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KRISTOPHER KNAUSS

Confluence Strategies, Inc. is the leading government affairs agency in Alaska. With over 100 years of experience, we represent the largest and most impactful entities that operate in the Last Frontier.

1) Alaska Dental Society

2) Alaska Electric Light and Power

3) Alaska Salmon Aquaculture Association (PWSAC, VFDA, NSRAA, KRAA)

4) American Property Casualty Insurance Association

5) Apple Inc.

6) Article IV

7) BrightSpring Health Services c/o MultiState Associates LLC

8) City of Galena

9) City of Seward

10) CITY OF WASILLA

11) ConocoPhillips Alaska, Inc.

12) Constantine Mining LLC

13) Cook Inlet Tribal Council, Inc.

14) Doyon, Limited

15) Galena City School District 2

16) GCI

17) GEICO

18) Huna Totem Corporation

19) Jacobs Solutions Inc.

20) JAG Alaska, Inc.

21) LifeMed Alaska

22) Marnell Gaming Management, LLC

23) NANA Regional Corporation

24) NeoGames, US LLP c/o MultiState Associates LLC

25) Ouzinkie Native Corporation

26) Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America

27) Prince William Sound Aquaculture Corporation

28) Purse Seine Vessel Owners

29) Rio Tinto

30) Royal Caribbean Group USA, Inc.

31) Saltchuk

32) SEARHC

33) Seward Association for the Advancement of Marine Science

34) SHI International

35) Sunnova Energy International Inc

36) Teck Alaska Incorporated

37) University of Washington Schol of Medicine

11-15 years

Commonwealth North Board of Directors (Member)
USA Hockey Pacific District Board of Directors (Chariman)
USA Hockey Board of Directors (Member)
IIHF Representative - Team USA NTDP U-17 (Kazan, Russia)
Safari Club International (Past Member)

- Harry McDonald, Saltchuk Managing Director, Alaska

- Aaron Schutt, CEO, Doyon Limited

- Andy Teuber, Chairman & CEO, Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC)

- Charles Clement, CEO, Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC)

- Jim Hunt, City Manager - City of Whittier, Alaska

Kristopher Knauss is a fourth generation Alaskan. He graduated with honors from Arizona State University with a B.S. in Political Science and History. During his tenure at Arizona State, Mr. Knauss actively engaged in government affairs and politics, serving as intern to the United States Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee and then as campaign staff for the first female Governor of Arizona, Jane Dee Hull.

After returning to Alaska, Mr. Knauss served as a legislative aide to the Alaska State Senate President for two years. He became Chief of Staff to the Alaska State House Rules Committee and then Chief of Staff to Alaska State Speaker of the House where he served for approximately two years.

Because of Mr. Knauss' familiarity with state government from the executive and legislative branches, Governor Murkowski appointed him Director of Policy for the State of Alaska. In this role, he interfaced on a daily basis with the Governor, Chief of Staff, and Cabinet members. Additionally, Mr. Knauss represented the Governor and was his lead staff person with non-partisan organizations such as the National Governors' Association, Western Governors' Association, Council of State Governments, the Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission, as well as partisan groups such as the Republican Governors' Association and the Republican National Committee.

Government Affairs is a constantly changing environment that requires a unique and first hand understanding to be effective and take full advantage of the opportunities involved and presented. Mr. Knauss has this understanding and in June 2005 resigned his position to join the private sector as the owner and principal of The Knauss Group, LLC, which specializes in government affairs consulting and lobbying the State of Alaska.

In his personal time, Mr. Knauss continues in his elected position on the Board of Directors for USA Hockey, and serves as Chairman of the USA Hockey Pacific District. In this role, Mr. Knauss oversees youth player development along the west coast and works closely with the United States National Team Development Program (USNTDP). Most recent, Mr. Knauss was elected to the Commonwealth North Board of Directors in his professional capacity.

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CHRISTOPHER SMITH

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Rome Smith & Lutz

csmith@romesmithlutz.com
860-478-3855
21 Oak St Suite 207, Suite 207, Hartford, CT, 06106,

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Rome Smith & Lutz is a team of seasoned professionals with over a 100 years of combined experience in Connecticut state & local government, political campaigns, private industry, and public service. We are comprised of former legislators on both sides of the political aisle, former senior staffers to a CT Governor and Lieutenant Governor, and former municipal office holders. Our team boasts deep relationships with key decision makers throughout state and local governments. The reputations we maintain and the trust we have earned across the state is our value; our results-oriented approach, strategic thinking, and tireless work is our means; and our proven track record of producing results for our clients is our end. Please don't hesitate to reach out to see how Rome Smith & Lutz can help you realize your objectives.

1) AAA

2) Alkermes

3) Alliance of CT Non Profits

4) Alzheimer's Association

5) Area Cooperative Educational Services

6) BioCT

7) Capitol Region Council of Governments

8) Conduent

9) CT Academy of Audiology

10) CT Association for Community Transportation

11) CT Association for Healthcare at Home

12) CT Association of Public School Superintendents

13) CT Chapter, National Association of Housing & Redevelopment Officials

14) CT Family Resource Centers Alliance

15) CT Realtors

16) Dandelion Energy.

17) Delta Dental of New Jersey, Inc.

18) Greenskies Renewable Energy LLC

19) H&R Block

20) Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority

21) National Council on Compensation Insurance

22) National Safety Council

23) Natural Resources Defense Council

24) Plasma Protein Therapeutics Association

25) Probate Assembly

26) Regional Education Service Center Alliance

27) Save the Sound (Formerly CT Fund for the Environment)

28) Sunnova

29) Sunrun

30) Sunrun, Inc.

31) The Workplace

32) Vivint Solar

11-15 years

Chris served for 5 years in the administration of former Governor Dannel P. Malloy, most recently in senior staff as the Governor's Director of Policy and Government Affairs. During that time, he has established deep relationships with state agency decision makers. Over the last 20 years, Chris has worked on numerous campaigns for statewide, state legislative, and municipal elections.

Rome Smith & Lutz is all about relationships and trust. Their success is rooted in experience and integrity. When they represent us at the Capitol, we know we are being heard. - Chuck Bunnell, Chief of Staff for External and Government Affairs, Mohegan Tribe

The Rome Smith and Lutz team are committed to knowing and understanding our educational priorities and they relentlessly and creatively pursue them. They are consummate professionals and are always available for questions and advice. We know from results that we are well represented by them. - Fran Rabinowitz, Executive Director of the CT Association of Public School Superintendents

Chris re-joined Rome Smith & Lutz after serving five years in the administration of Governor Dannel P. Malloy, most recently as Director of Policy and Government Affairs; the Governor's chief lobbyist. In his position within the administration, Chris oversaw all policy development and implementation of executive branch policies and legislative priorities. In both of his roles previously with Rome Smith & Lutz and with the Governor's Office, Chris has developed strong relationships with hundreds of private sector leaders in the state and the region, legislators and staff on both sides of the aisle, state agency commissioners & senior staff, and municipal officials in his 18 years working in different capacities at the State Capitol.