2) Airbnb
3) Allegis, Redwood, Maxim Public Affairs, LLC
5) American International Group, Inc.
10) Crown Holding of NEPA, LLC
12) DocuSign, Inc.
16) Elmwood Park Zoo
18) Fidelity Deposit and Discount Bank
19) Google LLC and its Affiliates
20) Harristown Enterprises, Inc.
21) Hazleton Area School District
25) HSP Gaming, L.P.
26) jawnt, Inc.
27) Karbon Capital Partners Corp
28) Keystone College
29) King's College
30) Lucknow-Highspire Terminals, LLC
31) Maplebear Inc. d/b/a Instacart
32) McClure Company
33) Michael Baker International
34) NextEra Energy Resources LLC
37) Office of the Commissioner of Baseball
40) Pegasystems
41) Pennsylvania Association of Nurse Anesthetists
42) Pennsylvania Humanities Council
44) PMI US Corporate Services Inc. and Affiliates
45) Pocono Raceway
46) Prologis Logistics Services Incorporated
47) Quality Technology Services, LLC
48) Qualtrics
49) Rodale Institute
51) Sunoco L.P.
53) Teach PA
54) Temple University Health System
56) The Janus School
60) WGL Energy
63) WinnDevelopment
0-5 years
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.
2) Airbnb
3) Allegis, Redwood, Maxim Public Affairs, LLC
5) American International Group, Inc.
10) Crown Holding of NEPA, LLC
12) DocuSign, Inc.
16) Elmwood Park Zoo
18) Fidelity Deposit & Discount Bank
19) Fidelity Deposit and Discount Bank
20) Google LLC and its Affiliates
22) Hazleton Area School District
26) HSP Gaming, L.P.
27) jawnt, Inc.
28) Karbon Capital Partners Corp
29) Keystone College
30) King's College
31) Lucknow-Highspire Terminals, LLC
32) Maplebear Inc. d/b/a Instacart
33) McClure Company
34) Michael Baker International
35) NextEra Energy Resources LLC
38) Office of the Commissioner of Baseball
41) Pegasystems
42) Pennsylvania Association of Nurse Anesthetists
43) Pennsylvania Humanities Council
45) PMI US Corporate Services Inc. and Affiliates
46) Pocono Raceway
47) Prologis Logistics Services Incorporated
48) Quality Technology Services, LLC
49) Qualtrics
50) Reed Smith LLP
51) Rodale Institute
53) Sunoco L.P.
55) Teach PA
56) Temple University Health System
58) The Janus School
62) WGL Energy
65) WinnDevelopment
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.
717-547-8213
17 N. 2nd Street. 16th Floor, Harrisburg, PA, 17101,
Subjects: Agencies/Regulations, Alcohol, Animals/Agriculture, Appropriations/Budgets, Business/Commerce, Children/Family/Women, City/County Government, Civil Rights, Consumer Protection, Education, Energy/Utilities, Environment/Recycling, Finance/Banking, Food/Restaurants, Gaming, Health Care, Housing/Real Estate/Development/Construction, Insurance, Labor/Unions, Manufacturing, Medicare/Medicaid, Non-Profit, Pharmaceuticals, Professional/Vocational Licensing, Public Safety, Public Sector, RFP/Procurement, Science/Technology, Taxes, Telecommunications, Tobacco, Tourism/Hospitality, Transportation/Vehicles
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.
2) Airbnb
3) Allegis, Redwood, Maxim Public Affairs, LLC
11) DocuSign, Inc.
15) Elmwood Park Zoo
17) Fidelity Deposit & Discount Bank
18) Fidelity Deposit and Discount Bank
19) Google LLC and its Affiliates
20) Harristown Enterprises, Inc.
21) Hazleton Area School District
25) HSP Gaming, L.P.
26) jawnt, Inc.
27) Karbon Capital Partners Corp
28) Keystone College
29) King's College
30) Lucknow-Highspire Terminals, LLC
31) Maplebear Inc. d/b/a Instacart
32) McClure Company
34) NextEra Energy Resources LLC
37) Office of the Commissioner of Baseball
40) Pegasystems
41) Pennsylvania Association of Nurse Anesthetists
42) Pennsylvania Homecare Association
43) Pennsylvania Humanities Council
45) PMI US Corporate Services Inc. and Affiliates
46) Pocono Raceway
47) Prologis Logistics Services Incorporated
48) Quality Technology Services, LLC
49) Qualtrics
50) Rodale Institute
52) Sunoco L.P.
54) Teach PA
55) Temple University Health System
57) The Janus School
61) WGL Energy
64) WinnDevelopment
0-5 years
2) Airbnb
3) Allegis, Redwood, Maxim Public Affairs, LLC
5) American International Group, Inc.
10) Crown Holding of NEPA, LLC
12) DocuSign, Inc.
16) Elmwood Park Zoo
18) Fidelity Deposit & Discount Bank
19) Fidelity Deposit and Discount Bank
20) Google LLC and its Affiliates
21) Harristown Enterprises, Inc.
22) Hazleton Area School District
26) HSP Gaming, L.P.
27) jawnt, Inc.
28) Karbon Capital Partners Corp
29) Keystone College
30) King's College
31) Lucknow-Highspire Terminals, LLC
32) Maplebear Inc. d/b/a Instacart
33) McClure Company
34) Michael Baker International
35) NextEra Energy Resources LLC
38) Office of the Commissioner of Baseball
41) Pegasystems
42) Pennsylvania Association of Nurse Anesthetists
43) Pennsylvania Homecare Association
44) Pennsylvania Humanities Council
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
53) Sunoco L.P.
55) Teach PA
56) Temple University Health System
58) The Janus School
62) WGL Energy
65) WinnDevelopment
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.
717-514-6330
17 N. 2nd Street, 16th Floor, Harrisburg, PA, 17101,
Subjects: All Subjects, Agencies/Regulations, Alcohol, Animals/Agriculture, Appropriations/Budgets, Ballot Measures/Campaign Finance/Elections, Business/Commerce, Cannabis/Drug Legalization, Children/Family/Women, City/County Government, Consumer Protection, Corrections/Criminal Justice, Criminal, Education, Energy/Utilities, Environment/Recycling, Finance/Banking, Food/Restaurants, Gaming, Health Care, Housing/Real Estate/Development/Construction, Immigration, Insurance, Labor/Unions, Manufacturing, Medicare/Medicaid, 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
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.
2) Airbnb
3) Allegis, Redwood, Maxim Public Affairs, LLC
5) American International Group, Inc.
7) Center for Organ Recovery and Education
11) Constellation Energy Generation, LLC
12) Crown Holding of NEPA, LLC
14) DocuSign, Inc.
18) Elmwood Park Zoo
20) Fidelity Deposit & Discount Bank
21) Fidelity Deposit and Discount Bank
22) Google LLC and its Affiliates
23) GREATER DELAWARE VALLEY SOCIETY OF TRANSPLANT SURGEONS
25) Harristown Enterprises, Inc.
26) Hazleton Area School District
30) HSP Gaming, L.P.
31) jawnt, Inc.
32) Karbon Capital Partners Corp
33) Keystone College
34) King's College
35) Labrador LLC
36) Lakeside NEPA
37) Lucknow-Highspire Terminals, LLC
38) Maplebear Inc. d/b/a Instacart
39) McClure Company
40) Michael Baker International
41) NextEra Energy Resources LLC
44) Novelis
45) Office of the Commissioner of Baseball
48) Pegasystems
49) Pennsylvania Association of Nurse Anesthetists
50) Pennsylvania Humanities Council
52) PMI US Corporate Services Inc. and Affiliates
53) Pocono Raceway
54) Quality Technology Services, LLC
55) Qualtrics
56) Rodale Institute
58) Sunoco L.P.
60) Teach PA
61) Temple University Health System
63) The Janus School
64) The Pennsylvania Association of Naturopathic Physicians
67) WGL Energy
70) WinnDevelopment
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.
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.
2) Airbnb
3) Allegis, Redwood, Maxim Public Affairs, LLC
5) American International Group, Inc.
6) Avenues Recovery Medical Center at Valley Forge, LLC
11) Crown Holding of NEPA, LLC
13) DocuSign, Inc.
17) Elmwood Park Zoo
19) Fidelity Deposit & Discount Bank
20) Fidelity Deposit and Discount Bank
21) Google LLC and its Affiliates
22) Harristown Enterprises, Inc.
23) Hazleton Area School District
27) HSP Gaming, L.P.
28) jawnt, Inc.
29) Karbon Capital Partners Corp
30) Keystone College
31) King's College
34) McClure Company
35) Michael Baker International
36) NextEra Energy Resources LLC
38) Office of the Commissioner of Baseball
41) Pegasystems
42) Pennsylvania Association of Nurse Anesthetists
43) Pennsylvania Humanities Council
45) PMI US Corporate Services Inc. and Affiliates
46) Pocono Raceway
47) Prologis Logistics Services Incorporated
48) Quality Technology Services, LLC
49) Qualtrics
50) Rodale Institute
52) Sunoco L.P.
54) Teach PA
55) Temple University Health System
57) The Janus School
61) WGL Energy
64) WinnDevelopment
0-5 years
717-234-1250
208 North Third Street, Suite 310, Harrisburg, PA, 17101,
2) Airbnb
3) Allegis, Redwood, Maxim Public Affairs, LLC
5) American International Group, Inc.
10) Corebridge Financial, Inc.
11) Crown Holding of NEPA, LLC
13) DocuSign, Inc.
17) Elmwood Park Zoo
19) Fidelity Deposit and Discount Bank
20) Google LLC and its Affiliates
21) Griffin Holdings
23) Harristown Enterprises, Inc.
24) Hazleton Area School District
27) HealthShare Exchange of SE PA
29) HSP Gaming, L.P.
30) InnovAge
31) jawnt, Inc.
32) Karbon Capital Partners Corp
33) Keystone College
34) King's College
36) Lucknow-Highspire Terminals, LLC
37) Maplebear Inc. d/b/a Instacart
38) McClure Company
39) Michael Baker International
40) NextEra Energy Resources LLC
43) Office of the Commissioner of Baseball
46) Pegasystems
47) Pennsylvania Association of Nurse Anesthetists
48) Pennsylvania Humanities Council
50) PMI US Corporate Services Inc. and Affiliates
51) Pocono Raceway
52) Prologis Logistics Services Incorporated
53) Quality Technology Services, LLC
54) Qualtrics
55) Rodale Institute
56) Salus University
59) Sunoco L.P.
61) Teach PA
62) Temple University Health System
64) The Janus School
67) WGL Energy
69) WinnDevelopment
717-547-8219
17 North Second Street, Harrisburg, PA, 17101,
2) Airbnb
3) Allegis, Redwood, Maxim Public Affairs, LLC
5) American International Group, Inc.
11) DocuSign, Inc.
15) Elmwood Park Zoo
17) Fidelity Deposit and Discount Bank
18) Google LLC and its Affiliates
19) Harristown Enterprises, Inc.
20) Hazleton Area School District
24) HSP Gaming, L.P.
25) jawnt, Inc.
26) Karbon Capital Partners Corp
27) Keystone College
28) King's College
29) Lucknow-Highspire Terminals, LLC
30) Maplebear Inc. d/b/a Instacart
31) McClure Company
33) NextEra Energy Resources LLC
36) Office of the Commissioner of Baseball
39) Pegasystems
40) Pennsylvania Association of Nurse Anesthetists
41) Pennsylvania Humanities Council
43) PMI US Corporate Services Inc. and Affiliates
44) Pocono Raceway
45) Prologis Logistics Services Incorporated
46) Quality Technology Services, LLC
47) Qualtrics
48) Rodale Institute
50) Sunoco L.P.
52) Teach PA
53) Temple University Health System
55) The Janus School
59) WGL Energy
62) WinnDevelopment
7179616487
201 Rock Lititz Boulevard, Lititz, PA, 17543,
2) Airbnb
3) Allegis, Redwood, Maxim Public Affairs, LLC
5) American International Group, Inc.
10) Crown Holding of NEPA, LLC
12) DocuSign, Inc.
16) Elmwood Park Zoo
18) Fidelity Deposit and Discount Bank
19) Google LLC and its Affiliates
20) Harristown Enterprises, Inc.
21) Hazleton Area School District
24) HealthShare Exchange of SE PA
26) HSP Gaming, L.P.
27) jawnt, Inc.
28) Karbon Capital Partners Corp
29) King's College
32) McClure Company
33) Michael Baker International
34) NextEra Energy Resources LLC
37) Office of the Commissioner of Baseball
40) Pegasystems
41) Pennsylvania Association of Nurse Anesthetists
42) Pennsylvania Humanities Council
44) PMI US Corporate Services Inc. and Affiliates
45) Pocono Raceway
46) Prologis Logistics Services Incorporated
47) Quality Technology Services, LLC
48) Qualtrics
49) Rodale Institute
51) Sunoco L.P.
53) Teach PA
54) Temple University Health System
56) The Janus School
59) WGL Energy
61) WinnDevelopment
7179616487
17 North Second Street, 16th Floor, Harrisburg, PA, 17101,
2) Airbnb
3) Allegis, Redwood, Maxim Public Affairs, LLC
5) American International Group, Inc.
10) Corebridge Financial, Inc.
11) Crown Holding of NEPA, LLC
13) DocuSign, Inc.
17) Elmwood Park Zoo
19) Fidelity Deposit and Discount Bank
20) Google LLC and its Affiliates
21) Harristown Enterprises, Inc.
22) Hazleton Area School District
25) HealthShare Exchange of SE PA
27) HSP Gaming, L.P.
28) jawnt, Inc.
29) Karbon Capital Partners Corp
30) Keystone College
31) King's College
34) Maplebear Inc. d/b/a Instacart
35) McClure Company
36) Michael Baker International
37) NextEra Energy Resources LLC
40) Office of the Commissioner of Baseball
43) Pegasystems
44) Pennsylvania Association of Nurse Anesthetists
45) Pennsylvania Humanities Council
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) Salus University
55) Sunoco L.P.
57) Teach PA
58) Temple University Health System
60) The Janus School
63) WGL Energy
65) WinnDevelopment
7179616487
555 City Avenue, Suite 1170, Bala Cynwyd, PA, 19004,
2) Airbnb
3) Allegis, Redwood, Maxim Public Affairs, LLC
5) American International Group, Inc.
10) Crown Holding of NEPA, LLC
12) DocuSign, Inc.
16) Elmwood Park Zoo
18) Fidelity Deposit and Discount Bank
19) Google LLC and its Affiliates
20) Harristown Enterprises, Inc.
21) Hazleton Area School District
24) HealthShare Exchange of SE PA
26) HSP Gaming, L.P.
27) jawnt, Inc.
28) Karbon Capital Partners Corp
29) King's College
30) Lucknow-Highspire Terminals, LLC
31) Maplebear Inc. d/b/a Instacart
32) McClure Company
33) Michael Baker International
34) NextEra Energy Resources LLC
37) Office of the Commissioner of Baseball
40) Pegasystems
41) Pennsylvania Association of Nurse Anesthetists
42) Pennsylvania Humanities Council
44) PMI US Corporate Services Inc. and Affiliates
45) Pocono Raceway
46) Prologis Logistics Services Incorporated
47) Quality Technology Services, LLC
48) Qualtrics
49) Rodale Institute
51) Sunoco L.P.
53) Teach PA
54) Temple University Health System
56) The Janus School
60) WGL Energy
62) WinnDevelopment
717-238-2970
300 N. 2nd Street, Suite 1200, Harrisburg, PA, 17101,