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) FOUNDATION FOR BLIND CHILDREN

35) FRESH PRODUCE ASSOCIATION OF THE AMERICAS

36) FRESH START WOMEN'S FOUNDATION

37) FVR LAND INVESTMENTS

38) GCOM SOFTWARE LLC

39) GOLDEN HEALTH INITIATIVE

40) GOODWILL OF CENTRAL AND NORTHERN ARIZONA

41) HARVARD INVESTMENTS, INC

42) INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENTS & BROKERS OF AZ

43) INSURANCE AGENTS SERVICES INC

44) INSURANCE TRAINING AND EDUCATION CENTER, INC.

45) JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF ARIZONA INC

46) JUSTICE ACTION NETWORK

47) LAGO DEL ORO WATER CO

48) LEARNING NETWORK

49) LIVE NATION ENTERTAINMENT

50) MARICOPA COUNTY MUNICIPAL WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT NUMBER ONE

51) MARICOPA COUNTY SPECIAL HEALTHCARE DISTRICT

52) META PLATFORMS, INC.

53) MOTION PICTURE ASSOCIATION, INC.

54) MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS INC

55) N-DRIP

56) NURSE-FAMILY PARTNERSHIP

57) OCOTILLO WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT

58) PEBBLECREEK PROPERTIES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

59) PICACHO SEWER COMPANY

60) PIMA UTILITY COMPANY

61) QUAIL CREEK WATER COMPANY

62) QUIKTRIP

63) ROBSON COMMUNITIES

64) ROBSON RANCH MOUNTAINS LLC

65) ROBSON RANCH QUAIL CREEK

66) SADDLEBROOKE DEVELOPMENT CO

67) SADDLEBROOKE UTILITY COMPANY

68) SAGUAROS

69) SCI AZ FUNERAL SERVICES INC

70) SHAMROCK FOODS COMPANY

71) STATE FORTY EIGHT FOUNDATION

72) STORY CANNABIS COMPANY

73) STUDENT CHOICE

74) SUN LAKES MARKETING LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

75) TEACH FOR AMERICA

76) THRIVE SERVICES GROUP

77) TICKETMASTER

78) TOHONO O'ODHAM NATION

79) UBER TECHNOLOGIES, INC

80) UNITED DAIRYMEN OF ARIZONA

81) UNS ENERGY CORPORATION

82) VERRA MOBILITY

83) VIDLER WATER COMPANY

84) WELLTON-MOHAWK IRRIGATION & DRAINAGE DISTRICT

85) WESTERN ALLIANCE BANCORPORATION

86) WESTERN PLANT HEALTH ASSOCIATION

87) 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: July 30, 2025