(603) 228-1498
72 North Main Street, Ste 301, Concord, NH, 03301,
Subjects: All Subjects
Links:Website
4) COMCAST
5) CONSUMER HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS ASSN
6) CONSUMER SAFETY TECHNOLOGY LLC
7) EVERSOURCE
8) EVERYTOWN FOR GUN SAFETY ACTION FUND
9) FED EX
10) INTERNATIONAL BOTTLED WATER ASSOCIATION
11) MORTGAGE BANKERS AND BROKERS ASSOC OF NH
12) NH ASSOCIATION OF ASSESSING OFFICIALS
15) NH COURT REPORTERS ASSOCIATION
16) NH DRIVER EDUCATION TEACHERS ASSOC.
17) NH GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT ASSOCIATION
19) NH SOCIETY OF RADIOLOGY TECHNOLOGISTS
20) NH SPEECH LANGUAGE HEARING ASSOCIATION
21) NH TAX COLLECTORS ASSOCIATION
23) NH WINE AND SPIRITS BROKERS ASSOC
24) NORTH COUNTRY ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
Robert P. Blaisdell serves as Managing Partner of Demers, Blaisdell & Prasol Inc. He has been a professional legislative and regulatory lobbyist since 1998 when he started with The Demers Group. He is responsible for managing and overseeing client development and assisting clients with strategy and implementation of comprehensive government affairs activities, including advocacy and association management. He comes from a family with a long history of serving the Keene, NH area as well as NH state government. He has served on several trade group committees and in 2005 he was named to the NH Union Leader newspapers 40 Under 40 list, an award recognizing residents under the age of 40 who have made significant contributions to the state and show strong growth potential for the future. He has been recognized by Business NH Magazine as one of 25 people who will lead and shape the Granite State for the next 25 years. He has been appointed to serve on numerous local boards including the Manchester Parks & Recreation Commission as well as the Manchester Task Force on Efficiencies & Consolidations and the Mill Falls Charter School Foundation. He holds a Bachelors degree from the University of New Hampshire. He lives in Manchester with his wife Molly and their three children.
David Cuzzi is an accomplished public affairs consultant and lobbyist. His unique, extensive background in government and public relations, and business development, provides organizations with a demonstrated ability to assess and shape their business environment to protect their interests and grow their bottom line.
6-10 years
Mr. Cuzzi launched Prospect Hill Strategies in 2012. Today, David brings over two decades of experience to benefit some of New Hampshire's largest and smallest companies. The results achieved in both New Hampshire and Washington, DC for a diverse client roster demonstrate the Firm's ability to provide full service public affairs and government relations solutions to organizations with varying needs across a range of industries.
David previously worked for BAE Systems' Electronic Systems sector and its legacy businesses in Nashua, NH, in the roles of Manager, Business Development and Director, Government Relations. As a Business Development Manager, he led the strategy, resource planning, and execution of efforts to maintain core business and capture new business for a product line with annual sales of $240 million, including one of the company's most important programs. As Government Relations Director, David was responsible for advocacy at the federal, state and local levels for the Nashua, NH-based sector, which then employed 9,000 people at 16 sites across 7 states, with annual sales of $3.5 billion.
Prior to joining BAE Systems, David served as a top aide to then-U.S. Senator John E. Sununu (R-NH) on Capitol Hill, advising the Senator on National Security, Judiciary, Law Enforcement, and Veterans' matters, and all issues pertinent to the Senator's service on the Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee. Mr. Cuzzi played a critical role in reversing the Department of Defense's recommendation to close the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in the 2005, and was a key negotiator in the drafting and passage of legislation reauthorizing the USA PATRIOT ACT in 2006 and 2007, and reforming the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States in 2007.
Mr. Cuzzi also served in New Hampshire and Washington, DC as an aide for two members of the U.S. House of Representatives, handling a wide portfolio of issues, including all committee work for a member of the Appropriations Committee. His other career assignments include posts with Podesta Associates in Washington, DC, Putnam Investments in Andover, MA, Bob Dole's 1996 New Hampshire Presidential Primary campaign, and the National Restaurant Association in Washington, DC.
David was born and raised in Waltham, MA. He is a graduate of St. Anselm College, and lives in Bedford, NH with his wife, Christina, and their twin boys. An avid sports fan and golfer, Mr. Cuzzi is active in business and civic organizations. He is honored to serve on the following Boards of Directors: Elliot Health System, McAuliffe-Sheppard Discovery Center, NH Scholars, NH Research and Industry Council, Rivier University President's Circle, and the New Hampshire Advisory Committee of the U.S. Global Leadership Council. David is Chair of the New Hampshire State Society's annual Educational Opportunity Fund golf tournament, and was an appointed member of the of the NH Telecommunications Planning and Development Advisory Committee, and Board Vice-Chair of the Manchester Community Health Center.
1) AirBnB, Inc
5) Centene Corp and Affiliates
6) Comcast Cable communications Mgmt LLC
7) Consumer Healthcare Products Assoc.
8) Datavant
9) Enterprise Rent-A-Car Company of Boston, LLC
10) EverDriven
11) Eversource
12) Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund
13) FedEx
14) International Bottled Water Assoc.
16) Kaneka Americas Holding, Inc
17) Mortgage Bankers and Brokers Assoc. of NH
18) New England Pest Management Assoc.
20) NH Athletic Trainers Assoc.
24) NH golf Course Superintendents Assoc.
26) NH Nurses Assoc.
27) NH Police Assoc.
28) NH Retail Assoc.
29) NH Society of eye Physicians and Surgeons
30) NH Society of Radiologic Technologies
31) NH Speech Language Hearing Assoc.
34) NH wine and Spirits Brokers Assoc.
35) North Country Environmental Services
36) PhRMA
37) Port City Air
42) SPAN
43) Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
44) Vivid Seats LLC
46) Xpressbet LLC
Thomas Prasol serves as the Managing Director for Demers, Blaisdell & Prasol Inc. He has been providing strategy, lobbying, and association management for clients since 2011. He brings a myriad of experience in State and Federal government beginning his professional career as a Project Assistant to U.S. Senator Judd Gregg and as Policy and Field Coordinator for several State and Federal campaigns. In 2008 he transitioned to the position of Project Director for Senator Gregg where he handled federal appropriations in the areas of first responders. Upon Senator Gregg's retirement, he moved to the New Hampshire State Senate where he was a Legislative Aide to the Senate Education Committee. With his experience in federal and state government, Mr. Prasol brings another dimension to the firm in areas of strategy, management of special projects, and government affairs implementation. He continues to bring his experience and knowledge to assist State and Federal campaigns with strategy and policy research. In addition to his work for Demers, Blaisdell & Prasol, he serves on the Town Planning Board and has previously served as Chair of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board in his local community He received his Bachelor's degree in Politics from Saint Anselm College where he served as an Ambassador to the New Hampshire Institute of Politics, and his Master's degree in Criminal Justice from Boston University. He currently resides in Hooksett, NH with his fiance' Maria and two dogs Zeus and Tyson.
1) AARP
2) APPLE INC
5) BI STATE PRIMARY CARE ASSOC
6) CALPINE
7) CARVANA
8) CERES
9) COLLECTIVE MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES
14) NEW FUTURES
15) NEW HAMPSHIRE ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES
16) NEW HAMPSHIRE TRANSMISSION LLC
17) NEXTERA ENERGY RESOURCES LLC
18) NH CHILDRENS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH COLLABORATIVE
19) NH COMMUNITY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ASSOC
20) NORTH AMERICAN POWER AND GAS LLC
21) OPIOID TREATMENT PROVIDERS COALITION
23) SECURE DEMOCRACY
24) SOLUTIONHEALTH
Jim Monahan has a strong and established public affairs practice that focuses on representing businesses, trade associations and non-profit organizations before state and national governmental agencies. This work includes an emphasis on policy development, legislative advocacy and effective communications.
Jim's professional focus includes energy, transportation and environmental issues. He does work in the healthcare field, with an emphasis on Medicaid policy. In addition, Jim oversees the Dupont Group public relations division White Birch Communications Group.
Jim was elected as Merrimack County Treasurer in the Fall of 2008 and served one term. Currently, he serves on the Concord Zoning Board of Adjustment. Jim is well known for providing news media analysis on topics of politics and public policy. Formerly, Jim was a member of the Independent System Operator (ISO) New England Board Advisory Committee, and a contributing editor to the political website Primary Diner.
I provide Preti Strategies' clients a wealth of experience in advocacy, policy development, politics, business and education. Prior to joining Preti Strategies, I served as president of the New Hampshire state Senate and previously held numerous leadership positions in both the Senate and House during my 10 years in the legislature. I offer our clients strategic and tactical advice based on first-hand experience navigating myriad policy and political considerations. My business background includes serving as Executive Director of the state's largest public employee health insurance risk pool and several start-up companies, one of which I led to a position on the Inc. 500 list of fastest growing companies in America. I also taught high school math for several years and served 18 years on my local school board, 12 of those years as chairman.
Our entire Preti Strategies team is made up of government "insiders" who have served many years as elected or administration officials or senior level advisors. Together, we have extensive knowledge and an extensive network of connections. We've spent our careers in government and public affairs, and we love putting our experience to work for our clients to help shape policy and advance important business interests.
0-5 years
Interceded on behalf of a client with a state agency to resolve compliance matters, working directly with the agency commissioner. In the next budget, successfully appealed the agency's insufficient 5% proposed daily rate increase for the provided services, which resulted in an increase of 37%.
Blocked a state agency's efforts to prevent a client's association members from continuing to conduct business in New Hampshire.
Opened up new opportunities for a renewable energy client by shepherding a bill we created for them through the legislative process to the governor's desk for signature.
As Senate president, I guided policy discussions and negotiations on all major policy issues, including renewable energy, insurance, business regulation and retirement system reform.
Led Senate efforts on budgets for four fiscal years, one of which erased a projected $800 million budget deficit without raising taxes or fees.
Led the Senate Republican Caucus to create policy agendas and then developed effective strategy and tactics that resulted in successful implementation of that agenda, even with a governor of the opposing party.
Senior Policy Advisor at Preti Strategies
Legislative:
President, NH State Senate
Minority Leader, NH State Senate
State Senator - Committee Assignments Included: Commerce; Education (Chair); Energy and Natural Resources; Finance; Health and Human Services; Internal Affairs
Clerk, House Election Law Committee
Business:
Executive Director, HealthTrust (health insurance and public employee benefits risk pool, covering over 70,000 lives)
President and co-Founder, Achieve! Technology (an Inc. 500 company developing regulatory compliance software)
Education:
UMass-Lowell, BS Computer Science
For over 20 years, I have represented clients before the New Hampshire General Court and Executive Branch agencies. I am proficient in all aspects of government relation including identifying, analyzing, tracking, and developing legislation for clients. Using political knowledge and experience, I work with clients to develop legislative strategies. I regularly meet with elected officials including State Senators, Representatives, and Executive Councilors to parlay the needs of clients before the state. I have consulted with various trade associations on management, communication, and membership issues. In addition, I have served as the Executive Director for several NH trade associations.
20+ years
Prior to a 15 plus year stint at a Concord based law firm, I served as an assistant to former Manchester Mayor Raymond Wieczorek, where the duties included constituent services and policy planning.
I earned a Bachelor's Degree in Politics from St. Anselm College, and a Master's Degree in Public Administration from the University of New Hampshire. Prior community involvement includes participation on board of directors for the American Red Cross of New Hampshire, the Manchester Development Corporation, the City of Manchester's Conduct Board, Moore Center Services, and coaching various youth sports.
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)
(603) 410-4307
PO BOX 1500, PO BOX 1500, CONCORD, NH, 03302,
Experienced and connected, the RYP Granite Strategies team helps clients both large and small navigate the legislative process and the often complex workings of state government. The Granite Strategies team is comprised of accomplished professionals with diverse backgrounds, talents and relationships. We are known, respected and trusted within the halls of government, where our bipartisan relationships and fundamental understanding of client needs are the foundation of a commitment to positive results for each and every client.
Firm Specialties:
We offer clients a full range of advocacy and public policy services and take pride in our ability to understand the issues and shape solutions. The legislative and government services realms are often complicated and always demanding. We see the challenges as opportunities for our clients. Individualized services include:
Legislative Lobbying
Issue Advocacy
Contract Procurement
State Permitting
Local Government Advocacy
State Funding
3) ANTHEM INC AND ITS AFFILIATES
4) BEDFORD AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER
7) CONVENIENTMD
8) COOPERATIVE CREDIT UNION ASSOCIATION
10) DRAFTKINGS INC
11) ENBRIDGE
12) EVERSOURCE
14) GREATER MANCHESTER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
15) MAXIMUS INC
16) MERCK SHARPE & DOHME CORP AND AFFILIATES
17) NEW HAMPSHIRE ALLIANCE OF BOYS & GIRLS CLUB
18) NEW HAMPSHIRE GROCERS ASSOCIATION
19) NEW HAMPSHIRE INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS
20) NEW HAMPSHIRE OFF HIGHWAY VEHICLE ASSOCIATION
21) NEW HAMPSHIRE SOCIETY OF ANESTHESIOLOGISTS
22) NEW HAMPSHIRE WILDLIFE FEDERATION
24) THE PHILANTHROPY ROUNDTABLE
25) UNITE US INC
DAVID G. COLLINS is the Director of Government Relations for Rath, Young and Pignatelli, P.C. and leads the firm's Government Relations Practice Group. Prior to RYP, David was the Director of Government Relations for Public Service Company of New Hampshire and in an earlier life, a Biologist for New Hampshire Fish & Game. A veteran lobbyist, well known and well respected, David has a wealth of front line lobbying and public affairs experience.
He has served as a trusted advisor to leaders of a wide variety of industries including electric utilities, insurance, telecommunications, oil and gas, financial service and health care companies. Among a few of his current clients, in addition to the New Hampshire Credit Union League, are Comcast, PSNH, Anthem, Dartmouth College, the American Petroleum Institute and American Express. David currently serves as the Vice Chairman of the New Hampshire Air Resources Council and on the Board of Directors of The Advocacy Group, a select group of nationally recognized public affairs professionals.
His public service has included serving as Trustee of the Manchester VNA, President of the Queen City Kiwanis, Chairman of the Bedford Conservation Commission and Director of the New Hampshire Wildlife Federation.
He is an avid golfer, a passionate fly tyer and an admittedly addicted fly fisherman. He resides in Bow with his wife Lucie and they have three grown children and two grandchildren.
I've spent my career in New Hampshire state government and politics, both as a high-level government insider and as a statewide policy director and field organizer. In my years as Communications and Policy Director for the Speaker of the NH House of Representatives, I played an integral role in shaping policy on a range of issues including education, environment, and labor, and have worked closely with nearly all the legislative Committees. I also served as point person for all budget related matters and all issues that came before the Joint Fiscal Committee, and have in-depth insight into how these negotiations and processes work.
I also have a decade of experience in election law and voting rights issues in New Hampshire. Through this work I've forged relationships with officials in the State House and around the state, and have built one of the leading coalition groups in NH. In all of my political and government work, I have a strong bipartisan record and close relationships with Democrats and Republicans at all levels of state government.
Our entire Preti Strategies team is made up of government "insiders" who have served many years as elected or administration officials or senior level advisors. Together, we have extensive knowledge and an extensive network of connections. We've spent our careers in government and public affairs, and we love putting our experience to work for our clients to help shape policy and advance important business interests.
6-10 years
Worked with legislators to pass and hold votes on the 2018 Budget out of the House. Only two House Democrats voted against the final budget.
Worked with labor leaders and community partners on the committee vote and floor fight to kill so called right to work in 2014 and 2016.
Worked with the Speaker's Leadership team to shape the Agenda for House Democrats.
Served as point staff person for the Speaker during budget negotiations with the Governor and his staff.
Scripted floor speeches and scripted questions for committee members during key hearings.
Created the New Hampshire Campaign for Voting Rights which continues to be the leading voice on voting rights issues in the state.
Government Affairs Advisor, Preti Strategies.
Communications and Policy Director, NH Speaker of the House.
Political and Field Director, America Votes New Hampshire.
Education: B.A. Political Science, Emmanuel College. Boston, MA May 2008.
Susan Paschell has worked in the legislative arena for over thirty-five years. Before joining the Dupont Group in 2007, she was legislative specialist for the Concord NH and Augusta, Maine law offices of Gallagher Callahan and Gartrell, after having served as senior researcher for the policy committees of the NH House of Representatives. She has lobbied for numerous business and non-profit clients, including healthcare, behavioral health, social and juvenile justice, transportation, and energy interests.
Susan is a member and officer of the Board of Directors of Red River Theatres, Concord's independent arts cinema, from 2004 to the present. She was a member of the Community Colleges of NH Foundation Board from 2011 until 2016. A former teacher, she has also served on the board of directors of Merrimack Valley Day Care Centers; and she was the Town of Bow's representative to the Upper Merrimack River Local Advisory Committee for nine years. Susan is a graduate of Goddard College and Harvard University's Graduate School of Education.
As a former NH State Senator, I bring a strong knowledge of the legislative process, and am nimble in working the interplay between the legislature and NH Administrative agencies. Because of my long career in healthcare administration and policy development, I was the "go to" for issues surrounding healthcare and those issues that required intense Administrative Agency involvement. My reputation is one of building and maintaining excellent relationships with legislators of both parties, Department Heads and influential state employees. I have had long and significant involvement with key nonprofit agencies across the state and have been frequently recognized for my community work.
Our entire Preti Strategies team is made up of government "insiders" who have served many years as elected or administration officials or senior level advisors. Together, we have extensive knowledge and an extensive network of connections. We've spent our careers in government and public affairs, and we love putting our experience to work for our clients to help shape policy and advance important business interests.
0-5 years
In the NH Senate, engaged in policy negotiations with the Legislature, Governor, and Administrative Departments
Worked with Senate majority leadership to set and refine a legislative agenda
Served on several influential Senate committees including Health and Humans Services, Ways and
Means, Transportation, and Education.
Played an integral role in passing numerous bipartisan bills related to health, education, and transportation.
As a leader in healthcare, influenced statewide legislative and policy development.
Policy Advisor at Preti Strategies
Healthcare Consultant, CompassWise Consulting
Accreditation and Medicare Site Visitor, CHAP
President and CEO, Home Health and Hospice Care, Merrimack NH
Education:
Boston University, BS MS
1) AirBnB Inc
5) Centene Corp and Affiliates
6) Comcast Cable Communications Mgmt LLC
7) Consumer Healthcare Products Assoc.
8) Datavant
9) Enterprise Rent-A-Car Company of Boston, LLC
10) EverDriven
11) Eversource
12) Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund
13) FedEx
14) International Bottled Water Assoc.
16) Kaneka Americas Holding, Inc
17) Mortgage Bankers and Brokers Assoc. of NH
18) New England Pest Management Assoc.
20) NH Athletic Trainers Assoc.
24) NH Golf Course Superintendents Assoc.
26) NH Nurses Assoc.
27) NH Police Assoc.
28) NH Retail Assoc.
29) NH Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons
30) NH Society of Radiologic Technologies
31) NH Speech Language Hearing Assoc.
34) NH Wine and Spirits Brokers Assoc.
35) North Country Environmental Services
36) PhRMA
37) Port City Air
42) SPAN
43) Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
44) Vivid Seats LLC
46) Xpressbet LLC
20+ years
James M. Demers is the founder of The Demers Group and Demers, Blaisdell Inc., he presently serves as President & CEO of Demers, Blaisdell & Prasol Inc. Mr. Demers is a former member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives and former congressional candidate. He has over 40 years of experience in the legislative, regulatory and political fields. He has been a political commentator for numerous media outlets including ABC News, CNN, MSNBC, Fox News as well as NH news stations WMUR-TV, WBIN-TV and New England Cable News. He has been actively involved in advising presidential campaigns, serving as co-chairman of President Barack Obama's NH campaign in 2008. He presently serves on the advisory board of the NH Institute of Politics at St. Anselm College, chairman of the NH International Trade Advisory Commission and he is a "political insider" for Politico and the National Journal. He was nominated by President Obama and confirmed by the US Senate to serve on the Board of Directors of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation, which is the country's development financial institution. He has been recognized by numerous state and national publications as one of New Hampshire's "most influential" and "most powerful" people. He is a graduate of the University of Miami (FL) and he holds an MBA from Southern New Hampshire University. He served three terms in the NH House where he served as the Assistant Minority Whip. He has also served as President and Executive Director of the New England-New York-New Jersey Financial Services Association and the National Card Coalition after doing corporate government affairs work for two national financial services companies. He is a resident of Concord, NH.
20+ years
A New Hampshire native, Henry began his government affairs career with a small lobbying firm after graduating as a political science major from the University of New Hampshire in 1986.
He next moved to the Business & Industry Association of New Hampshire, representing the interests of its more than 400 member-businesses and staffing its highly respected environmental affairs and energy and regulated utilities committees. He transitioned back to private practice in 1999, eventually becoming a partner in Sheehan Phinney Capitol Group.
Henry is a highly respected and well-liked lobbyist with three-and-a-half decades of experience. He currently represents clients in the lodging and restaurant industry, healthcare providers, solid waste management industry, life insurers, automobile part vendors and nonprofit organizations.
Henry is chairman of the board of directors for Crotched Mountain Foundation and the Capital Regional Development Council. He is a past chairman of the board of the Concord Family YMCA.
(603) 496-2658
PO Box 233, Northwood, NH, 03261,
Subjects: All Subjects, Agencies/Regulations, Appropriations/Budgets, Business/Commerce, Energy/Utilities, Environment/Recycling, Finance/Banking, Health Care, Housing/Real Estate/Development/Construction, Insurance, Manufacturing, Non-Profit, Public Sector, RFP/Procurement, Science/Technology, Telecommunications
Links:LinkedIn
Our firm focuses in all aspects of legislative, regulatory, state procurement, strategic communications, business development and government relations matters. We work closely with the Governor, Executive Council, State Senate, and House of Representatives, as well as with state agency officials and regulatory commissions.
20+ years
Forty Under 40 (2004) Recognition by statewide newspaper of those under 40 making an impact in NH.
President's Award - NH Dental Society (2011)
Extra Mile Award (2014) NH Manufactured & Modular Housing Association
603-545-3705
214 NORTH MAIN ST, CONCORD, NH, 03301,
Subjects: Agencies/Regulations, Appropriations/Budgets, Ballot Measures/Campaign Finance/Elections, Business/Commerce, Cannabis/Drug Legalization, Children/Family/Women, Consumer Protection, Education, Energy/Utilities, Environment/Recycling, Finance/Banking, Food/Restaurants, Gaming, Health Care, Housing/Real Estate/Development/Construction, Insurance, Labor/Unions, Manufacturing, Medicare/Medicaid, Non-Profit, Planning/Land Use/Zoning, Privacy/Internet, Professional/Vocational Licensing, Public Safety, Public Sector, Retail, RFP/Procurement, Science/Technology, Taxes, Telecommunications, Tourism/Hospitality, Transportation/Vehicles
As Chief Economist at the firm, I analyze economic and industry trends, and work with businesses and non-profit organizations on strategic and economic issues. For more than 20 years, I have been involved in energy, taxes, housing, healthcare, and public investments and infrastructure.
20+ years
I hold a Ph.D. in Economics from Johns Hopkins University.
I served on the commission established to achieve long-term viability of the New Hampshire Retirement System, and was appointed by two Governors to serve as the Chairperson of the Board of the New Hampshire Retirement System, an office I held for five years. I am a former member of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston's New England Public Policy Center Advisory Board, and the Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy. I have also served on a number of legislatively-established study commissions, including electric utility property taxes and education funding.
I have a PhD in Economics and have been an economist at Gallagher, Callahan & Gartrell, in Concord, New Hampshire for more than 25 years.
I regularly testify before the New Hampshire Legislature on behalf of a range of business and non-profit clients. I work on matters before regulatory agencies and have appeared as an expert witness regarding fiscal and economic impacts of energy infrastructure projects. I have also authored studies and provided strategic advice on the effects of a statewide property tax, various business tax proposals, and public investments and infrastructure.
1) ALTRIA CLIENT SERVICES LLC AND AFFILIATES
2) AMERICAN RECYCLED PLASTIC BAG ASSOCIATION
4) ANHEUSER-BUSCH COMPANIES LLC
7) ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS BUSINESS ASSOCIATION
8) EQUIFAX
9) INTERIM HEALTHCARE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
10) NATIONAL FEDERATION OF INDEPENDENT BUSINESS
11) NATIONAL GRID
6-10 years
Simon joined Sheehan Phinney Capitol Group in 2015 after serving for 10 years as a staff member for two New Hampshire U.S. Senators, John E. Sununu and Kelly Ayotte.
During Simon's tenure as a senate staffer, he worked on many in-state issues, which led to him developing meaningful relationships throughout the state and in state government that now provide our clients with a deep network to address concerns.
Since joining the firm, Simon has been involved in many key legislative issues at the State House. With his experience in public service, commitment to his clients, and the respect he has built on both sides of the aisle, Simon has become a go-to advocate who has served Capitol Group's clients well.
Simon was raised in a political family. His grandfather, Meldrim Thomson Jr., served three terms as governor of New Hampshire in the 1970s and his mother served three terms as a state representative.
As a third generation participant in New Hampshire's political process, Simon has developed his own network of elected officials and state agency staff members, which gives him insight on the innerworkings of the State House and throughout state government.
Simon, his wife Liz, and their two sons live in Merrimack, N.H. where he has served as a member of the town's Conservation Commission. He currently serves on the board of directors of the Greater Nashua YMCA and was recently installed as an incorporator with Franklin Savings Bank.
(603) 682-8531
481 SHAKER RD, CONCORD, NH, 03301,
Karner Blue Strategies offers comprehensive knowledge and strong relationships necessary to help your organization solve the most complex issues. Karner Blue's mission is to provide the services your organization needs, at a cost you can afford.
11-15 years
Granite United Way, Advocate of the Year (2021)
NH Pediatric Society, Citizen of the Year (2019)
Every Child Matters, Step Up for Kids (2016)
Early Learning NH, Early Learning Champion (2009)
Disability Rights Center, Legislator of the Year (2006)
Pineconia Grange, Legislator of the Year (2004, 2007
Commission on Juvenile Justice Reform (2019)
Child Hunger Commission (2019)
Child Fatality Review Commission (2015-2018)
Child Lead Poisoning and Screening Commission (2015)
Long term Care Committee, Chair (2007-2010)
NH State Representative (2002-2010)
John is a linear thinker and natural problem solver. He understands the rules of politics and works with his clients to build strategies utilizing these rules. His strong relationships with legislators on both sides of the aisle puts him and Karner Blue Strategies in the perfect place to help their clients. If there is something, he does not know he works tirelessly until he figures it out. His goals are to be accurate and truthful.
John's strength's working with legislators lie in his ability to reach across the aisle. Serving in the NH House in 2002, he learned quickly how to work with legislators of both parties. With his strong focus on child advocacy he was quick to realize that children cannot wait two years for another election to have their needs and concerns met. Our job as advocates is to communicate ideas in a manner that both parties can understand and embrace. Karner Blue Strategies specializes in non-profit and budgetary advocacy, particularly relating to children, seniors and otherly abled individuals.
1) ALTRIA CLIENT SERVICES LLC AND ITS AFFILIATES
2) AMERICAN RECYCLABLE PLASTIC BAG ALLIANCE
3) ANHEUSER BUSCH COMPANIES LLC
5) COALITION OF NH CHAIN DRUG STORES
6) ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS BUSINESS ASSOC
7) EQUIFAX
8) HOSPITAL CORP OF AMERICA/PORTSMOUTH REG HOSPITAL
9) NATIONAL ASSOC OF OPTOMETRISTS & OPTICIANS INC
10) NATIONAL FEDERATION OF INDEPENDENT BUSINESS
11) NATIONAL GRID
13) NEW HAMPSHIRE FEDERATION OF HUMANE ORG
14) NEW HAMPSHIRE LODGING & RESTAURANT ASSOC
15) NEXTERA ENERGY SEABROOK STATION
16) NH ASSOCIATION OF CHIEFS OF POLICE
17) NH LAND SURVEYORS ASSOCIATION
19) PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS OF NH
20) SCHOOLCARE HEALTH BENEFIT PLANS OF NH SCHOOL
22) TEKNI PLEX INC
23) UNITIL
24) VERIZON
20+ years
Bruce is the founder of Sheehan Phinney Capitol Group. Having worked the halls and hearing rooms of the State House for more than 40 years, he is one of the most experienced lobbyists in Concord and has developed deep relationships with key policy makers.
Bruce began his work in state government in 1980 as a college intern and later served as a legislative assistant to the New Hampshire House Majority Leader. He began his lobbying career as the Legislative Counsel to the Business & Industry Association of New Hampshire, the state's leading business advocacy organization.
Bruce has represented clients in a wide variety of policy issues during his career including taxation, environmental regulation, electric utility restructuring and health policy.
He has also been involved in political campaigns for the past 40 years and is a sought-after advisor to candidates during each election cycle.
From Concord intern to Concord insider, I've spent my whole career fostering relationships within New Hampshire's Legislature, Executive Branch, and the Republican political apparatus. I have a reputation for providing clear, effective guidance to corporations, nonprofits, & trade associations. I've successfully developed and executed legislative strategies, public affairs campaigns, political campaigns, grassroots & grass tops lobbying, and procurement efforts on behalf of a wide range of clients. I'm proficient in the legislative process and have delivered victories for clients in an array of industries - healthcare, energy, gaming, commerce, criminal justice, tobacco, transportation, and agriculture
Through my experience and my network, I help my clients and their message be in the right place, at the right time, with the right audience.
Our entire Preti Strategies team is made up of government "insiders" who have served many years as elected or administration officials or senior level advisors. Together, we have extensive knowledge and an extensive network of connections. We've spent our careers in government and public affairs, and we love putting our experience to work for our clients to help shape policy and advance important business interests.
6-10 years
Built a proven record of winning tough floor fights in New Hampshire's 400-member House of Representatives on a myriad of issues.
I've stopped harmful committee recommendations, overturned committee votes, adopted emergency floor amendments, used creative solutions to stop legislation from advancing, and scripted floor fights and debates for members.
Passed the region's most aggressive biodiesel production credit into law and guided the state's largest biodiesel producer through the entirety of the process from drafting to rulemaking. I then advocated for loosening of regulations on the use of biodiesel by large energy consumers and the state government to further increase the client's potential revenues.
As a freshman lobbyist, I was named "Rookie of the Year" by my colleagues.
I worked with a coalition of healthcare providers and lobbyists to stop a workers' compensation fee schedule. Our efforts successfully overturned the House Labor committee's recommendation on the House floor to pass the coalition's desired floor amendment which was signed into law. The client's amendment has since lowered worker's compensation costs by ~10% and did so without a fee schedule.
I have guided clients through successful issue advocacy campaigns during the First in the Nation primary. Deliverables involved getting Presidential candidates on the record, one-on-one meetings with candidates or senior level staff, grassroots organizing, event planning, press opportunities, and earned media for the client.
Served as the State Director to the New Hampshire Energy Forum where I provided grass tops lobbying and communications consulting to one of the nation's largest energy trade associations; I was instrumental in successfully changing Federal laws and Executive guidelines surrounding ozone and air quality regulations, energy exports, and energy infrastructure.
Provided strategic communications consulting for state legislators and stakeholders to lobby New Hampshire's Federal delegation to change mandates in the Affordable Care Act on behalf of a coalition of insurance providers. Our coalition was victorious in these efforts.
I've worked as a political & fundraising consultant to numerous State Senators, Executive Councilors, State Representatives, and County officials.
Work Experience:
Government and Public Affairs Advisor, Preti Strategies, Concord, NH, December 2019 to Present
Government Relations Advisor, Dennehy & Bouley, Concord, NH, December 2014 to November 2019
New Hampshire Field Organizer, Republican National Committee, 2014
Bill Status Aide, New Hampshire State Senate Clerk's Office, 2013
Political Experience:
Republican Political & Fundraising Consultant for State Senators, Executive Councilors, State Representatives and County officials, 2014- Present
Vice Chairman- Region 2, New Hampshire Republican State Committee, 2017-2018
Voting Member, New Hampshire Republican State Committee, 2014-Current
Education:
University of New Hampshire, BA, Political Science
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