Introduction

Senior Vice President of Government Relations

In his 25 years as a lobbyist, Nello has developed significant experience in the legislative process. As a government affairs professional, his greatest accomplishments have included passing the Medical Cannabis law in Pennsylvania, working on funding for a new arena, passing City of Pittsburgh fiscal bailout, and ensuring provisions in the gaming law for a constant stream of funding for the Pittsburgh International Airport.

Nello focuses on working collaboratively with his clients and keeping them informed throughout the process. He prides himself on being honest with clients and ensuring that their expectations are realistic. He has successfully represented clients in the non-profit, government, development industry, and issue advocacy sectors.

Clients

1) 1501 Penn Owner LLC

2) ALLEGHENY COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY

3) Allegheny Petroleum Products Co.

4) Bloomfield-Garfield Corporation

5) Boy Scouts of America Laurel Highlands Council

6) BUFFALO & PITTSBURGH RAILROAD, INC.

7) Casella Waste Systems, Inc.

8) Century III Mall PA LLC

9) Cigar Association of America, Inc.

10) Constellation Energy Generation, LLC

11) Constructors Association of Western Pennsylvania

12) DISTILLED SPIRITS COUNCIL OF THE U.S.

13) Interstate Gas Supply, Inc.

14) Iron Workers Joint Apprenticeship and Journeyman Retraining Committee of W. PA

15) Master Builders' Association of Western, PA, Inc.

16) McKees Rocks Borough

17) Meadows Standardbred Owners Association

18) Mobility & Parking Advisors LLC

19) NATIONAL AVIARY IN PITTSBURGH

20) Netflix

21) PA Association for the Education of Young Children

22) PA BEVERAGE ASSOCIATION

23) PA COMMISSION FOR COMMUNITY COLLEGES

24) PA HORSE BREEDERS ASSOCIATION

25) Phantom Fireworks Showrooms, LLC

26) PHILADELPHIA BAR ASSOCIATION

27) PITTSBURGH AND OHIO CENTRAL RAILROAD COMPANY

28) Pittsburgh Film Office

29) PITTSBURGH TECHNOLOGY COUNCIL

30) Pittsburgh Towing Association

31) RELX Inc.

32) Reworld Waste, LLC

33) Riverlife

34) Roman Catholic High School

35) Sarah Heinz House Association

36) Shallenberger Properties, LLC

37) Shipley Energy Company

38) Styropek

39) SunCap Property Group

40) SunCap Property Group, LLC

41) Swisher International Inc.

42) The Pittsburgh Promise

43) The Provider Alliance

44) THE SALVATION ARMY

45) The Salvation Army Western Pennsylvania Division

46) Tri-Mountain Pure, LLC

47) Tri-State Section PGA

48) Trulieve, Inc.

49) Trying Together

50) UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH MEDICAL CENTER AND SUBSIDIARIES

51) Urban Academy of Greater PittsburghCharter School

52) Verizon Communications Inc. and Affiliates

53) VGW Corporate Services Australia Pty Ltd

54) WAG4, LP

55) WATT Fuel Cell Corp.

56) York Railway Company

Last Updated: April 02, 2026