Before founding A&A Advocates, Inc. in 2008, Mr. Adkins served in the Oklahoma House of Representatives for eight years. He is the past Chairman of the Energy, Utility, Aerospace, and Technology Committee for the Oklahoma House of Representatives.
1) 1938 BEER DISTRIBUTORS ASSOCIATION OF OKLAHOMA d/b/a BEER DISTRIBUTORS OF OKLAHOMA
3) ACADIA MANAGEMENT COMPANY, LLC
5) AMERICA'S HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS
6) AMERICAN TORT REFORM ASSOCIATION
7) CATHOLIC CONFERENCE OF OKLAHOMA, INC
8) DAILYPAY
9) EQUIFAX INC.
10) FGA ACTION
11) FOOD BANK OF EASTERN OKLAHOMA
12) GUIDEHOUSE INC.
13) HUMANA
11-15 years
Served 8 years as Member of Oklahoma House of Representatives
Before founding A&A Advocates, Inc. in 2008, Mr. Adkins served in the Oklahoma House of Representatives for eight years. He is the past Chairman of the Energy, Utility, Aerospace, and Technology Committee for the Oklahoma House of Representatives.
Mr. Adkins' responsibilities included jurisdiction and oversight of Oklahoma's oil and gas industry, telecommunications and technology, mining, aerospace industry, as well as, all electric and water utilities. He was either the principal author or had direct responsibility for almost every major initiative that fell within his jurisdiction and became law in Oklahoma during his four years as chairman.
Adkins' respect, from both sides of the aisle, enabled him to carry dozens of pieces of legislation and never lose a bill either in committee or on the floor during his eight years in the House of Representatives.
Regarded as one of Oklahoma's leaders on energy policy, Mr. Adkins has testified before the Environment and Public Works Committee of the United States Senate with respect to the energy industry and its relation to carbon emissions and climate change.
Mr. Adkins' legislative career was highlighted by being twice named Oklahoma Independent Petroleum Association legislator of the year. He was also named the Higher Education legislative newcomer of the year, American Royalty Council legislator of the year, and Industrial Electric Consumers legislator of the year. He was selected to participate in Leadership Oklahoma and is now a lifetime member of the organization.
In addition, Dennis served on the powerful Appropriations and Budget Committee, as well as, the Revenue and Tax, Environment and Natural Resources, and Public Health committees in the House of Representatives. Prior to the legislature, Mr. Adkins served the State of Oklahoma in professional positions within the Department of Corrections, Department of Human Services and Department of Rehabilitative Services.
He graduated from Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, Oklahoma with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science.
1) Associated Builders and Contractors of the Carolinas, Inc.
3) Cash Titan
4) Confianz Global Inc. DBA StackBench
5) Dealer Services Network, LLC
6) Encompass Health Corporation
7) Everway, LLC
8) Eviden
10) GL Partners, Inc
11) HeyTutor Inc.
12) Hillpointe Construction LLC
13) International Business Machines Corporation ("IBM")
14) Invenergy, LLC
18) Mooresville Btr Developers, LLC
19) North Carolina Sports Legacy Foundation
20) Prontoblock Inc.
21) Reconnect, Inc.
22) RedSpeed USA
24) SeatGeek, Inc.
25) Securly, Inc.
26) simplySOLV
27) Starmount Healthcare Management
29) TickPick, LLC
31) Town of Troutman
32) Treenail Development, Inc.
33) Vapor Technology Association
34) Windstream Services, LLC on behalf of its operating companies in NC
2021 NC Top 25 Lobbyist
2019 NCED Leadership Award
Kevin Wilkinson joined The Southern Group in 2024, expanding the firm's footprint in Raleigh, North Carolina. He brings extensive legislative and executive experience from roles in both the public and private sectors.
As a proud North Carolinian, Kevin's professional path has been largely dedicated to molding and promoting key policies at local, state, and national levels. From 2016 to 2019, he held leadership roles in North Carolina's public education sector. First, as the Chief of Staff and Legislative Director to the N.C. State Superintendent at the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, then later as the Executive Director of External Affairs at The University of North Carolina at Pembroke. In these roles, Kevin helped design and gather support for the organization's policy priorities and initiatives.
Before that, Kevin served as a Policy Advisor to Senator Robert Bryan. He led and implemented several education reforms and staffed various committees such as Appropriations, Education, Judiciary, Pension, and Retirement. Kevin also worked on Capitol Hill as a staff member for U.S. Representative Robert Pittenger, supporting and advocating for the needs of constituents across his district.
Most recently, Kevin took his experience in North Carolina's government to the private sector, serving as SVP of Government Affairs at EQV Strategic. In that capacity, Kevin worked directly with policymakers on the state and federal levels to advocate for his clients. His range of policy areas includes education, economic and business development, technology, transportation, telecommunications, healthcare, gaming, sports, and local government.
Outside his day-to-day work, Kevin uses his expertise to give back to his community as Vice Chair of the Board of Visitors for Appalachian State University.
Kevin has received numerous awards and recognition for his work, including being named one of the top lobbyists in North Carolina by the North State Journal since 2020 and receiving the North Carolina Education Leadership Award in 2018.
Kevin studied political science and economics at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and earned an M.B.A. from Liberty University. He resides in Raleigh with his wife Megan and their daughter Margot.
(918) 576-3469
323 NE 27TH STREET, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK, 73015,
1) 1938 BEER DISTRIBUTORS ASSOCIATION OF OKLAHOMA d/b/a BEER DISTRIBUTORS OF OKLAHOMA
3) ACADIA MANAGEMENT COMPANY, LLC
5) AMERICA'S HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS
6) AMERICAN TORT REFORM ASSOCIATION
7) CATHOLIC CONFERENCE OF OKLAHOMA, INC
8) COALITION OF TULSA AREA GOVERNMENTS
10) DAILYPAY
11) DRIVEWYZE, INC.
12) EQUIFAX INC.
13) FGA ACTION
14) FOOD BANK OF EASTERN OKLAHOMA
15) GOOGLE LLC. AND ITS AFFILIATES
16) GUIDEHOUSE INC.
17) HUMANA
20) MARATHON PETROLEUM CORPORATION
21) MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS, INC.
22) OKLAHOMA BITCOIN ASSOCIATION, INC.
23) OKLAHOMA INSTITUTE FOR CHILD ADVOCACY
24) OKLAHOMA INTERIOR DESIGN COALITION ASSOCIATION
25) OVINTIV USA INC.
27) QARTEK
30) SECURLY
34) VAO SERVICE PROVIDER, L.L.C.
(850) 766-8654
119 Crest Street, 119 Crest Street, Tallahassee, FL, 32301,
(918) 329-1438
323 NE 27TH STREET, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK, 73105,
1) 1938 BEER DISTRIBUTORS ASSOCIATION OF OKLAHOMA D/B/A BEER DISTRIBUTORS OF OKLAHOMA
3) ACADIA MANAGEMENT COMPANY, LLC
5) AMERICA'S HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS
6) AMERICAN TORT REFORM ASSOCIATION
7) CATHOLIC CONFERENCE OF OKLAHOMA, INC
8) COALITION OF TULSA AREA GOVERNMENTS
9) DAILYPAY
10) EQUIFAX INC.
11) FGA ACTION
12) FOOD BANK OF EASTERN OKLAHOMA
13) GOOGLE LLC. AND ITS AFFILIATES
14) GUIDEHOUSE INC.
(405) 824-8085
323 NE 27TH STREET, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK, 73105,
1) 1938 BEER DISTRIBUTORS ASSOCIATION OF OKLAHOMA
3) ACADIA MANAGEMENT COMPANY, LLC
5) AMERICA'S HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS
6) AMERICAN TORT REFORM ASSOCIATION
7) CATHOLIC CONFERENCE OF OKLAHOMA, INC
8) DAILYPAY
9) EQUIFAX INC.
10) FGA ACTION
11) FOOD BANK OF EASTERN OKLAHOMA
12) GUIDEHOUSE INC.
13) HUMANA
(214) 673-6290
323 NE 27TH ST, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK, 73105,
1) 1938 BEER DISTRIBUTORS ASSOCIATION OF OKLAHOMA D/B/A BEER DISTRIBUTORS OF OKLAHOMA
3) ACADIA MANAGEMENT COMPANY, LLC
5) AMERICA'S HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS
6) AMERICAN TORT REFORM ASSOCIATION
7) CATHOLIC CONFERENCE OF OKLAHOMA, INC
8) DAILYPAY
9) EQUIFAX INC.
10) FGA ACTION
11) FOOD BANK OF EASTERN OKLAHOMA
12) GUIDEHOUSE INC.
13) ITC HOLDINGS CORPORATION D/B/A ITC HOLDINGS CORPORATION
15) MARATHON PETROLEUM CORPORATION D/B/A MARATHON PETROLEUM CORPORATION
(704) 472-6234
(704) 472-6234, saine@thesoutherngroup.com, Associated Builders and Contractors of the Carolinas, Inc., (704) 367-1331,
1) Associated Builders and Contractors of the Carolinas, Inc.
3) Cash Titan
4) Charter Communications Operating, LLC d/b/a Charter Communications
6) Confianz Global Inc. DBA StackBench
7) Dealer Services Network, LLC
8) Encompass Health Corporation
9) Everway, LLC
10) Eviden
11) Firstfloor, Inc.
12) HeyTutor Inc.
13) Hillpointe Construction LLC
14) Holistic Alternative Recovery Trust
15) International Business Machines Corporation ("IBM")
16) Invenergy, LLC
20) Mooresville BTR Developers, LLC
21) North Carolina Sports Legacy Foundation
22) Prontoblock Inc.
23) Public Consulting Group LLC by Multistate Associates LLC
24) Reconnect, Inc.
25) RedSpeed USA
27) SeatGeek, Inc.
28) Securly, Inc.
29) simplySOLV
31) Starmount Healthcare Management
33) Town of Troutman
34) Treenail Development, Inc.
35) Vapor Technology Association
36) Windstream Services, LLC on behalf of its operating companies in NC