317-684-5436
111 Monument Circle, Suite 2700, Indianapolis, IN, 46204-0000,
Bose Public Affairs Group is a fully integrated public affairs firm that is dedicated to successfully providing a diverse range of services to our clients. With offices in Indianapolis and Washington, DC, our veteran team of professionals possess an array of accomplished backgrounds within all levels of government, as well as political organizations, trade associations, media outlets and private sector industries. Firm members are actively involved within both major political parties with various campaign committees.
Our reputation is built on results. We rely on our team's diverse experience, relationships and knowledge to develop and implement a strategy that achieves the outcomes that clients expect.
Firm Specialties:
Bose Public Affairs Group's areas of service include government relations at the state and federal levels, strategic communications, grassroots and grasstops organizing, PAC and campaign finance compliance, corporate and social responsibility, stakeholder engagement, and public affairs management.
Our expertise covers diverse range of policy areas allowing us to service clients in the following industries:
Agriculture
Biotechnology and Life Sciences
Economic Development
Education
Energy
Environmental
Financial Institutions
Gaming and Horseracing
Government Contracts
Healthcare
Insurance
Sports and Entertainment
Tax and Fiscal Policy
Technology
Transportation
1) 3C Labs LLC
2) 3M Company
3) AFLAC
4) Alliance of Indiana Rural Water, Inc
6) American Fidelity Corporation
7) American Flood Coalition Action, Inc.
8) American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA)
10) Association of Indiana Life Insurance Companies
11) Bamboo Health
14) Central Indiana School Employees' Insurance Trust
15) Changent
18) City of Hammond
21) CoinFlip
22) DTE Energy Co.
23) East Central Indiana School Trust
24) Education Service Centers Risk Funding Trust (ESCRFT)
26) Electrical Specialists Inc. dba The Superior Group
28) Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund, Inc.
29) Fort Wayne Community Schools
30) FreedomCare
32) Goodwill Education Initiatives
33) Goodwill of Central and Southern Indiana, Inc.
34) Growth Energy
35) Hard Rock Northern Indiana
37) Hoosier Heartland school Trust
38) Indiana Association of Cities and Towns d/b/a Aim, Accelerate Indiana Municipalities
39) Indiana Association of Resources and Child Advocacy
40) Indiana Chapter American Academy of Pediatrics'
41) Indiana Corn Growers Association
42) Indiana Council for Animal Welfare
43) Indiana Deer and Elk Farmers Association
45) Indiana Funeral Directors Association
46) Indiana Pork
47) Indiana Professional Repossessors Association
48) Indiana Radiological Society
50) Indiana Spine Hospital, LLC
51) Indiana Urban Schools Association
53) Indianapolis Motor Speedway Corporation
55) ITR Concession Company LLC
56) JPMorgan Chase Holdings LLC
58) Lamar Advantage GP Company, LLC
59) Lancaster Bingo Company, LLC
60) Lenovo US
61) Lutheran Child and Family Services of Indiana and Kentucky, Inc.
64) Midwest Area School Employees' Insurance Trust
65) Noblesville Chamber of Commerce
66) North Central Indiana School Insurance Trust
67) Northeast Indiana School insurance Trust
70) Parkview Health System, Inc
71) Pinnacle Healthcare, LLC d/b/a Pinnacle Hospital
72) Propel Inc.
73) Railway Supply Institute (R.S.I.)
75) Republic National Distributing Company of Indiana, LLC
76) River Heritage Conservancy, Inc.
77) South Central Indiana School Trust
78) South Shore Convention & Visitors Authority
79) Southeastern Indiana School Insurance Trust
81) State Lottery Commission of Indiana
82) The Consolidated City of Indianapolis and Marion County
83) TMap, LLC
84) Town of Winfield
86) Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
87) Tricoci University of Beauty Culture, LLC
89) Verida, Inc.
Individual service with attention to detail
20+ years
Indiana State Bar Association, Legislative Committee - Past Chair
Indiana Society of Association Executives, Governmental Affairs Committee - Co Chair
CKC Member - Indiana University School of Law, Indianapolis
Governmental Affairs Society of Indiana - Board of Directors
Columbia Club
Continual presence before House and Senate Environmental Affairs Committees. Several years of experience with Indiana Department of Environmental Management.
For nearly 30 years, Patrick Bennett has represented business interests as a lobbyist before state government. In both the legislative and regulatory arenas, he is known as a trusted source of information and a tireless advocate. Bennett joined Rideout Public Affairs in January of 2023 when the opportunity to work with long-time friend, Sally Rideout, came up.
Patrick holds a Bachelor of Science from Ball State University and a Juris Doctorate from the IU McKinney School of Law School. He has represented trade associations for manufacturing, home building, waste and recycling.
A native Hoosier, raised in Crawfordsville, Bennett resides in Brown County. There he enjoys hunting, fishing, kayaking and spending time with his wife and the family dogs.
(317) 236-5807
One American Square, Suite 2900, Indianapolis, IN, 46282-0200,
Subjects: All Subjects
Links:Website
1) 3M Company (formerly Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company, 3M)
2) AARP Indiana
3) Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc.
4) America's Health Insurance Plans
5) American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network & its affiliates
6) Ameristar Casino East Chicago
7) Anthem, Inc. and Its Affiliates
8) ARAMARK Correctional Services, LLC
9) Association of Dental Support Organizations (ADSO)
10) Association of Indiana Counties
12) City of Muncie
13) Countrymark Cooperative Holding Corp. (formerly CountryMark Cooperative, LLP)
14) CREA, LLC
16) Elections Systems & Software
18) Environmental Systems Products Holdings Inc.
19) Family Express Corporation
20) General Motors Company (formerly General Motors Corporation)
23) Hillenbrand
24) HP Inc.
25) IACED d/b/a Prosperity Indiana
26) Indiana Academy of Family Physicians
27) Indiana Affordable Housing Council, Inc.
28) Indiana Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs
29) Indiana Association of Beverage Retailers
30) Indiana Association of Cities and Towns
31) Indiana Coalition to End Sexual Assault (ICESA)
34) Indiana Gaming Company, LP
35) Indiana Hemophilia & Thrombosis Center, Inc.
36) Indiana Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries, Inc.
38) Indiana Public Broadcasting Stations, Inc.
39) Indiana Sports Corporation
40) Indiana Treasurer of State
41) Indianapolis Motor Speedway Corporation
42) INVestEd
43) K12 Inc.
44) King Park Development Corporation
45) Live Nation Entertainment d/b/a Ticketmaster
46) LogistiCare Solutions, LLC
47) March of Dimes
48) Marion County Circuit Court
49) Marion County Public Defender
50) MultiState Associates Inc. on behalf of Indivior Inc.
51) MultiState Associates Inc. on behalf of United Rentals Inc.
52) Muncie Novelty Company Incorporated
53) Northern Indiana Public Service Company (NIPSCO)
54) Northwest Indiana Regional Development Authority
55) Pacers Sports and Entertainment
57) Performance Services, Inc.
58) Ports of Indiana
59) Sanofi US
61) Seniorlink, Inc.
62) Simon Property Group, Inc.
63) South Shore Convention & Visitors Authority
65) Youth Villages
20+ years
John R. Hammond III is co-chair of Ice Miller's Public Affairs Group. As a veteran of Indiana state government, he has helped shape a wide variety of public policy, from tax policy to environmental management, education to tort reform, transportation to insurance and economic development.
John served as a key aide to former Indiana Governor Robert D. Orr during his time as lieutenant governor, as well as serving as a deputy campaign manager for Orr's gubernatorial run in 1979 and heading up his transition team in 1980. He was senior executive assistant for Legislative Affairs and Education Policy in the Orr administration, serving as chief legislative liaison for six general sessions and three special sessions of the Indiana Legislature during the 1980s. Since leaving state government in 1988, he has led the governmental and public affairs programs for several major Indiana firms.
He is a frequent public affairs panelist and lecturer, and is the co-author of the article "Campaigns and Candidates: Lawyers and Their Obligations," prepared for the Legislative Services Agency for Continuing Legal Education's seminar titled, "The Lawyer-Lobbyist." He also serves as a Republican commentator and analyst on Indiana Week in Review, a state wide public affairs news program of WFYI focusing on Indiana government and politics. He has served as an advisor to several statewide campaigns.
John was awarded his Bachelor of Arts from DePauw University in 1976, and a juris doctor from the Indiana University School of Law in 1991. He is admitted to practice law in the state of Indiana.
John joined Ice Miller in February 2001.
Michael Solari is the President and an Equity Partner of Short Strategy Group, Inc. His expertise in legislative lobbying and advocacy at the state level has earned him a reputation as one of the most trusted voices in the Indiana Statehouse
Michael Solari is the President and an Equity Partner of Short Strategy Group, Inc. His expertise in legislative lobbying and advocacy at the state level has earned him a reputation as one of the most trusted voices in the Indiana Statehouse. He advocates on behalf of clients in industries that include tourism, gaming, alcohol, insurance, public safety, financial institutions and automotive services. He also consults with clients who want to do business with the State of Indiana and local governments around the state.
Michael is very active in local and state politics. He is a member of the Marion County Capital Club, and is an appointed Precinct Committeemen in downtown Center Township. Michael was appointed by the City-County Council of Indianapolis to the Indianapolis City Market Corporation Board of Directors. He is currently in his third term and serves as the Board President.
Michael serves on the Board of Governors for the Governmental Affairs Society of Indiana. He is a member of the National Association of State Lobbyists and the Indy Chamber.
THE ADVOCACY GROUP
(50 states, Federal and DC, )703-597-4276
1201 Wilson Blvd., 27th Floor, Arlington, VA, 22209,
Subjects: All Subjects
TAG is a one-stop, results-oriented network for clients with needs in a single state or multiple jurisdictions. The TAG network consists of one top firm per jurisdiction or specialty. Collectively we are 60+ firms including lobbyists across the US, public affairs specialists in various countries (Australia, Canada, Mexico, Russia, CIS, Central Asia, Central & Eastern Europe, Turkey, Israel, United Kingdom and the European Union) and specialty services (50-state legislative and regulatory tracking, grassroots, jury selection, market entry strategy and social enterprise business development).
Each TAG member offers its clients a tailored strategy that will provide them with a solution. Our TAG members are an integrated team, both near and far throughout the world, yet offering insight within each location.
The TAG network consists of the top lobbying firms across the US, public affairs specialists in various countries and specialty services.
US Members:
50-States
DC Council
US Congress
International:
Profile Consulting (Aust) Pty Ltd (Australia)
Tactix (Canada)
Monarch Global Strategies (Mexico, Central & South America)
Kesarev (Russia, CIS, Central Asia, Central & Eastern Europe, Turkey & Israel)
Instinctif Partners (United Kingdom & the European Union)
Specialty members:
Five Corners Strategies (Grassroots Advocacy & Public Affairs)
FOCUS, a Leonine Business (50-State Legislative & Regulatory Tracking & Analysis)
Select Litigation (Jury Selection)
Bullpen, LLC (Market Entry Strategy)
The Virtuous Cycle Collaboratory (Social Enterprise Business Development)
Law Offices of Mitchell D. Gravo, Inc. (Specialty Member)
Sally G. Rideout is a recognized and respected public affairs professional with more than 30 years of public and private sector experience. She became the 2nd youngest woman ever elected to the Indiana House of Representatives when she defeated the Speaker of the House in an upset election in 1994. After her term in office, she worked at Holiday World & Splashin' Safari, the University of Evansville, the Evansville Chamber of Commerce, and the global aluminum manufacturer, Alcoa, before launching Rideout Public Affairs, Inc. (RPA) in 2013.
Rideout serves on the University of Evansville Board of Trustees and led the Search Committee for the University's 24th President. She recently completed a term as President of the Ascension St. Vincent Evansville Board and has been active with the Women's Fund of Warrick County.
Rideout's community work has been recognized with the 2007 Evansville area ATHENA Award, the University of Evansville 2008 Outstanding Young Alumna, and the 2007 Business Leader of the Year from the Delta Sigma Pi Business Fraternity at the University of Evansville.
Rideout earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science from the University of Evansville and is a graduate of the US Chamber's Institute for Organizational Managment (IOM). She now lives in Newburgh where she spends free time on the golf course, traveling, and tending to her cats, who frequently make guest appearances during virtual meetings.
Dentons' public policy advocacy experience is extensive and multifaceted. Our government solutions team combines the power of the world's largest global law firm with the expertise of a local advocacy and government affairs group. Our approach includes direct legislative and regulatory advocacy, policy issues monitoring, partnership development, government investigations and inquiries, and grassroots organizing. We also provide strategic advice, prepare advocacy materials, and arrange meetings with key decision-makers. Our advocacy work spans a range of local government concerns, including property tax funding mechanisms and the preservation of home rule authority.
15-20 years
Brooke Burtnett is the Senior Director of Public Policy at Dentons Bingham Greenebaum.
Brooke has more than 20 years of legislative experience, representing clients on a wide range of issues, including energy, alcohol, gaming, utility and education. Her experience includes roles within state government, the private sector, and owner of lobbying agency Burtnett Solutions.
Brooke began her career at the Indiana House of Representatives as a Legislative Assistant. She then moved to the private sector, working for the Indiana Builders Association and later the Indiana Statewide Association of RECs. She then established Burtnett Solutions to lobby on behalf of clients across a variety of industries.
In 2011, she joined Monarch Beverage Company, Indiana's largest beer distributor, as their first Director of Government Affairs. There, she focused on a variety of issues including alcohol, tax, logistics and health care policy. After leaving Monarch Beverage, she relaunched Burtnett Solutions in 2020. Brooke joined Dentons in 2023.
Communication is key in achieving success for her clients. Brooke keeps in regular contact with legislators and decisions makers, striving to educate them on her clients' issues. Brooke has developed solid relationships with policy makers and has a strong reputation of working effectively with all sides in the legislative and executive branches of government.
Dentons' public policy advocacy experience is extensive and multifaceted. Our government solutions team combines the power of the world's largest global law firm with the expertise of a local advocacy and government affairs group. Our approach includes direct legislative and regulatory advocacy, policy issues monitoring, partnership development, government investigations and inquiries, and grassroots organizing. We also provide strategic advice, prepare advocacy materials, and arrange meetings with key decision-makers. Our advocacy work spans a range of local government concerns, including property tax funding mechanisms and the preservation of home rule authority.
0-5 years
Prior work at the State of Indiana and City of Indianapolis
For nearly 20 years, Kate has worked in government affairs in roles with government agencies, professional organizations and non-profits. While in these roles, she has developed strong relationships with both elected officials and industry stakeholders by thinking strategically about the policies, issues and operations that are most likely to deliver successful outcomes. Kate's communications background assists her in ensuring that issues are effectively communicated when advocating on behalf of her clients.
Kate most recently served as Legislative Director for the Indiana Department of Child Services, where she developed the agency's legislative strategy and engaged with legislators throughout the year to pursue policy initiatives. Kate also spent eight years at the Builders Association of Greater Indianapolis as Director of Government Affairs, advocating to elected and appointed officials regarding key issues on behalf of the members of the organization. Additionally, Kate previously served as Government Affairs Director for an education non-profit that focused on legislative matters at the Indiana statehouse and as the legislative liaison and communications officer for a department of the City of Indianapolis.
