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DAVID FERRELL

(North Carolina, )

Maynard Nexsen

dferrell@maynardnexsen.com
(919) 861-5584
4141 Parklake Avenue, Suite 200, Raleigh, NC, 27612,

Subjects: All Subjects

Links:Website

I have lobbied for over 20+ years, before Republican and Democrat legislatures, Governors, and state officials. Lobbying is knowing the players, the rules, the process, where other groups stand on the issue, and the path to success. Being an attorney is a benefit since ultimately the lobbyist is advising clients on whether a legislative change solves the client's problem or creates one. The legislative process is unpredictable and it is beneficial to have someone knowledgeable about the process to help ensure a client's interests are promoted and protected.

1) American Council of Engineering Companies of NC

2) Amplio Learning Technologies

3) Background Investigation Bureau, LLC

4) Great Trails State Coalition C/o Catawba Lands Conservancy

5) HDR Engineering Inc. of the Carolinas

6) Lenovo NA, Inc.

7) Lonestar Logos

8) North Carolina Association of Electric Cooperatives Incorporated

9) North Carolina Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors

10) North Carolina Bar Association

11) North Carolina Land Title Association

12) North Carolina Sheriffs' Association, Inc.

13) North Carolina Spirits Association

14) Pender County

15) Sports Betting Alliance

16) Tanium Inc.

17) THAC, Inc.

18) The Gordian Group

19) Topsail Island Shoreline Protection Commission

20) Wilmington Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization c/o City of Wilmington, NC

20+ years

2020-2021 - Recognized as one of North Carolina's top 25 lobbyists in a survey performed by the North State Journal

2017 - Leadership Raleigh - Class of 2017, Raleigh Chamber of Commerce

2009-2011 - North Carolina Super Lawyers "Rising Star"

1999 - Fellow - Washington D.C. Institute of Professional Leadership, Education Policy Fellowship Program

David's government relations experience includes a diverse group of clients and a wide range of issues, which has allowed him to appear in and monitor legislation in most of the standing legislative committees and interim study committees. He also represents clients in public RFP and procurement matters. David has handled state appropriations issues for clients, as well as tax and finance matters. In his over 20 years of lobbying, he has cultivated good relationships with legislators and other government officials across state government without regard for political affiliation. David also works hard to develop relationships with legislative and state agency staff, for staff often can help direct an issue through the process.

- Jim Smith, American Council of Engineering Companies - NC Chapter

- Callan Bryan, Background Investigation Bureau, LLC

- Nancy S. Ferguson, Chicago Title Insurance Company/NC Land Title Association

- Eddie Caldwell, NC Sheriffs' Association

David Ferrell is a government affairs attorney and registered lobbyist with more than 20 years' experience in state, local and executive branch lobbying, grass roots campaigns, and regulatory compliance. His government relations experience includes a diverse group of clients and a wide range of issues, which has allowed him to appear in and monitor legislation in most of the standing legislative committees and interim study committees. David represents clients in public RFP and procurement matters. He has handled state appropriations issues for clients, as well as tax and finance matters.David represents energy, electric, water, and other utilities in various matters, including regulatory proceedings, right-of-way acquisition, eminent domain, and general liability matters. He assists local governments and utilities with various legal, regulatory and legislative matters. David also has experience negotiating with renewable energy and other similar companies on behalf of utility providers. He regularly represents clients before the North Carolina Utilities Commission and other regulatory agencies.David's administrative and regulatory practice focuses on representing businesses and individuals before professional licensing boards, state and local regulatory and permitting agencies, and other similar agencies. David also serves as general counsel to North Carolina business and trade associations, as well as to state professional licensing boards.David was recognized in 2020 as one of North Carolina's top 25 lobbyists in a survey performed by the North State Journal. He was selected by the Raleigh Chamber of Commerce for their Leadership Raleigh program - Class of 2017. David was selected by North Carolina Super Lawyers "Rising Star" in 2009 - 2011. He is a Fellow of the Washington D.C. Institute of Professional Leadership, Education Policy Fellowship Program.

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JOHN COOPER

(North Carolina, )

Connect C, LLC

jcooper@connectc.org
(919) 861-9783
150 Fayetteville Street, Suite 1130, Raleigh, NC, 27601,

Connect C, LLC is a full-service government relations and lobbying firm that assists clients in developing strategies and programs to win passage of legislation, modify regulations and establish allies to support public policy objectives that protect brand reputations in the halls of North Carolina's General Assembly. Using our experience, policy knowledge, procedural expertise, and planning and facilitation skills, we tailor our work to meet our clients' individual needs and goals. Our experience and expertise in providing government affairs services allow us to see around the corner for our clients, and to respond accordingly. The partners have extensive knowledge of the legislative and regulatory process in Raleigh and Washington, D.C. Our team has been involved in the political landscape at the local, state and federal level for the past forty years.

1) Agricultural Alliance of North Carolina

2) Bellsouth Telecommunications, LLC d/b/a AT&,T North Carolina

3) Blue Ridge Day Surgery Center, L.P.

4) Crumpler Plastic Pipe, Inc

5) eDealer Services LLC

6) FujiClean USA

7) Great Trails State Coalition C/o Catawba Lands Conservancy

8) Honeywell International, Inc.

9) IVYREHAB Network, Inc.

10) Molina Healthcare, Inc.

11) NC Job Creators Forum, Inc.

12) North Carolina Amateur Sports

13) North Carolina Association of Agricultural Fairs

14) North Carolina Association of Cosmetology Schools

15) North Carolina Biotechnology Center

16) North Carolina Horse Council

17) North Carolina SweetPotato Commission

18) Precision Lawn Care and Landscaping, Inc.

19) Resident Lenders of North Carolina

20) Ripe Inc.

21) Sampson County

22) Smith's Farm

23) Solstice Advanced Materials, Inc.

24) Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC

25) T &, J Panels, Inc.

26) The Gordian Group

27) Town of Boone

28) Unite USA Inc.

29) University Health Systems of Eastern Carolina, Inc. d/b/a ECU Health

30) Village Care Group, LLC

11-15 years

John has over 45 years of experience working as a corporate CEO and government agency administrator. John served in the administrations of three United States Presidents. He served as State Executive Director of the North Carolina Farm Service Agency from 1981 to 1992, under Presidents Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush. In April 2001, John was appointed by President George W. Bush to serve as the State Director of USDA (U.S. Department of Agriculture) Rural Development for North Carolina.

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NATHANIEL HONAKER

(North Carolina, )

Connect C, LLC

nhonaker@connectc.org
(919) 861-9783
150 Fayetteville Street, Suite 1130, Raleigh, NC, 27601,

Connect C, LLC is a full-service government relations and lobbying firm that assists clients in developing strategies and programs to win passage of legislation, modify regulations and establish allies to support public policy objectives that protect brand reputations in the halls of North Carolina's General Assembly. Using our experience, policy knowledge, procedural expertise, and planning and facilitation skills, we tailor our work to meet our clients' individual needs and goals. Our experience and expertise in providing government affairs services allow us to see around the corner for our clients, and to respond accordingly. The partners have extensive knowledge of the legislative and regulatory process in Raleigh and Washington, D.C. Our team has been involved in the political landscape at the local, state and federal level for the past forty years.

1) Agricultural Alliance of North Carolina

2) Avery County

3) Bellsouth Telecommunications, LLC d/b/a AT&,T North Carolina

4) Blue Ridge Day Surgery Center, L.P.

5) Crumpler Plastic Pipe, Inc

6) eDealer Services LLC

7) FujiClean USA

8) Great Trails State Coalition C/o Catawba Lands Conservancy

9) Hemp HoldCo, LLC

10) Honeywell International, Inc.

11) IVYREHAB Network, Inc.

12) LG Water Tech, LLC

13) Molina Healthcare, Inc.

14) NC Job Creators Forum, Inc.

15) NC Sporting Dog Association, Inc.

16) NC Wildlife Preserve Association

17) North Carolina Amateur Sports

18) North Carolina Association of Agricultural Fairs

19) North Carolina Association of Cosmetology Schools

20) North Carolina Biotechnology Center

21) North Carolina Creditors Bar Association, Inc.

22) North Carolina Horse Council

23) North Carolina SweetPotato Commission

24) Precision Lawn Care and Landscaping, Inc.

25) Resident Lenders of North Carolina

26) Ripe Inc.

27) Sampson County

28) Smith's Farm

29) Solstice Advanced Materials, Inc.

30) Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC

31) T &, J Panels, Inc.

32) The Gordian Group

33) Town of Boone

34) Unite USA Inc.

35) University Health Systems of Eastern Carolina, Inc. d/b/a ECU Health

36) Village Care Group, LLC

Nathan Honaker is a licensed North Carolina attorney and serves as General Counsel to Connect C providing insight in legislative matters. He has several years of experience in legislative affairs, lobbying and healthcare. Nathan is a graduate of Vanderbilt University and the University of North Carolina School of Law. During college, Nathan had internships with several legislators in the State House of Representatives and the State Senate. After completing his undergraduate degree, he worked for Sen. Phil Berger, President Pro Tempore of the North Carolina Senate, in communications and as a law clerk. During law school, Nathan worked for several lobbyists as a research assistant and policy advisor, as well as working with the State Health Plan and the University of North Carolina System.

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CHAD ROBINSON

(West Virginia, )

Robinson Capitol Consulting

chad@wvcsi.com
(304) 342-3769
18 California Ave., Charleston, WV, 25311,

Subjects: All Subjects

Links:Website, LinkedIn

Robinson Capitol Consulting (RCC) is a full-service government relations and public affairs firm. We help a wide range of companies, associations and government entities achieve their public policy and business goals.

RCC has been building relationships between our clients and our government for more than 30 years. We strive to find our clients solutions to the most complex issues, while being an advocate, solid support, educator and a liaison for our clients and their profession.

1) Appalachian Outlaw Trails

2) Association of Optometric Physicians/WV

3) Cemetery and Funeral Association/WV

4) Cigar Association of America, Inc.

5) Food and Farm Coalition/WV

6) Nurse Anesthetists Assn./WV

7) PMI US Corporate Services Inc. and Affiliates

8) West Virginia Chiropractic Society

9) WV 811/Miss Utility of WV

10) WV Association of Real Estate Appraisers

20+ years

Chad D. Robinson owner of the government relations and consulting firm, Robinson Capitol Consulting, Inc (RCC). Mr. Robinson has worked within the government relations capacity since 1999, and actively been involved in more than 25 Legislative Sessions.

Chad graduated from Shepherd College in Shepherdstown WV in 1996 with a degree in Political Science and Economics. He earned his Master's Degree from West Virginia University in 1999 with a Masters of Legal Studies.

RCC represents state and local associations and businesses in West Virginia.

Association management is one of Mr. Robinson's passions, providing leadership, legislative expertise, and helping to reach professional goals within the Association. This passion assures members are protected and succeed in professional goals and strategic growth.

Playing a key role in successful legislation, Mr. Robinson has directed lobbying efforts for the Associations and the clients he represents for 19 years. His presence at the State Capitol during the Legislative Sessions and Interim meetings has developed relationships with Legislators and staff members which successfully benefit those he represents.

Chad's experience also includes WV Senate Senior Legislative Analyst and WV Attorney General Consumer Protection agent. These positions provided him knowledge regarding professional legislation, and working with WV consumers, community organizations, businesses and local government regarding Consumer Protection.

Chad is active in his local community where he resides with his wife and 2 children and serves as Charleston WV city councilman. Chad accepts challenges head with professionalism, knowledge and expertise.

"Challenges are what make life interesting and overcoming them is what makes life meaningful." -Joshua J. Martin

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CLARK RIEMER

(North Carolina, )

Maynard Nexsen, PC

criemer@maynardnexsen.com
(919) 781-7934
4141 Parklake Avenue, Suite 200, Raleigh, NC, 27612,

Subjects: All Subjects

Links:Website

Clark Riemer is a Government Affairs Specialist in Maynard Nexsen's Raleigh office. With more than a decade of experience in the political sphere, Clark has a broad skill set and a deep understanding of the legislative process.

Before joining the Firm, Clark served as the Chief of Staff for North Carolina Representative Jason Saine. Clark was an advisor to Rep. Saine as Senior Chairman of the Appropriations Committee and was a critical part in drafting North Carolina's $30 billion dollar budget. He also worked with Rep. Saine during his time as Senior Finance Chair, giving Clark a unique perspective as one of the few legislative staff to work on both the taxation and expenditure sides of state budgeting. Clark was also responsible for crafting Rep. Saine's legislative strategy and helped write and pass a broad range of legislation throughout his tenure.

Clark served as Rep. Saine's Designee to the Federal Communication Commission's Intergovernmental Advisory Committee, giving him direct experience with telecom and communications issues.

Before his time at the General Assembly, Clark was a Policy Analyst at the Civitas Institute, where he was responsible for legislative updates and assisting in developing the highly regarded Civitas Poll.

Clark earned his B.A. in Political Science from Elon University.