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Over 25 years of experience in public policy, administration and government at every level

Previously served as regional administrator of the United States Small Business Administration

Former senior advisor in the Office of Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH)

Mike Vlacich brings over 25 years of experience in public policy, administration and government at every level to open Cornerstone's Concord, New Hampshire office.

He joins the firm following his time at the United States Small Business Administration (SBA), where he was appointed by President Biden to the role of regional administrator. He was responsible for overseeing SBA programs, offices and operations in the SBA's New England region which serves Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont.

Prior to this role, Mike held several positions in the Office of Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) with the latest being senior advisor. He provided support to the Senator, Chief of Staff, Legislative Director, State Director, scheduling department and Communications Director on policy, communications and other strategic imperatives. He also held key roles in Sen. Maggie Hassan's office (D-NH) and Gov. John Lynch's office as director of the New Hampshire Division of Economic Development.

Along with his government involvement, Mike was president and CEO of a higher education trade association, the New Hampshire College and University Council, a member of the University System of NH Board of Trustees, UNH Alumni Association Board, the New Hampshire Community Development Finance Authority, NH EPSCoR Statewide Committee, New Hampshire Small Business Development Council Advisory Committee, New Hampshire Workforce Opportunity Council and the Governor's Save Our Shipyard Commission.

He has received the New Hampshire Business Review Business Excellence Award. He also earned the New Hampshire Department of Resources and Economic Development Award for Excellence, the Business and Industry Association of New Hampshire's Above and Beyond Award and was ranked on the Business NH Influencer Index.

Mike received his bachelor's in political science from the University of New Hampshire.

Founding Partner in New England's leading government affairs and public policy consulting firm, specializing in navigating heavily regulated industries including healthcare and emerging technologies.

1) 2U Inc.

2) Activehours, Inc.

3) Alkermes, Inc.

4) Alliance of Massachusetts YMCAs, Inc.

5) America Scores New England, Incorporated

6) American Retirement Association

7) Amherst College

8) Amrize North America Inc.

9) Anthropic, PBC, Inc.

10) Aramark Sports & Entertainment Services LLC

11) Association for Accessible Medicines

12) Athletic Trainers of Massachusetts Inc

13) Beth Israel Lahey Health, Inc.

14) Black Economic Council of Massachusetts, Inc.

15) Boston Carmen's Union ATU Local 589

16) Brewster Ambulance Service, Inc.

17) Building Trades Employers' Association of Boston and Eastern Massachusetts, Inc.

18) CareQuest Institute for Oral Health Inc.

19) Cisco Systems, Inc.

20) Cityblock Health

21) Clivus Multrum, Inc.

22) Color Health, Inc.

23) Community Servings, Inc.

24) Cornerstone Government Affairs, Inc.

25) Dimock Community Foundation, Inc.

26) Early Care and Education Consortium

27) Electrical Contractors Association of Greater Boston, Inc.

28) Emerson Health System, Inc.

29) FanDuel Inc.

30) Fenway Community Health Center Inc.

31) Forward Financing LLC

32) Fusion for America

33) Genting Management Services LLC

34) Geographic Solutions, Inc.

35) Greater Boston Plumbing Contractors Association, Inc.

36) H.Q. Energy Services U.S. Inc.

37) Harvard Street Neighborhood Health Center Inc.

38) Health Care For All, Inc.

39) Holyoke Health Center, Inc.

40) International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, A Non-Profit Corporation

41) Italian Home for Children, Inc.

42) Jackpocket LLC

43) Jewish Family and Children's Service, Inc.

44) Jewish Vocational Service, Inc.

45) Kleo Inc.

46) KPMG LLP

47) Marine Biological Laboratory

48) Massachusetts Associaition of Community Development Corporations

49) Massachusetts Association of Health Plans, Inc

50) Massachusetts Association of Regional Planning Agencies

51) Massachusetts Audubon Society, Inc.

52) Massachusetts Camping Association Inc.

53) Massachusetts School Nurse Organization, Inc.

54) Massachusetts Society of Orthotics & Prosthetics, Inc.

55) Massachusetts YouthBuild Coalition, Inc.

56) MassPACE Association

57) National Correctional Employees Union Inc.

58) National Grid USA

59) New England Aquarium Corporation

60) New England Mechanical Contractors Association, Inc.

61) Oracle America, Inc.

62) Perch Energy, Inc.

63) Permit Power Action Fund, Inc.

64) Pioneer Valley Planning Commission

65) Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors of Massachusetts, Inc.

66) President and Fellows of Harvard College

67) Project Wayfinder, Inc.

68) Prolacta Bioscience, Inc.

69) Proprietors of the Cemetery of Mount Auburn

70) PYRAMID HEALTHCARE, INC.

71) Recidiviz Inc.

72) Reproductive Equity Now, Inc.

73) Rewiring America Inc.

74) Ripple Fiber Massachusetts LLC

75) Satoshi Action Fund

76) Smartronix, LLC

77) SpotHero, Inc.

78) StubHub, Inc.

79) Sturdy Memorial Hospital, Inc.

80) Tesla, Inc.

81) The Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Association

82) The Association of Dental Support Organizations, Inc.

83) The Children's Museum

84) The Elevance Health Companies, Inc.

85) The Henry Heywood Memorial Hospital

86) The Massachusetts School Psychologists' Association, Inc.

87) Tyler Technologies, Inc.

88) Uber Technologies, Inc.

89) Unitil Resources, Inc.

90) Urban College of Boston: A Two-Year College, Inc., The

91) Vermont Energy Investment Corporation

92) WGBH Educational Foundation

93) Woodard & Curran Inc

15-20 years

With twenty years of senior leadership experience in public policy and external affairs, Michael is a valued partner for business leaders navigating the intersection of the public and private sectors at the state level. Michael helps lead the state health care practice, while his passion for emerging technology has translated to a thriving practice in this space for Tremont Strategies.

Before his role as a founding partner at TSG, Michael served as Vice President for External Relations at an international medical services where he led government affairs, communications, business development and community relations.

Prior to that, Michael was Executive Vice President at a top healthcare public affairs firm, as well as Managing Partner at a multistate and federal government relations firm. Michael began his career in working in the Maine State Senate and later served as senior staff member for the Massachusetts Democratic Party.

Michael is on the Board of Directors of the Harvard Street Neighborhood Health Center and a Liaison Board Member for the Goldfarb Center for Public Affairs. Michael graduated with distinction with a degree in Government from Colby College.

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