For over 20 years, I have represented clients before the New Hampshire General Court and Executive Branch agencies. I am proficient in all aspects of government relation including identifying, analyzing, tracking, and developing legislation for clients. Using political knowledge and experience, I work with clients to develop legislative strategies. I regularly meet with elected officials including State Senators, Representatives, and Executive Councilors to parlay the needs of clients before the state. I have consulted with various trade associations on management, communication, and membership issues. In addition, I have served as the Executive Director for several NH trade associations.
20+ years
Prior to a 15 plus year stint at a Concord based law firm, I served as an assistant to former Manchester Mayor Raymond Wieczorek, where the duties included constituent services and policy planning.
I earned a Bachelor's Degree in Politics from St. Anselm College, and a Master's Degree in Public Administration from the University of New Hampshire. Prior community involvement includes participation on board of directors for the American Red Cross of New Hampshire, the Manchester Development Corporation, the City of Manchester's Conduct Board, Moore Center Services, and coaching various youth sports.
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) Eviden
10) HeyTutor Inc.
15) Mooresville Btr Developers, LLC
16) North Carolina Sports Legacy Foundation
17) Public Consulting Group LLC by Multistate Associates LLC
18) Reconnect, Inc.
20) SeatGeek, Inc.
21) simplySOLV
22) Starmount Healthcare Management
25) Town of Troutman
26) Treenail Development, Inc.
27) Vapor Technology Association
28) 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.
(512)4808962
203 W. 10th, Suite 700, Austin, TX, 78701,
1) Abilene Chamber of Commerce
2) Allen Economic Development Corporation
4) American Association of Professional Landmen
7) Austin TeamCo dba Austin FC
9) BEPCO, L.P.
12) Boyd Aviation
13) CesiumAstro Inc.
14) Charter Communications Operating, LLC
15) Citizens for Responsible Parks LLC
20) Corizon, LLC
21) Cotton Commercial USA, INC
23) Cowrie Pro, Inc.
24) Dallas Cowboys Football Club Ltd etal
25) Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS)
28) Excel Fitness Holdings, Inc.
33) JLM Financial Partners, LLC
34) JLM Living, LLC
35) Lottomatrix USA Limited Liability Company
36) Media for Texas
38) Meyers Manx LLC
39) Pharmaceutical Research & Manufacturers of America
40) Pogoloff, Jared
41) Presidio County
42) Presidio International Port Authority
43) Puerto Verde Holdings, LLC
44) Quicksilver Jet Sales, Inc.
47) Saturn Jets, LLC
48) SeatGeek, Inc.
49) Service Lloyds Insurance Company
50) SL ENERGY POWER PLANT I, LLC
55) Tango Lima, LP
57) Taymax Group, LP
58) Texas Aero
59) Texas Motorplex
60) Topgolf Southeast Asia Holdings
61) VOYCE, Inc.
(503) 901-8219
417 2nd Street Ste 201, Lake Oswego, OR, 97034,
3) Cascadia Behavioral Healthcare
7) Electronic Security Association
8) Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund
10) Genentech, Inc., A Member of the Roche Group
12) GetInsured
15) Ideal Option
16) NW Natural
17) Oregon Building Trades Council
18) Oregon Council for Behavioral Health
19) Oregon Library Association
20) Oregon Primary Care Association
21) SeatGeek, Inc.
23) United Way of the Columbia-Willamette
24) United Ways of Pacific Northwest
25) Veterans Guardian VA Claim Consulting
26) Vitu
(850) 577-9090
301 S Bronough St, Ste 600, Tallahassee, FL, 32301,
1) Alliance for Safety and Justice
2) American Business Immigration Coalition Action (ABIC Action)
3) Atlantic Housing Partners, LLLP
7) Centene Corporation on behalf of its affiliates and subsidiaries
8) Central Florida Council, Boy Scouts of America
9) Central Florida Hotel & Lodging Association
10) Chief Executive Officers of Management Companies
14) City of Orlando
21) College of Central Florida Foundation, Inc
22) Coreview
23) DDER Holdings, LLC dba Birdsong Housing Partners
24) Florida Association of Counties
25) Florida Association of Free & Charitable Clinics
26) Florida Association of Insurance Agents
27) Florida Association of Rehabilitation Facilities
28) Florida Association of the American Institute of Architects
29) Florida Atlantic University Foundation, Inc.
30) Florida League of Cities, Inc.
31) Florida Library Association
32) Florida Municipal Electric Association
33) Florida Municipal Power Agency
34) Florida School Boards Association
35) Florida Society of Health-System Pharmacists, Inc
36) FloridaMakes
37) FMSbonds, Inc.
38) Frito-Lay, Inc
39) Gatorade
41) Greater Tampa Bay Area Council, Boy Scouts of America
42) Gulf Coast Council, Boy Scouts of America
43) Gulf Stream Council, Boy Scouts of America
44) Hendry County Board of County Commissioners
45) Hendry County Economic Development Council
46) Islamorada Village of Islands
47) JEA
48) JPMorgan Chase Holdings LLC
49) Lenovo, Inc.
50) Lumen
51) Management & Training Corporation
53) Miami Bridge Youth and Family Services, Inc.
54) Miami Downtown Development Authority
56) Monroe County Board of County Commissioners
57) Naval Continuing Care Retirement Foundation, Inc. d/b/a Fleet Landing
59) North Florida Council, Boy Scouts of America
60) Orlando Economic Partnership, Inc.
63) PepsiCo
66) SeatGeek, Inc.
67) Seavin, Inc
68) South Florida Council, Boy Scouts of America
69) Southwest Florida Council, Boy Scouts of America
70) Suwannee River Area Council, Boy Scouts of America
73) Uber Technologies, Inc. and Affiliates
74) University of Central Florida Foundation, Inc
75) Villages, The
(919) 339-8679
209 Fayetteville St, Suite 100, Raleigh, NC, 27601,
1) ASSOCIATED BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS OF THE CAROLINAS, INC.
3) CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS OPERATING, LLC
4) CONFIANZ GLOBAL INC. DBA STACKBENCH
5) DEALER SERVICES NETWORK, LLC
6) EVIDEN
(407) 843-8880
GrayRobinson PA, 301 S. Bronough Street, Suite 600, Tallahassee, FL, 32301,
1) Arnold & Winnie Palmer Foundation, Inc.
2) Associated Builders & Contractors of Florida, Inc
3) Association for Responsible Alternatives to Workers' Compensation (ARAWC)
5) CarMax
6) Central Florida Hotel & Lodging Association
7) Central Florida Regional Workforce Development Board, Inc.
8) Central Florida Zoo & Botantical Gardens
9) Champions for Children, Inc.
11) ChildNet, Inc.
13) City of Clermont
15) City of Orlando
16) City of Oviedo
18) Clay County Utility Authority
21) District School Board of Pasco County
22) Eagles, Benefits by Design, Inc
23) Escambia County
24) Florida Association of Free & Charitable Clinics
25) Florida Library Association
26) Florida Roofing & Sheet Metal Contractors Association, Inc.
27) Florida Society of Health System Pharmacists, Inc
28) FloridaMakes
29) Foundation for a Healthier West Orange
30) FRSA Self Insurers Fund, Inc.
32) Gulf County
35) Habitat for Humanity of Hillsborough County
36) Hendry County Board of County Commissioners
37) Hillsborough County Aviation Authority
38) Hillsborough County Clerk of Court and Comptroller
39) Lake County
42) Martin Aquatic Design & Engineering
44) National Association of Industrial & Office Properties
45) Non-Profit Insurance Services, Inc
46) NUVIEW, Inc.
47) Orange County Clerk of Courts
48) Orange County Library District
50) Orlando Economic Partnership, Inc.
51) Orlando Magic
52) Partnership for Strong Families
53) Pensacola Habitat for Humanity
54) Ronald McDonald House Charities Tampa Bay, Inc.
56) SeatGeek, Inc.
57) Shalom Orlando
58) St. Lucie County
59) STEPS, Inc.
61) Tallahassee State College Foundation
62) Transition House, Inc, The
64) University of Central Florida Foundation, Inc
65) University of Central Florida Student Government Association
(971) 219-2848
417 2nd Street Ste 201, Lake Oswego, OR, 97034,
3) Cascadia Behavioral Healthcare
7) Electronic Security Association
8) Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund
10) Genentech, Inc., A Member of the Roche Group
12) GetInsured
(503) 799-9537
417 2nd Street STE 201, Lake Oswego, OR, 97034,
3) Cascadia Behavioral Healthcare
7) Electronic Security Association
8) Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund
10) Genentech, Inc., A Member of the Roche Group
12) GetInsured
15) Ideal Option
16) NW Natural
17) Oregon Building Trades Council
18) Oregon Council for Behavioral Health
19) Oregon Library Association
20) Oregon Primary Care Association
21) SeatGeek, Inc.
23) United Way of the Columbia-Willamette
24) United Ways of Pacific Northwest
25) Veterans Guardian VA Claim Consulting
26) Vitu
(916) 448-7567
925 L STREET, SUITE 1100, SACRAMENTO, CA, 95814,
3) AGTONOMY
5) CALIFORNIA BUILDING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION
6) CIVIL JUSTICE ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA
8) CODE.ORG
10) EDISON INTERNATIONAL AND AFFILIATES, INCLUDING SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON
11) ELEMENT EIGHT
12) FALLBROOK PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
13) FEDERATED INDIANS OF GRATON RANCHERIA
14) FUTURE PROOF BRANDS LLC DBA BEATBOX BEVERAGES, LLC
16) GUARDANT HEALTH
17) INTERNATIONAL WAREHOUSE LOGISTICS ASSOCIATION
18) JOBY AERO INC
19) LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
25) NORTHERN CALIFORNIA WATER ASSOCIATION
26) PHARMACEUTICAL RESEARCH AND MANUFACTURERS OF AMERICA
27) PRA GROUP
31) SEATGEEK, INC.
32) SHAW YODER ANTWIH SCHMELZER & LANGE, INC.
33) SHOPIFY, INC.
34) STRYKER CORP.
35) SWISHER INTERNATIONAL GROUP CLIENT SERVICES
36) TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA (TECHCA)
37) TICKPICK, LLC
38) U.S. BANCORP
39) VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS, INC. AND ITS AFFILIATES
41) WORLD-WIDE AGGLOMERATED STONE MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION DBA A.ST.A WORLD-WIDE
(916) 448-7567
925 L STREET, SUITE 1100, SACRAMENTO, CA, 95814,
3) AGTONOMY
5) CALIFORNIA BUILDING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION
6) CIVIL JUSTICE ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA
8) CODE.ORG
10) EDISON INTERNATIONAL AND AFFILIATES, INCLUDING SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON
11) ELEMENT EIGHT
12) FALLBROOK PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
13) FEDERATED INDIANS OF GRATON RANCHERIA
14) FUTURE PROOF BRANDS LLC DBA BEATBOX BEVERAGES, LLC
16) GUARDANT HEALTH
17) INTERNATIONAL WAREHOUSE LOGISTICS ASSOCIATION
18) JOBY AERO INC
19) LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
25) NORTHERN CALIFORNIA WATER ASSOCIATION
26) PHARMACEUTICAL RESEARCH AND MANUFACTURERS OF AMERICA
27) PRA GROUP
31) SEATGEEK, INC.
32) SHAW YODER ANTWIH SCHMELZER & LANGE, INC.
33) SHOPIFY, INC.
34) STRYKER CORP.
35) SWISHER INTERNATIONAL GROUP CLIENT SERVICES
36) TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA (TECHCA)
37) TICKPICK, LLC
38) U.S. BANCORP
39) VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS, INC. AND ITS AFFILIATES
41) WORLD-WIDE AGGLOMERATED STONE MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION DBA A.ST.A WORLD-WIDE
717-982-6823
1426 North 3rd Street Suit, Suite 500, Harrisburg, PA, 17102,
3) BAYADA Hearts for Home Care Inc.
4) BAYADA Home Health Care, Inc
6) CrossState Credit Union Association
7) CVS Health & Affiliated Entities
8) Data Recognition Corporation
11) Firefighter's Association of the State of Pennsylvania
12) Gateway Health Plan, Inc. d/b/a Highmark Wholecare
13) goPuff
14) HP Inc.
15) Kay Builders
16) Magellan Health Inc., its affiliates and its subsidiaries
19) Novelis
22) Patient First
23) Pattern Energy
24) PENNSYLVANIA BUS ASSOCIATION
25) Pennsylvania Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association, Inc.
26) Pennsylvania Online Messenger Association
27) PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL BUS ASSOCIATION
28) PENNSYLVANIA SKI AREAS ASSOCIATION, INC.
30) Seatgeek, Inc.
31) St. Luke's Health Network, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates
32) The National Elevator Industry, Inc.
33) TickPick LLC
34) Verra Mobility Corporation and its Affiliates
240-479-9293
6403 Winston Drive, BETHESDA, MD, 20817,
(916) 448-7567
925 L STREET, SUITE 1100, Sacramento, CA, 95814,
3) AGTONOMY
5) CALIFORNIA BUILDING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION
6) CIVIL JUSTICE ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA
8) CODE.ORG
10) EDISON INTERNATIONAL AND AFFILIATES, INCLUDING SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON
11) ELEMENT EIGHT
12) FALLBROOK PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
13) FEDERATED INDIANS OF GRATON RANCHERIA
14) FUTURE PROOF BRANDS LLC DBA BEATBOX BEVERAGES, LLC
16) GUARDANT HEALTH
17) INTERNATIONAL WAREHOUSE LOGISTICS ASSOCIATION
18) JOBY AERO INC
19) LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
25) NORTHERN CALIFORNIA WATER ASSOCIATION
26) PHARMACEUTICAL RESEARCH AND MANUFACTURERS OF AMERICA
27) PRA GROUP
31) SEATGEEK, INC.
32) SHAW YODER ANTWIH SCHMELZER & LANGE, INC.
33) SHOPIFY, INC.
34) STRYKER CORP.
35) SWISHER INTERNATIONAL GROUP CLIENT SERVICES
36) TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA (TECHCA)
37) TICKPICK, LLC
38) U.S. BANCORP
39) VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS, INC. AND ITS AFFILIATES
41) WORLD-WIDE AGGLOMERATED STONE MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION DBA A.ST.A WORLD-WIDE
717-982-6823
1426 North 3rd Street, Suite 310, Harrisburg, PA, 17102,
2) BAYADA Hearts for Home Care Inc.
3) BAYADA Home Health Care, Inc
5) CrossState Credit Union Association
6) CVS Health & Affiliated Entities
7) Data Recognition Corporation
9) Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters
11) Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
13) Gateway Health Plan, Inc. d/b/a Highmark Wholecare
15) HP Inc.
16) InSite Health
17) InspiriTec, Inc.
18) Liberty Healthcare Corporation
19) Magellan Health Inc., its affiliates and its subsidiaries
20) mental health partnerships
25) Patient First
27) Pennsylvania CASA Association
28) Pennsylvania Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association, Inc.
29) PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL BUS ASSOCIATION
30) PENNSYLVANIA SKI AREAS ASSOCIATION, INC.
31) Pennsylvania Skilled Nursing Facility Coalition
32) PHILADELPHIA CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU
36) Qmetis Inc.
37) Quandel Construction Group, LLC
38) Seatgeek, Inc.
39) Select Medical
40) Southeastern Pennsylvania Alliance for Coordinated Transportation
42) St. Luke's Health Network, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates
44) TickPick LLC
45) Unite Us
46) Verra Mobility Corporation and its Affiliates
(916) 448-7567
925 L STREET, SUITE 1100, SACRAMENTO, CA, 95814,
3) AGTONOMY
5) CALIFORNIA BUILDING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION
6) CIVIL JUSTICE ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA
8) CODE.ORG
10) EDISON INTERNATIONAL AND AFFILIATES, INCLUDING SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON
11) ELEMENT EIGHT
12) FALLBROOK PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
13) FEDERATED INDIANS OF GRATON RANCHERIA
14) FUTURE PROOF BRANDS LLC DBA BEATBOX BEVERAGES, LLC
16) GUARDANT HEALTH
17) INTERNATIONAL WAREHOUSE LOGISTICS ASSOCIATION
18) JOBY AERO INC
19) LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
25) NORTHERN CALIFORNIA WATER ASSOCIATION
26) PHARMACEUTICAL RESEARCH AND MANUFACTURERS OF AMERICA
27) PRA GROUP
31) SEATGEEK, INC.
32) SHAW YODER ANTWIH SCHMELZER & LANGE, INC.
33) SHOPIFY, INC.
34) STRYKER CORP.
35) SWISHER INTERNATIONAL GROUP CLIENT SERVICES
36) TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA (TECHCA)
37) TICKPICK, LLC
38) U.S. BANCORP
39) VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS, INC. AND ITS AFFILIATES
41) WORLD-WIDE AGGLOMERATED STONE MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION DBA A.ST.A WORLD-WIDE
615-664-5300
1222 Demonbreun Street, Suite 1700, Nashville, TN, 37203,
615-207-5424
112 La Bar Drive, Suite 1700, Hendersonville, TN, 37075,
717-982-6823
1426 North 3rd Street, Suite 310, 50 S. 16th Street, Suite 3200, Harrisburg, PA, 17102,
1) BAYADA Home Health Care, Inc
3) CVS Health & Affiliated Entities
4) Data Recognition Corporation
5) Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site, Inc.
7) HP Inc.
9) Iron Mountain Information Management
10) mental health partnerships
11) National Constitution Center
13) Okta, Inc.
14) Pennsylvania Convention Center Authority
15) Pennsylvania Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association, Inc.
16) PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL BUS ASSOCIATION
17) PENNSYLVANIA SKI AREAS ASSOCIATION, INC.
18) PHILADELPHIA CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU
20) Seatgeek, Inc.
21) Southeastern Pennsylvania Alliance for Coordinated Transportation
22) Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority
24) St. Luke's Health Network, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates
25) TickPick LLC
(850) 577-9090
301 S Bronough St, Ste 600, Tallahassee, FL, 32301,
1) Alliance for Safety and Justice
2) Apexon
3) Borden Institute of Higher Learning
7) Cavnue, LLC
8) Centene Corporation on behalf of its affiliates and subsidiaries
10) Chief Executive Officers of Management Companies
11) City of Orlando
15) College of Central Florida Foundation, Inc
16) Coreview
17) Florida Association of Insurance Agents
18) Florida Association of Rehabilitation Facilities
19) Florida Guardian ad Litem Association
20) Florida League of Cities, Inc.
21) Florida Municipal Electric Association
22) Florida Municipal Power Agency
23) FloridaMakes
24) Frito-Lay, Inc
25) Gatorade
27) Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs, Inc.
28) Hendry County Board of County Commissioners
29) Hendry County Economic Development Council
30) Hillsborough County Aviation Authority
31) JEA
32) Management & Training Corporation
33) Miami Bridge Youth and Family Services, Inc.
37) PepsiCo
41) SeatGeek, Inc.
42) South Central Florida Express, Inc
43) Southern Gardens Citrus Groves Corporation
44) Southern Gardens Citrus Holding Corporation
45) Southern Gardens Citrus Nursery Corporation
46) Tallahassee State College Foundation
47) Uber Technologies, Inc. and Affiliates
48) United States Sugar Corporation
49) Villages, The
(704) 472-6234
209 Fayetteville St, Suite 100, Raleigh, CA, 27601,
1) ASSOCIATED BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS OF THE CAROLINAS, INC.
3) CASH TITAN
4) CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS OPERATING, LLC
6) CONFIANZ GLOBAL INC. DBA STACKBENCH
7) DEALER SERVICES NETWORK, LLC
8) ENCOMPASS HEALTH CORPORATION
9) EVIDEN
10) FIRSTFLOOR, INC.
11) HEYTUTOR INC.
16) MOORESVILLE BTR DEVELOPERS, LLC
17) NORTH CAROLINA SPORTS LEGACY FOUNDATION
18) PUBLIC CONSULTING GROUP LLC BY MULTISTATE ASSOCIATES LLC
19) RECONNECT, INC.
21) SEATGEEK, INC.
22) SIMPLYSOLV
24) STARMOUNT HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT
26) TOWN OF TROUTMAN
27) TREENAIL DEVELOPMENT, INC.
28) VAPOR TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION
29) WINDSTREAM SERVICES, LLC ON BEHALF OF ITS OPERATING COMPANIES IN NC
(252) 916-7211
209 Fayetteville St, Suite 100, Raleigh, NC, 27601,