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MICHAEL "MIKE" JOHNSON

(Connecticut, )

Sullivan & LeShane, Inc.

Subjects: Agencies/Regulations, Alcohol, Animals/Agriculture, Business/Commerce, Children/Family/Women, Consumer Protection, Education, Energy/Utilities, Environment/Recycling, Finance/Banking, Food/Restaurants, Gaming, Health Care, Housing/Real Estate/Development/Construction, Insurance, Manufacturing, Medicare/Medicaid, Non-Profit, Planning/Land Use/Zoning, Privacy/Internet, Professional/Vocational Licensing, Public Safety, Retail, RFP/Procurement, Science/Technology, Taxes, Telecommunications, Tourism/Hospitality, Transportation/Vehicles

Links:LinkedIn

"What we do is not just meaningful to clients, but fun for us, because we get the privilege of sharing that success with them. It takes a lot of persistence to advance something meaningful and those are the moments I enjoy the most."

1) 545 Main Street

2) Accenture LLP

3) Adobe, Inc.

4) American Cleaning Institute

5) American Medical Response of CT, Inc.

6) Cisco Systems, Inc.

7) Compass Pathways

8) Connecticut Lodging Association

9) CT Apartment Association

10) CT Humane Society

11) CT Junior Republic Assoc.

12) CT State Medical Society

13) CT Title & Registration Services

14) CT-NAELA Chapter

15) Early Care and Education Consortium

16) Forge City Works

17) International Bottled Water Association

18) Jasko Development, LLC

19) Life Science Logistics, LLC

20) Lyft, Inc.

21) Medical Device Manufacturers Association

22) Middlesex Hospital

23) Norwich Wisconsin LLC

24) RELX Inc.

25) Sea Research Foundation, Inc.

26) SHI International Corp.

27) Southern New England Healthcare Association

28) Target Corporation

29) Tekni-Plex, Inc

30) Tobacco-Free Kids Action Fund

31) Town of Windsor Locks

32) Toy Association

33) Verizon Communications

34) Vessel Technologies, Inc

35) VGW Corporate Services Australia Pty Ltd

36) VRSim, Inc

37) Wilhusky, LLC

11-15 years

Past president of Association of Connecticut Lobbyists

Featured presenter at the CT Lobbying Conference on "Lobbying the Executive Branch" the past four years.

2019 Hartford Business Journal Forty Under 40

Over ten years of municipal land use experience on Planning and Zoning/Zoning Board of Appeals

Served as point person for the CT Conference of Municipalities on Energy, Labor and Zoning topics.

  • The team at Sullivan & LeShane has provided The Toy Association with outstanding representation. They have a deep understanding of the legislative and regulatory environment and have consistently delivered results on tough issues. They understand our concerns and communicate it accurately to the relevant decision-makers. They are credible, ethical and attentive to client needs. I would recommend them to anyone looking for representation in Connecticut. - Matthew Lenz, Director of State Government Affairs, The Toy Association
  • Sullivan & LeShane has been a valued partner of ours for many years. They have the relationships and know-how to navigate complex legislative issues and deliver results on behalf of their client. With decades of experience, their entire team is committed to truly understanding the issues that matter to us most and working collaboratively to educate legislators and develop public policy solutions. It's clear that they are well-respected in the halls of the capitol, and they have been an absolute pleasure to work with over the years. - Nick Martin, Director of Public Affairs and Communication, Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast
  • While SHI has been a vendor, working with the State of Connecticut since 1991, we engaged Sullivan & LeShane in 2018. We were looking to get better aligned with the State, and to navigate some roadblocks we had been encountering. It has been a great relationship, and we have had many "wins" that have helped advance SHI strategically within the State. The information and experience that Mike and his team lend to us is invaluable. - Barbara West, Regional Director, SHI

    • 13 years of experience in contract lobbying; three years of experience in state and municipal government.

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    RYAN BINGHAM

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    RYAN BINGHAM

    (Connecticut, )

    Sullivan & LeShane, Inc.

    Subjects: Agencies/Regulations, Alcohol, Animals/Agriculture, Business/Commerce, Cannabis/Drug Legalization, Children/Family/Women, City/County Government, Consumer Protection, Education, Energy/Utilities, Environment/Recycling, Finance/Banking, Food/Restaurants, Gaming, Health Care, Housing/Real Estate/Development/Construction, Insurance, Manufacturing, Medicare/Medicaid, Non-Profit, Planning/Land Use/Zoning, Privacy/Internet, Professional/Vocational Licensing, Public Safety, Public Sector, Retail, RFP/Procurement, Science/Technology, Taxes, Telecommunications, Tourism/Hospitality, Transportation/Vehicles

    Links:LinkedIn

    "My passion is working with a variety of clients from different industries, ranging from cities to the private sector to the not-for-profit world. It's all about finding wins for the client, and Sullivan & LeShane gives me the opportunity to do that on a daily basis."

    1) Accenture LLP

    2) Adelbrook, Inc

    3) Advanced Grow Labs Technologies, LLC

    4) American Cleaning Institute

    5) Bestech Inc. of CT

    6) Borough of Naugatuck

    7) BRINC Drones Inc.

    8) Brooker Memorial

    9) Churchill Downs Incorporated

    10) City of Hartford

    11) Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast

    12) Commercial Services Realty - BT2008 LLC

    13) Connecticut Creditor Bar Association, Inc.

    14) Connecticut Lodging Association

    15) CT Apartment Association

    16) CT Coalition to End Homelessness

    17) CTData Collaborative

    18) DXR Holdings 3 LLC DBA Theraplant

    19) EdAdvance

    20) Interstate Waste Services

    21) Johnson Controls

    22) Jupiter Power, LLC

    23) Kirchhoff Property Management, Inc.

    24) Life Science Logistics, LLC

    25) NRG Energy, Inc.

    26) Open Road Foundation

    27) Payactiv

    28) Plastics Industry Association

    29) Port Eastside

    30) Revenue Based Finance Coalition

    31) ROVAC

    32) Specialty Equipment Market Association

    33) The Children's Law Center of CT, Inc.

    34) The City of Danbury

    35) The Connecticut Project Action Fund

    36) Town of Oxford

    37) Town of Somers

    38) Tri-S Environmental Services, Inc.

    39) VGW Corporate Services Australia Pty Ltd

    40) Winsted Health Center

    0-5 years

    Past president of CT Conference of Municipalities

    Recipient of Connecticut Magazine's "Forty under 40" award.

    While serving as Mayor, passed municipal budgets, negotiated union contracts, deal with numerous crisis' and natural disasters.

    Recognized on several fronts for achievements within the municipal sector. Also served as the Government Affairs Director for a multi-state waste and recycling company dealing with municipal and state policy.

  • The team at Sullivan & LeShane has provided The Toy Association with outstanding representation. They have a deep understanding of the legislative and regulatory environment and have consistently delivered results on tough issues. They understand our concerns and communicate it accurately to the relevant decision-makers. They are credible, ethical and attentive to client needs. I would recommend them to anyone looking for representation in Connecticut. - Matthew Lenz, Director of State Government Affairs, The Toy Association
  • Sullivan & LeShane has been a valued partner of ours for many years. They have the relationships and know-how to navigate complex legislative issues and deliver results on behalf of their client. With decades of experience, their entire team is committed to truly understanding the issues that matter to us most and working collaboratively to educate legislators and develop public policy solutions. It's clear that they are well-respected in the halls of the capitol, and they have been an absolute pleasure to work with over the years. - Nick Martin, Director of Public Affairs and Communication, Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast
  • While SHI has been a vendor, working with the State of Connecticut since 1991, we engaged Sullivan & LeShane in 2018. We were looking to get better aligned with the State, and to navigate some roadblocks we had been encountering. It has been a great relationship, and we have had many "wins" that have helped advance SHI strategically within the State. The information and experience that Mike and his team lend to us is invaluable. - Barbara West, Regional Director, SHI

    • Was elected as the youngest mayor in the state at age 22.

    Served eight years in office as Mayor of the Town of Torrington.

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    JOSH WHITE

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    JOSH WHITE

    (Maryland, )

    Perry White Ross & Jacobson

    Subjects: All Subjects

    Links:LinkedIn

    Josh's thirty years of government, policy and campaign experience includes serving senior staff to a Governor, a Senate President, legislative leadership teams and to a member of Congress; he's managed a successful gubernatorial campaign, served as a national and state legislative political director and as a political media consultant. His experience includes lead lobbyist and strategist on large and diverse number of complex legislative, policy and procurement matters. Josh lives in Anne Arundel County.

    1) Article IV

    2) Glaxo Smith Kline

    3) Global Coalition on Aging

    4) IWP (Injured Workers Pharmacy)

    5) Maryland Legal Aid

    6) Maryland Sickle Cell Disease Association

    7) MLR Partners, LLC

    8) Novartis Services, Inc.

    9) Novo Nordisk, Inc.

    10) Online Lenders Alliance

    11) Perdue Farms, Inc.

    12) Pharmaceutical Research & Manufacturers of America

    13) Ports America Chesapeake

    14) SEIA

    15) Sellers Dorsey & Associates

    16) Share Our Strength

    17) Surescripts

    18) VGW Corporate Services Australia Pty Ltd

    19) We Work for Health

    15-20 years

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    BRIAN BAUTISTA

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    BRIAN BAUTISTA

    (Florida, )

    The Southern Group

    Subjects: All Subjects

    Links:Website

    Brian Bautista advocates on behalf of his clients before the legislative and executive branches of Florida government and has experience acting as statewide spokesman and point of contact for clients. Brian has resided in Florida's capital city for over a decade, and his work spans the gambit from local initiatives to a statewide Senate campaign.

    Brian received both a bachelor's degree in political science and a law degree from Florida State University. Brian uses his legal expertise and political acumen to successfully represent clients on some of the highest profile issues in Florida, in the technology, education, healthcare, and energy industries.

    Brian has been named one of Florida's 30 Under 30 by Florida Politics and a NextGeneration Rising Star by Influence Magazine

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    MATTHEW DIKOVICS

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    MATTHEW DIKOVICS

    (New Jersey, )

    Nassau Consulting Group LLC

    • 908-588-2000

    • 55 Union Pl Ste 216, Summit, NJ, 07901, 

    Clients:

    1) American Kennel Club (AKC)

    2) Asian American Hotel Owners Association

    3) Friendship Circle NJ

    4) Infinity Flight Group

    5) Jewish Federation in the Heart of New Jersey

    6) Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ

    7) Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey

    8) Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey

    9) Jewish Federation of West-Central New Jersey, The

    10) New Standard Senior Living

    11) Pharmaceutical Care Management Association

    12) VGW Corporate Services Australia Pty Ltd

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    BRIAN MCMANUS

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    BRIAN MCMANUS

    (Florida, )

    The Southern Group

    • (850) 671-4401

    • P.O. Box 10570, 107 E. Madison Street, Suite 212, Tallahassee, FL, 32302, 

    Clients:

    1) Artificial Intelligence for Manufacturing, Inc. (AIM)

    2) Basik Trading, Inc.

    3) Canaery, Inc.

    4) Critical Response Group

    5) Deering Park 1, LLC.

    6) Ernst & Young LLP

    7) Estuary LLC.

    8) Florida Beer Wholesalers Association

    9) Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens

    10) NASCAR, LLC

    11) Nightlock

    12) Panhandle Engineering, Inc.

    13) Phillips and Jordan, Inc.

    14) Salesforce, Inc.

    15) Step Up Suncoast, Inc.

    16) Storm Services, LLC

    17) The Boselli Foundation

    18) The Figgers Foundation, Inc.

    19) The Mac Parkman Foundation

    20) The Southern Group

    21) Vestcor Companies, Inc., The

    22) VGW Corporate Services Australia Pty Ltd

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    JAMES SMITH

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    JAMES SMITH

    (Florida, )

    The Southern Group

    • (850) 671-4401

    • Po Box 10570, Tallahassee, FL, 32302-2570, 

    Clients:

    1) 1800 Copans LLC

    2) Airbnb, Inc.

    3) AirSight

    4) Altria Client Services LLC and its Affiliates

    5) Ambrosia Treatment Centers

    6) American Property Casualty Insurance Association

    7) Anderson Columbia Co., Inc

    8) Apple Inc

    9) Aramark Correctional Services, LLC

    10) Artificial Intelligence for Manufacturing, Inc. (AIM)

    11) Auto Club Group (AAA)

    12) Baldwin Risk Partners, LLC

    13) Bay County Board of County Commissioners

    14) Beck/Sloan Properties

    15) Beer Industry of Florida, Inc

    16) Benchmark Solutions

    17) BSA Claims Service

    18) Caesars Enterprise Services, LLC

    19) Canaery, Inc.

    20) Centurion Group, Inc.

    21) CGL Companies

    22) City of Apalachicola

    23) City of Marathon

    24) City of Port St. Joe

    25) Copart, Inc

    26) Critical Response Group

    27) Fidelity National Financial, Inc

    28) Florida Blue

    29) Florida Prepaid College Foundation, Inc

    30) Florida Pulp & Paper Association

    31) Florida Senior Living Association

    32) Florida Sheriffs Association

    33) Fort Freedom, Inc.

    34) Friends of Florida Iron & Steel

    35) Gopher Resource

    36) Green Group Holdings, LLC

    37) GuideWell Group, Inc.

    38) Gulfstream Natural Gas System, LLC

    39) Intellectual Technology, Inc.

    40) International Paper

    41) Jacksonville Jaguars LLC

    42) JLC Services, Inc.

    43) Kalkomey Enterprises, LLC

    44) Koch Companies Public Sector, LLC and Affiliates

    45) LEO Technologies

    46) Lumina Ai

    47) MCNA Dental Plans

    48) Metro Development Group, LLC

    49) Monroe County Sheriff's Office

    50) Mote Marine Laboratory

    51) NASCAR, LLC

    52) National Emergency Management and Response

    53) Non-Secure Programs, Inc

    54) Nutanix, Inc.

    55) OneWorldFresh, Inc.

    56) Panhandle Engineering, Inc.

    57) Phillips and Jordan, Inc.

    58) Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care, Inc

    59) Prudential Financial, Inc

    60) Putnam County

    61) Rayonier, Inc

    62) ReCap, LLC

    63) Ride Solution, Inc.

    64) Sabal Trail Transmission, LLC

    65) Salesforce.com, Inc.

    66) SCI Funeral Services of Florida, Inc

    67) Securus Technologies, Inc

    68) Siemens Corporation

    69) SMG Drones, LLC dba DARIUS

    70) Southern Gardens Citrus Holding Corporation

    71) Storm Services, LLC

    72) Talitrix LLC.

    73) Tampa Electric Company

    74) TECO Energy, Inc

    75) The Figgers Foundation, Inc.

    76) The Flower Shop FL LLC

    77) The Southern Group

    78) United States Sugar Corporation

    79) Universal Protection Service, LLC

    80) Verano Holdings, LLC

    81) Vestcor Companies, Inc., The

    82) VGW Corporate Services Australia Pty Ltd

    83) Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, U.S.

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    WAYNE SMITH

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    WAYNE SMITH

    (Delaware, )

    Smith Capitol Advisors LLC

    • 368 Plato Place, NA, Middletown, DE, 19709, 

    Clients:

    1) BAYHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER

    2) C.S. KIDNER ASSOCIATES/CAPITOL STRATEGIES

    3) FITZGERALD CONSULTING INC.

    4) SMITH CAPITOL ADVISORS LLC

    5) STONINGTON GLOBAL

    6) VGW CORPORATE SERVICES AUSTRALIA PTY LTD