LNE Group West Virginia is the only firm in Charleston with established state and federal government affairs practices. We have been in business for more than 23 years and represented more than 250 clients in a wide variety of industries. We have secured more than $900 million in government funding and worked on thousands of complex projects for our clients.
20+ years
LNE Group WV has deep and long-term relationships with Members of the State Legislature and the Executive Branch of West Virginia Government. We can get to just about anyone in West Virginia Government.
Lee Weingart is the Chairman and Founder of LNE Group and President of LNE Group West Virginia. Since 2002, Lee has cultivated LNE Group, his self-started, two-person business, into what is now one of the top advocacy and lobbying firms with transatlantic reach in the region.
In 2023, Lee founded LNE Group West Virginia as a Charleston-based state and federal government advocacy firm to bring the successes realized by LNE Group around the country and in Europe to clients in West Virginia.
Prior to founding LNE Group, Mr. Weingart served in various public and private positions. From 1995 to 1997, he served as County Commissioner in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States of America. Cuyahoga County is the second largest county in Ohio and is among the 30 largest counties in the nation. At 28, Mr. Weingart was one of the youngest people ever to serve as county commissioner.
Mr. Weingart received his juris doctor degree, with honors, from The George Washington University National Law Center in 1991. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree, cum laude, in economics and management from DePauw University in 1988.
Lee is married to Caroline Weingart, nee Emrick. They have three children, Lizzie, Ned and Ethan, who collectively are LNE Group's namesake.
LNE Group West Virginia is the only firm in Charleston with established state and federal government affairs practices. We have been in business for more than 23 years and represented more than 250 clients in a wide variety of industries. We have secured more than $900 million in government funding and worked on thousands of complex projects for our clients.
20+ years
LNE Group WV has deep and long-term relationships with Members of the State Legislature and the Executive Branch of West Virginia Government. We can get to just about anyone in West Virginia Government.
With years of experience in communications, marketing, and political campaign management, Ryan Lemmon has worked his way to becoming an expert communications advisor and political consultant. Starting his career in marketing and advertising in 2010, Ryan founded a successful advertising agency and political campaign management firm in Charleston, West Virginia in 2020. Since then, Ryan was appointed to the position of Executive Director of the West Virginia Job Creators Alliance, a 501c6 organization advocating for pro job growth policy reform throughout the region. As a political advisor on multiple statewide and legislative campaigns, Ryan has established himself as a trustworthy consultant and advisor for many of those in the West Virginia legislator. Upon the expansion of the LNE Group to West Virginia, Ryan now serves as the Vice President of Government Affairs for LNE WV representing a wide range of industries including healthcare, manufacturing, and energy.
LNE Group West Virginia is the only firm in Charleston with established state and federal government affairs practices. We have been in business for more than 23 years and represented more than 250 clients in a wide variety of industries. We have secured more than $900 million in government funding and worked on thousands of complex projects for our clients.
20+ years
LNE Group WV has deep and long-term relationships with Members of the State Legislature and the Executive Branch of West Virginia Government. We can get to just about anyone in West Virginia Government.
Jake Giermann is a dedicated professional with a deep commitment to relentless advocacy in the sphere of government affairs. With extensive experience in lobbying on behalf of numerous clients throughout the region, Jake has established himself as a trusted advisor and strategist. His expertise lies in navigating complex political landscapes and effectively representing the interests of diverse stakeholders. Taking on tough assignments is where Jake truly excels; his tenacity and innovative approach have consistently led to successful outcomes for his clients.
2001 M Street, NW, Suite 900, Washington, DC, 20036, 
1) Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Institute (FKA Air Conditioning and R)
3) Ameren
4) American Automotive Leasing Association (AALA)
6) Association of Plastic Recyclers
8) Denka Performance Elastomer LLC
10) Energy Forward
14) National Automobile Dealers Association
2001 M Street, NW, Suite 900, Washington, DC, 20036, 
2028285800
2001 M Street, NW, Suite 900, Washington, DC, 20036, 
2) Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Institute (FKA Air Conditioning and R)
4) Ameren
5) American Automotive Leasing Association (AALA)
8) Associated Builders and Contractors
9) Association of Plastic Recyclers
10) Bombardier Recreational Products
12) Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association
13) Cement Kiln Recycling Coalition
15) COALITION FOR SAFE AND RESPONSIBLE ATV USE
16) COUNCIL OF INDUSTRIAL BOILER OWNERS
18) Denka Performance Elastomer LLC
21) Energy Forward
23) Enviva LP
25) Extruded Polystyrene Foam Association
26) EZ-GO
28) Geothermal Exchange Organization (GEO)
29) Helix Energy Solutions Group
32) Inter-Power/AhlCon Partners, L.P. - Colver Power Project
37) Marblegate Asset Management
39) National Automobile Dealers Association
41) National Brain Tumor Society
44) Plug Power, Inc.
46) Portable Generator Manufacturers Association (PGMA)
47) Portland Cement Association
48) Power Tool Institute, Inc.
49) Range Resources Corporation
50) Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association (ROHVA)
52) SHINE Medical Technologies
53) Society for Neuro-Oncology
54) SOUTHERN COMPANY
55) Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd.
59) The Judge Rotenberg Center
61) U.S. Industrial Pellet Association
63) Vistra Energy (FKA Energy Future Holdings)