Mr. Magnolo is a proficient, successful professional in the government healthcare IT solutions space with a background in politics & government affairs that provides a unique perspective for meeting client needs while understanding political realities that impact decision makers.
20+ years
Dominic has served in various capacities in the executive branch of NJ State government along with appointed positions to various Boards and Commissions. He left state service in 2012 after a career that spanned over 28 years across the Departments of Treasury, Corrections and Human Services. From 1998 to 2012 he was with the Department of Human Services serving as Special Assistant to the Commissioner. In 2002 he began work at the Department's Division of Medical Assistance & Health Services (Medicaid) where he managed Government Affairs, Medicaid recoveries, Public Records.
In January 2012 Dominic joined Xerox State Healthcare as Vice President for Government Healthcare Solutions (GHS) for NJ, PA, CT, DE and RI. He was responsible for the expansion of existing business and identifying new state government business opportunities; screening Requests for Proposals (RFP); leading bid proposal teams; identifying strategic partners; and winning new business. During his tenure at Xerox, Dominic closed deals totaling $134M including $30M in new business and grew the NJ GHS account from $32M to $49M.
In May 2015 Dominic joined Phoenix Ventures LLC as Director of Business Development where he was responsible for developing strategic business relationships for potential partnerships, navigating complex government sales cycles, identifying opportunities and driving growth for companies transitioning into or expanding in the public sector. His primary focus was on government healthcare including Medicaid & Medicare, healthcare analytics, and information technology.
Dominic was the longest serving Chairman of a NJ County Board of Elections, serving on the Mercer County Board from 1994 to 2012. He was appointed and re-appointed to the Board by six Governors of both parties. He also served as Chairman of the Mercer County Board of Social Services, President of the Trenton City Ward Commission and is active in various community organizations.
CLB Partners, LLC, founded in 2012, is a full-service, bipartisan consulting firm specializing in state and federal government relations, public affairs/communications, strategic advisory services and business consulting. The partners and staff at CLB Partners are well versed in New Jersey government; whether it is the Executive Branch Cabinet and immediate staff of Legislators from around New Jersey, our experience is unparalleled. Our firms bi-partisanship, allows us to move seamlessly through either caucus in the Legislature or any geography within the State. Our regional diversity, allows us to work within all regions of state, whether it be northern, central or southern New Jersey.
We work in a collaborative and bipartisan way to address a client's specific needs and are proud of our high ethical standards, reputation, and track record of success. We value our reputation and that of our clients, and place a premium on honesty, integrity, and long-term relationships. Our clients are our partners. We strive to be both trusted advisors and effective advocates. We believe in hard work, a disciplined process, consistent communication, accountability, and success.
CLB Partners has been at the forefront leading the debate on issues of local, state and national importance, including casino gaming, education, energy, environment, union labor, financial services, transportation, health care, telecommunications, and engineering.
Our strong understanding of the public affairs and government relations' process helps us maximize our efforts for our clients' benefit in all aspects of government, from local to state to federal.
Our firm's capabilities are reflective of the unique political environment, offering solutions statewide. We distinguish ourselves by having bi-partisan talent that comes from the highest levels of business, government, politics and. As such, we collaborate to create dynamic strategies that adapt to challenges and shape the outcome for our clients, deploying whatever capability, tactic and team is best for the challenge. Our proven results are reflected annually in Public Laws, committee reports, agency budgets and regulatory activities.
List of Services:
Government & Public Affairs
State & Local Advocacy
Grassroots Coalition Building
Grassroots Advocacy
Public Relations
Business Development
20+ years
Karen Kominsky is a government affairs professional with more than 30 years of experience in both the public and private sectors. Karen served as Deputy Chief of Staff in the Office of the Governor, State of New Jersey, for Governor Richard J. Codey and Governor James E. McGreevey from December 2002 until January 2006. Her primary focus was managing legislative affairs for both governors. During her tenure, she guided the passage of many landmark pieces of legislation, such as automobile insurance reform, a stem-cell research initiative, the Highlands Protection Act and the NJ Domestic Partnership Law.
Prior to her appointment, Karen's career came full circle when she became Deputy Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, where she had originally launched her professional career.
Throughout her career, Karen has worked in leadership at lobbying and public affairs firms focused on the executive and legislative branches of government. In 2013, Karen was named by NJBIZ as one of "The Best 50 Women in Business". In 2003, she received the Women of Distinction Award for Public Service from the Delaware-Raritan Girl Scouts, and in 2005 was honored for Women's Leadership by PAM's List.
Karen has engaged in public service for several years with tremendous distinction. Her career includes appointments by former Governor Christie Whitman to serve as Acting Chair of the NJ Building Authority, and former Governor Donald DiFrancesco to serve on the State Planning Commission and the Garden State Preservation Trust. She also served on the New Jersey Real Estate Commission, having been appointed by Governor Codey in 2006. She served in New Jersey Superior Court as a court-appointed master in several Mt. Laurel affordable housing cases.
Always active in politics, Karen served as deputy vice-chair of the New Jersey State Democratic Party from 2001 to 2006, appointed by former State Chairman and former Speaker of the New Jersey Assembly Joe Roberts. In 1996, she was selected as a New Jersey representative for President Clinton to the Electoral College. In 2008, Karen served as the NJ State Director of the Hillary Clinton for President Campaign. Karen was a delegate to the Democratic National Convention in August 2008.
Karen currently serves as Co-Chair of PAM's List, a NJ Democratic Women's PAC modeled after Emily's List. Karen is also a founding board member of Maria's Women United, a South Jersey PAC honoring the work of the late Hon. Maria Barnaby Greenwald.
Karen was recently selected to serve on Governor-elect Phil Murphy's Transition Team in the area of Energy and the Environment. She was named as one of InsiderNJ's "Women on the Move" in November 2017. In 2016 she was named to Observer PolitickerNJ's "The 30 Most Influential Women in N.J. Politics".
A licensed professional planner, Karen is a graduate of Douglass College, Rutgers University and received her Masters of City and Regional Planning from the Bloustein School at Rutgers University. She was elected to the South Hunterdon Regional School Board in November, 2017.
(609) 209-7780
160 W State St, Trenton, NJ, 08608,
Princeton Public Affairs Group, the largest government affairs firm in New Jersey, is a multifaceted organization specializing in government relations and communications in New Jersey. We have offices in Trenton, New Jersey and Washington, D.C. with an unparalleled network of contacts throughout the state. The strength of our firm derives from the diverse backgrounds of the firm's partners and associates which include a former President of the New Jersey Senate, Speaker of the New Jersey General Assembly, Counsel to the Governor, Chief Counsel to the General Assembly and several former Directors of the Legislature.
Firm Specialties:
An accomplished bipartisan staff between our Trenton, New Jersey and Washington, DC offices ensures that our clients are well represented on both sides of the political aisle and at all levels of government. The mix and wealth of experience among our professionals provides for expertise in all areas of public policy.
Whatever the task: working our way through the permitting process, delivering a change in a regulation or orchestrating the introduction and passage of major legislation, we've done it.
Wherever the setting: before a Legislative Committee or in the Office of the Governor, we've been there.
Whomever the players: the Commissioner of a State Department, a key Committee aide, the Legislative leadership or the Chief of Staff, we know them.
And each and every one of our clients is assured the benefit of that expertise. You see, at the Princeton Public Affairs Group, our philosophy dictates that each of our clients works with a firm partner. There are no junior executives. This is one of the qualities which separates us from other firms. It gives our clients the best we have. And it works.
2) Active Hours Inc dba Earnin
5) Advanced Drainage Systems Inc (ADS)
7) Advocates for Children of NJ
8) Alliance of Health Care Sharing Ministries
10) Altria Client Services LCC and its Affiliates/Philip Morris USA Inc
11) Altria Client Services LLC
12) Altria Client Services LLC and its Affiliates/Helix Innovations LLC
13) Altria Client Services LLC and its Affiliates/John Middleton Co
14) Altria Client Services LLC and its Affiliates/NJOY LLC
15) Altria Client Services LLC and its Affiliates/US Smokeless Tobacco Co
16) American Association of Dental Boards
17) American Fuel and Petrochemical Manufacturers
18) American Kratom Association
19) American Massage Therapy Association NJ Chapter
21) American Suntanning Association
22) American Water Works Association of NJ
25) Arista Networks
26) AshBritt Environmental Inc
27) Association of Environmental Authorities
28) Association of Municipal Assessors of NJ The
29) Asurion LLC
32) Avaya Inc
34) Balcony Technology Group Inc.
35) Bayview Marina
36) Beacon Specialized Living NJ
37) Bergen Volunteer Medical Initiative
38) Bet Makers
40) Big Brothers Big Sisters of Coastal and Northern New Jersey
41) Binti Inc
42) BMC Hospital LLC
43) Boardwalk 1000 LLC d/b/a Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City
44) BP America Inc
45) Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers
46) Brief
51) Cedar Management
52) Chauffeured Transportation Assoc. of NJ rebranded from Limousine Assoc. of NJ
53) Cheshire Home
54) Cigna Corporate Services LLC
55) Coach USA
57) Commission on Dental Competency Assessments
61) Constitutional Officers Association of NJ
62) Consumer Technology Association
63) Continent 8 LLC
64) Conventus Inter-Insurance Exchange
65) Council for Private Schools for Children with Special Needs
66) County of Essex
67) Davidson Kempner Capital Management LP
68) DaVita Inc.
69) DCI Group AZ LLC
70) Deborah Heart & Lung Center
71) Delta Dental Plan of NJ Inc
73) Doherty Group (The)/Doherty Enterprises
75) Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters
76) Educational Services Commission of NJ (formerly Middlesex Regional Educational Services Commission)
77) ElectroBills Healthcare Solutions
79) Equitable Financial Life Insurance Company
84) Fontana Law Group LLC d/b/a Crimson Legal Group
85) Fox Hollow Golf Partners LLC
86) Frank Ruocco
87) Garden State Coalition of Schools
88) Garden State Municipal JIF
89) Genentech Inc, a Member of the Roche Group
91) Google LLC and its Affiliates
93) Gourmet Dining
94) GPD Holdings LLC d/b/a CoinFlip
96) HG Vora Capital Management LLC
97) Highlands Rowing Center Inc.
98) Hillsborough Crossings LLC
100) Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of NJ
101) iGamingCloud Limited
102) IH Engineers PC
105) Integrity Health
106) Intersection Parent LLC f/k/a Intersection Media LLC
107) JNESO
108) John P Holland Charter School
109) Junior Achievement of New Jersey
110) Justice Grown JG New Jersey LLC
111) Kemper Realty Inc
112) LeadingAge New Jersey and Delaware
113) Lefrak
114) Lilly USA LLC
115) Line Gaming Holdings Corporation
117) Lotto.com
118) Lottoland Ltd
119) Maersk Inc
120) Malaysian Rubber Export Promotion Council USA
121) Manheim NJ
122) Marino Tortorella & Boyle PC
123) Matheny Medical and Educational Center
126) Metlife
128) Mid Atlantic Joint Labor Management Council
129) Mitchell Williams Selig Gates & Woodyard PLLC
130) Molson Coors Beverage Company
131) Mondelez Global LLC
132) Morris & Clara Weshank Family Foundation
133) Morris View Management LLC
135) MSD LLC
136) National Assoc. of Benefits & Insurance Professionals of NJ
137) National Association of Social Workers NJ/DE
138) National Electrical Contractors Association - Northern New Jersey Chapter
139) National Strategies LLC/Knox Company
140) National Strategies LLC/ReUp Education
141) Natural Products Association
144) Neosurf
145) New Bridge Medical Center
146) New Brunswick Development Corp dba DEVCO
147) New Jersey Interactive LLC dba Tyler New Jersey
148) New York Presbyterian Hospital
149) Newark Opportunity Youth Network
150) NJ Air Conditioning Contractors Association
151) NJ Air Conditioning Contractors of America
152) NJ Association of Colleges for Teacher Education
153) NJ Association of Election Officials
154) NJ Association of Nurse Anesthetists
156) NJ Civil Justice Institute
157) NJ Coalition of Automotive Retailers (NJCAR)
158) NJ Fire Sprinkler Advisory Board
159) NJ Funeral Directors Services Inc
160) NJ Hall of Fame
161) NJ Institute of Technology
163) NJ Manufactured Housing Association
164) NJ Marijuana Retailers Association (NJMRA)
165) NJ Municipal Excess Liability Joint Insurance Fund - MELJIF
166) NJ Press Association
167) NJ Private School Council
168) NJ Restaurant and Hospitality Association formerly NJ Restaurant Association
169) NJ School Bus Contractors Association Inc
170) NJ School Counselors Association
171) NJ Society of Certified Public Accountants
172) NJ State Association of Pipe Trades
173) NJ State League of Master Plumbers
174) NJ State Nurses Association
175) NJ State Troopers Fraternal Association
176) NJ Thoroughbred Horsemens Association
177) NJ Veterinary Medical Association
178) NJ Wholesale Marketers Association
179) NJ Wine & Spirits Wholesalers Association
180) Nucor Corporation
181) Nulli Secundus Health Inc.
182) Nulli Secundus Health Inc. dba Birches Health
184) Oddin.gg US LLC formerly Oddin.gg.s.r.o
185) OneMain General Services Corporation
186) Opiod Training Institute LLC
187) Ora Apps Inc and its subsidiary company CNK Management Inc
188) OTG Management LLC
189) PalCare
191) Partnership for a Drug Free NJ
193) Phenix Salon Suites Franchising LLC
194) PNC Bank
195) PRA Group Inc
196) Prevenitas
197) Princeton Public Affairs Group
198) Pro League Network
199) Progress NJ
200) Progyny
201) Prologis LP
202) Propelus
203) PSE&G Co
204) Public Consulting Group LLC
205) Public Entity Joint Insurance Fund (PEJIF)
206) REED Academy
208) Roblox Corporation
209) Roche Diagnostics Corporation
211) RWJ Barnabas Health
212) Ryan LLC
213) Safepoint Scientific
214) Safety First Healthcare Corp
215) SAS Institute Inc
216) Savannah Energy
217) Secured Finance Network (SFNet)
218) Service Contract Industry Council
219) ServiceMaster Brands
220) Sherwin-Williams Co
221) Skydio
222) Smart Product Innovations Inc.
223) Somerset Development
224) Southern & Northern NJ Maternal & Child Health Consortiums
225) Southern NJ Perinatal Cooperative
226) Special Children's Center The
227) Spencer Savings Bank
228) St. Joseph's University Medical Center, Inc.
229) State Troopers NCO Association of NJ
230) STOPit Solutions
231) Syensqo Finance (America) LLC formerly Solvay Specialty Polymers USA LLC
232) TD Bank NA
233) Tenax Strategies Inc
234) Thomson West
235) Tiktok Inc.
237) Traveling Vineyards
238) Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania
239) United Airlines Inc
240) United Way of Hunterdon County
241) Univision Communications Inc
242) US Facilities Inc
243) USA Architects Corp
244) Utility and Transportation Contractors Association (UTCA)
245) Valley Hospital
246) Vertical Bridge
248) VOYCE Inc.
249) Waymo LLC
250) Wellcare Health Plans Inc., a subsidiary of Centene Corporation
251) West Publishing Co
252) Western LNG LLC
DAVID A. SMITH is a partner in the Princeton Public Affairs Group, is a veteran of the public affairs arena and has successfully managed public affairs campaigns impacting auto insurance, life insurance, tort reform and environmental legislative initiatives. Mr. Smith received national acclaim when he was honored with a ""Pollie Award"" by the American Association of Political Consultants and named to their United States ""Public Affairs Team of the Year." Mr. Smith was also named one of the most influential players in New Jersey's Healthcare arena by the Annual HealthSense Listing. Since 2005, Mr. Smith has been a Commissioner on the New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Commission (nominated by the Governor for two separate four year terms and confirmed by the NJ Senate) and currently serves as an Officer on the Commission (Secretary). Mr. Smith serves on the National Board of Directors of the Public Affairs Council, and was one of the few contract lobbyists in the Country to be appointed to a National Task Force charged with creating ethical standard for lobbyists throughout the United States. Mr. Smith is a founder and member of the Board of Directors of ProtectingAmerica.org, an advocacy organization Co-chaired by James Lee Witt, former Cabinet member under President Clinton and Admiral James Loy, Deputy Director of Homeland Security under President Bush. Mr. Smith also serves as an Officer (1st Vice President) of the New Jersey Hall of Fame Foundation Board of Directors and also serves on the Executive Committee (Secretary) of The Advocacy Group (TAG). Finally, Mr. Smith serves on the Board of Directors as an officer (Treasurer) of the State Capitol Insurance Company RRG, the first professional liability company for lobbyists headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Mr. Smith has appeared on television and radio stations representing clients' interests, authored dozens of articles on politics/policy issues in New Jersey and is a frequent guest speaker/lecturer at national and state conferences, legislative hearings, meetings and seminars. He has been a consultant to statewide and legislative political campaigns and is a member of the Executive Finance Committee of the Assembly Democratic Leadership Committee as well as the New Jersey State Democratic Committee. Prior to joining the firm in 1995, Mr. Smith served as Director of Policy and Planning for the New Jersey General Assembly Democratic Office. In that capacity, Mr. Smith supervised the partisan staff of all Assembly Committees and Task Forces while serving as senior staff aide to the insurance and commerce legislative committees. He was a Director with the New Jersey Dental Association from 1985 to 1990 and served on several national and state health care and insurance advisory committees.
Mr. Smith was awarded a Master of Science in Financial Services (MSFS) Degree from the Richard D. Irwin Graduate School of The American College. He is a Graduate Fellow of the Public Affairs Institute, a three year educational program of the Public Affairs Council located in Washington, DC. Mr. Smith also graduated with a Bachelors of Arts Degree in Political Science from Gettysburg College.
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)
CLB Partners, LLC, founded in 2012, is a full-service, bipartisan consulting firm specializing in state and federal government relations, public affairs/communications, strategic advisory services and business consulting. The partners and staff at CLB Partners are well versed in New Jersey government; whether it is the Executive Branch Cabinet and immediate staff of Legislators from around New Jersey, our experience is unparalleled. Our firms bi-partisanship, allows us to move seamlessly through either caucus in the Legislature or any geography within the State. Our regional diversity, allows us to work within all regions of state, whether it be northern, central or southern New Jersey.
We work in a collaborative and bipartisan way to address a client's specific needs and are proud of our high ethical standards, reputation, and track record of success. We value our reputation and that of our clients, and place a premium on honesty, integrity, and long-term relationships. Our clients are our partners. We strive to be both trusted advisors and effective advocates. We believe in hard work, a disciplined process, consistent communication, accountability, and success.
CLB Partners has been at the forefront leading the debate on issues of local, state and national importance, including casino gaming, education, energy, environment, union labor, financial services, transportation, health care, telecommunications, and engineering.
Our strong understanding of the public affairs and government relations' process helps us maximize our efforts for our clients' benefit in all aspects of government, from local to state to federal.
Our firm's capabilities are reflective of the unique political environment, offering solutions statewide. We distinguish ourselves by having bi-partisan talent that comes from the highest levels of business, government, politics and. As such, we collaborate to create dynamic strategies that adapt to challenges and shape the outcome for our clients, deploying whatever capability, tactic and team is best for the challenge. Our proven results are reflected annually in Public Laws, committee reports, agency budgets and regulatory activities.
List of Services:
Government & Public Affairs
State & Local Advocacy
Grassroots Coalition Building
Grassroots Advocacy
Public Relations
Business Development
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Jonathan Boguchwal served as Chief of Staff to Essex and Morris County State Senator and former Governor Richard J. Codey, which included a period Senator Codey served as Senate President of the New Jersey State Senate. In addition, he has served as a Legislative Aide to Hudson County State Senator and Township of North Bergen Mayor Nicholas J. Sacco.
Prior to these positions, Jonathan served as Deputy Chief of Staff to Senate President Codey and was a Research Associate in the Senate Democratic Majority Office. As a research associate, Jonathan served as the lead aide to the Senate Transportation Committee and Senate Labor Committee representing the interests of the Senate Democratic Caucus.
Jonathan has served in various positions with local, legislative, and statewide campaigns, including Deputy Executive Director of the Senate Democratic Majority Political Action Committee.
Jonathan has been appointed to numerous positions over the years. He served in Transition 2018 as Deputy Policy Director and lead author for the Transportation and Infrastructure Transition Advisory Committee for Governor Phil Murphy.
He was appointed by the Speaker of the General Assembly to the New Jersey College Affordability Study Commission and he served on the Hudson County 2011 Freeholder Apportionment Commission, which was charged with drawing the Hudson County Freeholder Districts after the 2010 Census.
In addition, he was appointed by former Governor Jon Corzine to be a member of the Rutgers University Board of Trustees and was appointed to the New Jersey Israel Commission by former Governor Richard J. Codey.
Drawing on his history and experience in state and local government, Jonathan provides a wide breadth of representation for clients in the fields of transportation and infrastructure, healthcare, education, telecommunications, environmental, gaming, regulatory affairs, and economic and business development.
Jonathan received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications from Rutgers University, New Brunswick and his Master of Public Affairs and Politics degree from the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy at Rutgers University. He resides in Hoboken New Jersey where he is active in local and county-wide politics.
609-309-9309
162 West State Street, Trenton, NJ, 08608,
Subjects: Agencies/Regulations, Appropriations/Budgets, Business/Commerce, Cannabis/Drug Legalization, City/County Government, Civil Rights, Corrections/Criminal Justice, Education, Energy/Utilities, Environment/Recycling, Gaming, Health Care, Housing/Real Estate/Development/Construction, Insurance, Labor/Unions, Non-Profit, Planning/Land Use/Zoning, Public Safety, Public Sector, RFP/Procurement, Science/Technology, Telecommunications, Transportation/Vehicles
Links:Website
A fierce competitor. A problem solver. A subject matter expert. Rich Gannon earned clients' loyalty and competitors' respect over the decades for battling on behalf of his clients. Be it a multinational firm with offices in 59 countries, a major environmental organization or a prominent hospital there is one constant: the partners at GTB listen to their clients, collaboratively determine their needs and then execute the plan with laser focus and flexibility. Rich Gannon and his partners Michael Torpey, and Mark Bellin each bring to the table a unique set of skills that can only be honed through experience serving at the highest levels of government and by being in the trenches every day, working doggedly to achieve success for their clients.
20+ years
Chairman of the Board of Overseers, Seton Hall University School of Diplomacy and International Relations
Member of Environment and Energy Team, Transition 2018/NJ Governor-elect Phil Murphy's Gubernatorial Transition
Rich, a Founding Partner of GTB, Partners LLC, has enjoyed a distinguished career in politics and international affairs spanning four decades while working at the highest levels of the Federal government and the State of New Jersey. At GTB, Rich directs our international affairs practice as well as executive branch efforts of the firm. In addition, Rich conducts comprehensive development efforts on behalf of GTB's clients seeking to do business with all levels of government in New Jersey.
In 2011, Rich and Michael Torpey founded Advanced Energy New Jersey, a clean energy/energy efficiency not-for- profit trade association comprised of 150 companies engaged in this space.
Prior to founding GTB, Rich was the managing partner in Winning Strategies/Global.
He served as Senior Advisor for Trade Development to the late-Secretary of Commerce Ron Brown. There he led the US Government's commercial diplomacy efforts in the Middle East and Africa. Before joining the Commerce Department, Rich served as Special Counsel to the President in the White House Office of Presidential Personnel and Assistant Counsel to the Presidential Transition. He previously was Director of External Affairs for New Jersey Governor Jim Florio. In 1992, Rich was appointed to serve as the New Jersey State Director for the successful Bill Clinton and Al Gore presidential election campaign. For the first time since 1964, the Democratic Presidential candidate carried the state. His political experience also includes serving on the staffs of U.S. Senators Frank Lautenberg and Bill Bradley and as an advisor to Senator Bob Torricelli. Early in his career, Rich was Chief of Staff to New Jersey State Senator Raymond Lesniak. Rich has also served a term as Council
President in his home town of Spring Lake Heights.
Rich earned his LL.M. in International and Comparative Law at Georgetown University Law Center, received his J.D. from Seton Hall University School of Law and his B.A. in Political Science from Fordham University. At Fordham, he pitched for the Fordham Rams baseball team and was invited to join Omicron Delta Epsilon, the honor society in economics. Rich serves on the Board of Overseers to Seton Hall University's School of Diplomacy, where he is currently the Chairman, and their President's Advisory Group. Rich and his wife Robin have two children, Brigid and John.
0-5 years
A rising public affairs specialist, Kyle England brings a natural sense for governmental affairs to CLB Partners. Mr. England joined the firm as an Associate in January 2019, focusing on legislative analysis, bill tracking, drafting of position pieces and client management.
Prior to joining CLB Partners, Kyle gained valuable experience leading grassroots efforts, heading grassroots campaign operations for several local and county candidates. He also worked as an intern in New Jersey's 8th Legislative District office where he assisted with legislative research and constituent casework.
Mr. England holds a B.A. in Law and Justice Studies with a minor in Communications from Rowan University.
CLB Partners, LLC, founded in 2012, is a full-service, bipartisan consulting firm specializing in state and federal government relations, public affairs/communications, strategic advisory services and business consulting. The partners and staff at CLB Partners are well versed in New Jersey government; whether it is the Executive Branch Cabinet and immediate staff of Legislators from around New Jersey, our experience is unparalleled. Our firms bi-partisanship, allows us to move seamlessly through either caucus in the Legislature or any geography within the State. Our regional diversity, allows us to work within all regions of state, whether it be northern, central or southern New Jersey.
We work in a collaborative and bipartisan way to address a client's specific needs and are proud of our high ethical standards, reputation, and track record of success. We value our reputation and that of our clients, and place a premium on honesty, integrity, and long-term relationships. Our clients are our partners. We strive to be both trusted advisors and effective advocates. We believe in hard work, a disciplined process, consistent communication, accountability, and success.
CLB Partners has been at the forefront leading the debate on issues of local, state and national importance, including casino gaming, education, energy, environment, union labor, financial services, transportation, health care, telecommunications, and engineering.
Our strong understanding of the public affairs and government relations' process helps us maximize our efforts for our clients' benefit in all aspects of government, from local to state to federal.
Our firm's capabilities are reflective of the unique political environment, offering solutions statewide. We distinguish ourselves by having bi-partisan talent that comes from the highest levels of business, government, politics and. As such, we collaborate to create dynamic strategies that adapt to challenges and shape the outcome for our clients, deploying whatever capability, tactic and team is best for the challenge. Our proven results are reflected annually in Public Laws, committee reports, agency budgets and regulatory activities.
List of Services:
Government & Public Affairs
State & Local Advocacy
Grassroots Coalition Building
Grassroots Advocacy
Public Relations
Business Development
2) Anbaric
4) Association of NJ Chiropractors
5) AT&T
8) CGI Technologies and Solutions
12) Maser Consulting
13) MD Advantage
0-5 years
Successfully negotiated complex compliance and enforcement issues with state agencies to reduce the penalty liability on behalf of our clients
Successfully obtain various permits and reduced the timeframe for review at regulatory agencies
Provided access to high-level officials at governmental agencies
Analyzed and provided public comments clients on various regulatory proposals
Deputy Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
Mr. Glass provides extensive knowledge of environmental policy and regulatory processes to CLB Partners. Having previously served as Deputy Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), Mr. Glass oversaw many high-level projects including $380 million in post-Sandy resiliency projects. In addition, as Deputy Commissioner, Mr. Glass was tasked with overseeing major policy initiatives as well as improving efficiency within the NJDEP.
Prior to being named Deputy Commissioner, Mr. Glass served as Deputy Chief of Staff within the NJDEP. In this role, he forged close relationships with Members of the New Jersey Legislature and New Jersey Congressional Delegation as he oversaw the legislative process for NJDEP and testified before various legislative committees.
Prior to NJDEP, Mr. Glass served as Director of Community Relations for Congressman Leonard Lance. In this role, he forged close relationships with various state, county and local elected officials. In addition to his public service, he has been actively involved in several state and federal campaigns in New Jersey, which serves as an example of his versatility to understand politics as well as public policy.
Mr. Glass received his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and History from Rutgers University.
CLB Partners, LLC, founded in 2012, is a full-service, bipartisan consulting firm specializing in state and federal government relations, public affairs/communications, strategic advisory services and business consulting. The partners and staff at CLB Partners are well versed in New Jersey government; whether it is the Executive Branch Cabinet and immediate staff of Legislators from around New Jersey, our experience is unparalleled. Our firms bi-partisanship, allows us to move seamlessly through either caucus in the Legislature or any geography within the State. Our regional diversity, allows us to work within all regions of state, whether it be northern, central or southern New Jersey.
We work in a collaborative and bipartisan way to address a client's specific needs and are proud of our high ethical standards, reputation, and track record of success. We value our reputation and that of our clients, and place a premium on honesty, integrity, and long-term relationships. Our clients are our partners. We strive to be both trusted advisors and effective advocates. We believe in hard work, a disciplined process, consistent communication, accountability, and success.
CLB Partners has been at the forefront leading the debate on issues of local, state and national importance, including casino gaming, education, energy, environment, union labor, financial services, transportation, health care, telecommunications, and engineering.
Our strong understanding of the public affairs and government relations' process helps us maximize our efforts for our clients' benefit in all aspects of government, from local to state to federal.
Our firm's capabilities are reflective of the unique political environment, offering solutions statewide. We distinguish ourselves by having bi-partisan talent that comes from the highest levels of business, government, politics and. As such, we collaborate to create dynamic strategies that adapt to challenges and shape the outcome for our clients, deploying whatever capability, tactic and team is best for the challenge. Our proven results are reflected annually in Public Laws, committee reports, agency budgets and regulatory activities.
List of Services:
Government & Public Affairs
State & Local Advocacy
Grassroots Coalition Building
Grassroots Advocacy
Public Relations
Business Development
11-15 years
Created a law that provided civil and criminal immunity to certain health care professionals and health care facilities during public health emergency and state of emergency; facilitates issuance of certain temporary licenses and certifications during public health emergency and state of emergency
Created a law that prohibits website operators from offering tickets to events by using an Internet domain name that is intentionally misleading or deceptive to consumers.
Guided a lottery courier company through the regulatory process to become the only licensed lottery courier service operating in the state of New Jersey.
Changed NJ's off-shore wind energy law to allow unbundled generation and transmission bids to be accepted, therefore, becoming the first state in the country to change their law to allow transmission only bids for build out to be accepted.
Acquired the largest allotment per student in country for non-public schools through budget appropriations for security aid and nursing services in non-public schools.
Legalized sports betting and online gaming in New Jersey.
Legalization of Dave & Buster's in New Jersey.
Approval by the New Jersey Casino Control Commission to allow MGM Resorts International to re-enter the Atlantic City casino market.
Restructured the law regarding ticket sales in New Jersey. Removed the prohibition on persons, who have access to tickets to an event prior to the tickets' release for sale to the general public, from withholding those tickets from sale to the general public in an amount exceeding 5% of all available seating for the event.
Governor's Finance Committee
Former Executive Director of Assembly Campaign Committee
Former Executive of the New Jersey General Assembly
Mr. Bombardieri served as Executive Director of the New Jersey General Assembly (2002-2004) and has worked on some of the most complex issues in recent times. In addition, Mr. Bombardieri has served as Policy Advisor for the New Jersey General Assembly Majority Office (1996-2001), and was instrumental in the drafting and passage of the New Jersey Energy Deregulation Act. As Policy Advisor in the Assembly Majority Office, Mr. Bombardieri served as the aide to the Assembly Environment Committee, the Assembly Solid & Hazardous Waste Committee, the Assembly Policy & Regulatory Oversight Committee, the Assembly Transportation Committee and the Assembly Telecommunications & Utilities Committee.
Mr. Bombardieri has served in various positions with numerous local, state and federal campaigns, including the Executive Director of the Assembly Campaign Committee (2001 & 2003). His extensive experience running political campaigns has enabled him to develop and execute successful public policy campaigns for some of the world's leading organizations and companies.
Prior to becoming a Partner at CLB Partners, Jon served as Managing Director of a public affairs firm in Princeton, NJ. Jon received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Muhlenberg College.
