Introduction

Connect C, LLC is a full-service government relations and lobbying firm that assists clients in developing strategies and programs to win passage of legislation, modify regulations and establish allies to support public policy objectives that protect brand reputations in the halls of North Carolina's General Assembly. Using our experience, policy knowledge, procedural expertise, and planning and facilitation skills, we tailor our work to meet our clients' individual needs and goals. Our experience and expertise in providing government affairs services allow us to see around the corner for our clients, and to respond accordingly. The partners have extensive knowledge of the legislative and regulatory process in Raleigh and Washington, D.C. Our team has been involved in the political landscape at the local, state and federal level for the past forty years.

Clients

1) Agricultural Alliance of North Carolina

2) Bellsouth Telecommunications, LLC d/b/a AT&,T North Carolina

3) Blue Ridge Day Surgery Center, L.P.

4) Crumpler Plastic Pipe, Inc

5) eDealer Services LLC

6) Great Trails State Coalition c/o Catawba Lands Conservancy

7) Honeywell International, Inc.

8) IVYREHAB Network, Inc.

9) Molina Healthcare, Inc.

10) North Carolina Amateur Sports

11) North Carolina Association of Agricultural Fairs

12) North Carolina Biotechnology Center

13) North Carolina Horse Council

14) North Carolina SweetPotato Commission

15) Precision Lawn Care and Landscaping, Inc.

16) Resident Lenders of North Carolina

17) Ripe Inc.

18) Sampson County

19) Smith's Farm

20) Solstice Advanced Materials, Inc.

21) Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC

22) T &, J Panels, Inc.

23) The Gordian Group

24) Town of Boone

25) Unite USA Inc.

26) University Health Systems of Eastern Carolina, Inc. d/b/a ECU Health

27) Village Care Group, LLC

Number of Years as a Lobbyist

11-15 years

Biography

John has over 45 years of experience working as a corporate CEO and government agency administrator. John served in the administrations of three United States Presidents. He served as State Executive Director of the North Carolina Farm Service Agency from 1981 to 1992, under Presidents Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush. In April 2001, John was appointed by President George W. Bush to serve as the State Director of USDA (U.S. Department of Agriculture) Rural Development for North Carolina.

Last Updated: January 15, 2026