Michigan Information and Research Service, Inc. (MIRS) has twice ranked Matt as one of the most effective lobbyists in Lansing.

Matt is respected throughout the Capitol as a bipartisan consensus builder, and believes that in today's term-limited environment, there is no substitute for legislative experience and longstanding bipartisan legislative relationships earned through mutual trust and respect.

He specializes in advocacy related to natural resources & the environment, energy policy & utility regulation, education, retirement, and finance.

6-10 years

A native of Michigan's rugged, beautiful Upper Peninsula, Matt joined Karoub Associates in 2011 after serving eight years on legislative staff for a former State Senator and Senate Minority Leader. He holds degrees from Western Michigan University, Gogebic Community College, and is a 2005 Fellow of the Michigan Political Leadership Program (MPLP) at Michigan State University.

An avid golfer, musician, and NASCAR enthusiast, Matt and his wife Rebecca reside with their son in Okemos.

SAMUEL OLSEN

(Michigan)

Karoub Associates' history of unrivaled achievement and continued success is a direct result of our experience, awareness, diversity, integrity, and work ethic.

Founded in 1968, Karoub Associates is the largest and oldest multi-client lobbying firm in the State of Michigan. We take pride in providing our clients with uncompromising service and acclaimed legislative and regulatory successes.

Karoub Associates and its individual lobbyists continue to be recognized as the best in Michigan. In fact, the most recent EPIC-MRA survey published by the Michigan Information and Research Service identified Karoub once again as one of the most effective lobbying firms in the state. We are honored by the recognition and know that it reflects our commitment to put our clients first and deliver the results they expect, time and time again.

Fifty-plus years of service do not happen by accident or by chance.

Fifty-plus years of services come with a plan. An approach. A way we do our work that allows our experience to sharpen our focus on what's ahead. And for our clients, results are what are ahead.

Karoub Associates: Our Experience. Your Results.

0-5 years

As a firm, we were ranked one of the top multi-client lobby firms in the entire state by MIRS News in 2019.

Sam's time in the political realm began in 2012 as a volunteer for the Romney/Ryan campaign. He would go on to graduate from Michigan State University with a BA from James Madison College with a specialization in Constitutional Democracy. Throughout his time in college, Sam worked on numerous campaigns, such as former-state Representative Frank Foster's re-election, former-state Representative Aric Nesbitt's re-election, and former-state Representative Mike McCready's campaign for state Senate.

His professional career in Lansing began as the Constituent Relations Director for House Majority Floor Leader, state Representative Aric Nesbitt. After working as a Legislative Assistant for state Representative Beau LaFave in 2017, he then joined state Senator Tonya Schuitmaker's office. Sam served as Legislative Director for Senate President Pro Tempore, state Senator Tonya Schuitmaker, as well as on her campaign team during her convention fight for the Republican nomination for Attorney General.

Sam joined the firm in 2019 and lives in East Lansing currently.

MATTHEW BRESLIN

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SCOTT FAUSTYN

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SHELENE STAHL

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