ACCESS. ACCOUNTABILITY. INTEGRITY.

In the midst of an always-challenging political landscape, a growing number of Alabama business, industrial and municipal clients rely on The Bloom Group to represent their interests in vital dealings with the state's legislative and regulatory communities.

Unlike other lobbying firms that come and go, for 30 years, The Bloom Group has been a fixture in Alabama politics. Through our proven track record of success in resolving legislative issues and effectively communicating client needs and positions, we have earned a reputation as one of Alabama's premier governmental relations consultants.

Our Mission | Governmental Relations That Works
For every client and in every situation, The Bloom Group operates in pursuit of these goals:

To consistently deliver to each of our clients the highest level of governmental relations services tailored to the client's specific individual needs and based on a firm understanding of their business.

To develop and value a personal and professional relationship "based upon mutual trust and respect with clients", legislators, members of the executive branch and others with whom we deal.

To always conduct our governmental relations affairs in an ethical and honest manner.

James brings more than 35 years of juvenile justice experience and professional accomplishments to The Bloom Group, and he puts his detailed knowledge of interactions between government and the private sector to work for our clients. He was the CEO of the Alabama Department of Youth Services, and has worked as a consultant on criminal justice and business matters and as management professor at the University of Alabama graduate school.

Key Areas of Expertise
Organizational management
Governmental affairs
Health and human services
Criminal justice
Court testimony and legal proceedings
Education
Public utilities
Community relations

Key Issue Areas
State and federal funding
Licensure and regulation
Facilities planning
Health, mental health and services for youth and adolescents
Legislative affairs
Economic and business development

Professional & Community Affiliations
Advisory Board - Baptist Hospital, Montgomery
Governor's Juvenile Justice Advisory Board
Montgomery Rotary Club
Board of Directors of the Southeast YMCA
Alabama Health Insurance Plan Board
Board of Directors of the American Red Cross of Central Alabama
Senior Consultant with the American Corrections Association
Council of Juvenile Corrections Administrators
Past Vice Chair of the National Commission on Accreditation in Corrections
Past Chair of the Alabama Board of Social Work Examiners
Past President of the Alabama Conference on Social Work
Past Chair of the Alabama Conference AME Church Credit Union
Past member of the Montgomery Family Guidance Center Board
Past member of the Montgomery Group Homes for Children Board
Past member of the American Association of State Social Work Boards

Education
M.S.W., University of Alabama
B.S., Miles College