717-319-4638
300 N Second Street, Suite 1002, Harrisburg, PA, 17101, 
Subjects: All Subjects, Agencies/Regulations, Alcohol, Animals/Agriculture, Appropriations/Budgets, Business/Commerce, Cannabis/Drug Legalization, Children/Family/Women, City/County Government, Civil Rights, Consumer Protection, Corrections/Criminal Justice, Education, Energy/Utilities, Environment/Recycling, Finance/Banking, Food/Restaurants, Gaming, Manufacturing, Non-Profit, Pharmaceuticals, Planning/Land Use/Zoning, Privacy/Internet, Professional/Vocational Licensing, Public Safety, Public Sector, Retail, RFP/Procurement, Science/Technology, Taxes, Telecommunications, Tobacco, Tourism/Hospitality, Transportation/Vehicles
Links:Website
Versant means "having good knowledge of" and clients benefit from our in-depth industry knowledge and skills on the Hill. We help clients ranging from small farms and businesses to Fortune 500 companies send the right message to the right people who can affect action on their behalf. Our expertise in navigating legislative and regulatory issues provides you with a powerful partner for nearly any organizational or governmental relations concern. In addition, our network of relationships can open up opportunities for business development.
1) Altria Client Services LLC and its Affiliates
2) Charles Jacquin Et Cie., Inc.
6) CRLPA, LLC.
8) EEG, Inc.
10) Juniata County Agricultural Society
12) Pavement Coatings Technology Council
13) Pennsylvania Oil and Gas Landowners Alliance
14) Pennsylvania Pest Management Association
15) Pennsylvania Pharmacists Association
16) Pennsylvania Pork Producers' Strategic Investment Program
0-5 years
2019 30 Under 30 by AgGrad
With a focus on rural affairs, I work with numerous members of the legislature. I also engage regularly with the Department of Agriculture, Department of Environmental Protection, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, and Department of Education.
Chief Operating Officer Caleb Wright's roots in Pennsylvania's agricultural community are deep, and accolades earned during his young career have marked him as a voice of rural Pennsylvania's new generation. Raised on a Huntingdon County farm that has borne his family's name for over a century, Caleb grew up as the grandson of the region's renowned veterinarian, Doc Kyper, with a family legacy of serving the rural community. Prior to joining Versant Strategies, he served as a PA State FFA Officer, was a National FFA Officer Candidate, and taught high school agriculture.
Caleb is a graduate of Penn State with a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural and Extension Education. He was named as the College of Agricultural Science's inaugural Emerging Leader Candidate, working one-on-one with the College's Dean. Caleb investigated recruitment and retention of students in Agricultural Education as a Penn State research project. A skilled speaker, his energized commitment to rural education also earned him the Youth Agricultural Award presented by the Penn State Agriculture Council. Wright was elected to Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences Alumni Society Board and also serves on the Board of the PA FFA Foundation.
Along with managing day-to-day operations of the firm, Caleb actively lobbies and assists with organizational management.
717-635-2320
300 N Second Street, Suite 1002, Harrisburg, PA, 17101, 
Subjects: All Subjects, Agencies/Regulations, Alcohol, Animals/Agriculture, Appropriations/Budgets, Business/Commerce, Cannabis/Drug Legalization, Children/Family/Women, City/County Government, Consumer Protection, Education, Energy/Utilities, Environment/Recycling, Finance/Banking, Food/Restaurants, Housing/Real Estate/Development/Construction, Immigration, Manufacturing, Pharmaceuticals, Planning/Land Use/Zoning, Professional/Vocational Licensing, Public Sector, RFP/Procurement, Science/Technology, Telecommunications, Tobacco, Tourism/Hospitality
Links:Website
MeeCee Baker's name is synonymous with agricultural and rural issues in Pennsylvania. MeeCee's commitment, experience and knowledge coupled with her networking skills, make her a uniquely efficient and effective advocate.
1) Altria Client Services LLC and its Affiliates
2) Charles Jacquin Et Cie., Inc.
6) CRLPA, LLC.
8) EEG, Inc.
10) Juniata County Agricultural Society
12) Pavement Coatings Technology Council
13) Pennsylvania Oil and Gas Landowners Alliance
14) Pennsylvania Pest Management Association
15) Pennsylvania Pharmacists Association
16) Pennsylvania Pork Producers' Strategic Investment Program
11-15 years
Dr. Baker was named an Alumni Fellow at the Penn State University and delivered the commencement address at the College of Agricultural Sciences spring graduation. She also received the prestigious Medal of Honor Award from the Philadelphia Society for the Promotion of Agriculture (PSPA), the oldest (1785) continuously operating agricultural society in the country. PSPA was involved in establishing the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture. In addition, Baker was honored with the esteemed Jefferson Award by the Penn Ag Democrats.
Baker was appointed during the Rendell administration to work in the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture . While there, she directed the educational outreach for the Department.
Dr. Baker owns Versant Strategies, a premier governmental affairs firm focused on agricultural, education, environmental, and rural issues. Versant has represented dozens of clients in the Harrisburg and DC marketplace ranging from small farms and businesses to Fortune 500 companies.
Previously, Baker served in the executive office of the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. While there, she directed the educational outreach for the Department using the knowledge, skills, and traits she perfected during her 20 years behind a teacher’s desk at secondary and post-secondary institutions. Baker served as a faculty member at Penn State, an adjunct professor at North Carolina State University, and was the first woman elected as president of the National Association of Agricultural Educators. She is known across the nation as a published author and columnist with frequent engagements as a motivational keynote speaker and workshop presenter.
MeeCee, husband Jim Garofalo, a retired PA State Police Major who now works with USDA Investigation and Enforcement, and daughter Libby, a former state FFA president (Future Farmers' of America) and current Penn State student, live on the Baker homestead farm in Juniata County.
717-961-5450
909 Green Street, Harrisburg, PA, 17102, 
3) Alpha IT
4) Altria Client Services LLC and its Affiliates
6) Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers
7) AT&T Inc.
10) Byler Management
15) Christian School Association of Greater Harrisburg
16) Churchill Downs Incorporated
18) Coalition for Community Solar Access
19) College Board
20) Compass Learning
21) Concurrent Technologies Corporation
23) Cumberland Historic Properties
24) Dallas Area Fall Fair Inc. TA The Luzerne County Fair
29) First National Bank of Pennsylvania
30) G&F Realty
32) GREATER JOHNSTOWN REGIONAL PARTNERSHIP
33) Hazel Health
34) HeyTutor
37) Jewish Home of Eastern Pennsylvania
39) Kyndryl, Inc.
41) LIUNA Mid-Atlantic Regional Organizing Coalition
42) Local Union No. 1319 O.S.H.E.
43) Luzerne County Child Advocacy Center
45) Malt Beverage Distributors Association of PA
46) Martz Trailways
47) Messiah Lifeways
49) Modern Treasury
53) PA Association for Justice
54) PA State Building & Construction Trades Council
55) Pennsylvania Association of Staff Nurses and Allied Professionals
56) Pennsylvania Cannabis Coalition
57) PENNSYLVANIA SOCIETY OF PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS
58) Pennsylvania State Nurses Association
59) Pennsylvania Trolley Museum Inc.
61) Philadelphia School District
63) Rikore, Inc.
65) Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) of Luzerne County
67) Summit Realty Advisors, LLC
68) Takeda Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
69) Terrapin Investment Fund 1, LLC
70) The Lands at Hillside Farms
71) Ticket Network
72) Total Security International LLC
73) Valley Crest Real Estate, LP
75) Viatris Inc.
76) Waste Reduction Recycling Transfer, Inc.
717-961-5450
909 Green Street, Suite 101, Harrisburg, PA, 17102, 
4) Altria Client Services LLC and its Affiliates
7) Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers
8) AT&T Inc.
10) Bounty Minerals
11) Byler Management
17) Christian School Association of Greater Harrisburg
18) Churchill Downs Incorporated
20) Coalition for Community Solar Access
21) Compass Learning
22) Concurrent Technologies Corporation
23) Cumberland Historic Properties
28) First National Bank of Pennsylvania
29) G&F Realty
30) GREATER JOHNSTOWN REGIONAL PARTNERSHIP
31) Hazel Health
35) Inch & Co
36) Jewish Community Alliance of NEPA
37) Jewish Home of Eastern Pennsylvania
39) Kooth USA, LLC
41) LIUNA Mid-Atlantic Regional Organizing Coalition
42) Local Union No. 1319 O.S.H.E.
43) Luzerne County Child Advocacy Center
45) Malt Beverage Distributors Association of PA
46) Martz Trailways
47) Messiah Lifeways
48) MidPoint Group of Companies, Inc.
50) Modern Treasury
51) New Birth of Freedom Council, Boy Scouts of America #544
53) Olivet Boys & Girls Club of Reading and Berks County
54) PA Association for Justice
55) PA State Building & Construction Trades Council
56) Pennsylvania Association of Staff Nurses and Allied Professionals
57) Pennsylvania Beer Alliance
58) Pennsylvania Cannabis Coalition
59) Pennsylvania Principals Association
60) PENNSYLVANIA SOCIETY OF PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS
61) Pennsylvania State Nurses Association
62) Pennsylvania Trolley Museum Inc.
64) Philadelphia School District
66) Rikore, Inc.
69) Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) of Luzerne County
70) Summit Realty Advisors, LLC
71) Takeda Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
72) Terrapin Investment Fund 1, LLC
73) Ticket Network
74) Total Security International LLC
75) Valley Crest Real Estate, LP
77) Viatris Inc.
78) Waste Reduction Recycling Transfer, Inc.
717-961-5450
909 Green Street, Suite 101, Harrisburg, PA, 17102, 
3) Altria Client Services LLC and its Affiliates
6) Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers
7) AT&T Inc.
10) Byler Management
15) Child USA
16) Christian School Association of Greater Harrisburg
17) Churchill Downs Incorporated
20) CNX Land LLC
22) Coalition for Community Solar Access
23) College Board
24) Compass Learning
25) Concurrent Technologies Corporation
27) Cumberland Historic Properties
33) First National Bank of Pennsylvania
34) FMP Realty LLC
35) G&F Realty
37) GREATER JOHNSTOWN REGIONAL PARTNERSHIP
38) Hazel Health
39) HeyTutor
42) HomeAde, LLC
43) Inch & Co
44) Indo-American Community of Scranton
47) Kimball Motion Analytics LLC
49) Kooth USA, LLC
52) LIUNA Mid-Atlantic Regional Organizing Coalition
53) Local Union No. 1319 O.S.H.E.
54) Luzerne County Child Advocacy Center
56) Malt Beverage Distributors Association of PA
57) Martz Trailways
58) Messiah Lifeways
59) MidPoint Group of Companies, Inc.
61) Modern Treasury
62) New Birth of Freedom Council, Boy Scouts of America #544
65) PA Association for Justice
66) PA State Building & Construction Trades Council
67) Pennsylvania Association of Staff Nurses and Allied Professionals
68) Pennsylvania Beer Alliance
69) Pennsylvania Cannabis Coalition
70) PENNSYLVANIA SOCIETY OF PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS
71) Pennsylvania State Nurses Association
72) Pennsylvania Trolley Museum Inc.
74) Philadelphia School District
76) Rikore, Inc.
78) RVG Management and Development Co.
80) Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) of Luzerne County
81) Summit Realty Advisors, LLC
82) Takeda Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
83) The Lands at Hillside Farms
84) Ticket Network
85) Total Security International LLC
86) Valley Crest Real Estate, LP
88) Viatris Inc.
89) Visit Hershey & Harrisburg Inc.
90) Waste Reduction Recycling Transfer, Inc.
717-961-5450
909 Green Street, Suite 101, Harrisburg, PA, 17102, 
4) Alpha IT
5) Altria Client Services LLC and its Affiliates
8) Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers
9) AT&T Inc.
10) Aviat Networks
11) Bounty Minerals
12) Byler Management
18) Child USA
19) Christian School Association of Greater Harrisburg
20) Churchill Downs Incorporated
23) CNX Land LLC
25) Coalition for Community Solar Access
26) College Board
27) Compass Learning
28) Concurrent Technologies Corporation
31) Cumberland Historic Properties
32) Dallas Area Fall Fair Inc. TA The Luzerne County Fair
39) First National Bank of Pennsylvania
40) FMP Realty LLC
41) G&F Realty
43) GREATER JOHNSTOWN REGIONAL PARTNERSHIP
44) Hazel Health
45) HeyTutor
49) Inch & Co
50) Indo-American Community of Scranton
53) Kimball Motion Analytics LLC
55) Kooth USA, LLC
56) Kyndryl, Inc.
58) LifeBrand, Inc.
60) LIUNA Mid-Atlantic Regional Organizing Coalition
61) Luzerne County Child Advocacy Center
63) Malt Beverage Distributors Association of PA
64) Martz Trailways
65) Messiah Lifeways
66) MidPoint Group of Companies, Inc.
68) Modern Treasury
69) Mountain Springs Lake Resort LLC
70) New Birth of Freedom Council, Boy Scouts of America #544
72) Olivet Boys & Girls Club of Reading and Berks County
74) PA Association for Justice
75) PA State Building & Construction Trades Council
77) Pennsylvania Association of Staff Nurses and Allied Professionals
78) Pennsylvania Beer Alliance
79) Pennsylvania Cannabis Coalition
80) Pennsylvania Principals Association
81) PENNSYLVANIA SOCIETY OF PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS
82) Pennsylvania State Nurses Association
83) Pennsylvania Trolley Museum Inc.
85) Philadelphia School District
87) Rikore, Inc.
90) Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) of Luzerne County
92) Summit Realty Advisors, LLC
93) Takeda Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
94) Terrapin Investment Fund 1, LLC
95) The Lands at Hillside Farms
96) Ticket Network
97) Total Security International LLC
98) Valley Crest Real Estate, LP
100) Viatris Inc.
101) Visit Hershey & Harrisburg Inc.
102) Waste Reduction Recycling Transfer, Inc.