Jonas Jacobson developed a broad government relations practice after 15 years serving in key leadership roles in State and local government. Jonas has extensive experience working on public policy matters and has worked on complex initiatives involving environment, energy, transportation, infrastructure, development and public works matters. During his government tenure, he served under three Maryland Governors and was appointed to the Maryland Department of the Environment as Deputy Secretary. Jonas also served as Director of Environmental Protection for Baltimore County. His practice involves engagement with the leadership of state and local agencies and the Maryland General Assembly. Jonas received a Juris Doctor from the University of Baltimore School of Law and a Bachelor of Science from Towson University. Jonas is the President of the Howard County Conservancy and serves on the Board of the Towson University Alumni Association.
3) Allegis, Redwood, Maxim Public Affairs, LLC
6) AT&T
8) Beatty Development Group LLC
9) BSC America
11) Cisco
12) Concentra
14) Darden, Inc.
16) Envirotest Systems Holdings Corp.
17) Ernst & Young
21) Greenvest
26) International Sleep Products Association
27) Konterra Realty
28) LKQ Corporation
30) Nissan North America, Inc.
31) One South Street Baltimore, LLC
33) Preston Scheffenacker Properties
34) Procter & Gamble
35) Public Service Enterprise Group
38) Rock Creek Foundation, The
39) Scotts Miracle-Gro Company
40) Sheetz, Inc.
44) Sun Service LLC
46) US Wind, Inc.
47) W.R. Grace & Co.
48) Washington Gas
410-382-2193
54 State Circle, Annapolis, MD, 21401,
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Registered lobbyist and practicing attorney with more than 16 years of combined private and public sector experience with a core focus on business and regulatory matters.
3) Allegis, Redwood, Maxim Public Affairs, LLC
6) Anne Arundel County Food Bank
7) Apexon
8) Association of Dental Support Organizations
9) AT&T
10) Branches LLC
12) Cisco
13) Concentra
16) Dynamic Pharmaceutical Consulting, LLC
17) Envirotest Systems Holdings Corp.
18) Ernst & Young
19) Gas Guide
23) Greenvest
28) International Sleep Products Association
30) Kilimanjaro Road Partners, LLC
31) Konterra Realty
32) Maryland State Licensed Beverage Association Prince George's Chapter
33) Miller Pipeline
35) Prince George's County Chamber of Commerce
36) Procter & Gamble
37) Public Service Enterprise Group
39) Rock Creek Foundation, The
40) Sheetz, Inc.
43) Sun Service LLC
45) US Wind, Inc.
46) Via Path (Global Tel Link GTL)
47) Voyatek (GCOM)
48) Washington Gas
11-15 years
1st Vice President, Maryland Government Relations Association
Former General Counsel, Prince George's County Economic Development Corporation
Former General Counsel, Greater Bowie Chamber of Commerce
Pounds is an accomplished attorney and lobbyist with sixteen years of legal experience and served as General Counsel for government, quasi-government entities, boards & commissions, and businesses. After seven years in Prince George's as a senior campaign and transition staff member, an associate county attorney, and then General Counsel to the Prince George's County Economic Development Corporation, Pounds served six years as a partner and senior counsel in two prominent Maryland law firms. He represents clients in municipal and cannabis law, alcoholic beverage licensing; land use and zoning; business transactions, and government relations. He is a graduate of Virginia Tech, and received his Juris Doctor, with honors, at the University of Baltimore School of Law. Pounds is active in his community and serves on several boards, including the Greater Bowie Chamber of Commerce and the Maryland Government Relations Association. He lives in Bowie with his wife and two children.
443-630-0507
54 State Circle, Annapolis, MD, 21401,
410-977-3419
54 State Circle, Annapolis, MD, 21401,
3) Allegis, Redwood, Maxim Public Affairs, LLC
6) Anne Arundel County Food Bank
7) Apexon
8) AT&T
10) BSC America
12) Cisco
13) Concentra
15) Darden, Inc.
17) Envirotest Systems Holdings Corp.
18) Ernst & Young
22) Greenvest
27) International Sleep Products Association
28) Konterra Realty
29) LaTerra Homes
30) LKQ Corporation
31) Miller Pipeline
32) Nissan North America, Inc.
33) One South Street Baltimore, LLC
35) Procter & Gamble
36) Public Service Enterprise Group
39) Rock Creek Foundation, The
40) Scotts Miracle-Gro Company
41) Sheetz, Inc.
45) Sun Service LLC
47) Union Church
48) US Wind, Inc.
49) Washington Gas