(832)7246682
919 Congress Ave., Ste. 1000, Austin, TX, 78701, 
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Links:Website
Former policy advisor to the Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives, Dade Phelan
Served as committee director for the Texas Senate Committee on Health and Human Services and as general counsel and legislative director to Sen. Lois Kolkhorst (R-TX)
Member of the Texas Bar Legislative & Campaign Law Section and Austin Young Lawyers Association
2) Air Liquide
3) American Kratom Association
8) Cemex
10) Climavision Operating, LLC
11) Community Choice Financial OpCo, LLC
13) DeWitt County
14) Endeavors
15) Environmental Defense Action Fund
16) Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce
18) Gonzales County
21) Hewlett-Packard Enterprise Company
25) McMullen County
29) PrizePicks
31) Rice University
32) San Jacinto River Authority
34) Speedy Stop Food Stores LLC
35) Texans for Charitable Bingo Inc
36) Texas EMS Alliance Association
37) Texas Manufactured Housing Association
39) Texas Pacific Land Corporation
41) Texas Woman's University Foundation
42) TXU Energy Retail Company LLC
44) Vistra Corp.
45) Vistra Corporate Services Company
46) Waterford.org
Ross Giesinger brings over a decade of legislative experience at the Texas Capitol to the Cornerstone team, having served for six legislative sessions in both the Texas House and Senate.
Most recently, Ross worked as a policy advisor to Dade Phelan, Speaker of the Texas House, of Representatives, during the 87th Regular Session, where he assisted with the passage of over 80 pieces of legislation. Additionally, Ross drafted and managed several bills filed in response to Winter Storm Uri, including SB 3, one of the most comprehensive energy reforms in Texas in the last 20 years.
Prior to his time in the House, Ross spent several years working as general counsel and legislative director for Sen. Lois Kolkhorst (R-TX) and as the director of the Senate Committee on Health and Human Services. While at the Senate, Ross assisted with the passage of nearly 300 bills and worked to obtain funds for a variety of initiatives, including legislation that secured permanent funding for Texas State Parks.
Ross began his career at the legislature in 2010 as a drafting attorney for the Texas Legislative Council. During his time with the state, he has drafted thousands of pieces of legislation, allowing him to develop expertise in a wide variety of subject areas, including energy, healthcare, water, land use and development, transportation, insurance, labor, agriculture, wildlife, taxation, and state budgeting.
Ross is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin and Southern Methodist University's Dedman School of Law. He is a member of the Austin Young Lawyers Association and was recently elected to serve on the Council of the Texas State Bar's Legislative and Campaign Law Section. Ross also serves as a Steward of the Wild for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and has been active in the Austin Ballet Guild, the Trail Foundation, and CCA. He and his wife Courtney live in Austin with their young son Henry.
(850) 671-4401
Po Box 10570, Tallahassee, FL, 32302-2570, 
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Links:Website
1) Advantage Capital Management Corporation
3) Alfred I. duPont Charitable Trust
4) Altria Client Services LLC and its Affiliates
7) Belcher Pharmaceuticals, LLC
8) Blue Water Industries Florida LLC
9) Caesars Enterprise Services, LLC
11) Clay County Board of County Commissioners
12) Curo Health Services, LLC dba Gentiva
13) Daytona State College Foundation, Inc
16) Dixie Board of Public Education/Dixie District School Board
18) Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
20) Estuary LLC.
21) Fidelity National Financial, Inc
22) Flagler College
23) Florida Association of Broadcasters, Inc
24) Florida Blue
25) Florida Insurance Council, Inc.
26) Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority
27) Florida Prepaid College Foundation, Inc
29) IMG Academy LLC
31) Indian River State College Foundation, Inc.
32) Indigov
36) JAX Chamber
38) Key West International Airport
39) LEO Technologies
40) Metro Development Group, LLC
42) NASCAR, LLC
44) Orlando College of Osteopathic Medicine
46) Pearl Holding Group (Ocean Harbor)
48) Phillips Infrastructure Corp.
50) Putnam County
52) Rood Chartrand Partnership
55) TECO Energy, Inc
59) The Parker Management Company, LLC
61) Timberline Real Estate Partners
62) Two Roads Development, LLC
63) United States Sugar Corporation
64) University of Florida Foundation, Inc.
65) Vestcor Companies, Inc., The
66) Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, U.S.
67) Workday, Inc.
David Browning is one of Florida's top political campaign operatives. David has worked with Florida's most powerful elected officials and brings a new dimension to Southern Strategy Group's team of lobbyists in Tallahassee. David was instrumental in raising millions of dollars for campaign war chests in the 2010 election cycle for Governor Rick Scott. David also worked for Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater and Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam and set fundraising records for those campaigns. Fundraiser, strategist, and confidante, David is among a handful of insiders who help guide candidates to victory in Florida.
David has been equally busy helping the legislative branch. David served as the chief fundraiser for Speaker Dean Cannon. David's responsibilities included raising money for Speaker Cannon's personal campaign, as well as working with House leadership to raise money for the House Republican Caucus. Through these efforts, the Florida House returned 81 republican members giving them a supermajority.
In the Florida Senate David represented Senate President Mike Haridopolos and Senate Majority Leader Andy Gardiner. David worked with Senator John Thrasher who was elected in a highly contested special election. David brings his unique expertise to the Tallahassee team and offers our clients unprecedented insight into the workings of state government.
David is a graduate of Florida State University with a degree in Political Science.
512-710-3244
919 Congress Avenue, Suite 250, Austin, TX, 78701, 
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Links:Website, LinkedIn
Former legislative director and committee director of the Texas House Committee on Public Health
Experience working on Texas House and Senate campaigns
Proven record of helping clients navigate complex legislative issues and oversight
2) Air Liquide
3) American Kratom Association
6) Cemex
9) Community Choice Financial OpCo, LLC
11) DeWitt County
12) Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce
13) Gonzales County
15) Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund
17) Luminant Generation Company LLC
18) McMullen County
22) PrizePicks
24) Rice University
25) San Jacinto River Authority
27) Speedy Stop Food Stores LLC
28) Texans for Charitable Bingo Inc
29) Texas EMS Alliance Association
30) Texas Manufactured Housing Association
32) Texas Pacific Land Corporation
34) Transocean
35) TXU Energy Retail Company LLC
37) Vistra Corp.
Craig Holzheauser brings to Cornerstone years of involvement in Texas state and local politics. The son of a state representative, Craig went to work in the private sector after college before beginning a political career at the state capitol in 2012.
Working as a legislative consultant, managing the campaigns of House and Senate members, and serving as legislative director and then committee director of the House Committee on Public Health in his first year of employment, Craig is goal oriented and proven himself to be a quick study. Craig has a keen political intuition and a knack for developing the type of relationships that matter in campaigns, service of an elected official, or success for his clients.
A native of Victoria, Texas, Craig holds a Bachelor of Science in Construction Science from Texas A&M University.
771-210-9192
919 Congress Avenue, Suite 1000, Austin, TX, 78701, 
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Links:Website, LinkedIn
1) a16z
3) Air Liquide
8) Cemex
10) Community Choice Financial OpCo, LLC
12) DeWitt County
13) Endeavors
14) Environmental Defense Action Fund
15) Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce
17) Gonzales County
19) Hewlett-Packard Enterprise Company
20) Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund
22) Luminant Generation Company LLC
23) McMullen County
26) Pagewood
28) PrizePicks
30) Rice University
31) RSM LLP
32) San Jacinto River Authority
34) Speedy Stop Food Stores LLC
35) Texans for Charitable Bingo Inc
36) Texas EMS Alliance Association
37) Texas Manufactured Housing Association
39) Texas Pacific Land Corporation
41) TXU Energy Retail Company LLC
43) Vistra Corp.
44) Vistra Corporate Services Company
45) Waterford.org
0-5 years
Annabelle Sebesta joined the Austin office as a Senior Associate in October 2022. In her role, she assists with administrative and support duties, scheduling meetings and organizing annual events and legislative receptions. Additionally, during the legislative sessions, she provides extensive support to the team by following legislation and keeping the team up to date with information.
Prior to Cornerstone, Annabelle served as Administrative Coordinator at the Office of the Texas Speaker. In this role, she assisted senior staff with correspondence, resource navigation, special property and supply requests. In the same office, Annabelle was a Correspondence Assistant, where she drafted correspondence by researching legislation and maintained data entry for incoming and outgoing communication. She also assisted the director of administration with onboarding the 87th regular legislative session intern class and new staff members of the office, as well as the production of special events.
Annabelle received her bachelor's degree in advertising from the University of Texas Austin.
(713)4932740
1800 West Loop South, Suite 1250, Houston, TX, 77027, 
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Links:Website
Over 20 years of experience developing and implementing effective procurement and policy strategies, and facilitating public-private partnerships
Experience working with clients at the city, state and federal levels in various industries including transportation, energy, engineering, manufacturing, and in the international market
Bar certified in Texas, New York, and New Jersey
Felix Chevalier is an attorney and government affairs professional with over 20 years of experience developing and implementing effective procurement and policy strategies. He's skillful at identifying and facilitating public-private partnerships. Felix joined Cornerstone's Houston office as a senior consultant in June 2022.
Felix provides expertise and client support at the local, state and federal levels. He also has an extensive national and international network, specifically in Central America, South America and the Caribbean. Felix has worked with companies in various industries including energy, manufacturing, transportation, agriculture, engineering, and technology. By leveraging his business, political, and legal experience, Felix has built a successful track record of working with clients to advance their strategic business objectives. He has strong relationships with the international diplomatic community and government officials. He has facilitated official delegations and international trade missions, representing companies, local governments and national associations.
In 2005, Felix launched his own Houston-based law firm, The Chevalier Law Firm, which he continues to manage and operate, representing companies in a wide variety of industries. He also co-founded Key PAC, which is a non-partisan organization that convenes business and community principals with political leaders on economic and social matters.
Felix received his law degree from St. John's University School of Law, his Bachelor of Arts from the State University of New York at New Paltz College and completed an Executive Education Program at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College. He also speaks fluent Spanish.
225-201-8930
304 LAUREL STREET, SUITE 1A, BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA, 70801, 
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Links:Website, LinkedIn
Former senior staffer to Governor Bobby Jindal
Top Forty Under 40, Business Report in 2014
National Finance Committee member, Republican Governors Association
Chairman of Emerging Leaders Council, Louisiana Association of Business and Industry
2) Agilify
5) Associated Professional Educators of Louisiana
7) Baton Rouge Area Foundation
8) Blackrock Funds Services Group
11) CHANGENT
15) Clover
16) Conduent, Inc. and its Affiliates
18) Elevance Health, and its Affiliates dba Anthem, Inc.
19) Endeavors
20) GDIT
21) Google LLC and its Affiliates
22) Historic Tax Credit Coalition
23) Honeywell
26) Louisiana Energy and Power Authority
27) Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association
30) Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center
31) Motion Picture Association, Inc
32) Osmose Utilities Services, Inc.
33) Palo Alto
34) PayIt, LLC
35) Plexos Group
39) Software AG
40) Southern Energy Renewables LLC
41) Sparkhound
44) Trane U.S. Inc
47) Workforce Housing Coalition
48) YMCA
49) Youth Villages
Nial Patel joined Cornerstone Government Affairs in 2011 after more than seven years of service to Governor Bobby Jindal, dating back to his first run for governor in 2003. As one of the longest serving senior staff members for the Governor, Nial worked as the director of scheduling. Additionally, when Governor Jindal was elected to Congress, Nial served as his executive assistant. During his tenure with Jindal, Nial's duties varied from campaigning to research and outreach, working with elected politicians, stakeholders, and government officials from Washington, D.C. and across the state of Louisiana.
Nial holds a Masters in Economics from the Ourso College of Business at Louisiana State University (LSU), and graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Economics from LSU, where he also minored Political Science and Business Administration.
Originally from New Orleans, Nial attended Holy Cross High School and the Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts. In 2014, he was recognized as one of the top forty under 40 leaders in the community, and is alum of the Baton Rouge Leadership and Louisiana Leadership programs. Nial serves on the Southeast Super Region Committee, Greater New Orleans Inc.'s Next Gen Council, New Schools for Baton Rouge Board, Teach for America Board, and is Chairman of Louisiana Association of Business and Industry's Emerging Leaders Council. He has helped raised money for the American Cancer Society, Republican Governor's Association, and several elected officials. Nial currently resides in Baton Rouge.
(702) 280-2981,
800 Maine Avenue, SW 7th Floor, Washington, DC, 20024, 
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Links:Website
Former United States Attorney for the District of Nevada
Former Speaker of Nevada State Assembly
Jason Frierson joined Cornerstone in February 2025 following his service as the United States Attorney for the District of Nevada since 2022. He was nominated by President Biden, acting as the Chief Federal Law Enforcement Officer for the District of Nevada, and the first African American to hold the position. In this role, Jason led a team of more than 100 prosecutors and staff professionals, including 55 attorneys who handled federal criminal, civil and appellate cases. In addition, he met regularly with local, state and federal law enforcement agency leaders, and other key community leaders and organizations to discuss investigations, current cases and developing trends.
Jason started his career representing the indigent, serving as a prosecutor of white-collar criminals and as an agency attorney in protecting child abuse victims. In 2010, he was elected to the Nevada State Assembly and was voted the best freshman Assemblyman in 2011. After being re-elected for the 2013 session, he served as Chairman of the Judiciary Committee.
After one term out of the legislature, Jason was elected to return to the Nevada Assembly in 2016 and was then selected in a bipartisan and unanimous vote to serve as the Assembly's first African American Speaker in Nevada history. He served in that role for three consecutive legislative sessions, leading one of the most diverse state legislatures in the country and the first female majority legislature in the country's history.
Prior to his legislative service, Jason served in a variety of significant legal roles in both the public and private sector. Jason holds a B.S. in Health Science from the University of Nevada and earned his Juris Doctorate from William S. Boyd School of Law, University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
8032512302
1301 Gervais Street, Suite 1050, Columbia, SC, 29201, 
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Links:Website
1) ABC Stores of South Carolina
2) Association for the Blind & Visually Impaired South Carolina
3) Comporium
7) Kershaw County and Lee County Regional Water Authority
8) Lancaster County Water and Sewer District
Launched Cornerstone's 13th state office in South Carolina
Former Chief of Staff and Legal Counsel for the South Carolina House Ways and Means Committee
(617) 451-8600
60 State St, Suite 1100, Boston, MA, 02109, 
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I bring our Preti Strategies clients the advantage of nineteen years' experience in Massachusetts state government. Nine of those years I served as Chief of Staff to Speaker of the Massachusetts House of Representatives, and for five years I was Chief of Staff to the House Committee on Ways and Means. My high level access gave me the unique experience of being directly involved in negotiations on all policy decisions that came before the House. By "being in the room where it happened" for most of my time in public service, I know what questions are asked, what political considerations are measured, and what information is sought by elected and appointed officials at every level. I use this knowledge and experience to develop positioning strategies and narratives that advance our clients' interests with decision-makers across state government.
Our entire Preti Strategies team is made up of government "insiders" who have served many years as elected or administration officials or senior level advisors. Together, we have extensive knowledge and an extensive network of connections. We've spent our careers in government and public affairs, and we love putting our experience to work for our clients to help shape policy and advance important business interests.
1) Association of Social Work Boards, Inc.
2) Autism Spectrum Therapies, LLC
4) Behavioral Concepts Innovation, LLC
7) Caribbean Integration Community Development, Inc.
10) Cubic Transportation Systems, Inc.
12) Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.
13) International Interior Design Association, New England Chapter
15) Massachusetts Advocates for Children Inc.
16) Massachusetts Mortgage Bankers Association, INC.
17) Massachusetts Railroad Association
18) MTX Group
22) New England Historic Genealogical Society (American Ancestors)
24) Notarize, Inc. (d/b/a Proof.com)
25) Opus Inspection Technologies, Inc
26) PLS Financial Services, Inc.
28) Retail Energy Supply Association, Inc.
29) Small Property Owners Association, Inc.
30) Sonesta International Hotels Corporation
31) Strata Information Group, Inc.
32) The Fishing Partnership Health Plan Corporation
34) Wayfair LLC
35) Wellpath Recovery Solutions, LLC
36) WSP USA Inc.
37) Zillow, Inc.
Regularly engaged in the highest-level budget and policy negotiations from within the innermost circles of Massachusetts state government
Worked closely with then-Chairman DeLeo to pass four state budgets, multiple bond bills and major pieces of legislation including health care reform and clean energy initiatives.
Responsible for shaping the House legislative agenda, overseeing its execution and strategically advising the Speaker through high-stakes negotiations
Works closely with all parties including the Senate President and Governor, majority and minority legislative leadership, chairs and cabinet officials.
Policy Advisor at Preti Strategies
Chief of Staff and Chief Policy Advisor to Speaker of the Massachusetts House of Representatives.
Chief of Staff and Press Secretary to House Committee on Ways and Means
Chief of Staff and Press Secretary to House Committee on Bills in the Third Reading
Education:
Suffolk Law School
Hamilton College
Belmont Hill
The Fessenden School
(617) 451-8600
60 State St, Suite 1100, Boston, MA, 02109, 
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I bring our Preti Strategies clients more than 20 years of policy and legislative experience in Massachusetts. Over the last several years, I have represented many clients across a range of business sectors before various state agencies and the Legislature. Before entering into private practice, I served in a variety of senior leadership positions. My last role with the state was serving as Chief of Staff at the MBTA, helping to lead the $1.7B agency. I also served as the Chief of Staff for the Massachusetts Highway Department, Legislative Director for MassDOT and as the Chief of Staff and Legislative Director for the Assistant Minority Leader in the Senate for five years. This high-level access in these many senior leadership positions have provided me the unique experience of understanding budgets, procurement, political considerations and just generally how decisions get made in a variety of environments. I leverage these attributes, along with a wide network of contacts, to help clients achieve their desired results.
Our entire Preti Strategies team is made up of government "insiders" who have served many years as elected or administration officials or senior level advisors. Together, we have extensive knowledge and an extensive network of connections. We've spent our careers in government and public affairs, and we love putting our experience to work for our clients to help shape policy and advance important business interests.
1) Association of Social Work Boards
2) Avaya LLC
5) Caribbean Integration Community Development, Inc.
8) Cubic Transportation Systems, Inc.
10) Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.
11) Humane America Animal Foundation
12) International Interior Design Association, New England Chapter
14) Massachusetts Advocates for Children Inc.
15) Massachusetts Association of Health Plans, Inc
20) New England Historic Genealogical Society
22) Notarize, Inc.
23) Opus Inspection Technologies, Inc
24) PLS Financial Services, Inc.
25) Retail Energy Supply Association, Inc.
26) Small Property Owners Association, Inc.
27) Sonesta International Hotels Corporation
28) Stickball, Inc.
29) The Fishing Partnership Health Plan Corporation
30) Transdev North America, Inc.
31) Wellpath Recovery Solutions, LLC
32) WSP USA Inc.
33) Zillow
Helped lead $1.7B agency including management, budget, technology, procurement and legislative affairs at MBTA
Led multiple technology upgrades at MBTA that resulted in a significant leap forward innovation at the agency, also became very proficient in state procurement processes and rules
Helped develop and coordinate strategy to consolidate functions of six transportation departments as Legislative Director at MassDOT
Routinely worked with staff and vendors on hundreds of millions of dollars in road and bridge projects annually
Responsible for writing and tracking all legislation and budget matters for Asst. Minority Leader
Policy Advisor at Preti Strategies
Chief of Staff, Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
Legislative Director, MassDOT
Chief of Staff, Massachusetts Highway Department
Chief of Staff and Legislative Director, Assistant Minority Leader, Massachusetts Senate
Education:
University of Massachusetts
(512)710-3244
919 Congress Ave, Suite 250, Austin, TX, 78701, 
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Links:Website, LinkedIn
Over 20 years of state government service at the highest levels
Extensive knowledge and experience of government procurement and operations
Recipient of TSABAA's Administrator of the Year Award for leadership and agency business administration
Ranked #1 Former Texas Agency Head by the Capitol Inside 2019 Texas Lobby Power Rankings
1) a16z
3) American Kratom Association
8) Cemex
10) Climavision Operating, LLC
11) Community Choice Financial OpCo, LLC
13) DeWitt County
14) Endeavors
15) Environmental Defense Action Fund
16) Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce
18) Gonzales County
20) Hewlett-Packard Enterprise Company
21) Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund
23) Luminant Generation Company LLC
24) McMullen County
27) Pagewood
31) Rice University
32) RSM LLP
33) Rubicon Advisors
34) San Jacinto River Authority
36) Speedy Stop Food Stores LLC
37) Texans for Charitable Bingo Inc
38) Texas Manufactured Housing Association
40) Texas Pacific Land Corporation
41) Texas Pork Producers Association
44) Texas Woman's University Foundation
45) Transocean
46) TXU Energy Retail Company LLC
50) Vistra Corp.
51) Vistra Corporate Services Company
Martin Hubert brings a wealth of state government experience to the clients of Cornerstone Government Affairs. From his early career as chief counsel to the Senate Natural Resources Committee to his gubernatorial appointment as a commissioner of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to his eight years as the deputy comptroller of Texas, Hubert has managed thousands of employees and millions of taxpayer dollars under both Democrat and Republican administrations.
Martin was the 2008 recipient of TSABAA's Administrator of the Year Award. Presented annually, this prestigious award was established to formally recognize state employees who have demonstrated outstanding leadership skills and who have made significant contributions to state agency business administration.
As the final general counsel to legendary Lt. Governor Bob Bullock, Martin learned the mastery of government relations from some of the most influential leaders in Texas history. His knowledge of agriculture stems from generations of the Hubert family's cow/calf and farming operations in South Texas and serving as the Texas Deputy Commissioner of Agriculture for eight years. Martin offers a unique combination of legal, natural resources, tax policy and state government procedural expertise.
Hubert is a graduate of the Georgetown University Law Center and St. Mary's School of Law. He was Brigade Executive Officer in the Corps of Cadets at Texas A&M University, where he was a member of the Ross Volunteers Honor Guard and the Singing Cadets. He successfully completed Army Ranger School and served in the U.S. Army Reserves. He is a marathon runner and coaches his son's little league teams.
Hubert is a second tenor and helps raise money for Legal Aid through the Travis County Bar Association's "Bar and Grill" fundraisers. He and his wife Celeste live in a historic home in Austin, where they are involved with the Austin Symphony, St. Theresa's Catholic Church and School, and the happily busy lives of their children Belle and Patrick.
(713)4932742
1800 West Loop South, Suite 1250, Houston, TX, 77056, 
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Links:Website, LinkedIn
Former chief of staff for House Appropriations Cardinal
Leads both federal and state clients from the firm's Houston office
Serves on advisory and steering committees for Texas delegation members
1) a16z
3) Air Liquide
7) Cemex
10) Community Choice Financial OpCo, LLC
12) Endeavors
13) Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce
17) Hewlett-Packard Enterprise Company
18) Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund
Tony Essalih joined Cornerstone in 2011 as a co-lead of the firm's flagship Texas office in Houston. He spent 12 years on Capitol Hill and came to Cornerstone from the office of Congressman John Culberson (R-Houston). Tony worked for Congressman Culberson for 10 years, the last five as his chief of staff. Prior to becoming chief of staff, Tony served in a variety of capacities including legislative assistant, legislative director, communications director, and deputy chief of staff. He spent eight years in Washington, D.C. before relocating to Houston in 2007.
As chief of staff, Tony was responsible for guiding the day-to-day operations of the Congressman's Washington and Houston offices, and oversaw a 15-member staff under a fixed budget. Outside of the office, he served as the principal liaison to the Congressman's campaign committee and provided strategic counsel and advice related to his re-election efforts. Tony's areas of policy expertise include transportation, energy, budget and appropriations. Tony also led outreach efforts and served as an emissary on behalf of the Congressman with state lawmakers in Austin and local elected officials in Houston.
Prior to Culberson's election in 2001, Tony worked as a legislative assistant for Congressman Culberson's predecessor, former House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Bill Archer. Tony's began his tenure on Capitol Hill with former House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Doc Hastings.
Tony has advised and assisted numerous local, state, and federal campaigns. He serves on the board of the National InterFaith Foundation, the Advisory Board for the Houston Technology Center, spent two years on the Board of the Spring Branch Medical Center and was a member of Houston Mayor Annise Parker's transition team in 2010.
Tony was born and raised in Fredericksburg, VA and received his B.A. in Political Science from Mary Washington College. He was a member of Mary Washington's NCAA semifinalist men's soccer team. He lives in Houston and has two angelic daughters, Grace and Libby.
(775) 333-8504
10835 Griffith Peak Ste 1600, Las Vegas, NV, 89135, 
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Links:Website
Former CEO of Alisa Nave Consulting
Spearheaded the launch of the Las Vegas offices for two of the biggest law and lobbying firms in the U.S.
Experienced campaign consultant and communications strategist
Alisa Nave-Worth joined Cornerstone in January 2025 following her time as CEO of Alisa Nave Consulting. With over a decade of experience in politics and government affairs, she brings unparalleled expertise in Nevada's legal, political and public policy matters. She leverages her deep understanding of the legislative process and strong relationships with lawmakers and regulators to craft and advocate for legislative strategies that benefit a diverse array of corporate clients.
Known for her integrity and commitment, Alisa has built a reputation as a trusted advisor in the Nevada political landscape. Additionally, she previously opened the Las Vegas offices at different times for two of the largest law and lobbying firms in the country. Alisa specializes in addressing legislative, regulatory and administrative issues, focusing on transportation, construction, emerging financial technologies, entertainment, infrastructure and campaign finance compliance. She has successfully represented clients before the Nevada Legislature and state agencies, guiding them through complex rule-making and regulatory matters.
A seasoned campaign consultant, Alisa has worked on Presidential campaigns, where she spearheaded grassroots initiatives and built influential political coalitions across Nevada. As the Executive Director to the Nevada Senate Caucus, she developed and implemented political and communications strategies, enabling the passage of critical legislation across sectors such as transportation, energy, taxation, gaming and education.
Alisa holds a B.A. in Russian Language and Literature and Public Policy Studies from Duke University and earned her Juris Doctorate from Berkeley Law School, UC Berkeley. Licensed to practice law in Nevada and California, she is a member of the Clark County Bar Association and the Nevada State Bar Association.
(832)2949987
1800 West Loop S, Suite 1250, Houston, TX, 77056, 
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Links:Website
Previously served as chief engagement officer at the Houston Independent School District
Former chief communications officer & deputy director for the Office of the Houston City Controller, Houston's elected chief financial officer
More than a decade of experience in public affairs, strategic communications and government relations across the Texas market
2) Air Liquide
6) Cemex
7) Community Choice Financial OpCo, LLC
9) Endeavors
10) First Service Credit Union
11) Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce
15) Hewlett-Packard Enterprise Company
16) Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund
Max Moll joined the Cornerstone Public Affairs team April of 2023, bringing a public affairs and strategic communications presence to Cornerstone's Texas offices. In his previous role as chief engagement officer at the Houston Independent School District, he oversaw government relations, communications, family and community engagement and board relations for the nation's eighth largest school district. He also oversaw the district's legislative affairs work and external lobby team, ensuring alignment and execution of district's legislative priorities. In addition, he represented the district with external stakeholders, in traditional and digital media appearances, and on panels and other various speaking opportunities. He was also the lead spokesperson for the district and main point of contact for elected officials, advocacy groups and private industry.
Prior to working at HISD, Max served as the chief communications officer & deputy director for the Office of the Houston City Controller, Chris B. Brown. He spearheaded all communications initiatives for the Office of the City Controller, working across the City of Houston's 22 departments to help unify external and internal communications. Max served as liaison between Controller's Office and the city's investors, developing key external messaging relating to investment strategy, portfolio performance, and maintaining key relationships with city's investor base. In addition, and in partnership with the Controller's Office Treasury Division, Max helped oversee the city's Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) investments, helping grow the portfolio to over $950 million.
Max also served as the chief of staff to the CEO of the Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, where he oversaw the development and execution of the Chamber's public affairs and community outreach efforts, legislative advocacy campaigns and external affairs projects. Also, he served as the main point of contact for media, securing comprehensive coverage and managing all media relationships on behalf of the Chamber and its members.
He holds a master's in business administration from Boston University, master's in political management from George Washington University, and a bachelor's in mass communication from LSU.
803-920-6797
1301 Gervais St. Suite 1050, Columbia, SC, 29201, 
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Links:Website
I represent a number of clients across different industries and I zealously advocate for my clients.
1) ABC Stores of South Carolina
4) Charles River Laboratories International Inc.
6) Citadel
10) Easter Seals South Carolina
13) Flock Safety
14) Gaggle.Net Inc
17) Google LLC and its Affiliates
18) Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of SC
19) Independent Pharmacies of SC
20) Instructure
21) JUUL Labs
22) Kinder Morgan
23) Lancaster County Water and Sewer District
25) MPD Electric Cooperative, Inc.
27) QTS York, LLC
30) SCBIO
31) South Carolina Academy of Anesthesiologist Assistants
32) South Carolina Association of Special Purpose Districts
33) South Carolina Childrens Fund
34) South Carolina Public Charter School District
35) TitleMax of South Carolina, Inc.
36) Triton Management Services LLC
38) Wellpath Recovery Solutions, LLC
39) Yondr Inc
6-10 years
Brian serves as a senior vice president for McGuireWoods Consulting's state government affairs group in Columbia, South Carolina. Brian represents clients before the state legislature, local governments and executive branch agencies.
Representing a diverse group of clients on a range of issues including energy, transportation, education, alcohol, retail and non-profit advocacy, Brian has helped pass legislation related to emerging transportation, alcoholic beverage control laws and the energy industry. He has extensive experience in developing and implementing comprehensive government, grassroots and public affairs strategies for his clients.
Prior to joining McGuireWoods Consulting, Brian worked on a number of political and grassroots campaigns, and worked for Congressman Joe Wilson in his district office. Upon graduation from The Citadel, Brian took a commission in the Army as a Military Intelligence Officer. In 2010, he was deployed to Afghanistan with the 1-178th Field Artillery Battalion and served as the unit's Tactical Intelligence Officer. He is currently a Captain in the South Carolina Army National Guard and serves as the legislative liaison.
Brian lives in Columbia with his wife, where they are raising their two daughters.
(512)4106465
919 Congress Ave., Ste. 510, Austin, TX, 78701, 
Subjects: All Subjects
Links:Website, LinkedIn
Possesses extensive knowledge of the Texas legislative process
Works with a diverse set of clients in furthering their state legislative goals
Extensive background working on public health policy, energy resources and the budget
2) Air Liquide
7) Brownsville Navigation District
8) Cemex
10) Climavision Operating, LLC
11) Community Choice Financial OpCo, LLC
13) DeWitt County
14) Endeavors
15) Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce
17) Gonzales County
22) Luminant Generation Company LLC
23) McMullen County
28) Rice University
31) Texans for Charitable Bingo Inc
32) Texas Manufactured Housing Association
34) Texas Pacific Land Corporation
35) Texas Woman's University Foundation
36) TXU Energy Retail Company LLC
38) Vistra Corp.
Anne Mazuca brings over a decade of legislative experience working at the Texas Capitol, most recently serving six years as Chief of Staff to State Representative R.D. ‘Bobby' Guerra.
During her time working in the Texas legislature, she has worked for Members from Dallas, Galveston and South Texas, allowing her the opportunity to build relationships with local elected officials, community leaders and stakeholders from across the state while working on a wide range of policy areas. Prior to being named chief of staff, she served as a legislative director and legislative aide where she was the primary staff lead for the House Appropriations Committee Article II and Article III focusing on healthcare and education funding, the Public Health Committee, Energy Resources, Business & Industry, Ways & Means and Insurance committees.
In her capacity as chief of staff, Anne was responsible for guiding the day-to-day operations of the Capitol and McAllen offices. Outside of the office, she provided support for her Member's re-election campaign where she provided feedback on messaging, managed all Texas Ethics Commission and campaign finance filings and offered general advice and assistance related to his campaign.
An Austin native, Anne has close ties to the city in which she still resides.
(713)2565756
1800 West Loop S., Ste. 1790, Houston, TX, 77027, 
Subjects: All Subjects
Links:Website, LinkedIn
More than 14-years of experience guiding congressional, state, judicial, mayoral, city council and county executive campaigns
Award-winning political consultant and strategist
1) Air Liquide
4) Cemex
6) Endeavors
8) Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce
11) Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund
Justin R. Jordan is an award-winning political advisor and a vice president at Cornerstone Government Affairs. Justin specializes in federal and state government relations, and communications.
For more than 14 years, Justin has been involved in guiding congressional, state legislature, judicial, mayoral, city council, county executive and school board campaigns and advising clients and elected officials. His unique background offers his clients an integrated approach to solutions that help them navigate the political arena. In addition to his work with a range of Cornerstone clients in the state of Texas, he also has experience working on behalf of foreign governments.
Prior to joining Cornerstone, Justin founded Patriot Group Strategies, a consulting firm specializing in strategy, marketing and fundraising. Over the years, he developed a niche of reaching constituency's through the use of unconventional and innovative communication strategies. His entrepreneurial know-how positions him as a national leader in providing strategic advice in an array of political issues including, but not limited to diplomatic relations, pensions, and cyber security.
He has served as a deputy field coordinator for the National Republican Congressional Committee, chairman of the Texas Federation of College Republicans and Executive Director for the watchdog organization, Texans for Ethics and Accountability.
Justin is a member of the Houston Airport System Development Corporation.
225-572-1726
1846 S. COLUMBINE STREET, SUITE 703, BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA, 70808, 
Subjects: All Subjects
Links:Website
20 years of government affairs experience including, policy development, executive branch engagement, drafting legislation, grassroots activities and political campaign strategies
Former vice president of external affairs for UnitedHealth Group
Former legislative and congressional liaison for Secretary Stephen Moret with the Louisiana Department of Economic Development
2) Agilify
5) Blackrock Funds Services Group
9) Clover
11) Elevance Health, and its Affiliates dba Anthem, Inc.
12) Endeavors
13) GDIT
14) Historic Tax Credit Coalition
15) Intralot, Inc.
16) Louisiana Association of Broadcasters
Rachel Farmer has 20 years of experience in government affairs activities including, policy development, executive branch engagement, drafting legislation, grassroots activities and political campaign strategies. She has extensive knowledge of health care related issues, state budget and capital outlay processes and economic development business incentives. She joined Cornerstone's in October 2022 and serves as a principal in the Baton Rouge office.
Rachel came to Cornerstone from UnitedHealth Group, where she served as vice president of external affairs and managed the development and implementation of political strategy, relationship development, public policy engagement and overall business advancement initiatives with key state and local policy makers. Additionally, she was responsible for directing all executive and legislative lobbying activities for three state territory, including establishing and overseeing all PAC and corporate political contributions and managing government affairs consultants in each state.
Prior to that, she was a legislative and congressional liaison to Secretary Stephen Moret with the Louisiana Department of Economic Development (LED). She reported directly to the Secretary and served as the primary contact for all legislative communication on behalf of LED, assisting the Secretary in the development of strategies and legislative initiatives to further enhance Louisiana's business development efforts.
Rachel also served as the director of governmental relations with Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC), where she led legislative and political activities for ABC Louisiana, provided lobbying services and actively tracked legislation and regulation issues of importance to ABC. She has experience working with the Louisiana Division of Administration and the House of Representatives serving as a confidential assistant and legislative analyst, respectively.
Rachel holds a Bachelor of Science with a major in business administration and a minor in political science from Louisiana State University.
(704) 791-2961
501 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, NC, 27601, 
Subjects: All Subjects, Agencies/Regulations, Appropriations/Budgets, Children/Family/Women, Corrections/Criminal Justice, Health Care, Manufacturing, Medicare/Medicaid, Non-Profit, Pharmaceuticals, Public Safety, RFP/Procurement, Science/Technology, Taxes, Telecommunications, Tourism/Hospitality, Transportation/Vehicles
Former NC House member for over a decade; former Appropriations Chairman; Health & Human Services Chairman, Extensive Health and Human Services experience
6-10 years
Jeffrey L. Barnhart joined McGuireWoods Consulting in October 2011 as a senior vice president of State Government Relations. He works out of the firm's Raleigh office assisting clients and helping the firm grow its national and multistate practice in the southeast.Representing Cabarrus County, Jeff served 11 years in the North Carolina General Assembly before relinquishing his seat in 2011. He was most recently co-chair of the House Appropriations Committee and was a strong healthcare proponent earning numerous recognitions from many organizations. Before his tenure as a House Representative, Jeff served as a Cabarrus County Commissioner for 10 years. He was also acting County Manager for Cabarrus for eight months and served on the county's Water & Service Authority (six years) and Economic Development Board of Directors (nine years).In addition to his strong local and state public sector experience, Jeff is a former small business owner who possesses significant private sector experience. He recently spent three years at the helm of a local healthcare center and also worked at IBM for 10 years in a number of different capacities from engineering to marketing to management. He is ranked the 13th Most Influential Lobbyist of the 2013 Legislative Session by the North Carolina Center for Public Policy Research in its annual survey of lobbyists, legislators and Capitol Press Corps members.Jeff served in the United States Air Force from 1978 to 1982 working in Communications Security.
702-286-9209,
800 Maine Avenue, SW 7th Floor, Washington, DC, 20024, 
(850) 222-8900
204 S Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL, 32301, 
1) AAR Corp
5) Altria Client Services LLC and its Affiliates
6) Anheuser-Busch Companies, LLC
7) AppleOne Employment Services | All's Well Health Care Services
8) Armis, Inc
9) Associated Industries of Florida
10) AT&T
11) Binti, Inc.
12) BlueGreen US Water Technologies, INC
13) BlueVoyant
15) Brooksville RX
16) C5MI
17) Caterpillar c/o MultiState Associates Inc.
18) CDS Housing
19) Centene Corporation on behalf of its affiliates and subsidiaries
20) Centennial Management Corp.
21) Central Florida Gaming, LLC
22) CHSPSC, LLC
23) Citrus County Board of County Commissioners
24) City of Ocala
25) Cleveland Clinic Florida Health System Nonprofit Corporation
26) Conquest Cyber
29) Endeavors
30) Environmental Defense Fund
31) Everglades Glades College Inc. dba Keiser University
32) Exelerate Smart Traffic LTD
33) FEI Systems
35) Florida Carpenters Regional Council
36) Florida Hospital Association
38) Hologic
39) Jabil Inc
42) LeadsOnline, LLC
44) Lee County Board of County Commissioners
45) LivaNova, PLC
46) Marriott International, Inc
47) Medallion Home
49) Millennium Physician Group LLC
51) Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners
52) OpenAI
53) Palladium Investment Partners, LLC
54) Pasco County Board of County Commissioners
55) PayIt, LLC
59) Reinsurance Association of America
60) RIDA Realty Investments Corporation
61) Rising Phoenix Holdings Company
62) RSM US LLP
63) Rubrik, Inc.
64) SediVision
69) TechNet
70) TECO Energy, Inc
71) The Battles End
72) U.S. Submergent Technologies, LLC
74) VSP Vision Inc. c/o MultiState Associates
75) WANRack, LLC
76) Waymo LLC
79) Workday
80) WW Grainger Inc
(850) 222-8900
204 S Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL, 32301, 
2) Anheuser-Busch Companies, LLC
3) Associated Industries of Florida
4) Binti, Inc.
6) Centene Corporation on behalf of its affiliates and subsidiaries
7) CHSPSC, LLC
8) Cleveland Clinic Florida Health System Nonprofit Corporation
9) Elevance Health, and its Affiliates
10) Endeavors
11) FEI Systems
13) Florida Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
14) Florida Hospital Association
16) Hologic
17) IBM
617-226-3869
60 State Street, Suite 1100,, Suite 1100, Boston, MA, 02109, 
1) Association of Social Work Boards, Inc.
2) Autism Spectrum Therapies, LLC
4) Behavioral Concepts Innovation, LLC
7) Caribbean Integration Community Development, Inc.
10) Cubic Transportation Systems, Inc.
12) Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.
13) Green Trading Capital Partners, LLC
14) International Interior Design Association, New England Chapter
16) Massachusetts Advocates for Children Inc.
17) Massachusetts Mortgage Bankers Association, INC.
18) Massachusetts Railroad Association
19) MTX Group
23) New England Historic Genealogical Society (American Ancestors)
25) Notarize, Inc. (d/b/a Proof.com)
26) Opus Inspection Technologies, Inc
27) PLS Financial Services, Inc.
29) Retail Energy Supply Association, Inc.
30) Small Property Owners Association, Inc.
31) Sonesta International Hotels Corporation
32) Strata Information Group, Inc.
33) The Fishing Partnership Health Plan Corporation
35) Wayfair LLC
36) Wellpath Recovery Solutions, LLC
37) WSP USA Inc.
38) Zillow, Inc.
(850) 671-4401
P.O. Box 10570, Suite 1601G, Tallahassee, FL, 32302, 
617-226-3880
60 State Street, Suite 1100,, Suite 1100, Boston, MA, 02109, 
1) Association of Social Work Boards, Inc.
2) Autism Spectrum Therapies, LLC
4) Behavioral Concepts Innovation, LLC
7) Caribbean Integration Community Development, Inc.
10) Cubic Transportation Systems, Inc.
12) Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.
13) Green Trading Capital Partners, LLC
14) International Interior Design Association, New England Chapter
16) Massachusetts Advocates for Children Inc.
17) Massachusetts Mortgage Bankers Association, INC.
18) Massachusetts Railroad Association
19) MTX Group
23) New England Historic Genealogical Society (American Ancestors)
25) Notarize, Inc. (d/b/a Proof.com)
26) Opus Inspection Technologies, Inc
27) PLS Financial Services, Inc.
29) Retail Energy Supply Association, Inc.
30) Small Property Owners Association, Inc.
31) Sonesta International Hotels Corporation
32) Strata Information Group, Inc.
33) The Fishing Partnership Health Plan Corporation
35) Wayfair LLC
36) Wellpath Recovery Solutions, LLC
37) WSP USA Inc.
38) Zillow, Inc.
(919) 836-4008
(919) 836-4008, Suite 500, ffreeman@mwcllc.com, Plasma Games, (252) 721-3294, 
(850) 671-4401
P.O. Box 10570, Tallahassee, FL, 32302, 
2) Advantage Capital Management Corporation
3) Airbnb, Inc.
4) Altria Client Services LLC and its Affiliates
5) Apple Inc
6) Aramark Correctional Services, LLC
7) Aramark Sports and Entertainment Services, LLC
9) Association of Florida Colleges, Inc
10) Aucilla Research Institute, Inc.
12) Caesars Enterprise Services, LLC
14) CGL Companies
15) Chabad Hebrew Academy, Inc.
17) City of Key West
18) Clay County Board of County Commissioners
19) Clay County District Schools
21) Connecting Everyone with Second Chances
22) Dixie Board of Public Education/Dixie District School Board
25) Easterseals Northeast Central Florida
26) Easterseals Southwest Florida, Inc.
27) Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
30) Estuary LLC.
33) Florida Association of Broadcasters, Inc
34) Florida Blue
35) Florida Court Clerks and Comptrollers
36) Florida Insurance Council, Inc.
39) Florida SouthWestern State College Foundation
41) iEnable, Inc.
43) Indian River State College Foundation, Inc.
44) Jacksonville Classical Academy, Inc.
46) LEO Technologies
47) Leon County Board of County Commissioners
48) Metro Development Group, LLC
51) Miami-Dade County Clerk of Courts
52) Museum of Science & History
53) NASCAR, LLC
55) Orlando College of Osteopathic Medicine
56) Pasco County Property Appraiser's Office
57) Persevere
60) Putnam County
63) RedSpeed USA
64) Rood Chartrand Partnership
65) Second Harvest of the Big Bend
67) TECO Energy, Inc
70) Town of Belleair
71) Two Roads Development, LLC
72) Universal Protection Service, LLC
73) University of Florida Foundation, Inc.
615-630-2634,
3340 Perimeter Hill, Nashville, TN, 37211, 
1(401) 453-1786
39 Pike Street, Suite 2, Providence, RI, 02903, 
617-226-3800
60 State Street, Suite 1100,, Suite 1100, Boston, MA, 02109, 
1) Association of Social Work Boards, Inc.
2) Autism Spectrum Therapies, LLC
4) Behavioral Concepts Innovation, LLC
7) Caribbean Integration Community Development, Inc.
10) Cubic Transportation Systems, Inc.
12) Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.
13) Green Trading Capital Partners, LLC
14) International Interior Design Association, New England Chapter
16) Massachusetts Advocates for Children Inc.
17) Massachusetts Mortgage Bankers Association, INC.
18) Massachusetts Railroad Association
19) MTX Group
23) New England Historic Genealogical Society (American Ancestors)
25) Notarize, Inc. (d/b/a Proof.com)
26) Opus Inspection Technologies, Inc
27) PLS Financial Services, Inc.
29) Retail Energy Supply Association, Inc.
30) Small Property Owners Association, Inc.
31) Sonesta International Hotels Corporation
32) Strata Information Group, Inc.
33) The Fishing Partnership Health Plan Corporation
35) Wayfair LLC
36) Wellpath Recovery Solutions, LLC
37) WSP USA Inc.
38) Zillow, Inc.
(850) 222-8900
204 S Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL, 32301, 
2) Anheuser-Busch Companies, Inc
3) AppleOne Employment Services | All's Well Health Care Services
4) Associated Industries of Florida
5) AT&T
8) CDS Housing
9) Citrus County Board of County Commissioners
10) Conquest Cyber
11) Elevance Health, and its Affiliates
12) Endeavors
13) Environmental Defense Fund
15) Florida Hospital Association
19) Independent Colleges & Universities of Florida, Inc
22) Marriott International, Inc
23) My3Tech
25) Pasco County Board of County Commissioners
26) PayIt, LLC
29) Reinsurance Association of America
30) RIDA Realty Investments Corporation
34) TechNet
35) TECO Energy, Inc
36) The Battles End
37) VSP Vision Inc. c/o MultiState Associates
38) Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, U.S.
39) WANRack, LLC
40) Waymo LLC
(913) 645-1535
PO BOX 793, TOPEKA, KS, 66601, 
1) AFLAC
2) American Express Travel Related Services, Inc
4) BlackRock Funds Services Group, LLC
8) CoreCivic
781-254-3137
60 State Street, Suite 1100,, Suite 1100, Boston, MA, 02109, 
1) Association of Social Work Boards, Inc.
2) Autism Spectrum Therapies, LLC
4) Behavioral Concepts Innovation, LLC
7) Caribbean Integration Community Development, Inc.
10) Cubic Transportation Systems, Inc.
12) Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.
13) Green Trading Capital Partners, LLC
14) International Interior Design Association, New England Chapter
16) Massachusetts Advocates for Children Inc.
17) Massachusetts Mortgage Bankers Association, INC.
18) Massachusetts Railroad Association
19) MTX Group
23) New England Historic Genealogical Society (American Ancestors)
25) Notarize, Inc. (d/b/a Proof.com)
26) Opus Inspection Technologies, Inc
27) PLS Financial Services, Inc.
29) Retail Energy Supply Association, Inc.
30) Small Property Owners Association, Inc.
31) Sonesta International Hotels Corporation
32) Strata Information Group, Inc.
33) The Fishing Partnership Health Plan Corporation
35) Wayfair LLC
36) Wellpath Recovery Solutions, LLC
37) WSP USA Inc.
38) Zillow, Inc.
4014531786
39 Pike Street, Ste 2, Providence, RI, 02903,