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BILL ZAAGMAN

(Michigan, )

zaagman.w@gcsionline.com
517-484-6216
120 N WASHINGTON SQ, STE 110, LANSING, MI, 48933,

Subjects: All Subjects

Links:Website

Introduction
Clients

Mr. Zaagman served as Director of Government Affairs for the Michigan Restaurant Association for four years before joining GCSI. He also worked for five years as a lobbyist for the Michigan Osteopathic Association. The Muskegon native is widely respected in Capitol circles for his expertise in and knowledge of transportation-related issues, election law, liquor control and tax policy. He earned a bachelor's degree in political science from Central Michigan University and a master's degree in public administration from Western Michigan University. Bill is a 1996 graduate of the Michigan Political Leadership Program.

16) BLACKSTONE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES PARTNERSHIP LP

62) FLINT INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND HISTORY AND ITS SUBSIDIARY SLOAN LONGWAY

69) GRPAI LLC

75) HYPE

83) KNOWINK

90) MAXIMUS

99) MICHIGAN COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION SELF INSURANCE POOL

103) MICHIGAN EDUCATION SPECIAL SERVICES ASSOCIATION (MESSA)

107) MICHIGAN INFRASTRUCTURE AND TRANSPORTATION ASSOC (MITA)

109) MICHIGAN LABORERS EMPLOYERS COOPERATION AND EDUCATION TRUST FUND

132) Polimorphic

139) RECEIVABLES MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONAL

143) RJames LLC

144) RKKP LLC

154) Stepful

160) UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN BOARD OF REGENTS (U OF M)

161) VHS OF MICHIGAN DBA THE DETROIT MEDICAL CENTER

Hartman Cosco Government Affairs

FRANK HARTMAN

(West Virginia, )

frank@h2cstrategies.com
(800) 346-5127
PO Box 11115, Charleston, WV, 25339,

Subjects: All Subjects

Links:Website, TAG Profile

Hartman Harman Cosco (H2C) is a bi-partisan government relations and strategic consulting firm in Charleston, W.Va. With more than a century's worth of combined experience in government relations, strategy and communications, H2C helps our clients navigate the crossroads of business, politics, government, and public opinion.

11-15 years

A native of Buckhannon, West Virginia, Frank Hartman received his B.A. in American Studies (an American Literature and American History combined program) at The Evergreen State College in Olympia, Washington. Upon graduation, he was selected as a Teach for America corps member and served a full two year term as a fourth grade teacher in Baldwin, Louisiana.Accepted at the West Virginia University College of Law, Frank deferred his enrollment to become the statewide field coordinator for the 1996 Joe Manchin for Governor Campaign.After graduating from WVU, he clerked for the Honorable Thomas H. Keadle, Chief Judge of the 26th Judicial Circuit, and then established a family law firm in his home town of Buckhannon. While at Hartman & Hartman, he managed an extensive civil and criminal caseload. Five years into practicing law, Frankreceived a gubernatorial appointment to the West Virginia Insurance Commission as the Consumer Advocate. There he was responsible for the prosecution of consumer complaints in administrative hearings and for monitoring hospital rate filings and certificate of need applications.Hartman served as Consumer Advocate until joining the Charleston law firm of Lewis, Glasser, Casey & Rollins, where he had the opportunity to work with some of the most experienced lawyers in the valley. At Lewis Glasser, Frank litigated real estate, tort, contract, and election law in state court and was a registered lobbyist for business and civil rights interests in West Virginia. Frank is also the founding member of Hartman Law & Government Affairs, PLLC, focusing on litigation, administrative and election law, and criminal defense. A graduate of the 2009 class of Leadership West Virginia, he is a former member of the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce Government Relations Committee and former chairman of the Upshur County Democratic Party and current member of the West Virginia Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights.

MIKE HAWKS

(Michigan, )

hawks.m@gcsionline.com
517-484-6216
120 N WASHINGTON SQ, STE 110, LANSING, MI, 48933,

Subjects: All Subjects

Links:Website

Introduction
Clients

Mr. Hawks has consistently been voted among the 5 best lobbyists in the state of Michigan by an independent political insider survey. His distinguished career has spanned over 26 years representing many of GCSI's prestigious clients. In addition, Mike was also recently voted among the top 5 public affairs professionals in the state. Mike received his bachelor's degree from Eastern Michigan University and possesses a master's degree from Michigan State University.

16) BLACKSTONE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES PARTNERSHIP LP

62) FLINT INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND HISTORY AND ITS SUBSIDIARY SLOAN LONGWAY

69) GRPAI LLC

75) HYPE

83) KNOWINK

90) MAXIMUS

99) MICHIGAN COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION SELF INSURANCE POOL

103) MICHIGAN EDUCATION SPECIAL SERVICES ASSOCIATION (MESSA)

107) MICHIGAN INFRASTRUCTURE AND TRANSPORTATION ASSOC (MITA)

109) MICHIGAN LABORERS EMPLOYERS COOPERATION AND EDUCATION TRUST FUND

132) Polimorphic

139) RECEIVABLES MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONAL

143) RJames LLC

144) RKKP LLC

154) Stepful

160) UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN BOARD OF REGENTS (U OF M)

161) VHS OF MICHIGAN DBA THE DETROIT MEDICAL CENTER

GARY OWEN

(Michigan, )

owen.g@gcsionline.com
517-484-6216
120 N WASHINGTON SQ, STE 110, LANSING, MI, 48933,

Links:Website

Introduction
Clients

Mr. Owen, formerly the Policy Advisor for Lieutenant Governor John Cherry in the Executive Office of Governor Jennifer Granholm. He was then appointed by Governor Granholm to serve as the Legislative Liaison in the Department of Natural Resources and Environment, and was reappointed by Governor Rick Snyder to serve in the same role. Gary is an expert on environmental and natural resources based initiatives. His relationships in these departments are fresh, and unparalleled amongst state lobbyists. Gary earned a bachelors degree in political science from the University of Michigan.

16) BLACKSTONE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES PARTNERSHIP LP

62) FLINT INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND HISTORY AND ITS SUBSIDIARY SLOAN LONGWAY

69) GRPAI LLC

75) HYPE

83) KNOWINK

90) MAXIMUS

99) MICHIGAN COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION SELF INSURANCE POOL

103) MICHIGAN EDUCATION SPECIAL SERVICES ASSOCIATION (MESSA)

107) MICHIGAN INFRASTRUCTURE AND TRANSPORTATION ASSOC (MITA)

109) MICHIGAN LABORERS EMPLOYERS COOPERATION AND EDUCATION TRUST FUND

132) Polimorphic

139) RECEIVABLES MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONAL

143) RJames LLC

144) RKKP LLC

154) Stepful

160) UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN BOARD OF REGENTS (U OF M)

161) VHS OF MICHIGAN DBA THE DETROIT MEDICAL CENTER

BARB FARRAH

(Michigan, )

farrah.b@gcsionline.com
517-484-6216
120 N WASHINGTON SQ, STE 110, LANSING, MI, 48933,

Subjects: All Subjects

Links:Website

Introduction
Clients

Ms. Farrah served six years in the Michigan House of Representatives before GCSI. While a member of the Legislature, she chaired the influential House Regulatory Reform Committee and was a member of the committees on labor, tax policy, insurance and local government. The former Southgate City Council president also worked 10 years for Wayne County in its Department of Environment. Barb earned a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Michigan-Dearborn.

16) BLACKSTONE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES PARTNERSHIP LP

62) FLINT INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND HISTORY AND ITS SUBSIDIARY SLOAN LONGWAY

69) GRPAI LLC

75) HYPE

83) KNOWINK

90) MAXIMUS

99) MICHIGAN COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION SELF INSURANCE POOL

103) MICHIGAN EDUCATION SPECIAL SERVICES ASSOCIATION (MESSA)

107) MICHIGAN INFRASTRUCTURE AND TRANSPORTATION ASSOC (MITA)

109) MICHIGAN LABORERS EMPLOYERS COOPERATION AND EDUCATION TRUST FUND

132) Polimorphic

139) RECEIVABLES MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONAL

143) RJames LLC

144) RKKP LLC

154) Stepful

160) UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN BOARD OF REGENTS (U OF M)

161) VHS OF MICHIGAN DBA THE DETROIT MEDICAL CENTER

SAMANTHA ZANDEE

(Michigan, )

5174846216
120 N WASHINGTON SQ STE 110, LANSING, MI, 48933,

Subjects: All Subjects

Links:Website

Introduction
Clients

Ms. Zandee is a Michigan attorney with a social work background and has served as Chief Policy Advisor for State Representative Brandt Iden, Chairman of the House Ways & Means Committee. Sam received her undergraduate degree from Hope College, and obtained her JD and MSW from the University at Buffalo. She has also worked in the family court system, for various legal aid clinics, a children's advocacy center, and with in house counsel for Buffalo Medical School.

16) BLACKSTONE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES PARTNERSHIP LP

62) FLINT INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND HISTORY AND ITS SUBSIDIARY SLOAN LONGWAY

69) GRPAI LLC

75) HYPE

83) KNOWINK

90) MAXIMUS

99) MICHIGAN COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION SELF INSURANCE POOL

103) MICHIGAN EDUCATION SPECIAL SERVICES ASSOCIATION (MESSA)

107) MICHIGAN INFRASTRUCTURE AND TRANSPORTATION ASSOC (MITA)

109) MICHIGAN LABORERS EMPLOYERS COOPERATION AND EDUCATION TRUST FUND

132) Polimorphic

139) RECEIVABLES MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONAL

143) RJames LLC

144) RKKP LLC

154) Stepful

160) UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN BOARD OF REGENTS (U OF M)

161) VHS OF MICHIGAN DBA THE DETROIT MEDICAL CENTER

BOB DEVRIES

(Michigan, )

devries.b@gcsionline.com
517-484-6216
120 N WASHINGTON SQ STE 110, LANSING, MI, 48933,

Subjects: All Subjects

Links:Website

Introduction
Clients

Before joining GCSI, Mr. DeVries served for 10 years as Chief of Staff to Senator Arlan Meekhof, the Republican Senate Majority Leader. During his time in the legislature, he managed many difficult legislative issues and became one of Lansing's leading experts on the legislative process. Bob has his bachelor's degree in political science from Grand Valley State University and his law degree from Thomas M. Cooley Law School.

16) BLACKSTONE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES PARTNERSHIP LP

62) FLINT INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND HISTORY AND ITS SUBSIDIARY SLOAN LONGWAY

69) GRPAI LLC

75) HYPE

83) KNOWINK

90) MAXIMUS

99) MICHIGAN COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION SELF INSURANCE POOL

103) MICHIGAN EDUCATION SPECIAL SERVICES ASSOCIATION (MESSA)

107) MICHIGAN INFRASTRUCTURE AND TRANSPORTATION ASSOC (MITA)

109) MICHIGAN LABORERS EMPLOYERS COOPERATION AND EDUCATION TRUST FUND

132) Polimorphic

139) RECEIVABLES MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONAL

143) RJames LLC

144) RKKP LLC

154) Stepful

160) UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN BOARD OF REGENTS (U OF M)

161) VHS OF MICHIGAN DBA THE DETROIT MEDICAL CENTER

Princeton Public Affairs Group Inc

DAVID SMITH

(New Jersey, )

smith@ppag.com
(609) 209-7780
160 W State St, Trenton, NJ, 08608,

Subjects: All Subjects

Links:Website, TAG Profile

Princeton Public Affairs Group, the largest government affairs firm in New Jersey, is a multifaceted organization specializing in government relations and communications in New Jersey. We have offices in Trenton, New Jersey and Washington, D.C. with an unparalleled network of contacts throughout the state. The strength of our firm derives from the diverse backgrounds of the firm's partners and associates which include a former President of the New Jersey Senate, Speaker of the New Jersey General Assembly, Counsel to the Governor, Chief Counsel to the General Assembly and several former Directors of the Legislature.

Firm Specialties:
An accomplished bipartisan staff between our Trenton, New Jersey and Washington, DC offices ensures that our clients are well represented on both sides of the political aisle and at all levels of government. The mix and wealth of experience among our professionals provides for expertise in all areas of public policy.

Whatever the task: working our way through the permitting process, delivering a change in a regulation or orchestrating the introduction and passage of major legislation, we've done it.

Wherever the setting: before a Legislative Committee or in the Office of the Governor, we've been there.

Whomever the players: the Commissioner of a State Department, a key Committee aide, the Legislative leadership or the Chief of Staff, we know them.

And each and every one of our clients is assured the benefit of that expertise. You see, at the Princeton Public Affairs Group, our philosophy dictates that each of our clients works with a firm partner. There are no junior executives. This is one of the qualities which separates us from other firms. It gives our clients the best we have. And it works.

1) Active Hours Inc dba Earnin

2) Adler Aphasia Center

3) Advantage Capital Partners

4) Allstate Insurance Co

5) Altria Client Services LCC and its Affiliates/Philip Morris USA Inc

6) Altria Client Services LLC

7) Altria Client Services LLC and its Affiliates/Helix Innovations LLC

8) Altria Client Services LLC and its Affiliates/John Middleton Co

9) Altria Client Services LLC and its Affiliates/NJOY LLC

10) Altria Client Services LLC and its Affiliates/US Smokeless Tobacco Co

11) American Association of Dental Boards

12) American Fuel and Petrochemical Manufacturers

13) American Kratom Association

14) American Massage Therapy Association NJ Chapter

15) American Specialty Health

16) American Suntanning Association

17) American Water Works Association of NJ

18) American Wood Council

19) Ancestry.com Operations Inc.

20) Ardent Health Services

21) Arista Networks

22) AshBritt Environmental Inc

23) Association of Environmental Authorities

24) Association of Municipal Assessors of NJ The

25) Atlas Diagnostics

26) Avaya Inc

27) Aveanna Healthcare

28) Balcony Technology Group Inc.

29) Bayview Marina

30) Beacon Specialized Living NJ

31) Bergen Volunteer Medical Initiative

32) Bet Makers

33) Beth Medrash Govoha

34) Betr Holdings Inc.

35) Big Brothers Big Sisters of Coastal and Northern New Jersey

36) BLANKROME

37) Boardwalk 1000 LLC d/b/a Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City

38) Braeburn Inc.

39) Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers

40) Brief

41) Britton Industries Inc

42) Brown & Connery LLP

43) Buckeye Brine LLC

44) BusPatrol America LLC

45) BVNK

46) Cedar Management

47) Charlie Health Inc.

48) Chauffeured Transportation Assoc. of NJ rebranded from Limousine Assoc. of NJ

49) Cheshire Home

50) CME Group

51) Coach USA

52) Coalition for Equitable Early Education

53) Coalition for Home Equity Partnership (CHEP)

54) Coalition of County SPCAs

55) Commission on Dental Competency Assessments

56) CompCare Therapeutics Inc

57) Concentra Medical Centers

58) Concord Engineering Group

59) Constitutional Officers Association of NJ

60) Consumer Technology Association

61) Continent 8 LLC

62) Conventus Inter-Insurance Exchange

63) Coppola Services Inc.

64) Council for Private Schools for Children with Special Needs

65) County of Essex

66) CSL Behring

67) Davidson Kempner Capital Management LP

68) DaVita Inc.

69) DCI Group AZ LLC

70) Deborah Heart & Lung Center

71) Delta Dental Plan of NJ Inc

72) DMR Architects PC

73) Doherty Group (The)/Doherty Enterprises

74) Duke Farms Foundation

75) Eagleview Group LLC

76) Educational Services Commission of NJ (formerly Middlesex Regional Educational Services Commission)

77) EFK Group

78) ElectroBills Healthcare Solutions

79) Enterprise Holdings

80) Equitable Financial Life Insurance Company

81) Excellent Home Health Care Inc.

82) F & D Enterprises LLC

83) Fair Funding for Students

84) Fedway Associates

85) Fieldstone Properties LLC

86) Financial Services Institute

87) Fontana Law Group LLC d/b/a Crimson Legal Group

88) Fox Hollow Golf Partners LLC

89) Frank Ruocco

90) Garden State Coalition of Schools

91) Genentech Inc, a Member of the Roche Group

92) Genesys Cloud Services Inc.

93) Giggl Childcare

94) Golden Nugget, The

95) Gordian Group The

96) Gourmet Dining

97) GPD Holdings LLC d/b/a CoinFlip

98) Harmony Foundation of NJ

99) Hello Heart Inc.

100) HG Vora Capital Management LLC

101) Highlands Rowing Center Inc.

102) Hillsborough Crossings LLC

103) Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of NJ

104) iGamingCloud Limited

105) Indiana Professional Management Corp.

106) Insurance Auto Auctions

107) Integrity Health

108) Intersection Parent LLC f/k/a Intersection Media LLC

109) John P Holland Charter School

110) Junior Achievement of New Jersey

111) Just Bee the Change

112) Justice Grown JG New Jersey LLC

113) Kaleo Inc

114) Kemper Realty Inc

115) Land Conservancy of NJ

116) LeadingAge New Jersey and Delaware

117) Lilly USA LLC

118) Line Gaming Holdings Corporation

119) LINY Investor LLC

120) Live Traffic Data LLC

121) Lotto.com

122) Lottoland Ltd

123) Maersk Inc

124) Magellan Healthcare Inc.

125) Malaysian Rubber Export Promotion Council USA

126) Manheim NJ

127) Marino Tortorella & Boyle PC

128) Mark43

129) Matheny Medical and Educational Center

130) Maven Construction Corp.

131) McCarter Theater Center

132) Metlife

133) Micro Electronics Inc

134) Mid Atlantic Joint Labor Management Council

135) Mitchell Williams Selig Gates & Woodyard PLLC

136) Modivcare

137) Molson Coors Beverage Company

138) Morris View Management LLC

139) Motorola Solutions Inc

140) MSD LLC

141) National Assoc. of Benefits & Insurance Professionals of NJ

142) National Association of Social Workers NJ Chapter

143) National Strategies - Everlaw

144) National Strategies LLC / Compass Pathways

145) National Strategies LLC/Knox Company

146) National Strategies LLC/ReUp Education

147) NBC Universal Media LLC

148) Nemours Foundation, The

149) Network Advertising Initiative

150) New Bridge Medical Center

151) New Brunswick Development Corp dba DEVCO

152) New Jersey Interactive LLC dba Tyler New Jersey

153) New Jersey Jobs, Growth & Prosperity Coalition

154) NJ Air Conditioning Contractors of America

155) NJ Association of Colleges for Teacher Education

156) NJ Association of Election Officials

157) NJ Association of Nurse Anesthetists

158) NJ Catholic Conference

159) NJ Civil Justice Institute

160) NJ Coalition of Automotive Retailers (NJCAR)

161) NJ Codes Coalition Municipal Electrical Inspectors Association of NJ

162) NJ Funeral Directors Services Inc

163) NJ Hall of Fame

164) NJ Hospital Association

165) NJ Institute of Technology

166) NJ Liquor Store Alliance

167) NJ Manufactured Housing Association

168) NJ Marijuana Retailers Association (NJMRA)

169) NJ Municipal Excess Liability Joint Insurance Fund - MELJIF

170) NJ Press Association

171) NJ Private School Council

172) NJ Restaurant and Hospitality Association formerly NJ Restaurant Association

173) NJ School Bus Contractors Association Inc

174) NJ Society of Certified Public Accountants

175) NJ State Association of Pipe Trades

176) NJ State League of Master Plumbers

177) NJ State Nurses Association

178) NJ State Troopers Fraternal Association

179) NJ Thoroughbred Horsemens Association

180) NJ Veterinary Medical Association

181) NJ Wholesale Marketers Association

182) NJ Wine & Spirits Wholesalers Association

183) Nulli Secundus Health Inc.

184) Nulli Secundus Health Inc. dba Birches Health

185) NW Financial Group LLC

186) Oddin.gg US LLC formerly Oddin.gg.s.r.o

187) Ohm Theory LLC

188) OneMain General Services Corporation

189) Ora Apps Inc and its subsidiary company CNK Management Inc

190) PalCare

191) Partnership for Innovative Action (The)

192) PennEast Pipeline Co LLC

193) Phenix Salon Suites Franchising LLC

194) Planned Companies

195) PNC Bank

196) Porchetta Companies Ltd.

197) Prevenitas

198) Princeton Public Affairs Group

199) Pro League Network

200) Progress NJ

201) Progyny

202) Prologis LP

203) Propelus

204) PSE&G Co

205) Public Consulting Group LLC

206) Public Entity Joint Insurance Fund (PEJIF)

207) REED Academy

208) Responsible Beverage Association of New Jersey

209) Rising Pharmaceuticals

210) Roblox Corporation

211) Roche Diagnostics Corporation

212) Rush Street Interactive

213) RWJ Barnabas Health

214) Ryan LLC

215) Safepoint Scientific

216) Safety First Healthcare Corp

217) Salon Suites Association of New Jersey

218) SAS Institute Inc

219) Savannah Energy

220) Secured Finance Network (SFNet)

221) Service Contract Industry Council

222) Sherwin-Williams Co

223) SidePrize LLC dba PrizePicks

224) Smart Product Innovations Inc.

225) Socure Inc.

226) Solar Landscape

227) Somerset Development

228) Southern & Northern NJ Maternal & Child Health Consortiums

229) Special Children's Center The

230) Spencer Savings Bank

231) St. Joseph's University Medical Center, Inc.

232) State Troopers NCO Association of NJ

233) Syensqo Finance (America) LLC formerly Solvay Specialty Polymers USA LLC

234) TD Bank NA

235) Teachers of Tomorrow

236) TechUnited:NJ

237) Tekni-Plex Inc.

238) Tenax Strategies Inc

239) Thomson West

240) Township of Readington

241) Traveling Vineyards

242) Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania

243) Turnbull Law Group

244) United Airlines Inc

245) United Way of Hunterdon County

246) Univision Communications Inc

247) US Facilities Inc

248) USA Architects Corp

249) Utility and Transportation Contractors Association (UTCA)

250) Valley Hospital

251) Van Cleef Engineering Associates

252) Vertical Bridge

253) Vertical Bridge REIT LLC

254) Virtual Gaming World (VGW) Corporate Services Australia Pty Ltd

255) Walmart Inc.

256) Waymo LLC

257) Wellcare Health Plans Inc., a subsidiary of Centene Corporation

258) West Publishing Co

259) Western LNG LLC

260) WPT Enterprises inc.

DAVID A. SMITH is a partner in the Princeton Public Affairs Group, is a veteran of the public affairs arena and has successfully managed public affairs campaigns impacting auto insurance, life insurance, tort reform and environmental legislative initiatives. Mr. Smith received national acclaim when he was honored with a ""Pollie Award"" by the American Association of Political Consultants and named to their United States ""Public Affairs Team of the Year." Mr. Smith was also named one of the most influential players in New Jersey's Healthcare arena by the Annual HealthSense Listing. Since 2005, Mr. Smith has been a Commissioner on the New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Commission (nominated by the Governor for two separate four year terms and confirmed by the NJ Senate) and currently serves as an Officer on the Commission (Secretary). Mr. Smith serves on the National Board of Directors of the Public Affairs Council, and was one of the few contract lobbyists in the Country to be appointed to a National Task Force charged with creating ethical standard for lobbyists throughout the United States. Mr. Smith is a founder and member of the Board of Directors of ProtectingAmerica.org, an advocacy organization Co-chaired by James Lee Witt, former Cabinet member under President Clinton and Admiral James Loy, Deputy Director of Homeland Security under President Bush. Mr. Smith also serves as an Officer (1st Vice President) of the New Jersey Hall of Fame Foundation Board of Directors and also serves on the Executive Committee (Secretary) of The Advocacy Group (TAG). Finally, Mr. Smith serves on the Board of Directors as an officer (Treasurer) of the State Capitol Insurance Company RRG, the first professional liability company for lobbyists headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Mr. Smith has appeared on television and radio stations representing clients' interests, authored dozens of articles on politics/policy issues in New Jersey and is a frequent guest speaker/lecturer at national and state conferences, legislative hearings, meetings and seminars. He has been a consultant to statewide and legislative political campaigns and is a member of the Executive Finance Committee of the Assembly Democratic Leadership Committee as well as the New Jersey State Democratic Committee. Prior to joining the firm in 1995, Mr. Smith served as Director of Policy and Planning for the New Jersey General Assembly Democratic Office. In that capacity, Mr. Smith supervised the partisan staff of all Assembly Committees and Task Forces while serving as senior staff aide to the insurance and commerce legislative committees. He was a Director with the New Jersey Dental Association from 1985 to 1990 and served on several national and state health care and insurance advisory committees.

Mr. Smith was awarded a Master of Science in Financial Services (MSFS) Degree from the Richard D. Irwin Graduate School of The American College. He is a Graduate Fellow of the Public Affairs Institute, a three year educational program of the Public Affairs Council located in Washington, DC. Mr. Smith also graduated with a Bachelors of Arts Degree in Political Science from Gettysburg College.

Hartman Cosco Government Affairs

SCOTT COSCO

(West Virginia, )

scott@h2cstrategies.com
(800) 346-5127
1412 Kanawha Blvd., East, Charleston, WV, 25301,

Subjects: All Subjects

Links:Website, TAG Profile

As a leading government relations firm, HC/GR provides sound strategy, policy, and advocacy services for a broad range of clients. Our relationships, rooted in trust and developed over time, position us to inform policymakers about our clients and the public policies important to them.

We connect clients with state and federal government officials whose policies affect a business, group, or issue. We sway public opinion and educate decision-makers about a client's needs and goals. We communicate clearly and effectively through traditional and modern media.

1) Center for Organ Recovery & Education

2) Copart, Inc.

3) Digital Right To Repair Coalition

4) Directors of Senior and Community Services, Inc./WV

5) ENA, Inc.

6) Hartman Cosco Government Relations

7) Kalshi Inc.

8) Marathon Petroleum Corporation

9) NECCO, Inc.

10) Novo Nordisk, Inc.

11) Oasis Digital Properties LLC

12) Physical Therapy Assn./WV

13) Podiatric Medical Association/WV

14) Princeton Public Affairs Group, Inc.

15) SCHOOL HOUSE CONNECTION

16) Spirit Brokers Association/WV

17) Talitrix, LLC

18) TEAM for WV Children, Inc.

19) The Williams Companies

11-15 years

Chairman, WV Utilities, Telecommunications and Energy Coalition Leadership West Virginia Class of 2012
Purple Ribbon Award, WV Coalition Against Domestic Violence

Member of West Virginia Chamber of Commerce
Member, WV Utilities, Telecommunications & Energy Coalition
Member West Virginia Press Association
Member WV Business & Industry Council
Member Gas & Oil Assoc. of West Virginia

Scott Cosco was Manager of Governmental and External Affairs for Frontier Communications, a publicly held telecommunications company. He worked with public officials on telecommunications and broadband matters.

Prior to working for Frontier, Scott served in several capacities for Governor Joe Manchin, now a member of the United States Senate. As Director of Intergovernmental Affairs for Governor Manchin, Scott researched prospective state board and commission members on behalf of the Governor and followed through with more than 2,000 appointments. He also was Governor Manchin's state representative for the National Governors Association and Southern Governors Association.

Scott also worked for Senator Manchin when he was West Virginia Secretary of State, helping register 41,000 high school seniors to vote. Before entering government service, Scott was Director of Marketing and Creative Services for six of his 10 years at WOWK-TV in the Charleston/Huntington market.

Scott earned his bachelor's degree in communications from Marshall University.