Introduction

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.

Achievements

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.

Clients

1) 3M COMPANY

2) ALLIANCE FOR AUTOMOTIVE INNOVATION

3) AMERICAN CAREER COLLEGE, INC.

4) AMERICAN REGISTRY OF RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGISTS

5) AT&T SERVICES INC. AND ITS AFFILIATES

6) CAHP CREDIT UNION

7) CAL FIRE LOCAL 2881

8) CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF HIGHWAY PATROLMEN

9) CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL SCIENTISTS

10) CALIFORNIA ATHLETIC TRAINERS ASSOCIATION

11) CALIFORNIA DENTAL HYGIENISTS ASSOCIATION

12) CALIFORNIA FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION

13) CALIFORNIA GRAND CASINO

14) CALIFORNIA HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION/CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF HOSPITALS AND HEALTH SYSTEMS

15) CALIFORNIA MASSAGE THERAPY COUNCIL (CAMTC)

16) CALIFORNIA OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION

17) CALIFORNIA RECREATIONAL VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION (CALRVDA)

18) CALIFORNIA SOCIETY FOR RESPIRATORY CARE

19) CALIFORNIA SOCIETY OF ENROLLED AGENTS

20) CALIFORNIA STATE CLUB ASSOCIATION

21) CALIFORNIA STATE RAILROAD MUSEUM FOUNDATION

22) CHECKSMART FINANCIAL COMPANY BY & ON BEHALF OF ITS AFFILIATES

23) COALITION FOR PUBLIC ACCESS

24) CRYSTAL COVE CONSERVANCY

25) EDUCATIONAL CREDIT MANAGEMENT CORPORATION

26) FEDERATED INDIANS OF GRATON RANCHERIA

27) IMG RX

28) INSTITUTE OF INTERNATIONAL CONTAINER LESSORS, LTD.

29) MATSON NAVIGATION COMPANY, INC. AND ITS AFFILIATED COMPANIES

30) MONTEREY BAY AQUARIUM FOUNDATION

31) OAKMONT MANAGEMENT GROUP

32) OFF ROAD BUSINESS ASSOCIATION

33) ORANGE COUNTY EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION

34) PASADENA METRO BLUE LINE CONSTRUCTION AUTHORITY AKA METRO GOLD LINE FOOTHILL EXTENSION CONSTRUCTION AUTHORITY

35) PEACE OFFICERS RESEARCH ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA

36) PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS IN CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT

37) RESOURCES LEGACY FUND

38) RETIRED PUBLIC EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION

39) SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY SHERIFF'S EMPLOYEES' BENEFIT ASSOCIATION

40) SAN FRANCISCO POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION

41) SHIELD - CALIFORNIA HEALTH CARE CENTER, INC., DBA SHIELD HEALTHCARE

42) SILICON VALLEY CLEAN ENERGY

43) SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA RENTAL HOUSING ASSOCIATION

44) TAXICAB PARATRANSIT ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA

45) TEN STRANDS

46) TRINITY REAL ESTATE SOLUTIONS, INC.

47) UNITED SERVICES AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION (USAA) AND AFFILIATED ENTITIES

48) UPPER SAN GABRIEL VALLEY MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT

49) VALOR (VETERANS ALLIANCE OF ORANGE COUNTY)

50) WEST COAST UNIVERSITY INC.

Number of Years as a Lobbyist

20+ years

Relationships

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.

Biography

Terry has worked at Aaron Read & Associates for more than two decades. Prior to joining ARA, he served as the Director of the California Fire Foundation and Consultant to the California Assembly Committee on Fire, Police and Emergency Services. In 2009, he was awarded the Director's Achievement Award on behalf of CAL FIRE. He led the successful campaign to develop the CAL FIRE brand.

Terry McHale was the press liaison for the California Assembly Committee on Police, Fire and Disaster. There, he handled crisis management in the MTBE campaign, and has expertise in public policy and strategic communications. Terry is currently an officer at Aaron Read & Associates as well as Marketplace Communications. He also serves as the editor of California Conversations Magazine. He has interviewed and written stories about such interesting Californians as Clint Eastwood, Kareem Abdul Jabbar, Harrison Ford, Gary Condit, Governor Pete Wilson and Governor Gray Davis. Terence graduated from UCLA. He lives his family in Elk Grove.

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: November 25, 2020