association Pro Bono Project
12) Dealer Consulting Services
13) Deere & Company c/o MultiState Associates LLC
16) Elevance Health, and its Affiliates
19) Florida Crystals Corporation
20) Florida Health Care Association
22) Florida Internet & Television
26) Holistic Alternative Recovery Trust
27) HP Inc.
29) International Bottled Water Association c/o MultiState Associates Inc.
30) Lee Memorial Health System
34) MAXIMUS
35) Miami6500, LLC
36) Milliman
37) Mobile DMV, LLC
38) MorseLife
39) National Assn of Credit Mgt-Improved Construction Practices Committee
40) National Council on Compensation Insurance
41) North Broward Hospital District
42) Petland, Inc.
44) Retail Services & Systems, Inc. dba Total Wine & More
46) Rocket Central
47) Russ Klenet & Associates on behalf of the city of Oakland Park
49) Sellers, Dorsey & Associates, LLC
50) Solarus Medical
51) South Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
52) SSJ Health Foundation, Inc.
JORGE CHAMIZO, an attorney and governmental consultant, represents a variety of clients before the Florida Legislature, Executive Office of the Governor, Agency for Healthcare Administration, Florida Department of Health, Florida Public Service Commission, and other state regulatory agencies on matters related to healthcare, energy, telecommunications, professional licensure, public procurement and business regulation.
Before joining the Firm, Jorge served as Chief Advisor to the Chairman of the Florida Public Service Commission, the state agency which regulates Florida's utilities. In that capacity, Jorge gave counsel to the Chairman on legal and policy matters related to telecommunications, energy, water, and wastewater issues coming before the Commission, assisted the Chairman in setting and implementing overall agency policy and direction, served as central contact to industry representatives, and was the Chairman's liaison to the Florida Legislature as well as state and local government agencies. Apart from his legal and governmental experience, Jorge brings to Floridian Partners over a decade of business experience in the insurance industry in the area of marketing, sales and management.
Jorge is an honors graduate from The Florida State University College of Law (J.D., cum laude, 2000) and received his undergraduate degree in Finance from the University of Miami (BBA, 1996). Jorge was honored as a top South Florida lobbyist and the recipient of the Cuban American Bar Association Pro Bono Project award. The Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers presented him with the 2014 Presidents Award.
517-853-1236 or 517-881-7898
110 W MICHIGAN AVE, STE 100, LANSING, MI, 48933,
Subjects: All Subjects
Sarah is known as one of the leading legislative strategists working in Michigan government relations and has been recognized by Inside Michigan Politics. Before joining Acuitas, Sarah spent 17 years at the Detroit Regional Chamber, where she led advocacy efforts on behalf of over 20,000 firms in southeast Michigan before local, state and federal government stakeholders.
3) BATTLE CREEK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
5) BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD OF MICHIGAN
8) COALITION FOR COMMUNITY SOLAR ACCESS
9) COMPOSTING COUNCIL OF MICHIGAN
10) CONSORTIUM FOR INTERIOR DESIGN
12) EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY (EMU)
14) GENEMARKERS
18) INTERLAKE MARITIME SERVICES
20) MICHIGAN ACADEMY OF NUTRITION AND DIETETICS
21) MICHIGAN CENTER FOR YOUTH JUSTICE
22) MICHIGAN DENTAL HYGIENISTS ASSOCIATION
23) MICHIGAN FOREST PRODUCTS COUNCIL
24) MICHIGAN MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELORS
26) PETLAND
27) PMI GLOBAL SERVICES INC AND AFFILIATES
29) TRAVERSE CONNECT
30) TRINITY HEALTH
31) UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT MERCY DENTAL SCHOOL
32) WALGREEN CO
11-15 years
Crain's Detroit Business named Sarah in their "40 Under 40" class as well as a "Woman to Watch" in recognition of her work on behalf of businesses in the Detroit region
At Acuitas, Sarah is well known for her collaborative approach to tough client challenges. Her network of contacts across non-profits and the business community provide clients access to much more than her knowledge and understanding of the legislative process.
Sarah's proactive approach to relationship-building with government officials begins long before they are sworn-in to office. The Acuitas team works to meet future public officials before they are overwhelmed by the work of Lansing and continues the relationship as they ascend to positions of leadership.
Prior to the Chamber, Sarah spent 3 years as a Legislative Assistant in the Michigan House of Representatives with former State Representative Willis C. Bullard Jr. (R - Highland Township).
Sarah received her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Michigan, Master of Public Administration from Western Michigan University and Master of Business Administration from the University of Michigan Ross School of Business.
She formerly served on the Board of Directors of the Public Affairs Council, the American Chamber of Commerce Executives, the Woodrow Wilson Centers' Canada Institute, and the University of Michigan Alumni Association.
Crain's Detroit Business named Sarah in their "40 Under 40" class as well as a "Woman to Watch" in recognition of her work on behalf of businesses in the Detroit region.
5178531236
110 W MICHIGAN AVE STE 400, LANSING, MI, 48933,
3) BATTLE CREEK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
5) BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD OF MICHIGAN
8) COALITION FOR COMMUNITY SOLAR ACCESS
9) COMPOSTING COUNCIL OF MICHIGAN
10) CONSORTIUM FOR INTERIOR DESIGN
12) EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY (EMU)
14) GENEMARKERS
18) INTERLAKE MARITIME SERVICES
20) MICHIGAN ACADEMY OF NUTRITION AND DIETETICS
21) MICHIGAN CENTER FOR YOUTH JUSTICE
22) MICHIGAN DENTAL HYGIENISTS ASSOCIATION
23) MICHIGAN FOREST PRODUCTS COUNCIL
24) MICHIGAN MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELORS
26) PETLAND
27) PMI GLOBAL SERVICES INC AND AFFILIATES
29) TRAVERSE CONNECT
30) TRINITY HEALTH
31) UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT MERCY DENTAL SCHOOL
32) WALGREEN CO
5178531236
110 W MICHIGAN AVE STE 400, LANSING, MI, 48933,
3) BATTLE CREEK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
5) BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD OF MICHIGAN
8) COALITION FOR COMMUNITY SOLAR ACCESS
9) COMPOSTING COUNCIL OF MICHIGAN
10) CONSORTIUM FOR INTERIOR DESIGN
12) EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY (EMU)
14) GENEMARKERS
18) INTERLAKE MARITIME SERVICES
20) MICHIGAN ACADEMY OF NUTRITION AND DIETETICS
21) MICHIGAN CENTER FOR YOUTH JUSTICE
22) MICHIGAN DENTAL HYGIENISTS ASSOCIATION
23) MICHIGAN FOREST PRODUCTS COUNCIL
24) MICHIGAN MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELORS
26) PETLAND
27) PMI GLOBAL SERVICES INC AND AFFILIATES
29) TRAVERSE CONNECT
30) TRINITY HEALTH
31) UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT MERCY DENTAL SCHOOL
32) WALGREEN CO
(785) 354-8172
800 SW JACKSON, STE. 914, TOPEKA, KS, 66612,
2028871485
750 Ninth Street, N.W., Suite 650, Washington, DC, 20001,
1) American Concrete Pavement Association
7) Genscape
8) Harbor Department of the City of Los Angeles
9) LAVLE
10) Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority
11) Mary Kay, Inc
16) National Installment Lenders Association
17) NEUROCRINE BIOSCIENCES, INC
18) North Orange County Community College District
19) Ockerman Automation Consulting, LLC
21) Petland, Inc.
23) SIEMENS MEDICAL SOLUTIONS USA, INC
24) SISKIYOU COUNTY
25) The Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas
27) Union Pacific
28) World Energy
110 W MICHIGAN AVE STE 400, LANSING, MI, 48933,
3) BATTLE CREEK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
5) BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD OF MICHIGAN
8) COALITION FOR COMMUNITY SOLAR ACCESS
9) COMPOSTING COUNCIL OF MICHIGAN
10) CONSORTIUM FOR INTERIOR DESIGN
12) EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY (EMU)
14) GENEMARKERS
18) INTERLAKE MARITIME SERVICES
20) MICHIGAN ACADEMY OF NUTRITION AND DIETETICS
21) MICHIGAN CENTER FOR YOUTH JUSTICE
22) MICHIGAN DENTAL HYGIENISTS ASSOCIATION
23) MICHIGAN FOREST PRODUCTS COUNCIL
24) MICHIGAN MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELORS
26) PETLAND
27) PMI GLOBAL SERVICES INC AND AFFILIATES
29) TRAVERSE CONNECT
30) TRINITY HEALTH
31) UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT MERCY DENTAL SCHOOL
32) WALGREEN CO
614-565-5522
6586 Baronscourt Loop, Dublin, OH, 43016,
3125965837
444 W LAKE STREET, SUITE 3200, CHICAGO, IL, 60606,
1) AMERICAN KRATOM ASSOCIATION
3) ASSOCIATED BUILDERS & CONTRACTORS - ILLINOIS CHAPTER, INC.
4) BLAINS SUPPLY, INCORPORATED FARM AND FLEET
6) CMA
7) COMED
9) CONSUMER TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION
12) FULCRUM GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES
13) ILLINOIS ASSOCIATION OF GROUNDWATER PROFESSIONALS
16) ILLINOIS STATE BOWLING PROPRIETORS ASSOCIATION
18) KOOTH USA LLC
19) MALLINCKRODT LLC
20) MERIDIAN HEALTH PLAN OF ILLINOIS, INC. AND CENTENE AFFILIATES
21) NORTHERN ILLINOIS CONFERENCE / WELLSPRING UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
22) ONE HOPE UNITED
23) PETLAND
24) PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS' PENSION & RETIREMENT FUND OF CHICAGO
25) RENAISSANCE LEARNING, INC.
27) STATE POLICE COMMAND OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
3125965845
444 W. LAKE STREET, CHICAGO, IL, 60606,
1) AMERICAN KRATOM ASSOCIATION
3) ASSOCIATED BUILDERS & CONTRACTORS - ILLINOIS CHAPTER, INC.
4) BLAINS SUPPLY, INCORPORATED FARM AND FLEET
6) CMA
7) COMED
9) CONSUMER TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION
12) FULCRUM GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES
13) ILLINOIS ASSOCIATION OF GROUNDWATER PROFESSIONALS
16) ILLINOIS STATE BOWLING PROPRIETORS ASSOCIATION
18) KOOTH USA LLC
19) MALLINCKRODT LLC
20) MERIDIAN HEALTH PLAN OF ILLINOIS, INC. AND CENTENE AFFILIATES
21) NORTHERN ILLINOIS CONFERENCE / WELLSPRING UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
22) ONE HOPE UNITED
23) PETLAND
24) PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS' PENSION & RETIREMENT FUND OF CHICAGO
25) RENAISSANCE LEARNING, INC.
27) STATE POLICE COMMAND OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
(512)6467406
1108 Lavaca Street, Suite 110-484, Austin, TX, 78701,
1) American Property Casualty Insurance Association
2) AT&T
3) Cedar Port Navigation and Improvement District
4) Concentra Health Services, Inc.
5) Independent Pool and Spa Service Association, Inc.
6) JPMorgan Chase Holdings LLC
11) Pool & Hot Tub Alliance Greater Houston
14) Texans for Better Urban Governance, Inc.
15) Texas Baptist Children's Home
17) Texas Coalition for Animal Protection
18) Texas Coalition of Homes for Children
19) Texas Consumer Lenders, LLC
20) Texas Disposal Systems Inc.
21) Texas Physical Therapy Association
22) Texas Pool & Spa Coalition
23) The Central Texas Chapter of The Pool and Hot Tub Alliance
5) Ehawk, Inc.
9) Goodwill of Western Missouri
10) HB Strategies
11) MERS/Missouri Goodwill Industries
12) Missouri Ambulatory Surgery Center Association
3125965837
444 W. LAKE STREET, SUITE 1300, CHICAGO, IL, 60606,
1) AMERICAN KRATOM ASSOCIATION
3) ASSOCIATED BUILDERS & CONTRACTORS - ILLINOIS CHAPTER, INC.
4) BLAINS SUPPLY, INCORPORATED FARM AND FLEET
6) CMA
7) COMED
9) CONSUMER TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION
12) FULCRUM GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES
13) ILLINOIS ASSOCIATION OF GROUNDWATER PROFESSIONALS
16) ILLINOIS STATE BOWLING PROPRIETORS ASSOCIATION
18) KOOTH USA LLC
19) MALLINCKRODT LLC
20) MERIDIAN HEALTH PLAN OF ILLINOIS, INC. AND CENTENE AFFILIATES
21) NORTHERN ILLINOIS CONFERENCE / WELLSPRING UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
22) ONE HOPE UNITED
23) PETLAND
24) PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS' PENSION & RETIREMENT FUND OF CHICAGO
25) RENAISSANCE LEARNING, INC.
27) STATE POLICE COMMAND OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
(850) 681-0024
108 S Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL, 32301-1584,
2) Associated Industries of Florida
3) Bayou City Hemp Company, Inc.
4) City of Panama City Beach, Florida
5) Covetrus
6) Deere & Company c/o MultiState Associates LLC
9) EarnIn
15) HP Inc.
17) International Bottled Water Association c/o MultiState Associates Inc.
19) Miami6500, LLC
21) National Assn of Credit Mgt-Improved Construction Practices Committee
22) Petland, Inc.
23) Retail Services & Systems, Inc. dba Total Wine & More
24) Russ Klenet & Associates on behalf of the city of Oakland Park
25) SSJ Health Foundation, Inc.
3125965837
444 W LAKE ST, CHICAGO, IL, 60606,
1) AMERICAN KRATOM ASSOCIATION
3) ASSOCIATED BUILDERS & CONTRACTORS - ILLINOIS CHAPTER, INC.
4) BLAINS SUPPLY, INCORPORATED FARM AND FLEET
6) CMA
7) COMED
9) CONSUMER TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION
12) FULCRUM GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES
13) ILLINOIS ASSOCIATION OF GROUNDWATER PROFESSIONALS
16) ILLINOIS STATE BOWLING PROPRIETORS ASSOCIATION
18) KOOTH USA LLC
19) MALLINCKRODT LLC
20) MERIDIAN HEALTH PLAN OF ILLINOIS, INC. AND CENTENE AFFILIATES
21) NORTHERN ILLINOIS CONFERENCE / WELLSPRING UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
22) ONE HOPE UNITED
23) PETLAND
24) PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS' PENSION & RETIREMENT FUND OF CHICAGO
25) RENAISSANCE LEARNING, INC.
27) STATE POLICE COMMAND OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
(262) 844-2428
1 South Pinckney, Suite 700, Madison, WI, 53703,
3125965839
444 W. LAKE STREET, CHICAGO, IL, 60606,
1) AMERICAN KRATOM ASSOCIATION
3) ASSOCIATED BUILDERS & CONTRACTORS - ILLINOIS CHAPTER, INC.
4) BLAINS SUPPLY, INCORPORATED FARM AND FLEET
6) CMA
7) COMED
9) CONSUMER TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION
12) FULCRUM GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES
13) ILLINOIS ASSOCIATION OF GROUNDWATER PROFESSIONALS
16) ILLINOIS STATE BOWLING PROPRIETORS ASSOCIATION
18) KOOTH USA LLC
19) MALLINCKRODT LLC
20) MERIDIAN HEALTH PLAN OF ILLINOIS, INC. AND CENTENE AFFILIATES
21) NORTHERN ILLINOIS CONFERENCE / WELLSPRING UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
22) ONE HOPE UNITED
23) PETLAND
24) PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS' PENSION & RETIREMENT FUND OF CHICAGO
25) RENAISSANCE LEARNING, INC.
27) STATE POLICE COMMAND OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
1401 New York Avenue NW, Suite 800, Washington, DC, 20005,
3125965809
444 W. LAKE STREET, CHICAGO, IL, 60606,
1) AMERICAN KRATOM ASSOCIATION
3) ASSOCIATED BUILDERS & CONTRACTORS - ILLINOIS CHAPTER, INC.
4) BLAINS SUPPLY, INCORPORATED FARM AND FLEET
6) CMA
7) COMED
9) CONSUMER TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION
12) FULCRUM GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES
13) ILLINOIS ASSOCIATION OF GROUNDWATER PROFESSIONALS
16) ILLINOIS STATE BOWLING PROPRIETORS ASSOCIATION
18) KOOTH USA LLC
19) MALLINCKRODT LLC
20) MERIDIAN HEALTH PLAN OF ILLINOIS, INC. AND CENTENE AFFILIATES
21) NORTHERN ILLINOIS CONFERENCE / WELLSPRING UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
22) ONE HOPE UNITED
23) PETLAND
24) PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS' PENSION & RETIREMENT FUND OF CHICAGO
25) RENAISSANCE LEARNING, INC.
27) STATE POLICE COMMAND OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
502-376-3100
3301 Trinity Road, Louisville, KY, 40206,
502-223-2180
Top Shelf Lobby, 302 Shelby Street, Frankfort, KY, 40601,
2) Associated Builders & Contractors Indiana/Kentucky
3) Associated Builders & Contractors OH Valley
6) Carespring Healthcare Management
8) Cigar Association of America, Inc.
9) Cincinnati Bell, Inc & Its Subsidiaries dba Altafiber
11) Comcast Cable Communications Management, LLC
12) Community Choice Financial
14) KY Academy of Physician Assistants
15) KY Assn. of Health Care Facilities
17) KY Broadcasters Association
20) KY Manufactured Housing Institute
21) KY Physical Therapy Association
22) MasterCard International Inc.
23) Metro United Way
24) Mountain Comprehensive Care Center
25) National Assn. of Benefit & Insur. Professionals
26) National Grid Renewables Development, LLC
27) National Mentor Holdings, LLC
28) Northern KY University Foundation, Inc.
29) Outdoor Advertising Assoc. of KY
30) Petland
31) Pew Charitable Trusts (The)
32) Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky
33) Saint Elizabeth Healthcare
34) Securities Industry & Financial Markets Assn.
36) United Way of Greater Cincinnati
37) Wawa, Inc.
