Prior to joining JohnsonPossKirby in 2017, Luke served Capitol Hill in the Tennessee General Assembly, the Department of Finance and Administration, and the Office of Governor Bill Haslam.

Luke began working in politics in 2009 for Representative Pat Marsh and then joined Governor Haslam's office in February of 2011. During his tenure there, Luke helped shepherd the Governor's signature legislation through the legislative process. These initiatives include teacher tenure reform, tort reform, the TEAM Act, the Prescription Safety Act, and TN Promise to name a few. In 2015, Luke left the Governor's office to join Commissioner Larry Martin and the Department of Finance and Administration.In his role as Legislative Liaison, Luke was responsible for communicating with the legislature on behalf of Commissioner Martin and the divisions within the department. Luke worked with the Commissioner, Strategy Technology Solutions (STS), Benefits Administration, and the Division of Budget to achieve the department's goals and facilitate a strong working relationship between the department and General Assembly.

In addition to his work with the F&A divisions, Luke played a role in preparing the Governor's Budget and advocating for its approval in the General Assembly. These budgets included the largest tax cut in state history, two debt free budgets, and significant investments in recruiting jobs.Luke and his wife, Katie, live in Franklin with their two daughters, Ryall and Mackie.

15-20 years

She was recognized in 2022 by the Central Pennsylvania Business Journal as one of the Power 30 lawyer lobbyists and in 2021 by City & State magazine as part of their Pennsylvania Power 100 list. She has also been selected by her peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America several times, was honored by Harrisburg Magazine as one of the 'Top Lawyers in Central Pennsylvania' and as one of Pennsylvania's 50 most politically influential personalities by PolitickerPA.com's Power List.

Laura would be happy to discuss specific professional relationships with prospective clients.

Laura continues her "pursuit of happiness" by opening Pursuit Advocacy in 2022, and is thrilled that she'll be joined by many of her long-term clients and additional new ones as well. Feel free to reach out to Laura by email at laura@pursuitadvocacy.com.

Laura worked in the PA General Assembly for over a dozen years in leadership staff positions and managed House floor activity. There she was the House Majority Leader's Chief of Staff and Deputy Counsel and Policy Counsel for the Speaker/Minority Leader. She also has been a lawyer lobbyist for many years, both as a partner at a national law firm and as counsel to former Governor Ridge's lobbying firm. She also has experience in the political arena as a political fundraiser for campaigns nationally and locally.

During law school, Laura was Executive Editor of the Administrative Law Journal. She also interned for a U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of New York, was a legal intern for the Federal Election Commission, and worked for a Tennesse Congressman. She attended Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government Program for Senior Executives in State and Local Governments.

Holly Salmons Kirby is a principal with JohnsonPossKirby Government Relations. She has been working on the hill and in other functions of state politics since 2000. Kirby served as an intern for the Senate Transportation Committee during the 102nd General Assembly. There she worked on key pieces of legislation such as fiber optic right-of-way for the Intelligent Transportation System and primary restraint. Kirby attended the University of Tennessee at Martin and Western Kentucky University where she received her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. After graduating from Western Kentucky, she served as one of the field coordinators for Andy Womack's gubernatorial campaign. In this capacity, she managed all volunteer efforts, coordinated supporter databases, and assisted the candidate at events across the state.

Holly began her lobbying career when she interned for the firm of Smith Johnson & Carr in 2002. She returned to the firm as an associate for Bo Johnson in 2003. In this capacity, she worked on many issues ranging from outdoor advertising and railroads to manufacturing and alcoholic beverages. In 2006, Kirby worked with key legislators and railroad representatives to pass legislation strengthening the railroad trespassing laws.

In 2007, Holly accepted the position of Senior Associate with the new firm, JohnsonPoss Government Relations. In this capacity she continued to focus on the wide range of business issues she had worked on previously while expanding her work scope to include a variety of education issues. In 2010, Holly accepted the offer to become a principal in the firm.

20+ years

Recipient of the Phoenix Business Journal's Forty-Under-40 Award (Class of 2006)

Goodman previously served on the Arizona Constable Ethics, Standards and Training Board, appointed by Governor Jan Brewer. He is a past chairman of the Arizona Board of Athletic Trainers, serving two terms.

For over a quarter of a century, Stuart Goodman has been serving public and private sector clients at the State Capitol and local governments throughout Arizona.Having prior service in state and local government, Goodman possesses significant experience in the practices of Arizona government with a wide-ranging focus on state agencies, regulatory boards and gubernatorial and legislative process and operations.

Prior to establishing the firm in July 2000, Goodman served as a senior policy advisor to former Arizona Governor Jane Dee Hull. During his tenure in the Hull Administration, he provided policy and management advice for 47 cabinet level and regulatory agencies within state government.

Before joining the Hull Administration, Goodman directed the City of Glendale's Intergovernmental Relations program. He also served as the principal policy advisor to Mayor Elaine Scruggs and the City Manager for state and regional issues. In addition to serving the interests of elected officials, Goodman has also directed the legislative and media programs for the Arizona Department of Administration and was the associate director of government affairs for the Arizona Multihousing Association.

Goodman has contributed his talents to a number of civic causes and is a past president of Public Affairs Professionals of Arizona. He is a recipient of the Phoenix Business Journal's Forty-Under-40 Award (Class of 2006). Continuing his commitment to public service, Goodman received his commission in the U.S. Navy Reserve in 1999 and served honorably through 2009. In 2003, during Operation Iraqi Freedom, Lieutenant Goodman served as a Division Officer in the Persian Gulf and Indian Ocean aboard the aircraft carrier USS CONSTELLATION (CV-64).

Goodman holds an undergraduate degree in Economics and a Master of Public Administration, both from Arizona State University. He also completed the Program for Senior Executives in State and Local Government at Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government.As a Phoenix native, Goodman survives the Arizona sun by playing ice hockey in two local leagues.

Goodman and his wife, Liz, live in Central Phoenix and have four children along with an Italian Greyhound.