504-259-3724
325 FLORIDA STREET, BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA, 70801,
Clients say they value my knowledge about the inner workings of government, my passion in fully understanding their business goals and my persistence in working with policymakers to advance my clients' interests. I work hard to stay on top of any and all statutory or regulatory proposals that may affect them so that, collaboratively, we can take action if needed. Clients need to know I'm there for them even when I don't have much to report. Communication is vital.
1) ACADIANA REGIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY
3) All South Consulting Engineers
4) Apple Inc.
9) Cooperative Purchasing Group LLC
10) Crescent City River Port Pilots Association
12) DoorDash, Inc.
14) Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority
16) Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System, Inc.
17) Good Day Farm Louisiana, LLC
18) Harvey Gulf International Marine
19) Holcim US
21) K-SOLV Group LLC
22) Louisiana Community & Technical College System (LCTCS) Foundation
23) Louisiana Restaurant Association
24) Marathon Petroleum Company LP
29) RELX Inc.
31) Stride, Inc.
33) Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government
34) Transdev North America, Inc.
35) United Professionals Company, Inc.
36) USAA Insurance
37) VSP Vision, Inc. c/o MultiState Associates LLC
40) Woodside Energy
15-20 years
Our firm has deep relationships with all decision makers in the State, especially with leadership in both chambers.
Drawing on more than 20 years of experience with Louisiana state government, Christopher "Chris"?Coulon advises national and regional clients who operate in a wide range of industries on matters at the state and local level.
Chris lobbies for bills that enhance his clients' businesses and against those that place burdens upon them, knowing that it takes a lot more effort to get legislation enacted than it does to kill a bill. Like many states, Louisiana has out-dated laws and regulations on the books, and Chris works with policymakers to modernize the statutory and regulatory frameworks "" understanding, for example, that they want government to adopt policies that keep pace with technological advancements in their industries while also protecting privacy in our data-driven global economy.
Chris earned his bachelor's degree in Public Administration from Louisiana State University. While pursuing his degree, he worked in many capacities in the State Legislature including a page, a Sergeant at Arms and finally as executive assistant to Speaker of the House John Alario. Prior to joining Pivotal, Chris worked in government relations with a New Orleans based law firm and with CLECO Electric Company.
I bring our Preti Strategies clients more than 20 years of policy and legislative experience in Massachusetts. Over the last several years, I have represented many clients across a range of business sectors before various state agencies and the Legislature. Before entering into private practice, I served in a variety of senior leadership positions. My last role with the state was serving as Chief of Staff at the MBTA, helping to lead the $1.7B agency. I also served as the Chief of Staff for the Massachusetts Highway Department, Legislative Director for MassDOT and as the Chief of Staff and Legislative Director for the Assistant Minority Leader in the Senate for five years. This high-level access in these many senior leadership positions have provided me the unique experience of understanding budgets, procurement, political considerations and just generally how decisions get made in a variety of environments. I leverage these attributes, along with a wide network of contacts, to help clients achieve their desired results.
Our entire Preti Strategies team is made up of government "insiders" who have served many years as elected or administration officials or senior level advisors. Together, we have extensive knowledge and an extensive network of connections. We've spent our careers in government and public affairs, and we love putting our experience to work for our clients to help shape policy and advance important business interests.
1) Association of Social Work Boards
2) Avaya LLC
5) Caribbean Integration Community Development, Inc.
8) Cubic Transportation Systems, Inc.
10) Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.
11) Humane America Animal Foundation
12) International Interior Design Association, New England Chapter
14) Massachusetts Advocates for Children Inc.
15) Massachusetts Association of Health Plans, Inc
20) New England Historic Genealogical Society
22) Notarize, Inc.
23) Opus Inspection Technologies, Inc
24) PLS Financial Services, Inc.
25) Retail Energy Supply Association, Inc.
26) Small Property Owners Association, Inc.
27) Sonesta International Hotels Corporation
28) Stickball, Inc.
29) The Fishing Partnership Health Plan Corporation
30) Transdev North America, Inc.
31) Wellpath Recovery Solutions, LLC
32) WSP USA Inc.
33) Zillow
Helped lead $1.7B agency including management, budget, technology, procurement and legislative affairs at MBTA
Led multiple technology upgrades at MBTA that resulted in a significant leap forward innovation at the agency, also became very proficient in state procurement processes and rules
Helped develop and coordinate strategy to consolidate functions of six transportation departments as Legislative Director at MassDOT
Routinely worked with staff and vendors on hundreds of millions of dollars in road and bridge projects annually
Responsible for writing and tracking all legislation and budget matters for Asst. Minority Leader
Policy Advisor at Preti Strategies
Chief of Staff, Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
Legislative Director, MassDOT
Chief of Staff, Massachusetts Highway Department
Chief of Staff and Legislative Director, Assistant Minority Leader, Massachusetts Senate
Education:
University of Massachusetts
I bring our Preti Strategies clients the advantage of nineteen years' experience in Massachusetts state government. Nine of those years I served as Chief of Staff to Speaker of the Massachusetts House of Representatives, and for five years I was Chief of Staff to the House Committee on Ways and Means. My high level access gave me the unique experience of being directly involved in negotiations on all policy decisions that came before the House. By "being in the room where it happened" for most of my time in public service, I know what questions are asked, what political considerations are measured, and what information is sought by elected and appointed officials at every level. I use this knowledge and experience to develop positioning strategies and narratives that advance our clients' interests with decision-makers across state government.
Our entire Preti Strategies team is made up of government "insiders" who have served many years as elected or administration officials or senior level advisors. Together, we have extensive knowledge and an extensive network of connections. We've spent our careers in government and public affairs, and we love putting our experience to work for our clients to help shape policy and advance important business interests.
1) Association of Social Work Boards
2) Avaya LLC
5) Caribbean Integration Community Development, Inc.
8) Cubic Transportation Systems, Inc.
10) Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.
11) Humane America Animal Foundation
12) International Interior Design Association, New England Chapter
14) Massachusetts Advocates for Children Inc.
15) Massachusetts Association of Health Plans, Inc
20) New England Historic Genealogical Society
22) Notarize, Inc.
23) Opus Inspection Technologies, Inc
24) PLS Financial Services, Inc.
25) Retail Energy Supply Association, Inc.
26) Small Property Owners Association, Inc.
27) Sonesta International Hotels Corporation
28) Stickball, Inc.
29) The Fishing Partnership Health Plan Corporation
30) Transdev North America, Inc.
31) Wellpath Recovery Solutions, LLC
32) WSP USA Inc.
33) Zillow
Regularly engaged in the highest-level budget and policy negotiations from within the innermost circles of Massachusetts state government
Worked closely with then-Chairman DeLeo to pass four state budgets, multiple bond bills and major pieces of legislation including health care reform and clean energy initiatives.
Responsible for shaping the House legislative agenda, overseeing its execution and strategically advising the Speaker through high-stakes negotiations
Works closely with all parties including the Senate President and Governor, majority and minority legislative leadership, chairs and cabinet officials.
Policy Advisor at Preti Strategies
Chief of Staff and Chief Policy Advisor to Speaker of the Massachusetts House of Representatives.
Chief of Staff and Press Secretary to House Committee on Ways and Means
Chief of Staff and Press Secretary to House Committee on Bills in the Third Reading
Education:
Suffolk Law School
Hamilton College
Belmont Hill
The Fessenden School
(954) 364-6005
1 E Broward Blvd, Ste 1800, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33301,
1) Advanced Green Technologies, Inc.
2) Automated Clinical Guidelines
4) Captiva Erosion Prevention District
5) Children's Healing Institute (The)
8) CoinFlip
9) David Posnack Jewish Community Center
10) Exchange Club Family Center (The)
11) Ferd and Gladys Alpert Jewish Family & Children's Service of Palm Beach County
12) Florida Association of Condominiums to Support Self-Determination
13) Florida Association of Jewish Federations
14) Florida Taxicab Association, Inc.
17) International Yacht Brokers Association, Inc.
18) JAFCO
19) Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County
20) Miami-Dade Transportation Planning Organization (TPO)
21) Operation Light Shine, Inc.
22) Quest Management Group, Inc
24) Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN)
25) RAVEN
26) Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services
27) Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County
28) SST, Inc.
29) Streamline Technologies, Inc.
617-226-3869
60 State Street, Suite 1100,, Suite 1100, Boston, MA, 02109,
1) Association of Social Work Boards
2) Avaya LLC
5) Caribbean Integration Community Development, Inc.
8) Cubic Transportation Systems, Inc.
10) Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.
11) Humane America Animal Foundation
12) International Interior Design Association, New England Chapter
14) Massachusetts Advocates for Children Inc.
15) Massachusetts Association of Health Plans, Inc
20) New England Historic Genealogical Society
22) Notarize, Inc.
23) Opus Inspection Technologies, Inc
24) PLS Financial Services, Inc.
25) Retail Energy Supply Association, Inc.
26) Small Property Owners Association, Inc.
27) Sonesta International Hotels Corporation
28) Stickball, Inc.
29) The Fishing Partnership Health Plan Corporation
30) Transdev North America, Inc.
31) Wellpath Recovery Solutions, LLC
32) WSP USA Inc.
33) Zillow
617-226-3880
60 State Street, Suite 1100,, Suite 1100, Boston, MA, 02109,
1) Avaya Inc.
4) Caribbean Integration Community Development, Inc.
6) Cubic Transportation Systems, Inc.
7) Fishing Partnership Health Plan Corporation, The
9) Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.
10) Groma, LLC
11) Humane America Animal Foundation
12) International Interior Design Association, New England Chapter
13) Major League Soccer Players Union
15) Mass Home Care Association
16) Massachusetts Advocates for Children Inc.
19) Massachusetts Railroad Association
20) National Basketball Players Association
21) National Football League Players Association
22) National Hockey League Players' Association
24) New England Historic Genealogical Society
26) Notarize, Inc.
27) Opus Inspection Technologies, Inc.
28) PLS Financial Services, Inc.
29) Receivables Management Association International
30) Retail Energy Supply Association, Inc.
31) Small Property Owners Association, Inc.
32) Sonesta International Hotels Corporation
33) Transdev North America, Inc.
34) Wellpath Recovery Solutions, LLC
35) WSP USA Inc.
617-226-3800
60 State Street, Suite 1100,, Suite 1100, Boston, MA, 02109,
1) Association of Social Work Boards
2) Avaya LLC
5) Caribbean Integration Community Development, Inc.
8) Cubic Transportation Systems, Inc.
10) Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.
11) Humane America Animal Foundation
12) International Interior Design Association, New England Chapter
14) Massachusetts Advocates for Children Inc.
15) Massachusetts Association of Health Plans, Inc
20) New England Historic Genealogical Society
22) Notarize, Inc.
23) Opus Inspection Technologies, Inc
24) PLS Financial Services, Inc.
25) Retail Energy Supply Association, Inc.
26) Small Property Owners Association, Inc.
27) Sonesta International Hotels Corporation
28) Stickball, Inc.
29) The Fishing Partnership Health Plan Corporation
30) Transdev North America, Inc.
31) Wellpath Recovery Solutions, LLC
32) WSP USA Inc.
33) Zillow
781-254-3137
60 State Street, Suite 1100,, Suite 1100, Boston, MA, 02109,
1) Association of Social Work Boards
2) Avaya LLC
5) Caribbean Integration Community Development, Inc.
8) Cubic Transportation Systems, Inc.
10) Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.
11) Humane America Animal Foundation
12) International Interior Design Association, New England Chapter
14) Massachusetts Advocates for Children Inc.
15) Massachusetts Association of Health Plans, Inc
20) New England Historic Genealogical Society
22) Notarize, Inc.
23) Opus Inspection Technologies, Inc
24) PLS Financial Services, Inc.
25) Retail Energy Supply Association, Inc.
26) Small Property Owners Association, Inc.
27) Sonesta International Hotels Corporation
28) Stickball, Inc.
29) The Fishing Partnership Health Plan Corporation
30) Transdev North America, Inc.
31) Wellpath Recovery Solutions, LLC
32) WSP USA Inc.
33) Zillow
(617) 439-7775
One International Place, Suite 1820, Boston, MA, 02110,
1) AECOM Technical Services Inc
8) CLEAResult
10) Cooperative Credit Union Association, Inc.
11) EDF Renewables Distributed Solutions, Inc.
12) Enterprise Rent-A-Car Company of Boston, LLC
13) Greentown Labs
18) Massachusetts Senior Care Association
19) Mylan Inc.
20) New England Livery Association
21) New England Sports Ventures
22) NextEra Energy Resources, LLC
23) NextEra Energy Transmission, LLC
24) Pawtucket Red Sox Baseball Club, LLC
25) Scientific Games Corporation
26) Solar Energy Industries Association
27) Springfield Museums Corporation
28) The Trustees of Reservations
29) Transdev North America, Inc.
31) Viatris Inc.