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15-20 years

Amanda is a vice president on McGuireWoods Consulting's North Carolina government relations team, representing clients in the state legislature and executive branch and developing and executing government relations strategies carefully tailored to meet each client's needs.

11-15 years

  • (919) 836-4010

  • 501 Fayetteville Street, Suite 500RaleighNC27601

Sarah is a vice president of state government relations in McGuireWoods Consulting's Raleigh office. Sarah advises clients on strategies to achieve their state government relations goals and represents clients before the North Carolina General Assembly and state agencies.

11-15 years

I've been passionate about politics and public policy for as long as I can remember, with experience across government, campaigns, nonprofit work, and the private sector. I started my career with the Delaware Volunteer Firemen's Association, then went on to serve as Scheduler and Executive Assistant to U.S. Senator Tom Carper, where I gained firsthand experience in federal operations and stakeholder engagement. Since then, I've worked on statewide campaigns, led education reform efforts, and most recently directed government relations for Valero Energy in Delaware, where I represented the company at all levels of government and helped navigate complex policy challenges. Today, I leverage that experience to build strong relationships and drive effective advocacy strategies that deliver results.

15-20 years

In 2022, Kim and the RWW team were named some of the most influential Delawareans in politics by the Delaware News Journal.

Named to the 40 under 40 in 2016

Women in Business Honoree in 2021

Worked with Sen. Tom Carper as a key staffer on his Senate campaign in 2026.

Gubernatorial appointment to the Delaware Community Foundation board.

Worked on various campaigns in a fundraising position.

Kim Willson has been interested in politics for as long as she can remember and comes to Ruggerio Willson & Associates with extensive experience. Her diverse background, which covers statewide and Senatorial campaigns, local community organizations and work in the non-profit sector as well as Fortune 500 companies positions her as an immediate contributor to the success of RWW.

Kim's first foray into local politics started in college when she began working for the Delaware Volunteer Firemen's Association's (DVFA) administration. Her role with the DVFA provided Kim with first-hand knowledge of how local organizations and governments work together. It also gave her hands-on experience in cultivating those relationships, which is a skill vital to success in all aspects of government relations. Kim's next step was into national politics, serving as State Scheduler and Executive Assistant for United States Senator Tom Carper (D-DE). During this time, Kim was in daily communication with the Senator and served as the first point of contact for anyone trying to schedule meetings or events with him. She worked with both the Delaware and Washington, D.C. staff, and played an integral role in Senator Carper's successful 2006 Senate Re-Election Campaign.

Kim then entered the non-profit sector as the Program Manager for Vision 2015, an education reform program focused on transforming public education in Delaware to a world-class status. During her tenure with Vision 2015, Kim's daily interactions were with various school officials, the Department of Education, the University of Delaware Provosts, as well as state, local, and federal elected officials to further the mission, gain support, and work towards securing funding to continue the growth of the program.

Following her time with Vision 2015, Kim returned to the political campaign arena, serving as Regional Field Director in Kent County (DE) for the 2008 Delaware Democratic Party Coordinated Campaign. While there, Kim worked intimately with local, state, and federal elected officials and party leaders to ensure a Democratic win from the presidential race to the local offices, along with helping to secure a democratic majority in the Delaware House of Representatives.

Most recently, Kim led Government Relations for Valero Energy Corporation, a Fortune 500 company, in Delaware. During her tenure with Valero, Kim served as the face of Valero in Delaware, representing the company in the community but also working with members of Delaware's government on all levels, including the congressional delegation, State House of Representatives, State Senate, various state agencies, and the office of the governor. Kim worked to educate all parties about the refinery. She also helped to pull together union and state business leaders in order to stop a piece of legislation that would have cost Valero several million dollars.

Kim is married with two daughters. She is very involved with the local organization, Gals that Give. Aside from the beach, her favorite hang-outs are the local Crossfit box and yummy locally-owned restaurants.

  • (919) 836-4006

  • 501 Fayetteville St., 5th FloorRaleighNC27601

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15 years experience in North Carolina, representing a wide array of association and business client base with background from the NC Chamber. Expertise in technology, transportation and association management industries.

6-10 years

Strong working relationship on a bipartisan basis, focusing on Transportation, Commerce and Finance Committees. Strong working relationship with Department of Transportation.

  • As our government affairs advocate since 2010, Kerri Burke has played a pivotal role in the legislative success for North Carolina surveyors. The trusted relationships and resources that she avails to our organization enables us to navigate the complicated waters of state government as informed, respected participants, strengthening both our profession and our association. - Christy Davis, Executive Director,
    North Carolina Society of Surveyors
  • Kerri serves as a senior vice president in the State Government Relations group in the firm's Raleigh office. In addition to her government relations experience, she possesses extensive communcations and grassroots experience from her time with the North Carolina Chamber of Commerce.

    Kerri was most recently communications director for the North Carolina Chamber. In that capacity she managed media relations, events marketing and electronic communications; oversaw development and management of the group's website; produced collateral materials; and assisted the vice president of Government Affairs with the Chamber's branding, communications and public relations efforts to support its advocacy mission and policy goals. Prior to joining the Chamber, Kerri worked as a registered lobbyist and legislative intern.

    • 215-735-6660

    • 200 S. Broad StreetSuite 1100PhiladelphiaPA19102

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    6-10 years

    • 717-233-1111

    • 30 North Third Street, Suite 950HarrisburgPA17101

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    15-20 years

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    11-15 years

    I'm a government relations professional with deep experience in Delaware's legislative and political landscape. I began my career with the Delaware General Assembly, where I developed a strong understanding of the legislative process, and later joined Ruggerio Willson Watson. In my current role, I help clients develop and execute strategic advocacy efforts that drive policy change, secure funding, and build meaningful relationships with state leaders. My work spans key issue areas including education, energy, and healthcare. Recognized as one of the state's most active lobbyists and part of a team named among Delaware's most influential political voices, I bring both policy expertise and strong stakeholder relationships to all of my work.

    11-15 years

    Deemed by the Delaware State News as the most active lobbyist based on the number of bills registered

    In 2022, Verity and the RWW team were named some of the most influential Delawareans in politics by the Delaware News Journal.

    Listed as a member of 40 under 40 in 2023

    Served as President and Grants Chair of the Next Generation-South, a local organization that supports nonprofits in Kent and Sussex counties and Secretary of Spur Impact, the nonprofit that puts on the annual Mill Summit.

    Served on the school board for First State Military Academy, a public charter school in Kent County. On Lt. Governors Gay's Finance Committee

    Staffed a bi-partisain legislative joint committee

    Verity Watson joined Ruggerio Willson Watson in 2016 after working for the Delaware General Assembly where she gained an intimate understanding of the legislative process, policy analysis experience, and built strong working relationships with elected officials and state agency leaders. In her current role, Verity guides clients in the creation and execution of strategic government relations plans that result in policy changes, monetary investments, and relationship building with elected officials and government leaders. She works in policy areas ranging from education to energy to health.

    During the 2018 legislative session, Verity was deemed by the Delaware State News as the most active lobbyist based on the number of bills registered. In 2022, Verity and the RWA team were named some of the most influential Delawareans in politics by the Delaware News Journal. She was recognized by the Delaware Association of Chiefs of Police for her advocacy.

    Verity has served as President and Grants Chair of the Next Generation-South, a local organization that supports nonprofits in Kent and Sussex counties and Secretary of Spur Impact, the nonprofit that puts on the annual Mill Summit. She also served on the school board for First State Military Academy, a public charter school in Kent County. Verity spends much of her free time at the Cape Henlopen and Seashore State Park beaches with her husband and young daughter and son.

    • 717-233-1111

    • 30 North Third Street, Suite 950HarrisburgPA17101

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    11-15 years

    I began my career in Delaware politics managing the successful mayoral campaign of James Baker in Wilmington and went on to serve as a senior advisor, helping lead multiple re-election efforts. I've also worked at the state and national level, including leading the Delaware Democratic Party's Coordinated Campaign and serving as a National Committeeman. In 2005, I founded Ruggerio Willson Watson, which has grown into one of Delaware's top government relations firms. Today, I also serve as Interim Head of Government Relations at the University of Delaware and teach lobbying and influence at the Biden School of Public Policy. Throughout my career, I've focused on building strong relationships and delivering strategic advocacy that drives results.

    20+ years

    Named one of the "Top 20 Most Influential in Politics and Business" by the Wilmington News Journal and DelawareOnline.com for four consecutive years (2021-2024).

    In 2022, the RWW team was named some of the most influential Delawareans in politics by the Delaware News Journal.

    In 2025, I chaired the inaugural festivities for Governor Matt Meyer.

    I currently serve as Interim Head of Government Relations at the University of Delaware, sit on the boards of the Delaware State Chamber of Commerce and UD's Department of Political Science, and teach Lobbying and Influence at University of Delaware's Joseph R. Biden School of Public Policy.

    On Attorney General Kathy Jennings Finance Committee On Congresswoman McBride's Finance Committee

    Led the Delaware Democratic Party's Coordinated Campaign, including the late Beau Biden's election as Attorney General, and served as a National Committeeman and super delegate to the Democratic National Convention.

    Rhett Ruggerio launched his political career in Wilmington, Delaware, managing the successful 2000 mayoral campaign of James M. Baker. He went on to serve as a top advisor to the Mayor, chairing two re-election campaigns and helping secure three terms in office. Rhett also led the Delaware Democratic Party's Coordinated Campaign, including the late Beau Biden's election as Attorney General, and served as a National Committeeman and super delegate to the Democratic National Convention.

    In 2025, he chaired the inaugural festivities for Governor Matt Meyer.

    Rhett founded Ruggerio Willson & Associates in 2005 (now Ruggerio Willson Watson), a top-ranked firm in Delaware. He's been named one of the "Top 20 Most Influential in Politics and Business" by the Wilmington News Journal and DelawareOnline.com for four consecutive years (2021-2024).

    Currently, Rhett serves as Interim Head of Government Relations at the University of Delaware, sits on the boards of the Delaware State Chamber of Commerce and UD's Department of Political Science, and teaches Lobbying and Influence at University of Delaware's Joseph R. Biden School of Public Policy.

    Outside of work, Rhett enjoys time at the Delaware beaches, walking his pups Ted and Dixie - or chauffeuring his wife and daughters on a shopping run.

    Jigsaw is a dynamic strategic consulting firm focused on finding solutions custom fit to our partners' needs. We have decades of experience managing high-profile projects. We specialize in helping our clients put the pieces together in the midst of unique situations. Jigsaw is your one-stop shop for communications consulting, grassroots campaigns, crisis management, government relations, and strategic consulting.

    Clients:

    BRIAN BALLARD

    (Florida)
    Clients:

    1) 19 Enterprises, LLC

    2) Access Restoration Services US, Inc.

    3) Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts

    4) Advanced Rx Pharmacy, LLC

    5) AIDS Healthcare Foundation

    6) Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

    7) Alliance for Commercial Real Estate

    8) Amazon.com, Inc.

    9) American Coastal Insurance Company

    10) American Veterinary Medical Association

    11) Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC

    12) Angel Armor

    13) AquaFence Inc.

    14) AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals, LP

    15) AT&T Services, Inc.

    16) Atlas Air, Inc.

    17) Atlas Data Privacy Corporation

    18) Atlys Global, LLC

    19) Axon Enterprise, Inc.

    20) Babcock Property Holdings, LLC

    21) Barry University

    22) Basketball Properties, LTD

    23) Bayer U.S. LLC

    24) Big Bend Homeless Coalition

    25) BioStem Technologies

    26) Block, Inc.

    27) Blue Origin Florida, LLC

    28) Botanicals for Better Health and Wellness

    29) Brent L. Mills, Incorporated

    30) Brightstar Global Solutions Corporation

    31) Broward County

    32) Broward County Sheriff's Office

    33) BusPatrol America LLC

    34) Camillus House, Inc

    35) Caplin Family Offices, LLC

    36) Centene Corporation on behalf of its affiliates and subsidiaries

    37) Churchill Downs, Inc

    38) Citrus Health Network, Inc

    39) City of Aventura

    40) City of Boynton Beach

    41) City of Bradenton

    42) City of Cape Coral, Florida

    43) City of DeBary

    44) City of Delray Beach

    45) City of Hallandale Beach

    46) City of Largo

    47) City of Marathon

    48) City of Miami

    49) City of Palm Beach Gardens

    50) City of Pembroke Pines

    51) City of Pensacola, Florida

    52) City of Punta Gorda

    53) City of Sarasota, Florida

    54) City of Treasure Island

    55) Clear Ballot Group

    56) Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller, Palm Beach County

    57) Clyde Johnson Contracting & Roofing, Inc.

    58) Coinbase, Inc.

    59) Communications International, Inc.

    60) Core and Main LP

    61) CORE Construction

    62) Council of Florida Medical School Deans

    63) Cox Communications

    64) Cox Science Center and Aquarium

    65) Cruise Lines International Association

    66) Crypto Council for Innovation

    67) DACRA

    68) DBL Ventures

    69) de Moya Highway Infrastructure LLC

    70) DEEP Research Incorporated

    71) Delaware North Companies Gaming & Entertainment, Inc

    72) Destinations Florida

    73) DMF Employment Opportunities, Inc.

    74) Doodie Calls LLC

    75) DoorDash, Inc.

    76) Downtown Vision, Inc.

    77) DSW Homes, LLC

    78) Earth Funeral LLC

    79) East Coast Packers, LLC

    80) Eisai, Inc

    81) Electronic Transaction Consultants, LLC

    82) Embassy of Japan

    83) Enespa Technologies US LLC

    84) Epilepsy Florida

    85) FarmaceuticalRX LLC

    86) Feeding Florida, Inc.

    87) Figgers Communication, Inc.

    88) Fire Neural Network

    89) First American Title Insurance Company

    90) Florida A & M University Foundation

    91) Florida Alliance for Seniors

    92) Florida Association of Cosmetology & Technical Schools (FACTS)

    93) Florida Chiropractic Association, Inc

    94) Florida Entertainment & Arts Venues Association, Inc.

    95) Florida Gulf Coast University Foundation, Inc.

    96) Florida Network of Youth and Family Services, Inc

    97) Florida Podiatric Medical Association

    98) Florida Power & Light Company

    99) Florida Rural Water Association

    100) Florida Sheriffs Risk Management Fund

    101) Florida Society of Ophthalmology

    102) Florida Society of Pathologists

    103) Florida Tomato Exchange

    104) Florida Transportation Builders Association, Inc

    105) Florida Veterinary Medical Association

    106) FOP Foundation

    107) Foster Care Review, Inc

    108) Foundation for Seminole State College of Florida, Inc

    109) Fresenius Medical Care North America

    110) Friends of the Underline, Inc.

    111) GAF Materials, LLC

    112) Gates Housing Group, LLC

    113) GlaxoSmithKline

    114) Habilitation Center for the Handicapped, Inc.

    115) Health Care District of Palm Beach County

    116) Henderson Behavioral Health

    117) HistoryMiami Museum

    118) HNTB Corporation

    119) Hope Healthcare

    120) Horizon Oakland Park, LLC

    121) Housing Trust Group, LLC

    122) HPM Lot 5, LLC

    123) HPM Resi II, LLC

    124) Ibis Healthcare, Inc.

    125) Indelible Management Solutions, Inc.

    126) Infrastructure Rehabilitation USA, Inc.

    127) Intellectually Developmentally Disabled Community Foundation

    128) International Atlantic, LLC

    129) Investment Corporation of Palm Beach

    130) Jacksonville Port Authority

    131) Jacksonville Transportation Authority

    132) Juvare, LLC and its affiliates

    133) Keystone Properties, L.L.C.

    134) Kinder Morgan, Inc.

    135) Kitson Evergreen LLC d/b/a Kitson & Partners

    136) Kleo, Inc. d/b/a ClassWallet

    137) KPMG LLP

    138) L3Harris Technologies, Inc.

    139) Lee Health System, Inc

    140) Liberty Dental Plan

    141) Lifepoint Health

    142) LifeScience Logistics

    143) Lighthouse Central Florida

    144) Lions World Vision Institute, Inc.

    145) Lucent Group, Inc.

    146) Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

    147) M&M Realty Partners LLC

    148) Major League Baseball

    149) Marine Towing of Tampa, LLC

    150) Martin County Board of County Commissioners

    151) Max Planck Florida Foundation, Inc

    152) Maxim Healthcare Services, Inc

    153) MCI, LC

    154) Meta Platforms, Inc.

    155) Miami Dade College Foundation

    156) Miami Design District Associates, LLC

    157) Miami Learning Experience School

    158) Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Inc

    159) MorseLife Health System

    160) Mosaic Fertilizer, LLC

    161) Mount Sinai Medical Center

    162) NAIOP Tampa Bay

    163) National Rental Home Council

    164) National Stormwater Trust, Inc.

    165) Nationwide Retirement Solutions, Inc.

    166) Natural Health Partners, LLC

    167) New York Yankees

    168) Nomi Health Inc

    169) North Broward Hospital District (d/b/a Broward Health)

    170) Northport Health Services of Florida, L.L.C.

    171) Nova Southeastern University

    172) NTT Data, Inc.

    173) Office of the Commissioner of Baseball

    174) Online Lenders Alliance

    175) Orange Barrel Media

    176) Palm Beach Aggregates, LLC

    177) Panza, Maurer & Maynard, P.A.

    178) Parsons Transportation Group Inc.

    179) Pensacola State College Foundation, Inc.

    180) Philips North America, LLC

    181) PointClickCare Technologies USA Corp

    182) Praesentia Healthcare LLC

    183) Public Health Trust

    184) Quarterhill

    185) RAI Services Company

    186) Re-Entry Alliance Pensacola, Inc.

    187) ReaSyn Technologies, Inc.

    188) Renew Financial Group LLC

    189) Revenue Based Finance Coalition

    190) Reyes Holdings, L.L.C.

    191) RightSite Health

    192) Robinhood

    193) RUDG, LLC

    194) Safe Harbor Hospice LLC

    195) SaferWatch

    196) Safety Net Hospital Alliance of Florida

    197) Sanford Airport Authority

    198) SAS Institute, Inc

    199) Seacoast National Bank

    200) Security Scorecard

    201) Selah Freedom

    202) Seminole Hard Rock Digital, LLC

    203) Sentara Health Plans, Inc.

    204) SePro Corporation

    205) Shands Teaching Hospital and Clinics, Inc.

    206) Shopping Center Management d/b/a Turnberry Associates

    207) Sig Sauer, Inc.

    208) Simon Wiesenthal Center, Inc.

    209) Skyward, Inc.

    210) Socure, Inc.

    211) Solar Sportsystems, Inc

    212) South Central Florida Express, Inc

    213) South Florida Police Benevolent Association

    214) Southern Glazers Wine and Spirits, LLC.

    215) Southern Technical College Suncoast, LLC

    216) Spark Learning, Inc.

    217) SPIDR Tech, Inc.

    218) Spray Foam Coalition Association

    219) State Armor

    220) Strategic Digital Services

    221) Stride, Inc.

    222) Strydent Autonomous Technologies, Inc.

    223) Success Academy Charter Schools, Inc.

    224) Suffolk Construction Company, Inc.

    225) Sunfest Herbs LLC

    226) Sunrise Sunset Apts, LLC

    227) SWARM Inc.

    228) Talk of the Town, Inc.

    229) Tampa General Hospital

    230) The Private Suite

    231) The School Board of Lee County

    232) Titan America LLC

    233) Town of Jupiter

    234) Town of Lantana

    235) Town of Palm Beach

    236) Transit Village Venture, LLC

    237) Tremco Incorporated

    238) Trulieve, Inc.

    239) Unite USA, Inc.

    240) United States Sugar Corporation

    241) University of Central Florida Foundation, Inc.

    242) University of Florida Foundation, Inc.

    243) University of Miami

    244) Versaterm Public Safety

    245) Vilin Bio Med Limited

    246) Village of North Palm Beach

    247) Voices for Children Foundation, Inc

    248) VyStar Credit Union

    249) Walgreen Company

    250) Walk Off Charities

    251) WeatherSTEM

    252) Wheeler Emergency Management Consulting, LLC

    253) Wildlandscapes International

    254) Windstorm Mitigation, Inc

    255) Windstorm, Inc.

    256) Worldwide Interactive Network, Inc. d/b/a WIN Learning

    257) Xerox Corporation and its affiliates

    258) YMCA of the Palm Beaches

    259) Zoox, Inc.

    260) Zscaler, Inc.

    Clients:
    Clients:

    ADRIAN LUKIS

    (Florida)
    • (850) 577-0444

    • 201 East Park Avenue5th FLTallahasseeFlorida32301

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    LETICIA RYLANDER

    (California)
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