Michael Toman

( Ohio )
Introduction

The Success Group is one of Ohio's most influential public affairs and lobbying firms. For more than 30 years our integrity, political savvy, high standards of client service and deep knowledge of the workings of government have helped our clients achieve their goals. Our enterprise and forward thinking have enabled us to thrive in today's uncertain environment of term limits.

Firm Specialties:
Government services areas of expertise include strategy, legislative, executive and regulatory process and local government lobbying.

Clients

1) Altria Client Services LLC. and its Affiliates

2) American Fintech Council

3) AT&T

4) Brain Injury Association of Ohio

5) Brigid's Path

6) Buckeye State Sheriff's Association

7) Centene Corporation

8) Cincinnati Bulk Terminals, LLC

9) CoinFlip

10) Copart, Inc.

11) Diversified Gas and Oil

12) EQT Corporation

13) Flexible Pavements, Inc

14) Francis Energy

15) Gainwell Holding Corp.

16) Graduation Alliance

17) Herzog Enterprise, Inc.

18) Journey Center for Safety and Healing

19) Lenovo United States Inc

20) McKesson Corporation

21) MGM Resorts International

22) Motorola Solutions, Inc

23) NetJets Inc & Subsidiaries

24) Norfolk Southern Corporation

25) Ohio Association of School Business Officials

26) Ohio Council of Behavioral Health & Family Services Providers

27) Ohio Job and Family Services Directors' Association (OJFSDA)

28) Ohio Ophthalmological Society

29) Ohio Parking Association

30) Ohio Provider Resource Association

31) Ohio Restaurant & Hospitality Alliance

32) Ohio State Bar Association

33) Oro Capital Advisors, LLC

34) Public Children Services Association of Ohio

35) Regional Income Tax Agency

36) RELX Inc.

37) Sandata Technologies, LLC

38) The Cleveland Guardians

39) The Success Group, LTD

40) Two Jinn

41) UC Health

42) United Parcel Service

43) University of Cincinnati

44) Waste Management of Ohio, Inc.

45) Wholesale Beer and Wine Association of Ohio

Biography

MIKE TOMAN is responsible for the firm's day-to-day business operations. He is known for keen attention to detail and a grasp of such varied fields as health care, organizational budgeting, and procurement processes. Mike has been with The Success Group since 2000. Prior to joining The Success Group, he spent five years lobbying as a senior policy analyst with the County Commissioners Association of Ohio, worked for the Ohio Legislative Budget Office, and worked for the Ohio Supreme Court. Mike served as President of the Ohio Lobbying Association (OLA) and was a member of the OLA Board of Trustees for seven years. Currently, Mike serves on the Board of Trustees for The Advocacy Group (TAG) and on The Ohio State University's President's Advisory Board. Mike sits on select alumni committees at the John Glenn College of Public Affairs' Alumni Advisory Committee. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Criminal Justice at Eastern Michigan University and a Master of Public Administration at The Ohio State's John Glenn College.

Last Updated: October 30, 2025