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) CLIPBOARD HEALTH

24) COWLEY COMPANIES, INC.

25) CROP LIFE AMERICA

26) DELOITTE CONSULTING, LLP

27) DEMOCRACY LIVE

28) DIAGEO

29) ECOLAB

30) ELECTRICAL DISTRICT NO 7

31) ENTERTAINMENT SOFTWARE ASSN

32) EQUITABLE

33) EXPEDIA INC

34) FIRST DATA GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS

35) FOUNDATION FOR BLIND CHILDREN

36) FRESH PRODUCE ASSOCIATION OF THE AMERICAS

37) FRESH START WOMEN'S FOUNDATION

38) FVR LAND INVESTMENTS

39) GCOM SOFTWARE LLC

40) GOLDEN HEALTH INITIATIVE

41) GOODWILL OF CENTRAL AND NORTHERN ARIZONA

42) HARVARD INVESTMENTS, INC

43) INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENTS & BROKERS OF AZ

44) INSURANCE AGENTS SERVICES INC

45) INSURANCE TRAINING AND EDUCATION CENTER, INC.

46) JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF ARIZONA INC

47) JUSTICE ACTION NETWORK

48) LAGO DEL ORO WATER CO

49) LEARNING NETWORK

50) LIVE NATION ENTERTAINMENT

51) MARICOPA COUNTY MUNICIPAL WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT NUMBER ONE

52) MARICOPA COUNTY SPECIAL HEALTHCARE DISTRICT

53) META PLATFORMS, INC.

54) MOTION PICTURE ASSOCIATION, INC.

55) MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS INC

56) N-DRIP

57) NURSE-FAMILY PARTNERSHIP

58) OCOTILLO WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT

59) PEBBLECREEK PROPERTIES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

60) PICACHO SEWER COMPANY

61) PIMA UTILITY COMPANY

62) QUAIL CREEK WATER COMPANY

63) QUIKTRIP

64) ROBSON COMMUNITIES

65) ROBSON RANCH MOUNTAINS LLC

66) ROBSON RANCH QUAIL CREEK

67) SADDLEBROOKE DEVELOPMENT CO

68) SADDLEBROOKE UTILITY COMPANY

69) SAGUAROS

70) SCI AZ FUNERAL SERVICES INC

71) SHAMROCK FOODS COMPANY

72) STATE FORTY EIGHT FOUNDATION

73) STORY CANNABIS COMPANY

74) STUDENT CHOICE

75) SUN LAKES MARKETING LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

76) SUNBELT HOLDINGS

77) TEACH FOR AMERICA

78) THRIVE SERVICES GROUP

79) TICKETMASTER

80) TOHONO O'ODHAM NATION

81) UBER TECHNOLOGIES, INC

82) UNITED DAIRYMEN OF ARIZONA

83) UNS ENERGY CORPORATION

84) VERRA MOBILITY

85) VIDLER WATER COMPANY

86) WELLTON-MOHAWK IRRIGATION & DRAINAGE DISTRICT

87) WESTERN ALLIANCE BANCORPORATION

88) WESTERN PLANT HEALTH ASSOCIATION

89) 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: September 15, 2025