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
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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.
13) Elevance Health, and its Affiliates dba Anthem, Inc.
15) Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority
17) Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System, Inc.
18) Good Day Farm Louisiana, LLC
19) Harvey Gulf International Marine
20) Hims, Inc.
21) Holcim US
23) K-SOLV Group LLC
24) Louisiana Community & Technical College System (LCTCS) Foundation
25) Louisiana Restaurant Association
26) Marathon Petroleum Company LP
28) McGraw Hill LLC c/o MultiState Associates LLC
32) RELX Inc.
34) Stride, Inc.
36) Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government
37) Transdev North America, Inc.
38) United Professionals Company, Inc.
39) USAA Insurance
40) VSP Vision, Inc. c/o MultiState Associates LLC
43) 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.
(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.