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John leads the firm's government marketing efforts, where he brings more than 30 years of rich career experience in government leadership, policy, public affairs, procurement, media and business. He also contributes considerable expertise to state and federal policy and advocacy efforts across a wide range of policy areas, with a particular passion for education and workforce development. John has been a thought leader in the technology community in Arizona since serving as Arizona's first Chief Information Officer and as the government relations and community solutions manager for Intel Corporation. Prior experience includes serving as the federal/intergovernmental coordinator and policy advisor for the Office of the Governor, and as senior appropriations staff and legislative director for an Arizona Congressman.

Education: B.A., Lafayette College; M.A., Harvard Kennedy School

20+ years

Lauren represents the firm's interests before the Arizona State Legislature, the Office of the Governor, state agencies and various municipalities, and has been recognized by the Arizona Capitol Times as one of the top lobbyists in the state under the age of 40.

6-10 years

Recognized by the Arizona Capitol Times as one of the top lobbyists in the state under the age of 40 (2017)

Recognized by the Arizona Capitol Times as a "Breakdown Breakout" winner, given to the sharpest political and industry minds in Arizona under 40 (2019)

With nearly a decade of government relations experience at the state and local level, Lauren's specialty practice areas include policy issues in the healthcare, real estate and tech sectors. Prior to entering into the policy realm, Lauren worked in marketing and public relations, executing local and national media campaigns for clients ranging from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies. Her background also includes having developed and implemented grassroots campaigns surrounding legislation for one of Arizona's largest nonprofit organizations. A graduate of the University of Arizona with an academic focus in journalism and political communication, Lauren has extensive experience working with local and national news outlets. Recognized by the Arizona Capitol Times as one of the top lobbyists in the state under the age of 40, Lauren represents the firm's interests before the Arizona State Legislature, the Office of the Governor, state agencies and various municipalities.

Education: B.S., University of Arizona

11-15 years

James H. McFaddin comes to Southern Strategy Group from Health Management Associates (now Community Health Systems), a Fortune 500 hospital company with over 200 hospitals in 29 states, where he served as Director of Government Affairs. James was responsible for representing the company's interests in Washington, DC, state capitals including Tallahassee, and in front of state health care agencies and local governments.

Prior to joining Health Management Associates, James served as Chief of Staff for the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (Agency). As Chief of Staff, James was involved in the management and operations of the Agency including the Florida Medicaid Program, the regulation of Florida's health care facilities, and oversight of the Agency's $20 billion budget.

During this time, James was also appointed by the Governor to manage the state's federally-mandated health information exchange activities as Florida's Health Information Technology Coordinator.

Prior to being named Chief of Staff, James served as the Agency's Legislative Affairs Director.Before joining the Agency, James served as the Deputy Director of Legislative Affairs for the Executive Office of the Governor where he worked to develop and coordinate passage of the Governor's legislative and budget priorities.

James has also served as a Senior Analyst in the Florida Senate specializing in health care, criminal justice, and agricultural issues.

A native of South Carolina, James graduated from Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, where he earned Bachelor of Arts degrees in Economics and Political Science.

One of the firm's founders, Barbara's focus is in state-level policy and advocacy where she represents the firm's clients before the Arizona State Legislature, the Governor's Office and executive branch agencies. She was named an Outstanding Woman in Business by the Phoenix Business Journal and is consistently recognized as one of the top lobbyists in Arizona by the Arizona Capitol Times. She has established herself as a highly effective advocate for a variety of private-sector enterprises with a special concentration in healthcare, manufacturing, telecommunications, and emerging technologies. Her prior experience includes two judicial clerkships and private law firm practice in Washington, D.C. and Arizona. Immediately prior to founding Triadvocates, Barbara was an integral member of the government relations practice group of Quarles & Brady LLP.

Education: B.A., The University of Arizona; J.D., American University, The Washington College of Law, Washington, D.C.

20+ years

Building on her local government background, Julie provides leadership to the firm's economic development practice where Triadvocates has supported clients in their investment of more than $32 Billion dollars in Arizona projects. Recognized as an adept dealmaker by the Arizona Capitol Times, Julie's experience ranges from housing, transportation, health care, energy and manufacturing. to tribal investment. Immediately prior to joining Triadvocates, Julie served as the principal staff and policy advisor to the mayor of one of Arizona's largest cities. In that capacity, she was responsible for strategic planning, policy development and outreach in subject areas such as transportation and infrastructure, land-use planning and finance. At Triadvocates, Julie guides client interaction with local, state and federal officials.

15-20 years

Julie received the WESTMARC President's Award for exemplary work in economic development and was inducted as an Honorary Bobcat at The University of Arizona. She has received Special Congressional Recognition from Congressman Ruben Gallego for her work on his Women's Advisory Commission and was selected by the Maricopa Community College Foundation Board of Directors to serve as Vice Chair.

CHRISTOPHER DUDLEY

(Florida)

Subjects: All Subjects

Links:Website

Chris joined the firm in November of 2000 after serving seven years in Florida government. During this time, Chris served as the Assistant to the Chief of Staff and the Deputy Chief of Staff to former Florida Governor Jeb Bush. Prior to serving in Governor Bush's administration, Chris served as the Deputy Chief of Staff, Deputy Legislative Director, and Special Assistant to former Florida Education Commissioner and former Florida Lt. Governor Frank T. Brogan. Chris also served as a legislative aide in the Florida House of Representatives. Throughout the years, Chris has worked on various state and local campaigns, including the 1998 and 2002 Bush/Brogan gubernatorial campaigns.

A devoted community activist, Chris was a finalist for Volunteer of the Year in 2007. Chris has served on the Board of Directors for the Mary Brogan Museum of Art and Science, where he served for two years as Chairman, the Board of Directors for the United Way of the Big Bend, and the Board of Directors for the Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce. Chris is currently the Chairman of the Florida Network of Youth and Family Services, a not-for-profit statewide association representing agencies which serve homeless, runaway, and troubled youth. Chris also serves on the local advisory board for Hancock Bank and is a member of the Board of Trustees for the Maclay School. Chris was recently appointed by Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum to the Tallahassee Downtown Improvement Authority, an entity created by the Florida Legislature to promote the business and hospitality interests of downtown Tallahassee.

A native of Fort Myers, Florida, Chris Dudley graduated from the University of South Florida in 1993 with a Bachelor's degree in Political Science. Chris, his wife Susanne, and their two sons live in Tallahassee.

RICHARD TRAVIS

(Arizona)

Subjects: All Subjects

Links:Website

Richard has more than 20 years of experience in Arizona state government and public affairs. Richard's skillset includes strategic planning, coalition management and coordination and development of media and grassroots efforts for legislation and initiatives. Richard's public-sector experience includes service as a staff director at the Arizona House of Representatives, Director of Government Affairs for the Arizona Supreme Court, Special Assistant Attorney General for Government Affairs for the Arizona Attorney General's Office, and Deputy Director for the Arizona Department of Transportation.

Education: B.A., Trinity University; J.D., University of Arizona College of Law

20+ years

ROBERT BARANSAKA

(Arizona)
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Clients:

ROBERT BROADWAY

(Florida)
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COREY DAVISON

(Texas)
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BRIAN DELBURN

(Florida)
  • (954) 415-9358

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DON MATHIS

(Florida)
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Clients:

1) ADT LLC

2) AdvaMed

3) Alaska Cargo and Cold Storage, LLC

4) ALAW

5) Allianz of America

6) Ally Financial, Inc.

7) Altria Client Services

8) Ambler Metals, LLC

9) America's Newspapers

10) American Academy of Adoption Attorneys

11) American Gaming Association

12) American Petroleum Institute

13) American Public Power Association

14) American Tower Corporation

15) amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research

16) AMP Robotics

17) Anheuser-Busch Companies, LLC

18) Anthem, Inc.

19) APOLLO INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LP

20) APOLLO MANAGEMENT HOLDINGS

21) APOLLO MANAGEMENT, LP

22) ArcBest Corporation (formely reporting as Arkansas Best Corporation)

23) Ardent Health Services

24) ARES CAPITAL CORPORATION

25) Ares Management LLC

26) ASSICURAZIONI GENERALI S.p.A.

27) Association of Equipment Manufacturers

28) Athene Holding

29) Atrium Health

30) Auterion Government Solutions, Inc.

31) Aventiv Technologies, LLC

32) AXA

33) Baxter HealthCare Corporation

34) Beckman Coulter Diagnostics

35) Beep, Inc.

36) Blackfeet Tribe

37) Braddock Financial LLC

38) Brandtotal

39) Brentwood School

40) Bruno Independent Living Aids, Inc.

41) Cadence Education

42) Cadiz, Inc.

43) Caesars Enterprise Services, LLC (fraCaesarsEntertainmentOperatingCompany,Inc.)

44) Cannabis Trade Federation (fra New Federalism Fund)

45) CareDx, Inc.

46) Cars.com

47) Cboe Global Markets

48) Cengage

49) Centene Corporation

50) Central Arizona Water Conservation District (CAWCD)

51) Chrysalis Holdings, Inc. (d.b.a. NewDay)

52) CHS, Inc.

53) City and County of Denver

54) City of Anchorage

55) Clean Affordable Reliable Electricity Coalition (CARE Coalition)

56) CLEAR

57) Coalition for Business Development

58) CoBank

59) Coinstar

60) Colony Capital, Inc

61) Colorado State University

62) Cook Group, Inc.

63) Counterterrorism Education Learning Lab (CELL)

64) Credit Karma, Inc.

65) Credit Union National Association, Inc.

66) Crowell & Moring LLP obo Cogitativo, Inc.

67) Del Monte Fresh Produce Company

68) Delaware North Companies Inc.

69) Direct ChassisLink, Inc.

70) Dominion Voting Systems, Inc.

71) Duke Energy Corporation

72) Electronic Payments Coalition (EPC)

73) Emergency Nurses Association

74) Envision Healthcare

75) Equinor US Operations LLC (fra Equinor Gulf Services, LLC)

76) Equinor Wind US LLC (fra Statoil Wind US LLC)

77) Equity Office Management LLC

78) Ericsson Inc.

79) Exelon

80) FedEx Corporation

81) FirstBank Holding Co.

82) Forest County Potawatomi Community

83) Forest Lawn Memorial-Park Association

84) Freeport LNG Expansion

85) Freewill Networks

86) Friends of the National Museum of American Jewish History, LLC

87) Fujian Jinhua Integrated Circuit Co. Ltd

88) Garrison Diversion Conservancy District

89) GBX Associates LLC

90) General Motors Company

91) Georgia Renewable Power

92) Go LIVE Together

93) GovPredict

94) Guaranteed Asset Protection Alliance

95) Harbor Freight Tools USA Inc.

96) HEB Grocery Company, LP

97) Hudbay Minerals (fra Rosemont Copper Company)

98) HUGHES NETWORK SYSTEMS, LLC

99) Hunt Consolidated Inc.

100) iConstituent

101) Immigration Hub

102) Infinera Corporation

103) Insperity Services, L.P.

104) International Foodservice Distributors Association

105) International Hearing Society

106) Intralot USA

107) Intrepid Potash Inc.

108) J.R. Simplot Company

109) Jackson Family Enterprises

110) Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.

111) Jake's Fireworks

112) JOHNSON & JOHNSON SERVICES, INC.(f.r.a. JOHNSON & JOHNSON SHARED SERVICES, INC.)

113) Jordan Cove Energy Project LP

114) JW Aluminum

115) Kabafusion

116) Kalorama Group, LLC

117) Kepler Computing Inc.

118) KGL Logistics

119) KinderCare Education, LLC (formerly reporting as Knowledge Universe)

120) Kinross Gold Corporation

121) Kyle House Group obo Consensus For Development Reform

122) Lankford & Reed, PLLC

123) Leonard Green & Partners, LP

124) LifePoint Health (f.r.a RCCH HealthCare Partners)

125) Ligado Networks LLC

126) Lilly USA, LLC

127) LISCR LLC

128) Management and Training Corporation

129) Maridose LLC

130) MarketAxess Holdings Inc.

131) Marriott International, Inc.

132) Marubeni Oil & Gas (USA) Inc.

133) McDonald's Corporation

134) McWhinney Real Estate Services, Inc.

135) Mewbourne Oil Company

136) MGM Public Policy, LLC

137) Motor Vehicle Protection Products Association (f.r.a. Motor Vehicle Ancillary..)

138) NAREIT (fra National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts)

139) National Biodiesel Board

140) NATIONAL CABLE & TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION

141) National Collegiate Athletic Association

142) National Confectioners Association

143) National Electrical Contractors Association

144) National Head Start Association

145) National League of Cities

146) National Mentor Holdings, Inc.

147) National Stone Sand and Gravel Association

148) Navajo Nation

149) NMAC (on behalf of the HIV/STD Partnership)

150) Novartis

151) OmniVision Technologies

152) One Call Corporation

153) OneMain Holdings Inc.

154) Online Lenders Alliance

155) Ontario International Airport

156) Oracle America, Inc.

157) Outokumpu Stainless USA, LLC

158) Pacific Connector Gas Pipeline LP

159) Paragon Biosciences, LLC

160) Park Hotels & Resorts, Inc.

161) PathemaGX

162) Pinterest, Inc.

163) Plastics Industry Association

164) Policy and Taxation Group

165) Power Design, Inc.

166) Precision Castparts Corporation (f.r.a. TIMET-TITANIUM METALS CORPORATION)

167) PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

168) PureStar Group

169) Puyallup Tribe

170) Pyramid Management Group, LLC

171) QUALCOMM INCORPORATED

172) Real Estate Roundtable

173) Red Rock Resorts, Inc.

174) RELX Inc.

175) Resource Management Service, LLC

176) Rocky Mountain Industrials fra RMR Industrials

177) Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.

178) Salesforce.com Inc.

179) San Bernardino Valley Water Conservation District

180) San Diego County Water Authority

181) Santa Cruz Healthcare

182) Schneider National Inc.

183) Sentrillion

184) Service Contract Industry Council

185) Shoshone Paiute Tribes of the Duck Valley Reservation

186) Simon Wiesenthal Center for the Museum of Tolerance (fra SWC Museum Corporation)

187) Skydio

188) SL Green Realty Corp.

189) SoundExchange

190) Spark Therapeutics, Inc.

191) Starbucks

192) Sun Country Airlines

193) T-Mobile

194) Talos Energy

195) Teal Drones

196) Telecommunications Industry Association

197) Tenaska Inc.

198) Tencent America, LLC

199) TENET HEALTHCARE CORP

200) Textile Rental Services Association

201) The Early Care and Education Consortium

202) The Federation of State Medical Boards

203) The Institute for Legal Reform - U.S. Chamber of Commerce

204) The Northeast MAGLEV, LLC

205) The OrthoForum

206) Tom Vukota

207) Total Community Options, Inc. d/b/a InnovAge

208) Town of Tusayan, AZ

209) Tribal Communications Solutions

210) Tribal Solutions Medical

211) Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana

212) Tyson Foods Inc

213) U.S. Travel Association

214) Uber Technologies Inc.

215) Ubicquia

216) Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC)

217) University of Phoenix, fra Apollo Education Group, Inc.

218) Valley Children's Healthcare

219) VECTOR GROUP, LTD

220) VenueScreen

221) Visionary Integration Professionals

222) Vox Global LLC obo GLEIF Americas

223) Walgreen Co.

224) WEconnect Health Management

225) WESTERN UNION

226) Westlands Water District

227) White Mountain Apache Tribe

228) Wildlife Conservation Society

229) Willis Electric Co. Ltd

230) Wilmer Hale (on behalf of Purdue Pharma L.P.)

231) Wolters Kluwer

232) WPX Energy, Inc.

233) Wynn Resorts, Limited

234) Yelp

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Clients:

BROCK PHILLIPS

(Federal)

BROCK PHILLIPS

(New Mexico)

BROCK PHILLIPS

(New Mexico)

ROXANNA PITONES

(Arizona)
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Clients:

FREDDY SOTO

(Arizona)
  • 602-761-2760

Clients: