Steve Baker
Aaron Read & Associates, LLC
sbaker@aaronread.com
916-448-3444
1415 L Street, Suite 1100, Sacramento, CA, 95814,
Subjects: All Subjects
Links: Website, Public Affairs
ARA is unique. We represent numerous firefighters, law enforcement and labor groups, as well as fortune 500 companies, corporations and large trade associations. As a result of our diverse client base, we build relationships with Democratic and Republican lawmakers during their campaigns, long before they are elected to office.
By any yardstick, Aaron Read and Associates is recognized as one of the premier lobbying firms in Sacramento. Whether it's based on annual billings or word of mouth referrals, ARA is at the top of the list. In addition, ARA has been listed as one of the top-ranked lobby firms in Capitol Weekly, a well-known publication, since they started their rankings 10 years ago.
1) AMERICAN CAREER COLLEGE, INC.
2) AMERICAN KRATOM ASSOCIATION
3) AMERICAN MOTORCYCLE ASSOCIATION, DISTRICT 36
4) AMERICAN REGISTRY OF RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGISTS
5) BNSF RAILWAY COMPANY
6) CAL FIRE LOCAL 2881
7) CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF HIGHWAY PATROLMEN
8) CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL SCIENTISTS
9) CALIFORNIA DENTAL HYGIENISTS ASSOCIATION
10) CALIFORNIA FOUR WHEEL DRIVE ASSOCIATION (CAL4WHEEL)
11) CALIFORNIA FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION
12) CALIFORNIA GRAND CASINO
13) CALIFORNIA OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION
14) CALIFORNIA RECREATIONAL VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION (CALRVDA)
15) CALIFORNIA SOCIETY FOR RESPIRATORY CARE
16) CALIFORNIA SOCIETY OF ENROLLED AGENTS
17) CALIFORNIA STATE CLUB ASSOCIATION
18) CALIFORNIA STATE RAILROAD MUSEUM FOUNDATION
19) CHEECH & CHONG GLOBAL HOLDINGS, INC.
20) COMCAST CORPORATION AND ITS WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARIES INCLUDING NBC UNIVERSAL MEDIA, LLC
21) CRYSTAL COVE CONSERVANCY
22) FEDERATED INDIANS OF GRATON RANCHERIA
23) JAMES HARDIE BUILDING PRODUCTS INC.
24) MATSON NAVIGATION COMPANY, INC. AND ITS AFFILIATED COMPANIES
25) OFF ROAD BUSINESS ASSOCIATION
26) PASADENA METRO BLUE LINE CONSTRUCTION AUTHORITY AKA METRO GOLD LINE FOOTHILL EXTENSION CONSTRUCTION AUTHORITY
27) PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS IN CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT
28) RESOURCES LEGACY FUND
29) RETIRED PUBLIC EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
30) SAN DIEGO MILITARY ADVISORY COUNCIL
31) SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA RENTAL HOUSING ASSOCIATION
32) TAXICAB PARATRANSIT ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA
33) UNITED SERVICES AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION (USAA) AND AFFILIATED ENTITIES
34) UPPER SAN GABRIEL VALLEY MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT
35) WEST COAST UNIVERSITY INC.
20+ years
Aaron Read and Associates' (ARA) services run the gamut of all types and aspects of Governmental Representation including the Administration, the Legislature and each of its committees, and regulatory agencies. In addition, ARA provides consulting on government procurement issues. Our sister company, Marketplace Communications, provides a full range of public affairs services including social media, campaigns, video and audio productions, and strategy to achieve your goals. Marketplace Communications has won numerous Pollie Awards from the American Association of Political Consultants.
Steve Baker joined ARA in 1990 and represents several professional groups and corporations. Prior to coming to Aaron Read & Associates, Steve had an executive role with a labor-management consulting firm headquartered in Sacramento. He has been involved in all aspects of association development, including membership recruitment, public relations, coalition building, and representational activities.Steve specializes in working on energy, utility, labor, transportation, regulatory and environmental issues. He also has extensive experience in working on the State Budget. Steve has worked in a variety of candidate campaigns as well as on statewide ballot measures. He is highly respected for both his lobbying skills and his ability to articulate verbally and in writing the concerns of our clients.ARA is unique. We represent numerous firefighters, law enforcement and labor groups, as well as fortune 500 companies, corporations and large trade associations. As a result of our diverse client base, we build relationships with Democratic and Republican lawmakers during their campaigns, long before they are elected to office
Last Updated: July 10, 2025
