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NICHOLAS SOCCIO

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0-5 years

Nick has served in key leadership positions both within Pennsylvania's Office of Administration (O.A.) and Governor's Office under both Governor Corbett and Governor Wolf. He brings a bipartisan approach to assisting GSL clients. While in O.A., Nick served as the Director of the Bureau of State Employment overseeing 32,000 non-civil service jobs and the application, interview and selection process associated with them. Nick built relationships with key stakeholders in the hiring process, including Deputies for Administration, labor unions and human resources personnel. Additionally, he was influential in proposing and implementing various executive orders, HR initiatives, management directives and policies throughout the enterprise


After transferring to the Governor's Office under Governor Wolf, Nick served as the Director of Administration and as a Deputy Chief of Staff before being named the Governor's Executive Deputy Chief of Staff. In these various roles, he oversaw personnel, procurement and the Governor's Office of Performance Through Excellence. He participated in legislative negotiations and played a key role in the Governor's final budget. Through his administration and procurement background, Nick has extensive experience working with all state agencies and delivery centers and specifically served as a liaison for the Office of Inspector General, Office of Administration, Department of General Services and the Department of Agriculture.

GREGORY THALL

Former Budget Secretary and legislative drafting attorney provides a unique insight into making the deal as well as the interpretation of what the deal was made.

0-5 years

KYLE FITZSIMMONS

Widely regarded as one who could always work in a bipartisan manner within the halls of the Capitol, Kyle has been able to utilize those relationships to achieve numerous successes for his clients. Over the last few years, Kyle has worked with his clients to accomplish many legislative victories, such as the expansion of tax credit programs, implementing the first e-Scooter pilot program in Pennsylvania, amending state licensure laws and securing state appropriations.

Kyle brings to GSL Public Affairs and Communications more than two decades of experience in state government. A native of northeast Pennsylvania, Kyle came to Harrisburg more than 20 years ago and began his career in the Pennsylvania State Senate.

Kyle quickly worked his way up the ranks, serving in various roles and most recently as the Chief of Staff for Senator John Yudichak.

As Chief of Staff, Kyle was responsible for the day-to-day operations of both the Harrisburg Office and the District Offices. Kyle developed, implemented and promoted the Senator's legislative proposals and public policy agenda. He also identified and helped secure funding sources, such as RACP, LSA, PennDOT/DCED Multimodal and other CFA grant programs for economic development and infrastructure projects in the Senator's district.

In 2016, Kyle made the transition from chief of staff in the Senate to a career in lobbying. Widely regarded as one who could always work in a bipartisan manner within the halls of the Capitol, Kyle has been able to utilize those relationships to achieve numerous successes for his clients. Over the last few years, Kyle has worked with his clients to accomplish many legislative victories, such as the expansion of tax credit programs, implementing the first e-Scooter pilot program in Pennsylvania, amending state licensure laws and securing state appropriations.

Throughout Kyle's entire professional career, he has maintained an outstanding reputation amongst his peers. Kyle continues to use his experiences and longtime connections to collaboratively work with his clients and stakeholders to achieve policy and legislative goals.

MICHAEL RADER

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Michael has more than a decade of experience crafting strategy and facilitating legislative goals in Harrisburg. Most recently, he served as Senior Advisor to the President Pro Tempore of the Senate of Pennsylvania. He has also served the Senate Republican Caucus, served Senator Tom Killion as the Executive Director of the Senate Community, Economic and Recreational Development Committee and was Chief of Staff for Senators Rich Alloway and Tom McGarrigle. Prior to his senior advisory roles to various legislators, Michael was the Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee.

As a business leader before his career in state government, Michael has a keen understanding of the interplay between public and private interests that can help drive economic growth in Pennsylvania. Having served various government officials with constituencies in urban, suburban and rural regions, he knows the political, business and economic issues and challenges important to communities across the commonwealth.

0-5 years

ROBERT GHORMOZ

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0-5 years

Senior Advisor to the Shapiro Transition Committee

Rob has extensive experience in crafting and implementing policy, particularly in the areas of economic development and energy. A veteran of state government, Rob served in the Governor Tom Wolf Administration as Deputy Chief of Staff, Speechwriter, Secretary of Intergovernmental Affairs and most recently as Senior Advisor to the Governor. In this position, he served as primary political advisor and oversaw all aspects of economic development for the Wolf administration as well as coordinated all economic development related grant programs in partnership with the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development. He also coordinated all aspects of the administration's federal government relations efforts to advance the Governor's agenda in Washington, D.C.

Rob is an expert on the intersection of economic development, state funding and labor organizations. He has built coalitions to advance common goals and fostered relationships with a range of stakeholders, including interest groups, business and professional organizations, elected officials and community leaders across the state.

ELENA CROSS

0-5 years

City and State's "40 Under 40 State Leaders" in 2022

PoliticsPA's "Top PA Political Operatives" in 2014

Board Member on the Pennsylvania Unemployment Compensation Board of Review

Elena has significant experience coordinating and advancing legislative initiatives in Harrisburg. As former Chief of Staff and Deputy Chief of Staff for the Office of Governor Tom Wolf, she oversaw operations of 24 executive agencies, led the planning and implementation of the Governor's strategic plan and worked closely with the General Assembly to advance budgetary, investment, tax reform, election reform, public health and economic goals. Among numerous major initiatives that Elena helped guide from development to completion include the 2022-23 $45 billion budget process, Pennsylvania's largest tax credit package for energy and advanced manufacturing development, COVID vaccine distribution, Pennsylvania's Broadband Authority, regional economic hub development and business recruitment, and the regulatory and executive action agenda for equal rights policies across various industries. She also oversaw the development of risk management, process improvements and data management structures across state agencies. Having served as a liaison between various cabinet agencies, nonprofit organizations and public and private leaders, Elena understands how to collaborate to achieve a common objective.

Elena also has a depth of strategic knowledge about the organization and coordination of political and field programs for key caucus operations and races. Prior to her senior advisory career in the Governor's Office, Elena held executive leadership roles in the Democratic Party and election organizations. She was Executive Director for Campaign for a Fresh Start, which coordinated gubernatorial campaign and other Democratic campaign efforts; served as Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Democratic Party; and was Political Director for the Pennsylvania House Democratic Campaign Committee.

PATRICK LAVELLE

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48) Millcreek Health System, Inc. dba LECOM Health

49) MLH Explorations, LLC

50) Natera, Inc.

51) National Association of Chain Drug Stores

52) National Strategies, LLC on behalf of ReUp Education

53) New Castle Area Transit Authority

54) New Cosmos USA, Inc.

55) Niskanen Center and its Affiliates

56) NORTHEAST RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT CORP

57) NPAX, LLC

58) Nueva Esperanza, Inc.

59) Oceans Healthcare

60) One Call Corporation

61) Opus Inspection

62) OVERBROOK SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND

63) PA ASSOCIATION OF CHAIN DRUG STORES

64) PA CABLE NETWORK

65) PA Coalition of Public Charter Schools

66) Penn America Energy Holdings, LLC

67) PENNSYLVANIA ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS

68) Pennsylvania Child Care Association

69) Pennsylvania Forward

70) Pennsylvania MENTOR

71) Pennsylvania MENTOR and The MENTOR Network

72) PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.

73) PNK DC LLC

74) Restore Integrated Wellness Center

75) Retail Services & Systems, Inc. dba Total Wine & More

76) REV Renewables LLC

77) Safety and Advocacy for Empowerment

78) Sharing Excess

79) Stadium Casino RE, LLC

80) The Davey Resource Group, Inc.

81) The PAI Corporation dba Excentia and S. June Smith Center

82) THE PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF

83) The Pennsylvania School for the Deaf

84) UniqueSource Products & Services

85) UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA

86) Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board

87) VisionLink

88) Vistra Corporate Services Company

89) Walgreen Co.

90) WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL FOR BLIND CHILDREN

91) WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF

92) WorkMoney

93) XEROX CORPORATION

94) Youth Advocate Programs, Inc

15-20 years

City & State Power 100

PJ Lavelle is a partner in the firm and has been with Malady & Wooten for over a decade. PJ prides himself on helping clients navigate the vast and complex world of government by developing and executing strategies which are tailored for each individual client. Mr. Lavelle has a strong record of experience representing a wide range of clients before both state and local government with a focus on economic development, energy, transportation, and utility related issues.

Prior to joining the firm, PJ served as a senior policy advisor to House Democratic Leadership in the Pennsylvania General Assembly. As a key negotiator for House Democrats, he played a lead role in the passage of laws that have changed the face of Pennsylvania, such as Governor Rendell's Energy Independence Strategy and the Rebuilding PA infrastructure investment package. Preceding his years of service to the House, Mr. Lavelle served on the staff of Pittsburgh City Council.

PJ Lavelle is a native Pennsylvanian, born and raised in Lackawanna County. He earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Pittsburgh and resides in the Harrisburg area with his family.

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47) Millcreek Health System, Inc. dba LECOM Health

48) MLH Explorations, LLC

49) Natera, Inc.

50) National Association of Chain Drug Stores

51) National Strategies, LLC on behalf of ReUp Education

52) New Castle Area Transit Authority

53) New Cosmos USA, Inc.

54) Niskanen Center and its Affiliates

55) NORTHEAST RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT CORP

56) NPAX, LLC

57) Nueva Esperanza, Inc.

58) Oceans Healthcare

59) One Call Corporation

60) Opus Inspection

61) OVERBROOK SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND

62) PA ASSOCIATION OF CHAIN DRUG STORES

63) PA CABLE NETWORK

64) PA Coalition of Public Charter Schools

65) Penn America Energy Holdings, LLC

66) PENNSYLVANIA ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS

67) Pennsylvania Child Care Association

68) Pennsylvania MENTOR

69) Pennsylvania MENTOR and The MENTOR Network

70) PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.

71) PNK DC LLC

72) Restore Integrated Wellness Center

73) Retail Services & Systems, Inc. dba Total Wine & More

74) REV Renewables LLC

75) Safety and Advocacy for Empowerment

76) Sharing Excess

77) Stadium Casino RE, LLC

78) The Davey Resource Group, Inc

79) The PAI Corporation dba Excentia and S. June Smith Center

80) THE PENNSYLVANIA CHARTER SCHOOLS FOR DEAF & BLIND CHILDREN

81) THE PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF

82) UniqueSource Products & Services

83) UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA

84) Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board

85) VisionLink

86) Vistra Corporate Services Company

87) Walgreen Co.

88) WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL FOR BLIND CHILDREN

89) WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF

90) WorkMoney

91) Youth Advocate Programs, Inc

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Clients:
Clients:

48) Millcreek Health System, Inc. dba LECOM Health

49) MLH Explorations, LLC

50) Natera, Inc.

51) National Association of Chain Drug Stores

52) National Strategies, LLC on behalf of ReUp Education

53) New Castle Area Transit Authority

54) New Cosmos USA, Inc.

55) Niskanen Center and its Affiliates

56) NORTHEAST RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT CORP

57) NPAX, LLC

58) Nueva Esperanza, Inc.

59) Oceans Healthcare

60) One Call Corporation

61) Opus Inspection

62) OVERBROOK SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND

63) PA ASSOCIATION OF CHAIN DRUG STORES

64) PA CABLE NETWORK

65) PA Coalition of Public Charter Schools

66) Penn America Energy Holdings, LLC

67) PENNSYLVANIA ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS

68) Pennsylvania Child Care Association

69) Pennsylvania Forward

70) Pennsylvania MENTOR

71) Pennsylvania MENTOR and The MENTOR Network

72) PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.

73) PNK DC LLC

74) Restore Integrated Wellness Center

75) Retail Services & Systems, Inc. dba Total Wine & More

76) REV Renewables LLC

77) Safety and Advocacy for Empowerment

78) Sharing Excess

79) Stadium Casino RE, LLC

80) The Davey Resource Group, LLC

81) The PAI Corporation dba Excentia and S. June Smith Center

82) The Pennsylvania Charter Schools for Deaf & Blind Children

83) THE PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF

84) UniqueSource Products & Services

85) UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA

86) Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board

87) VisionLink

88) Vistra Corporate Services Company

89) Walgreen Co.

90) WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL FOR BLIND CHILDREN

91) WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF

92) WorkMoney

93) Youth Advocate Programs, Inc

  • 7179616487

  • 17 North Second Street, 16th Floor, Harrisburg, PA, 17101, 

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46) Merakey USA

47) Metropolitan Area Neighborhood Nutrition Alliance

48) Mid-Atlantic Public Insurance Adjusters Association

49) Millcreek Health System, Inc. dba LECOM Health

50) MLH Explorations, LLC

51) Natera, Inc.

52) National Association of Chain Drug Stores

53) National Strategies, LLC on behalf of ReUp Education

54) New Castle Area Transit Authority

55) New Cosmos USA, Inc.

56) Niskanen Center and its Affiliates

57) NORTHEAST RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT CORP

58) NPAX, LLC

59) Oceans Healthcare

60) One Call Corporation

61) Opus Inspection

62) OVERBROOK SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND

63) PA ASSOCIATION OF CHAIN DRUG STORES

64) PA CABLE NETWORK

65) PA Coalition of Public Charter Schools

66) PENNSYLVANIA ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS

67) Pennsylvania Child Care Association

68) Pennsylvania MENTOR

69) Pennsylvania MENTOR and The MENTOR Network

70) PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.

71) PNK DC LLC

72) Restore Integrated Wellness Center

73) Retail Services & Systems, Inc. dba Total Wine & More

74) REV Renewables LLC

75) Safety and Advocacy for Empowerment

76) Sharing Excess

77) Stadium Casino RE, LLC

78) The PAI Corporation dba Excentia and S. June Smith Center

79) The Pennsylvania School for the Deaf

80) UniqueSource Products & Services

81) UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA

82) Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board

83) VisionLink

84) Vistra Corporate Services Company

85) Walgreen Co.

86) WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL FOR BLIND CHILDREN

87) WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF

88) WorkMoney

89) Youth Advocate Programs, Inc

  • 7178562080

  • 604 North Third Street, Harrisburg, PA, 17101, 

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