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SANDY RAY

Sandy S. Ray brings nearly 25 years of experience in the political arena in both state government and politics in the state of Mississippi and throughout southeast. Sandy is a registered lobbyist and has assisted clients in legislative lobbying spanning throughout many sectors including insurance, economic development, state bond acquisition, state agency management and regulatory issues. In addition to lobbying and regulatory affairs, Mrs. Ray specializes in human resource management, non-profit organization, campaign management, grass roots organization and fund raising. Mrs. Ray, a native of Cleveland, MS, began Southern Consulting Associates in the summer of 2004. In 2007 as part of her business, Sandy assisted with the campaign for Mississippi's Insurance Commissioner and was asked to come aboard the administration after a successful election. Shortly thereafter, she was named Chief of Staff for State Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney. It would be a role she would occupy until 2018 before she decided to again devote her full attention to her personal business, Southern Consulting Associates, Inc.Prior to opening her consulting business, Mrs. Ray served as Executive Director for Boys and Girls Clubs of the Mississippi Delta, Children's Division Liaison for the Office of the Attorney General, and as a Coordinator in the Division of Continuing Education at Delta State University in Cleveland, MS. Named as one of the "Top 50 under 50" by the Delta Business Journal.

1) Cigna Corporate Services LLC

2) City of Philadelphia

3) Gulf States Insurance Company

4) Healthcare/Pharma

5) Land Title Association of Mississippi

6) Marty Stuart's Congress of Country Music

7) Misc. Econ Development and Bond projects

8) Misc. Insurance Regulatory

9) Mississippi Justice Court Judges Association

10) Mississippi Retail & Grocers Association

11) NAIFA - MS

12) Primerica Life, Inc.

13) Southern Consulting Associates, Inc.

14) The American Massage Therapy Association

20+ years

Former Chief of Staff for the MS Department of Insurance
Campaign Manager for Attorney General, Lynn Fitch
Finance Director Commissioner of Insurance, Mike Chaney

Sandy Ray has always been a solid political resource for me. She's a hard worker and diligent in seeking successful results. Well respected. - Cindy Hyde-Smith, US Senator

A very intelligent, highly motivated, respected, charismatic rain maker. I have called her 'shortstop' since she came to work for me. That nickname is perfect for her because, one, she is short, but really I call her that because there isn't much that gets past her. Sandy will succeed at whatever she sets her mind to. I have no doubt about that. I have seen her decision-making abilities, and she will decide what needs to be done and then go straight ahead to accomplish it. - Mike Chaney, MS Commissioner of Insurance and State Fire Marshal

Collaborating with Sandy Ray and her firm to help the Congress of Country Music project seek and secure state bond funds was truly a game changer. She worked so hard for us. She put her heart into the task and I suspect she would do the same for anybody she chose to work with. I have no doubt that we will be calling upon Sandy Ray for years to come. - Marty Stuart, Multiple Grammy Award winner, American Country Music Singer-Songwriter

I have known Sandy since she first appeared in our state capitol over 20 years ago. She has worked her way up with integrity. She is absolutely one of the most trustworthy lobbyists and public policy professionals in Mississippi. We have all depended on her knowledge and guidance at some point. I am glad to know her and call her friend. - Willie Simmons, Transportation Commissioner (Central District)

I have worked with Sandy for many years in various capacities in state government. She has always been diligent, thorough, and prepared. It is a pleasure to work with her - Philip Gunn, MS Speaker of the House

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ANDREW DOERR

(Michigan, )

Dykema

adoerr@dykema.com
517-374-9187
201 TOWNSEND ST, STE 900 % DYKEMA, LANSING, MI, 48933,

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Links:Website, TAG Profile

Dykema is a full-service law firm, the largest in Michigan and one of the top 100 in the United States. The firm operates out of seven offices located in Michigan, Washington D.C. and Chicago, Illinois. Lawyers in the Government Policy & Practice Group engage in all aspects of federal and state administrative law, contested governmental proceedings, lobbying public officials regarding pending legislation, and governmental policies. The firm represents clients on federal and state governmental contract and procurement matters, government audits, and waste and fraud investigations. In addition, the firm handles diverse international law matters arising from clients' extensive dealings with Canadian, Pacific Rim and European businesses.

Firm Specialties:
Dykema's areas of expertise in the government relations arena include lobbying on legislative and administrative matters, antitrust and trade regulation investigations and proceedings, environmental issues, intellectual property, health care law, government contracts, utility regulation, professional licensure, election law, tax policy, information technology policy and litigation.

1) AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSE PRACTITIONERS

2) AMERICAN EXPRESS

3) AUTHORITY HEALTH

4) AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY

5) CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY (CMU)

6) CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS

7) CITIZENS INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA

8) CITY OF ANN ARBOR

9) CITY OF JACKSON

10) CITY OF KALAMAZOO

11) CONCRETE PIPE ASSOCIATION OF MICHIGAN

12) COPART INC

13) CROWN CASTLE

14) DETROIT EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION FOUNDATION

15) DETROIT ENTERTAINMENT LLC

16) EIMAGINE

17) FAMILIES AGAINST NARCOTICS

18) FERRIS STATE UNIVERSITY (FSU)

19) FLINT CENTER FOR EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE

20) FLOW (FOR LOVE OF WATER)

21) GLOBAL TEL LINK

22) GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY (GVSU)

23) GREAT LAKES SPORTS COMMISSION

24) GREAT LAKES WATER AUTHORITY

25) GRP WEGMAN COMPANY

26) HEALTH ALLIANCE PLAN

27) HIGHSCOPE

28) INSURANCE ALLIANCE OF MICHIGAN

29) JOHN HANCOCK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (USA)

30) LITTERA EDUCATION

31) LITTLE RIVER BAND OF OTTAWA INDIANS

32) MICH ASSOC OF DRUG COURT PROFESSIONALS INC

33) MICHIGAN ASSOCIATION OF HEALTH PLANS (MAHP)

34) MICHIGAN ASSOCIATION OF STATE UNIVERSITIES

35) MICHIGAN CABLE TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION

36) MICHIGAN CHARITABLE GAMING ASSOCIATION

37) MICHIGAN COUNCIL OF CHARTER SCHOOL AUTHORIZERS

38) MICHIGAN DATA CENTER ALLIANCE

39) MICHIGAN EDUCATOR WORKFORCE INITIATIVE

40) MICHIGAN ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION

41) MICHIGAN MANUFACTURED HOUSING RV AND CAMPGROUND ASSOC

42) MICHIGAN NONPROFIT ASSOCIATION

43) MICHIGAN RECREATION AND PARK ASSOCIATION

44) MICHIGAN SAVES

45) MICHIGAN TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY (MTU)

46) MOLSON COORS BEVERAGE COMPANY USA LLC F/K/A MILLERCOORS LLC

47) NEXTEER AUTOMOTIVE CORPORATION

48) NEXTENERGY CENTER

49) NUCOR CORPORATION

50) PFIZER INC

51) PRIMERICA INC

52) PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES INC PCS

53) SCI MICHIGAN FUNERAL SERVICES INC

54) SELF STORAGE ASSOCIATION OF MICHIGAN

55) STEELCASE INC

56) THE BOJI GROUP

57) THE DOCTORS MANAGEMENT COMPANY

58) THE PEW CHARITABLE TRUSTS

59) TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA INC

60) UNIVERSAL HEALTH SERVICES INC

61) WILLIAMS INTERNATIONAL

62) YWCA KALAMAZOO

ANDREW H. DOERR is an accomplished government affairs professional, bringing 20 years of lobbying, legislative and political experience to Dykema's Lansing office. At Dykema, he focuses on issues related to: energy, insurance, procurement, regulated industries, corrections, education, local government, nonprofit representation, the Liquor Control Code, licensing, gaming, taxation, procurement and matters dealing with the Department of State among others. He is experienced in review, analysis and drafting of proposed legislation and has testified before numerous House and Senate Committees.

Prior to joining the firm Mr. Doerr served as Deputy Legislative Director and Legislative Liaison for Secretary of State Ruth Johnson. In this role he served as a conduit to Secretary Johnson to both the legislature and the Governor's administration. He was responsible for the Secretary's legislative agenda, including legislative drafting, moving bills through the legislative process, and implementation. Andrew also spent eight years serving as Senator Alan Sanborn's (R-Macomb) Chief of Staff. Focusing on public policy related to the Senators role as Chairman of the Economic Development and Regulatory Reform Committee along with office and personnel management. During his time with Senator Sanborn he also helped manage numerous political campaigns.

Mr. Doerr came to Dykema with years of direct lobbying experience, having served as the Legislative and Political Director for the Michigan Credit Union League (MCUL). While there he oversaw the MCUL's legislative team and worked to promote legislation that benefited credit unions and their industry at both the state and federal level. He was also responsible for PAC fundraising, Grassroots coordination and member advocacy efforts.