Introduction

I have had the opportunity to serve, in various capacities, two different gubernatorial administrations as well as assisting the Attorney General's legislative efforts. These opportunities have allowed me a unique perspective to the legislative process and helped to develop key relationships across state government.

Achievements

2019 - Arizona Capitol Times Breakdown Breakout Award Recipient
2019 - Arizona Capitol Times Best Lobbyist under 40 Nominee
2020 - Arizona Capitol Times Best Lobbyist under 40 Nominee

Clients

1) AAA SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION, INC

2) ABC SAND AND ROCK CO., INC.

3) AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY

4) AMERICAN PROPERTY CASUALTY INSURANCE ASSOCIATION

5) AMITY FOUNDATION

6) AMKOR TECHNOLOGY

7) ARIZONA ALLIANCE OF BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS

8) ARIZONA ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY MANAGERS (AACM)

9) ARIZONA BANKERS ASSOCIATION

10) ARIZONA CHARTER SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION

11) ARIZONA DENTAL ASSOCIATION

12) ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS

13) ARIZONA FINANCIAL CHOICE ASSOCIATION

14) AT&T INC

15) AXIOM CARE

16) AZ LEADS

17) BANNER HEALTH

18) BAYER U.S. LLC

19) BHP

20) BMG LOANSATWORK, LLC

21) BROADCOM

22) CIGNA CORPORATE SERVICES LLC

23) COWLEY COMPANIES, INC.

24) CROP LIFE AMERICA

25) DELOITTE CONSULTING, LLP

26) DEMOCRACY LIVE

27) DIAGEO

28) ECOLAB

29) ELECTRICAL DISTRICT NO 7

30) ENTERTAINMENT SOFTWARE ASSN

31) EQUITABLE

32) EXPEDIA INC

33) FIRST DATA GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS

34) FRESH PRODUCE ASSOCIATION OF THE AMERICAS

35) FRESH START WOMEN'S FOUNDATION

36) FVR LAND INVESTMENTS

37) GCOM SOFTWARE LLC

38) GOLDEN HEALTH INITIATIVE

39) GOODWILL OF CENTRAL AND NORTHERN ARIZONA

40) HARVARD INVESTMENTS, INC

41) INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENTS & BROKERS OF AZ

42) INSURANCE AGENTS SERVICES INC

43) INSURANCE TRAINING AND EDUCATION CENTER, INC.

44) JUSTICE ACTION NETWORK

45) LAGO DEL ORO WATER CO

46) LEARNING NETWORK

47) LIVE NATION ENTERTAINMENT

48) MARICOPA COUNTY MUNICIPAL WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT NUMBER ONE

49) MARICOPA COUNTY SPECIAL HEALTHCARE DISTRICT

50) META PLATFORMS, INC.

51) MOTION PICTURE ASSOCIATION, INC.

52) N-DRIP

53) NURSE-FAMILY PARTNERSHIP

54) OCOTILLO WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT

55) PEBBLECREEK PROPERTIES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

56) PICACHO SEWER COMPANY

57) PIMA UTILITY COMPANY

58) QUAIL CREEK WATER COMPANY

59) QUIKTRIP

60) ROBSON COMMUNITIES

61) ROBSON RANCH MOUNTAINS LLC

62) ROBSON RANCH QUAIL CREEK

63) SADDLEBROOKE DEVELOPMENT CO

64) SADDLEBROOKE UTILITY COMPANY

65) SAGUAROS

66) SCI AZ FUNERAL SERVICES INC

67) SHAMROCK FOODS COMPANY

68) STATE FORTY EIGHT FOUNDATION

69) STORY CANNABIS COMPANY

70) STUDENT CHOICE

71) SUN LAKES MARKETING LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

72) TEACH FOR AMERICA

73) THRIVE SERVICES GROUP

74) TICKETMASTER

75) TOHONO O'ODHAM NATION

76) UBER TECHNOLOGIES, INC

77) UNITED DAIRYMEN OF ARIZONA

78) UNS ENERGY CORPORATION

79) VERRA MOBILITY

80) VIDLER WATER COMPANY

81) WELLTON-MOHAWK IRRIGATION & DRAINAGE DISTRICT

82) WESTERN ALLIANCE BANCORPORATION

83) WESTERN PLANT HEALTH ASSOCIATION

84) WILLOW SPRINGS UTILITY COMPANY

Number of Years as a Lobbyist

11-15 years

Biography

Shaun Rieve knows the world of lobbying and government ... from the inside out.

A veteran of both the Ducey and Brewer administrations, Shaun's is a familiar face at the State Capitol. Prior to joining Veridus in 2016, he was Director of Government and Legislative Affairs for the Arizona Commerce Authority, where he was tasked with overseeing the ACA's day-to-day legislative operations at the State Capitol and in Washington, D.C. Earlier, Shaun was a senior member of Attorney General Mark Brnovich's team, and instrumental in helping advance its legislative agenda.

Under Gov. Brewer, Shaun played a key role in developing and executing policy as her Deputy Director of Legislative Affairs. Additionally, Shaun has been a legislative liaison for both the Arizona departments of Gaming and Housing.

Shaun was raised in Lake Havasu City. He attended Arizona State University, graduating with honors in 2009 with a bachelor's in Political Science, a minor in Global Studies and certificates in Civic Education and International Relations. Shaun is fluent in French and enjoys playing soccer, softball, golf and cheering for the Diamondbacks, Cardinals and ASU football. He lives in Ahwatukee with his wife, Emily. They welcomed their first child, Rae in May of 2018.

Last Updated: April 29, 2025