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MARTIN CHRISTIE

(Alabama)

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Problem solving in the governmental arena depends on a clear understanding of the issues and political process. Christie Strategy Group brings a wealth of direct lobbying and governmental experience to assist clients in achieving complex political, legislative, and regulatory goals.

20+ years

Our firm has the capability to approach any member of the legislature, both Republican and Democrat. We also have strong relationships within the Executive branch and many state agencies. We are confident in our abilities to reach the right person on any issue.

Christie Strategy Group provides clients with a comprehensive, strategic approach to solving problems in the public and governmental arenas through direct representation, political action committee development, and establishments of grassroots lobbying programs and issue management through positive media relations.

Prior to founding his own firm, Christie was Vice President of the Business Council of Alabama. Over a period of several years, his responsibilities included supervision of the association's governmental relations program, development of a comprehensive grassroots structure involving association members and local chambers of commerce, and coordination of the organization's political affairs.

Working with the Business Council of Alabama's ProgressPAC, Christie raised over $2 million on behalf of pro-business candidates in Alabama during a two-year period.

Before joining the Business Council, Christie was a senior Public Affairs Officer with Walter Industries, Inc., a Fortune 200 corporation. He also served in Washington, D.C. on the staff of Congressman John H. Buchanan, Jr. as both Press Secretary and Research Assistant.

A member of numerous public affairs organizations on the state and national levels, Christie served as Chairman of the Business Council Governmental Affairs Committee and on the Executive Committee of United for State Action, a group of state business organizations dedicated to enhancing business' influence through direct participation in the political process.

A graduate of Vanderbilt University, where he received his undergraduate degree in International Relations cum laude, Christie is an accomplished speaker on the subject of political involvement and participation.

Martin and his wife, Stephanie, reside in Montgomery.

EDGAR CASTRO

(Florida)

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Edgar Castro's core business is government affairs, community relations, and lobbying in Miami-Dade County and Tallahassee, Florida. As an expert in the public policy process at the municipal, county, and state levels, Edgar assists his clients in navigating their way through the ever-increasing maze of legislative and regulatory challenges to achieve their goals and objectives.

Edgar has successfully advocated for issues addressing the needs of businesses, trade associations, municipalities, and the Florida Bar before Florida's executive and legislative branches, administrative and regulatory agencies, Miami-Dade County, and a number of the municipalities therein. Edgar's clients rely on him to develop and implement offensive and defensive political strategies to successfully negotiate legislative provisions on their behalf. Edgar has advocated for his clients on issues relating to transportation, family law, gaming, telecommunications, financial services, emergency management, intellectual property, and energy. Additionally, Edgar assists his clients with their relationships within the Hispanic community by developing a strategic plan of engagement, while also facilitating access to important elected leaders and stakeholders in the Hispanic community.

Edgar began his political career in Tallahassee, working in the Governor's Office as a Legislative Assistant, for the Florida House of Representatives. Edgar's experience in this role taught him the intricacies of the legislative processes and committee procedures, helping him build strong ties to staff and members of both chambers and parties. Throughout his career, Edgar has worked on numerous political campaigns in Florida, including candidates in the U.S. House and Senate, Florida House of Representatives and Senate, and the Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners.

In addition to his experiences in Tallahassee, Edgar worked in Washington, DC as a public policy consultant for a government relations and consulting company. There, Edgar was responsible for researching and analyzing Florida and federal legislative actions and making recommendations to help clients effectively respond to governmental opportunities while avoiding potential risks.

ALFREDO ARREDONDO

(California)

CARSON BAKER

(Pennsylvania)
Clients:

WILLIAM BARNABY

(California)

WILLIAM BARNABY III

(California)

JENNA EARLEY

(Pennsylvania)
Clients:

CHER GONZALEZ

(California)

SEAN HENSCHEL

(California)
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MATTHEW PLUMMER

(Pennsylvania)
Clients:

47) Kingsley Association

48) Kooth USA, LLC

49) Lackawanna College

50) Lion Health System

51) LIUNA Mid-Atlantic Regional Organizing Coalition

52) Local Union No. 1319 O.S.H.E.

53) Luzerne County Child Advocacy Center

54) Malibu Wellness Ranch

55) Malt Beverage Distributors Association of PA

56) Martz Trailways

57) Messiah Lifeways

58) MidPoint Group of Companies, Inc.

59) Misericordia University

60) Modern Treasury

61) New Birth of Freedom Council, Boy Scouts of America #544

62) Nlyten Corporation

63) Orchards Entertainment

64) PA Association for Justice

65) PA State Building & Construction Trades Council

66) Pennsylvania Association of Staff Nurses and Allied Professionals

67) Pennsylvania Beer Alliance

68) Pennsylvania Cannabis Coalition

69) PENNSYLVANIA SOCIETY OF PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS

70) Pennsylvania State Nurses Association

71) Pennsylvania Trolley Museum Inc.

72) Phila Trial Lawyers Assn.

73) Philadelphia School District

74) Recycling the World, Inc.

75) Rikore, Inc.

76) Rutter's Holdings, Inc.

77) RVG Management and Development Co.

78) Sheet Metal Workers LU 19

79) Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) of Luzerne County

80) Summit Realty Advisors, LLC

81) Takeda Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.

82) The Lands at Hillside Farms

83) Ticket Network

84) Total Security International LLC

85) Valley Crest Real Estate, LP

86) Verified Voting.Org., Inc

87) Viatris Inc.

88) Visit Hershey & Harrisburg Inc.

89) Waste Reduction Recycling Transfer, Inc.

90) William J. Brennan, Jr. Center for Justice

91) Wyoming Valley Art League

DAVID QUINTANA

(California)

DON SCHINSKE

(California)

DAVID THOMAS

(Pennsylvania)
Clients:

53) Kingsley Association

54) Kooth USA, LLC

55) Kyndryl, Inc.

56) Lackawanna College

57) LifeBrand, Inc.

58) Lion Health System

59) LIUNA Mid-Atlantic Regional Organizing Coalition

60) Luzerne County Child Advocacy Center

61) Malibu Wellness Ranch

62) Malt Beverage Distributors Association of PA

63) Martz Trailways

64) Messiah Lifeways

65) MidPoint Group of Companies, Inc.

66) Misericordia University

67) Modern Treasury

68) Mountain Springs Lake Resort LLC

69) New Birth of Freedom Council, Boy Scouts of America #544

70) Nlyten Corporation

71) Olivet Boys & Girls Club of Reading and Berks County

72) Orchards Entertainment

73) PA Association for Justice

74) PA State Building & Construction Trades Council

75) Patient Direct RX

76) Pennsylvania Association of Staff Nurses and Allied Professionals

77) Pennsylvania Beer Alliance

78) Pennsylvania Cannabis Coalition

79) Pennsylvania Principals Association

80) PENNSYLVANIA SOCIETY OF PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS

81) Pennsylvania State Nurses Association

82) Pennsylvania Trolley Museum Inc.

83) Phila Trial Lawyers Assn.

84) Philadelphia School District

85) Recycling the World, Inc.

86) Rikore, Inc.

87) Rutter's Holdings, Inc.

88) Sheet Metal Workers LU 19

89) Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) of Luzerne County

90) Sugar Plum Chocolates

91) Summit Realty Advisors, LLC

92) Takeda Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.

93) Terrapin Investment Fund 1, LLC

94) The Lands at Hillside Farms

95) Ticket Network

96) Total Security International LLC

97) Valley Crest Real Estate, LP

98) Verified Voting.Org., Inc

99) Viatris Inc.

100) Visit Hershey & Harrisburg Inc.

101) Waste Reduction Recycling Transfer, Inc.

102) William J. Brennan, Jr. Center for Justice

103) Wyoming Valley Art League