916-448-3444
1415 L Street, Suite 1100, Sacramento, CA, 95814,
Subjects: All Subjects
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ARA is unique. We represent numerous firefighters, law enforcement and labor groups, as well as fortune 500 companies, corporations and large trade associations. As a result of our diverse client base, we build relationships with Democratic and Republican lawmakers during their campaigns, long before they are elected to office.
1) 3M COMPANY
2) ALLIANCE FOR AUTOMOTIVE INNOVATION
3) AMERICAN CAREER COLLEGE, INC.
4) AMERICAN REGISTRY OF RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGISTS
5) AT&T SERVICES INC. AND ITS AFFILIATES
8) CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF HIGHWAY PATROLMEN
9) CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL SCIENTISTS
10) CALIFORNIA ATHLETIC TRAINERS ASSOCIATION
11) CALIFORNIA DENTAL HYGIENISTS ASSOCIATION
12) CALIFORNIA FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION
14) CALIFORNIA HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION/CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF HOSPITALS AND HEALTH SYSTEMS
15) CALIFORNIA MASSAGE THERAPY COUNCIL (CAMTC)
16) CALIFORNIA OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION
17) CALIFORNIA RECREATIONAL VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION (CALRVDA)
18) CALIFORNIA SOCIETY FOR RESPIRATORY CARE
19) CALIFORNIA SOCIETY OF ENROLLED AGENTS
20) CALIFORNIA STATE CLUB ASSOCIATION
21) CALIFORNIA STATE RAILROAD MUSEUM FOUNDATION
22) CHECKSMART FINANCIAL COMPANY BY & ON BEHALF OF ITS AFFILIATES
26) FEDERATED INDIANS OF GRATON RANCHERIA
27) IMG RX
28) INSTITUTE OF INTERNATIONAL CONTAINER LESSORS, LTD.
29) MATSON NAVIGATION COMPANY, INC. AND ITS AFFILIATED COMPANIES
30) MONTEREY BAY AQUARIUM FOUNDATION
32) OFF ROAD BUSINESS ASSOCIATION
33) ORANGE COUNTY EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
35) PEACE OFFICERS RESEARCH ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA
36) PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS IN CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT
38) RETIRED PUBLIC EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
39) SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY SHERIFF'S EMPLOYEES' BENEFIT ASSOCIATION
40) SAN FRANCISCO POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
41) SHIELD - CALIFORNIA HEALTH CARE CENTER, INC., DBA SHIELD HEALTHCARE
42) SILICON VALLEY CLEAN ENERGY
43) SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA RENTAL HOUSING ASSOCIATION
44) TAXICAB PARATRANSIT ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA
45) TEN STRANDS
46) TRINITY REAL ESTATE SOLUTIONS, INC.
47) UNITED SERVICES AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION (USAA) AND AFFILIATED ENTITIES
48) UPPER SAN GABRIEL VALLEY MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT
20+ years
By any yardstick, Aaron Read and Associates is recognized as one of the premier lobbying firms in Sacramento. Whether it's based on annual billings or word of mouth referrals, ARA is at the top of the list. In addition, ARA has been listed as one of the top-ranked lobby firms in Capitol Weekly, a well-known publication, since they started their rankings 10 years ago.
Aaron Read and Associates' (ARA) services run the gamut of all types and aspects of Governmental Representation including the Administration, the Legislature and each of its committees, and regulatory agencies. In addition, ARA provides consulting on government procurement issues. Our sister company, Marketplace Communications, provides a full range of public affairs services including social media, campaigns, video and audio productions, and strategy to achieve your goals. Marketplace Communications has won numerous Pollie Awards from the American Association of Political Consultants.
Terry has worked at Aaron Read & Associates for more than two decades. Prior to joining ARA, he served as the Director of the California Fire Foundation and Consultant to the California Assembly Committee on Fire, Police and Emergency Services. In 2009, he was awarded the Director's Achievement Award on behalf of CAL FIRE. He led the successful campaign to develop the CAL FIRE brand.
Terry McHale was the press liaison for the California Assembly Committee on Police, Fire and Disaster. There, he handled crisis management in the MTBE campaign, and has expertise in public policy and strategic communications. Terry is currently an officer at Aaron Read & Associates as well as Marketplace Communications. He also serves as the editor of California Conversations Magazine. He has interviewed and written stories about such interesting Californians as Clint Eastwood, Kareem Abdul Jabbar, Harrison Ford, Gary Condit, Governor Pete Wilson and Governor Gray Davis. Terence graduated from UCLA. He lives his family in Elk Grove.
ARA is unique. We represent numerous firefighters, law enforcement and labor groups, as well as fortune 500 companies, corporations and large trade associations. As a result of our diverse client base, we build relationships with Democratic and Republican lawmakers during their campaigns, long before they are elected to office.
(916) 446-6752
1415 L STREET, SUITE 1200, SACRAMENTO, CA, 95814,
1) ALLIANCE FOR AUTOMOTIVE INNOVATION
2) ALTRIA CLIENT SERVICES LLC AND ITS AFFILIATES
3) AMERICAN COUNCIL OF ENGINEERING COMPANIES CALIFORNIA
4) ASSOCIATED BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS OF CALIFORNIA
5) ASTRAZENECA PHARMACEUTICALS, LP
6) BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION
7) CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION FOR BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS
8) CALIFORNIA DISABILITY SERVICES ASSOCIATION
9) CALIFORNIA FINANCIAL SERVICE PROVIDERS ASSOCIATION
10) CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE FOR REGENERATIVE MEDICINE
11) CALIFORNIA MANUFACTURED HOUSING INSTITUTE
12) CALIFORNIA OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION
13) CALIFORNIA SOCIETY OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
14) CARDINAL HEALTH
15) CENTRAL VALLEY SALINITY COALITION
17) COALITION FOR AI NONPROFIT INTEGRITY
18) COMCAST CORPORATION AND ITS WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARIES INCLUDING NBC UNIVERSAL MEDIA, LLC
20) COMPUTERIZED VEHICLE REGISTRATION
22) COVETRUS
24) CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION
25) DIRECTORS GUILD OF AMERICA, INC.
26) ENTERPRISE HOLDINGS, INC. AND AFFILIATES DBA ENTERPRISE MOBILITY
27) GAF MATERIALS LLC AND GAF ENERGY LLC, COLLECTIVELY "GAF"
29) HANFORD; CITY OF
30) HURST BROOKS ESPINOSA, LLC
32) JOHNSON & JOHNSON SERVICES, INC.
33) KESTER/PAHOS
34) LAKE; COUNTY OF
35) LOCAL INITIATIVE HEALTH AUTHORITY FOR LOS ANGELES COUNTY DBA L.A. CARE HEALTH PLAN
40) MYRIAD GENETICS
41) NRG ENERGY, INC.
42) ORANGE COUNTY FIRE AUTHORITY
43) OTHRAM, INC.
45) PERRIS; CITY OF
50) SHAW INDUSTRIES GROUP, INC.
51) UNIVERSIDAD DE LA SALLE BAJIO
52) UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA; THE
53) VISALIA; CITY OF
54) VISION TO LEARN
55) WASTE MANAGEMENT & AFFILIATED ENTITIES
56) YOLO; COUNTY OF
(916) 448-3444
1415 L STREET, SUITE 1100, SACRAMENTO, CA, 95814,
1) AMERICAN CAREER COLLEGE, INC.
2) AMERICAN KRATOM ASSOCIATION
3) AMERICAN MOTORCYCLE ASSOCIATION, DISTRICT 36
4) AMERICAN REGISTRY OF RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGISTS
7) CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF HIGHWAY PATROLMEN
8) CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL SCIENTISTS
9) CALIFORNIA DENTAL HYGIENISTS ASSOCIATION
10) CALIFORNIA FOUR WHEEL DRIVE ASSOCIATION (CAL4WHEEL)
11) CALIFORNIA FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION
13) CALIFORNIA OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION
14) CALIFORNIA RECREATIONAL VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION (CALRVDA)
15) CALIFORNIA SOCIETY FOR RESPIRATORY CARE
16) CALIFORNIA SOCIETY OF ENROLLED AGENTS
19) CHEECH & CHONG GLOBAL HOLDINGS, INC.
20) COMCAST CORPORATION AND ITS WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARIES INCLUDING NBC UNIVERSAL MEDIA, LLC
22) FEDERATED INDIANS OF GRATON RANCHERIA
23) JAMES HARDIE BUILDING PRODUCTS INC.
24) MATSON NAVIGATION COMPANY, INC. AND ITS AFFILIATED COMPANIES
25) OFF ROAD BUSINESS ASSOCIATION
27) PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS IN CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT
29) RETIRED PUBLIC EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
30) SAN DIEGO MILITARY ADVISORY COUNCIL
31) SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA RENTAL HOUSING ASSOCIATION
32) TAXICAB PARATRANSIT ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA
33) UNITED SERVICES AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION (USAA) AND AFFILIATED ENTITIES