Introduction

When you work with Audra Hartmann, you work with an experienced professional who is well versed in developing strategy and advocating for change at the Legislature and state agencies. She understands the most complex and demanding issues facing clients and works hard to develop solutions that will help her clients business interests.

Clients

1) AFLAC

2) AMERESCO

3) AMERICAN CHEMISTRY COUNCIL

4) AMERICAN RESORT DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION

5) ASIAN LAW CAUCUS

6) BALDWIN INSURANCE GROUP HOLDINGS, LLC

7) CALICHE DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS, II, LLC

8) CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION FOR MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY

9) CALIFORNIA BIOMASS ENERGY ALLIANCE

10) CALIFORNIA COMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION

11) CALIFORNIA ELECTRIC TRANSPORTATION COALITION

12) CALIFORNIA FAIR PLAN ASSOCIATION

13) CALIFORNIA FIRE CHIEFS ASSOCIATION

14) CALIFORNIA HOTEL & LODGING ASSOCIATION

15) CALIFORNIA INSURANCE GUARANTEE ASSOCIATION

16) CALIFORNIA LARGE ENERGY CONSUMERS ASSOCIATION

17) CALIFORNIA PROBATE REFEREES ASSOCIATION

18) CALIFORNIA STEEL INDUSTRIES, INC.

19) CAPSTONE GREEN ENERGY LLC

20) CONTRA COSTA WATER DISTRICT

21) ENVIRONMENTAL AND ENERGY CONSULTING

22) FIRE DISTRICTS ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA

23) GENASYS INC.

24) GENERAL MOTORS LLC

25) GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES INSURANCE COMPANY

26) META PLATFORMS, INC.

27) MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT

28) R.L. POLK & CO.

29) S&P GLOBAL COMMODITY INSIGHTS

30) SANTA BARBARA SAN LUIS OBISPO REGIONAL HEALTH AUTHORITY; DBA CENCAL HEALTH

31) SOUTH SAN JOAQUIN IRRIGATION DISTRICT

32) SOUTHWEST AIRLINES

33) TRUPANION

34) VISTRA CORPORATE SERVICES COMPANY

35) VOYA SERVICES COMPANY

Number of Years as a Lobbyist

15-20 years

Biography

Audra Hartmann specializes in providing strategic advice and advocacy on energy, natural resources, climate, water, and manufacturing issues. She brings a wealth of political and policy expertise to the field of government relations and lobbying, having worked in and with the California Legislature and state and local governments for the last 26 years. Audra is known for having a deep understanding of energy and climate policy. Her experience in the field comes from having worked in-house for major energy companies such as NextEra Energy Resources, Dynegy, LS Power, and Duke Energy North America, representing the companies in several Western states, including: California, Arizona, Colorado, Hawaii, Nevada, New Mexico and Wyoming. As a partner with Smith, Watts & Hartmann, Audra represents clients before the California Legislature, the Governor, and state agencies such as the California Public Utilities Commission, California Energy Commission, California Air Resources Board, California State Water Resources Control Board, Division of Oil, Gas and Geothermal Resources, and Department of General Services. Her work includes providing clients with advocacy, strategy and the latest information on policy developments in California. Audra is one of the few consultants that provides advocacy and strategic advice on legislation and regulatory proceedings.Before starting her career in the private sector, Audra held key staff positions in the California State Senate and was appointed by former Governor Pete Wilson to serve as Legislative Liaison to the California Public Utilities Commission, where she worked on energy, water, and telecommunications issues. Prior to working in California, she spent time in Texas working for the House Criminal Jurisprudence Committee.

Last Updated: October 28, 2024