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) CAMP CATANESE FOUNDATION

23) CARAHSOFT

24) CIGNA CORPORATE SERVICES LLC

25) CLIPBOARD HEALTH

26) COWLEY COMPANIES, INC.

27) CROP LIFE AMERICA

28) DELOITTE CONSULTING, LLP

29) DEMOCRACY LIVE

30) DIAGEO

31) DONORSCHOOSE

32) ECOLAB

33) ELECTRICAL DISTRICT NO 7

34) EMERGENT BIOSOLUTIONS INC. (EBSI)

35) ENTERTAINMENT SOFTWARE ASSN

36) EQUITABLE

37) EXPEDIA INC

38) FIRST DATA GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS

39) FOUNDATION FOR BLIND CHILDREN

40) FRESH PRODUCE ASSOCIATION OF THE AMERICAS

41) FRESH START WOMEN'S FOUNDATION

42) FVR LAND INVESTMENTS

43) GCOM SOFTWARE LLC

44) GOLDEN HEALTH INITIATIVE

45) GOODWILL OF CENTRAL AND NORTHERN ARIZONA

46) HARVARD INVESTMENTS, INC

47) INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENTS & BROKERS OF AZ

48) INSURANCE AGENTS SERVICES INC

49) INSURANCE TRAINING AND EDUCATION CENTER, INC.

50) JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF ARIZONA INC

51) JUSTICE ACTION NETWORK

52) LEARNING NETWORK

53) LIVE NATION ENTERTAINMENT

54) MARICOPA COUNTY MUNICIPAL WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT NUMBER ONE

55) MARICOPA COUNTY SPECIAL HEALTHCARE DISTRICT

56) META PLATFORMS, INC.

57) MIND MEDICINE (MINDMED) INC.

58) MOTION PICTURE ASSOCIATION, INC.

59) MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS INC

60) N-DRIP

61) NURSE-FAMILY PARTNERSHIP

62) OCOTILLO WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT

63) PEBBLECREEK PROPERTIES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

64) QUIKTRIP

65) ROBSON COMMUNITIES

66) ROBSON RANCH MOUNTAINS LLC

67) ROBSON RANCH QUAIL CREEK

68) SADDLEBROOKE DEVELOPMENT CO

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) ZIPLINE INTERNATIONAL, INC.

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: December 29, 2025