916-448-3444
1415 L Street, Suite 1100, Sacramento, CA, 95814, 
Subjects: All Subjects
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.
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
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
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
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
32) OFF ROAD BUSINESS ASSOCIATION
33) ORANGE COUNTY EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
35) PEACE OFFICERS RESEARCH ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA
36) PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS IN CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT
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
11-15 years
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.
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.
Jennifer Tannehill brings her decades of experience under the dome to Aaron Read & Associates. Beginning her career with an internship for then Governor Deukmejian, Jennifer served two governors and six legislators in several capacities. In addition to her experience in both houses of the legislature and the governor's office Jennifer has served candidates for office as an account manager for a prominent political fundraising team, giving her insider knowledge of Sacramento and a broad perspective of state government and politics. Jennifer has worked on several issues in her capacity as a legislative staffer. Some of these include: Business and Professions, Education and Budget. A Sacramento native, Jennifer holds a B.A. in Government from CSU Sacramento. When not working on legislative issues she enjoys time with her family, camping, road trips with her husband and walks with her rescue dog.
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.
505-203-3421
5701 Bosque Vista Dr. NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87111, 
My guiding philosophy is that success comes from operating with integrity, honesty and tact while being assertive and practical. Growing up around the close-knit culture of NM politics has given me an education and exposure to the legislative and political process that not many other lobbyists here have.
6-10 years
Recently was a part of a successful lobbying effort in 2019 to pass into law a major energy transition legislation for renewable energy development across the state that's become one of the top national models, also helped pass updated oil and gas industry laws, successfully passed Scope of Practice legislation in 2017 for a healthcare client (which is no easy task in NM), assisted a racing-industry client in strengthening regulations regarding illegal drug use and tax protections.
I have good professional relationships with several house and senate committees, committee chairs and legislative leadership, Governor's office, Environment Department and Energy and Natural Resources Agencies, NM Racing Commission
I was born and reared in Albuquerque, New Mexico and received my college education at the University of New Mexico. My father was a State Representative in the 70's and was a lobbyist for 37 years until his retirement in 2016, so New Mexico politics has been a big part of my family for a long time. My father started bringing me and my brother to the capitol when we were toddlers where I got to watch him in action and learn how things work at the legislature; and more importantly, how to talk and connect with people. Through many years of following my dad around the capitol and traveling with him around the state for work, I was able to receive a comprehensive, but also intimate education in politics, legislative affairs and the unique inner-workings of the political environment of New Mexico. This experience prepared me to be able to work effectively in the family business for the last few years of my dads career and
successfully carry on the business when he retired in 2016. I've also been successful in obtaining my own clients and working on a variety of important issues in the state ranging from healthcare to energy policy. I'm proud to have a solid reputation as an effective and trustworthy lobbyist and I enjoy advocating for my clients and helping them reach their legislative and regulatory goals.
404-659-0001
50 HURT PLAZA SE, STE. 800, ATLANTA, GA, 30303, 
2) ABM BUILDING SOLUTIONS, INC.
4) APPRISS
5) ATTORNEY`S TITLE GUARANTY FUND, INC.
7) CHILDREN`S HEALTHCARE OF ATLANTA
8) CIGAR ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC. / PIPE TOBACCO COUNCIL
9) CINTRA
10) CLEANSPARK, INC.
11) COALITION FOR IGNITION INTERLOCK MANUFACTURERS
12) COMCAST
13) COUNCIL OF MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGES
14) DEERFIELD ESTATES, LLC DBA DEERFIELD FARMS
15) DLRDMV
16) ENCOMPASS HEALTH
17) ENVOLVE
19) GA SENIOR LIVING ASSOCIATION
21) GEORGIA ATHLETIC TRAINERS ASSOCIATION
22) GEORGIA AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSOCIATION
23) GEORGIA BEER WHOLESALERS ASSOCIATION
24) GEORGIA FORESTRY ASSOCIATION
25) GEORGIA GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT ASSOCIATION (GGCSA)
26) GEORGIA HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
30) GEORGIA PROFESSIONAL GOLF ASSOCIATION (PGA)
33) GEORGIA STATE GOLF COURSE ASSOCIATION (GSGA)
34) GEORGIALINK PUBLIC AFFAIRS GROUP
35) GREENBERGTAURIG
36) KOCH COMPANIES PUBLIC SECTOR, LLC
37) LENDINGPOINT
38) MACRO COMPANIES
39) MEDNAX
41) MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, LLC
42) NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SECURITY COMPANIES
43) NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
44) NECCO
46) PARSONS TRANSPORTATION GROUP
47) PHARMACEUTICAL RESEARCH AND MANUFACTURERS OF AMERICA (PHRMA)
48) PHYTEST
51) PULL A PART
52) PURECYCLE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
55) SCHOLARPATH
56) SCI MANAGEMENT CORPORATION
60) VALLAMBROSA PLANTATION, LLC
63) WARNER ROBINS
H. Boyd Pettit, III is Partner and General Counsel for GeorgiaLink Public Affairs Group, LLC Pettit, a practicing Attorney since 1979, served as a Democratic member to the Georgia General Assembly for five consecutive terms beginning in January, 1983. Elected to the House of Representatives, succeeding newly elected Governor Joe Frank Harris, he was named a member of the House Appropriations, Judiciary, and Industry Committees. Pettit became Secretary to the Judiciary Committee and Chairman of the Public Services and Utilities Subcommittee of House Industry. During his membership in the House, Pettit served as Georgia's representative to the Southern States Energy Board and was selected as a participant in the Leadership Georgia Class of 1987. In 1993, he joined GeorgiaLink Public Affairs Group while remaining active on behalf of local governments, local education entities, public bond finance issues, and local industrial recruitment and development. In September 2000, Pettit was selected to the Georgia State Board of Transportation. He was re-elected in January, 2001 to a full five-year term. Pettit currently serves on the State Board of the Georgia Youth Science and Technology Centers and is an active member of Sam Jones Memorial United Methodist Church in Cartersville. Previously serving on Board of Directors of the North Metro Technical Institute Foundation, Pettit was a part of the effort to secure property, utilities, and funding for the state adult technical school. Boyd has two daughters, Dana and Bray. They reside in Cartersville, Georgia.
804-382-0991
PO Box 1097, Richmond, VA, 23218, 
I am seasoned in providing consultation, policy program development and evaluation, and advocacy experience, with over 30 years, first in providing the day-to-day management of a national project funded by The Robert Wood Foundation and now through my own work as a lobbying and advocacy consultant in Virginia.
1) American Massage Therapy Association, Virginia Chapter
2) Brain Injury Association of Virginia
3) Commonwealth Autism Services, Inc
4) Connections Health Solutions
5) Hemophilia Association of the Capital Area
9) Virginia Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists
10) Virginia Association of Community Services Boards, Inc.
11) Virginia Athletic Trainers Association
12) Virginia Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Program
13) Virginia Breast Cancer Foundation
14) Virginia Counselors Association
15-20 years
My client portfolio (and professional interests) require close working relationships with members of the Virginia General Assembly who serve on education, health, judiciary, and appropriations committees. I also regularly consult with and attend executive branch agencies and meetings for health professions regulation, Medicaid, behavioral health and substance use disorder, and education.
A native of Pennsylvania, I have lived in Virginia for over 50 years. I hold a baccalaureate degree (cum laude) and a master's degree in nursing from the University of Pennsylvania, a master's in public health from Virginia Commonwealth University, and a doctorate in higher education administration from the College of William & Mary in Virginia.
(404) 659 - 0001
50 HURT PLAZA SE, SUITE 800, ATLANTA, GA, 30303, 
2) ABM BUILDING SOLUTIONS, INC.
4) APPRISS.
5) CHILDREN'S HEALTHCARE OF ATLANTA
6) CINTRA
8) COALITION FOR IGNITION INTERLOCK MANUFACTURERS
9) COMCAST
10) CONSTRUCTION PARTNERS, INC.
11) COUNCIL OF MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGES
12) CVS HEALTH
13) DEERFIELD ESTATES, LLC DBA DEERFIELD FARMS
14) DLRDMV
15) ENCOMPASS HEALTH
16) ENVOLVE
19) GEORGIA ATHLETIC TRAINERS ASSOCIATION
20) GEORGIA AUTOMOTIVE DEALERS ASSOCIATION
21) GEORGIA BEER WHOLESALERS ASSOCIATION
22) GEORGIA FORESTRY ASSOCIATION
23) GEORGIA GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT ASSOCIATION (GGCSA)
24) GEORGIA HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION (GHA)
26) GEORGIA PEST CONTROL ASSOCIATION
28) GEORGIA PROPANE GAS ASSOCIATION
29) GEORGIA SENIOR LIVING ASSOCIATION
30) GEORGIALINK PUBLIC AFFAIRS GROUP
31) GREENBERGTAURIG
34) MACRO COMPANIES
35) MAPLEBEAR INC. (DBA INSTACART)
36) MEDNAX
38) MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT SERVICE, LLC
39) NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SECURITY COMPANIES
40) NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
41) NECCO
43) PARSONS TRANSPORTATION GROUP
44) PHARMACEUTICAL RESEARCH AND MANUFACTURERS OF AMERICA (PHRMA)
45) PHYTEST, INC
46) PITTMAN CONSTRUCTION COMPNANY
48) PULL-A-PART
49) PURECYCLE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
52) SCHOLARPATH
53) SCI GEORGIA FUNERAL SERVICES, INC.
54) SCI MANAGEMENT CORPORATION
56) THE GEORGIA SOCIETY OF CPA'S
58) U.S. ENTERPRISE
60) VALLAMBROSA PLANTATION, LLC
63) WARNER ROBINS
James H. "Jay" Roberts is the most recent member of our team. Prior to joining GeorgiaLink, Mr. Roberts served in the Georgia State House of Representatives (2003-2015) while in the House, Jay was elected as both Vice-Chairman and Chairman of the House Majority Caucus by his peers. Former Gov. Sonny Perdue asked him to serve as his Administration Floor Leader in his second term. He served in that capacity for 2 years. Jay was named the Chairman of the House Transportation Committee by the Speaker of the House in 2010. He served as Chairman of the House Transportation Committee for 6 years. During his tenure in the House, Jay served on the Agriculture & Consumer Affairs, Ethics, Economic Development & Tourism, Ways & Means, Appropriations, Rules, Game & Fish and Transportation Committees. Jay has served several communities during his 13 years in the House. He served Irwin, Ben Hill, Tift, Turner, Coffee, Telfair, Wheeler, Wilcox and Jeff Davis counties. Governor Nathan Deal appointed Jay to the distinguish position of Director of Planning for the State of Georgia at the Georgia Department of Transportation. He was tasked with the planning of the State's Transportation projects including developing and implementing the STIP. Governor Kemp asked Jay to serve on his Transition Team. He was then asked by Governor Brian Kemp to continue to serve him as the Director of Planning. In September, 2019 Mr. Roberts joined GeorgiaLink Public Affairs Group. He and his wife Sarah have two children, and they reside in Irwin County.
(404) 659 - 0001
50 HURT PLAZA, SUITE # 800, ATLANTA, GA, 30303, 
2) ABM BUILDING SOLUTIONS, INC.
4) APPRISS
5) ATTORNEY`S TITLE GUARANTY FUND, INC.
7) CHILDREN`S HEALTHCARE OF ATLANTA
8) CINTRA
10) COALITION FOR IGNITION INTERLOCK MANUFACTURERS
11) CONSTRUCTION PARTNERS, INC.
12) COUNCIL OF MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGES
13) CVS HEALTH
14) DEERFIELD ESTATES, LLC DBA DEERFIELD FARMS
15) DLRDMV
16) ENCOMPASS HEALTH
17) ENVOLVE
19) GA SENIOR LIVING ASSOCIATION
21) GEORGIA ATHLETIC TRAINERS ASSOCIATION
22) GEORGIA AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSOCIATION
23) GEORGIA BEER WHOLESALERS ASSOCIATION
24) GEORGIA FORESTRY ASSOCIATION
25) GEORGIA GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT ASSOCIATION (GGCSA)
26) GEORGIA HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
30) GEORGIA PROFESSIONAL GOLF ASSOCIATION (PGA)
33) GEORGIA STATE GOLF COURSE ASSOCIATION (GSGA)
34) GEORGIALINK PUBLIC AFFAIRS GROUP
35) GREENBERGTAURIG
36) KOCH COMPANIES PUBLIC SECTOR, LLC AND ITS AFFILIATES
37) LENDINGPOINT
38) MACRO COMPANIES
39) MAPLEBEAR INC. (D/B/A INSTACART)
40) MEDNAX
42) MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, LLC
43) NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SECURITY COMPANIES
44) NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
45) NECCO
47) PARSONS TRANSPORTATION GROUP
48) PHYTEST
51) PULL A PART
52) PURECYCLE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
55) SCHOLARPATH
56) SCI MANAGEMENT CORPORATION
57) SI GROUP CLIENT SERVICES (SIGCS)
61) VALLAMBROSA PLANTATION, LLC
64) WARNER ROBINS
Arthur B. "Skin" Edge, IV is engaged in Governmental Relations and Consulting. Prior to joining GeorgiaLink, Mr. Edge served in the Georgia State Senate (1986-1996) and was Minority Leader of the Senate from 1992-1996. Mr. Edge served on the Appropriations, Special Judiciary (Chairman), Public Utilities and Health committees in the Senate. He also served on the Legislative Fiscal Affairs Committee and the Code Revisions Committee. Georgia Trend Magazine named Edge as one of "The 100 Most Influential People in Georgia." He was voted "The Top Registered Lobbyist in Georgia in 2018" in a poll of legislators, state officials and lobbyists. He was also named by Business to Business Magazine as one of "The Ten Most Influential People under the Gold Dome." He is a graduate of the University of Georgia (BBA 1977) and the University of Georgia School of Law (J.D. 1980). He was a participant in the Leadership Georgia Class of 1988. Skin and his wife, Bambi, have three children and six grandchildren. They reside in Newnan, Georgia.
(404) 245-3470
50 HURT PLAZA SOUTHEAST, 800, ATLANTA, GA, 30303, 
GeorgiaLink Public Affairs Group focuses on identifying, developing, and securing relationships between clients and government. It provides comprehensive strategic representation for clients by utilizing broad-based expertise in governmental affairs. The firm monitors legislation and creates opportunities for a diverse clientele that includes Fortune 500 companies, state associations, small entrepreneurs, professional groups, and local government.
Firm Specialties:
GeorgiaLink has a client base with a broad range of interests. Its special focus has been in environmental, gaming, healthcare, telecommunications and banking.
2) ABM BUILDING SOLUTIONS, INC.
4) APPRISS
5) ATTORNEY`S TITLE GUARANTY FUND, INC.
6) CHILDREN`S HEALTHCARE OF ATLANTA
7) CINTRA
9) COALITION FOR IGNITION INTERLOCK MANUFACTURERS
10) COMCAST
11) CONSTRUCTION PARTNERS, INC.
12) COUNCIL OF MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGES
13) CVS HEALTH
14) DEERFIELD ESTATES, LLC DBA DEERFIELD FARMS
15) DLRDMV
16) ENCOMPASS HEALTH
17) ENVOLVE
19) GA SENIOR LIVING ASSOCIATION
21) GEORGIA ATHLETIC TRAINERS ASSOCIATION
23) GEORGIA AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSOCIATION
24) GEORGIA BEER WHOLESALERS ASSOCIATION
25) GEORGIA FORESTRY ASSOCIATION
26) GEORGIA GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT ASSOCIATION (GGCSA)
27) GEORGIA HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
31) GEORGIA PROFESSIONAL GOLF ASSOCIATION (PGA)
34) GEORGIA STATE GOLF COURSE ASSOCIATION (GSGA)
35) GEORGIALINK PUBLIC AFFAIRS GROUP
36) GREENBERGTAURIG
37) KOCH COMPANIES PUBLIC SECTOR, LLC AND ITS AFFILIATES
38) LENDINGPOINT
39) MACRO COMPANIES
40) MAPLEBEAR INC. (D/B/A INSTACART)
41) MEDNAX
43) MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, LLC
44) NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SECURITY COMPANIES
45) NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
46) NECCO
48) PARSONS TRANSPORTATION GROUP
49) PHARMACEUTICAL RESEARCH AND MANUFACTURERS OF AMERICA (PHRMA)
50) PHYTEST
53) PULL A PART
54) PURECYCLE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
57) SCHOLARPATH
58) SCI MANAGEMENT CORPORATION
62) VALLAMBROSA PLANTATION, LLC
65) WARNER ROBINS
John S. "Trip" Martin, III is the founder of GeorgiaLink Public Affairs Group. GeorgiaLink is a governmental affairs consulting firm which has been recognized by James magazine seventeen years in a row as the top lobbying firm in the state of Georgia. Mr. Martin began his Government Affairs career in 1981 as the Director of State Government Affairs in Georgia for Southern Bell. In 1986, he was promoted to the position of Director of Legislative Affairs for BellSouth in Washington, D.C. where his major responsibilities included the development and implementation of strategies for dealing with Congress on national telecommunications policy issues. He has served as the Vice President of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Southeastern Public Affairs Council and was a participant in the Leadership Georgia Class of 1983. He is the former Vice President of the University of Georgia National Alumni Association. Mr. Martin currently serves on the Board of Directors of The Advocacy Group, an international network of lobbying firms with offices in forty-eight states. Trip is married to Julie Brown, a native of Atlanta and President & CEO of Georgia Foreign-Trade Zone. Trip and Julie split their time between residences in Atlanta and Blue Ridge, Georgia, where he is a licensed realtor with the Blue Ridge office of Premier Mountain & Lake Property, Inc., and owns and operates Big Creek Alpaca Farms. Trip has three grown children and five granddaughters.
225-933-5435
P.O. BOX 80053, BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA, 70898, 
Subjects: All Subjects, Agencies/Regulations, Appropriations/Budgets, Cannabis/Drug Legalization, Children/Family/Women, City/County Government, Consumer Protection, Manufacturing, Privacy/Internet, Professional/Vocational Licensing, Science/Technology, Tourism/Hospitality, Transportation/Vehicles
Links:Website
Checkmate Strategies helps clients to navigate the regulatory and legislative process of state government. We partner with our clients and take the time to understand their issues and can quickly jump into action to advocate on their behalf. We have great relationships with each of the legislators and the executive branch.
20+ years
Cindy Bishop is the President of Checkmate Strategies, a lobbying and association management firm headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
She is a registered lobbyist and handles association management for several statewide organizations.
Cindy established Checkmate Strategies in 1995. She has worked on many high-profile legislative campaigns.
She is adept in all aspects of association management including board development, fiscal management, communications, membership recruitment and retention, public relations, grant administration and convention/meeting planning.
She is a member of the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry, the Louisiana Association of Non-Profit Organizations and the Louisiana Society of Association Executives
916-448-3444
1415 L Street, Suite 1100, Sacramento, CA, 95814, 
Subjects: All Subjects
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.
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
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
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
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
32) OFF ROAD BUSINESS ASSOCIATION
33) ORANGE COUNTY EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
35) PEACE OFFICERS RESEARCH ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA
36) PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS IN CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT
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
20+ years
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.
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.
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.
(603) 228-1498
72 North Main Street, Ste 301, Concord, NH, 03301, 
Subjects: All Subjects
Links:Website
4) COMCAST
5) CONSUMER HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS ASSN
6) CONSUMER SAFETY TECHNOLOGY LLC
7) EVERSOURCE
8) EVERYTOWN FOR GUN SAFETY ACTION FUND
9) FED EX
10) INTERNATIONAL BOTTLED WATER ASSOCIATION
11) MORTGAGE BANKERS AND BROKERS ASSOC OF NH
12) NH ASSOCIATION OF ASSESSING OFFICIALS
15) NH COURT REPORTERS ASSOCIATION
16) NH DRIVER EDUCATION TEACHERS ASSOC.
17) NH GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT ASSOCIATION
19) NH SOCIETY OF RADIOLOGY TECHNOLOGISTS
20) NH SPEECH LANGUAGE HEARING ASSOCIATION
21) NH TAX COLLECTORS ASSOCIATION
23) NH WINE AND SPIRITS BROKERS ASSOC
24) NORTH COUNTRY ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
Robert P. Blaisdell serves as Managing Partner of Demers, Blaisdell & Prasol Inc. He has been a professional legislative and regulatory lobbyist since 1998 when he started with The Demers Group. He is responsible for managing and overseeing client development and assisting clients with strategy and implementation of comprehensive government affairs activities, including advocacy and association management. He comes from a family with a long history of serving the Keene, NH area as well as NH state government. He has served on several trade group committees and in 2005 he was named to the NH Union Leader newspapers 40 Under 40 list, an award recognizing residents under the age of 40 who have made significant contributions to the state and show strong growth potential for the future. He has been recognized by Business NH Magazine as one of 25 people who will lead and shape the Granite State for the next 25 years. He has been appointed to serve on numerous local boards including the Manchester Parks & Recreation Commission as well as the Manchester Task Force on Efficiencies & Consolidations and the Mill Falls Charter School Foundation. He holds a Bachelors degree from the University of New Hampshire. He lives in Manchester with his wife Molly and their three children.
(512)4808962
823 Congress, Suite 900, Austin, TX, 78701, 
1) Arlington Independent School District
2) Fast Growth School Coalition (an association of public school districts in Texas)
3) H-E-B, LP
4) Harris County Department of Education
5) Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company
6) Huckabee & Associates, Inc.
7) National Intergovernmental Purchasing Alliance Company, dba OMNIA Partners, Public Sector
601-353-0559
PO BOX 217, JACKSON, MS, 39205-0217, 
1) Allied Universal Electronic Monitoring US, Inc.
2) American Council of Engineering Companies
4) Automation Designs & Solutions, Inc c/o Multistate Associates LLC
5) CHSPSC, LLC
7) ClassWallet
8) Columbus Redevelopment Authority
9) Consumer Data Industry Association
10) Consumer Healthcare Products Association
11) Converge: Partners in Access
12) CTIA - The Wireless Association
13) Curriculum Associates, LLC
14) Denmiss LLC
15) DIRECTV, LLC
16) DISH Network LLC
17) Elevator Industry Work Preservation Fund
18) Entertainment Software Association
19) FEi Systems
20) Forerunner
21) GlaxoSmithKline
22) Global Tel*Link Corporation
23) Hancock County
24) Hancock County Port & Harbor Commission
25) Healthcare Distribution Alliance
26) Lexis Nexis-Law Publishing
27) Lyft, Inc.
28) Merative L.P.
29) Meridian Airport Authority
33) Mississippi Arts and Entertainment Experience
34) Mississippi Athletic Trainers Association
35) Mississippi Health Care Association
36) Mississippi Industries for the Blind
37) Mississippi Methodist Hospital and Rehabilitation Center Inc.
39) Mississippi Occupational Therapy Association
41) Mississippi Prosecutors Association
42) Mississippi Society of Certified Public Accountants
43) Mississippi Society of Radiologic Technologists
44) Mississippi Speech-Language-Hearing Association
45) Motion Picture Association, Inc.
46) Multistate Associates LLC on behalf of Benevis, LLC in Mississippi
47) National Association of Social Workers, MS Chapter
49) Real Estate Valuation Advocacy Association
50) Sanofi US
52) Southern-Crop
53) Stride, Inc.
54) Swisher International, Inc.
55) The Clay Firm
57) Trilogy Integrated Resources, LLC
59) UCB, Inc.
60) United HealthCare Services, Inc.
61) Visit Jackson
601-353-0559
PO BOX 217, JACKSON, MS, 39205-0217, 
1) American Council of Engineering Companies
3) Automation Designs & Solutions, Inc c/o Multistate Associates LLC
5) Consumer Data Industry Association
6) Denmiss LLC
7) DIRECTV, LLC
9) Entertainment Software Association
10) Hancock County
11) Hancock County Port & Harbor Commission
12) Lexis Nexis-Law Publishing
13) Merative L.P.
15) Mississippi Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons
18) Mississippi Industries for the Blind
19) Mississippi Occupational Therapy Association
21) Mississippi Prosecutors Association
22) Mississippi Society of Certified Public Accountants
23) Mississippi Society of Radiologic Technologists
24) Mississippi Speech-Language-Hearing Association
25) Motion Picture Association, Inc.
26) National Association of Social Workers, MS Chapter
27) Stride, Inc.
28) Swisher International, Inc.
29) The Clay Firm
30) Trilogy Integrated Resources, LLC
31) Visit Jackson
(916) 281-6981
1215 K STREET, SUITE 1100, Sacramento, CA, 95814, 
303-905-8777
1520 W Dry Creek Rd., LITTLETON, CO, 80120, 
6302543904
2001 BUTTERFIELD RD, STE 1110, DOWNERS GROVE, IL, 605151399, 
1) ADDISON FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
3) BETTER GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
5) CHANGE ILLINOIS ACTION FUND
6) CHICAGO AUTOMOBILE TRADE ASSOCIATION
10) COUNTY OF DUPAGE
11) CVS HEALTH AND AFFILIATED COMPANIES
13) DUPAGE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
14) DUPAGE COUNTY STATE S ATTORNEY
18) ILLINOIS FIRE CHIEFS ASSOCIATION
19) ILLINOIS HIGH SCHOOL ASSOCIATION
20) ILLINOIS PROPANE GAS ASSOCIATION
22) JOHN J. MILLNER AND ASSOCIATES INC.
23) LINEBARGER, GOGGAN, BLAIR SAMPSON, LLP
24) LOYOLA UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
25) LOYOLA UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO
27) METROPOLITAN TOWNSHIP ASSOCIATION
30) RESOURCE ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS
907-244-2342
1534 D St, Anchorage, Alaska, 99501, 
(850) 224-1900
Po Box 10805, Tallahassee, FL, 32302-2805, 
3) Alliance for Automotive Innovation
4) American Council of Engineering Companies of Florida
5) American Council of Life Insurers
6) Athletic Trainers Association of Florida
7) Bank of America Corporation
8) BayCare
9) Clean Okeechobee Waters Foundation
10) DaVita, Inc
11) DISC Village
12) District One Medical Examiners Support, Inc.
13) Feeding Florida
14) Florida Academy of Dermatology
17) Florida Association of Centers for Independent Living
18) Florida Baptist Children's Homes
19) Florida Chamber of Commerce
20) Florida Chapter American College of Cardiology
22) Florida Council for Behavioral Healthcare
23) Florida Council of Yacht Clubs
24) Florida Dental Association
25) Florida Engineering Society
26) Florida Fire Chiefs' Association
29) Florida Hospital Association
30) Florida International University Foundation
31) Florida Internet & Television
33) Florida Society of Anesthesiologists
34) Florida Society of Interventional Pain Physicians
36) Fort Pierce Utilities Authority
37) Genmab US, Inc.
38) Human Coalition
39) Independent Living Systems
41) Lee F. P., Inc
42) Marquis Software Development
44) Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
46) Pfizer, Inc
51) Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare
52) UCB, Inc
53) Wellpath Recovery Solutions, LLC
54) Wellpath, LLC
205-387-0015
PO Box 1605, Jasper, AL, 35502, 
2175234200
600 S SECOND ST, SUITE 400, SPRINGFIELD, IL, 62704, 
1) ADDISON FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
3) BETTER GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
5) CHANGE ILLINOIS ACTION FUND
6) CHICAGO AUTOMOBILE TRADE ASSOCIATION
10) COUNTY OF DUPAGE
11) CVS HEALTH AND AFFILIATED COMPANIES
13) DUPAGE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
14) DUPAGE COUNTY STATE S ATTORNEY
18) ILLINOIS FIRE CHIEFS ASSOCIATION
19) ILLINOIS HIGH SCHOOL ASSOCIATION
20) ILLINOIS PROPANE GAS ASSOCIATION
22) JOHN J. MILLNER AND ASSOCIATES INC.
23) LINEBARGER, GOGGAN, BLAIR SAMPSON, LLP
24) LOYOLA UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
25) LOYOLA UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO
27) METROPOLITAN TOWNSHIP ASSOCIATION
30) RESOURCE ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS
614-628-0096
41 S. High Street, Suite 3300, Columbus, OH, 43215, 
(512)4808962
823 Congress, Suite 900, Austin, TX, 78701, 
1) Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
3) City of Pasadena, a home rule municipal corp of the State of TX
5) Dallas Police & Fire Pension System
6) FWD.us, Inc.
7) Harris County Department of Education
614-628-0096
41 S. High Street, Ste. 3300, Columbus, OH, 43215, 
2) BrightSpring Health Services
4) Conduent, Inc. and its Affiliates
6) Constellation Energy Generation, LLC
7) Continental Office Furniture & Supply Corporation
8) Critical Response Group, Inc.
10) Epilepsy Foundation of Central Ohio
11) Geographic Solutions Corporation
12) HDR, Inc
13) Institute For Multi-Sensory Education
14) J.D. Byrider Systems, Inc.
17) LeadingAge Ohio
18) Micro Electronics, Inc. dba Micro Center
19) Ohio Academy of Anesthesiologist Assistants
20) Ohio Athletic Trainers Association
22) Pinnacle Treatment Centers
24) Sisters of Charity Foundation of Cleveland
25) Sisters of Charity Health System
26) SPARK Ohio
27) Superior Air-Ground Ambulance Service of Ohio, Inc.
29) TechR2 LLC
202-899-3850
47 State Circle, Suite 300, Annapolis, MD, 21401, 
2) Alibaba
6) Fraport USA
8) Maryland Athletic Trainers Association, Inc.
9) Maryland Coalition for Inclusive Energy Solutions, Inc.
10) Maryland Podiatric Medical Association
11) Maryland School Psychologists' Association
14) Nomi Health
15) Nurse Practitioner Association of Maryland, Inc.
16) Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
17) Recovery Housing and Treatment Centers Coalition of Maryland, Inc.
19) Retail Energy Advancement League (REAL) c/o MultiState Associates LLC
21) Transportation Association of Maryland
22) UZURV
23) Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
24) WebBank
(608) 293-3717
PO Box 173, Madison, WI, 53701, 
(801) 860-6427
6621 West 9680 North, #224, Highland, UT, 84003, 
(512)4808962
823 Congress, Suite 900, Austin, TX, 78701, 
1) Abilene Chamber of Commerce
3) Austin TeamCo LLC dba Austin FC
6) BetMGM, LLC
7) BLUEBONNET ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC.
9) Celanese International Corporation
10) Charter Communications Inc.
11) Chisholm Trail Disposal, LLC
12) City of Abilene
14) City of Austin Employees' Retirement System
16) City of Frisco
17) Cosmetology Career Center, LLC
18) Covestro
19) Dallas Cowboys Football Club Ltd etal
20) Dallas Police & Fire Pension System
21) DraftKings Inc.
22) Eastman Chemical - Texas Operations
23) El Paso and Hudspeth Counties Regional Water Supply Corporation
24) El Paso Water
32) H-E-B, LP
33) Houston Municipal Employees Pension System
34) Houston Police Officers' Pension System
35) Houston Professional Fire Fighters Association, IAFF - Local 341
36) Huckabee & Associates, Inc.
38) Majestic Realty Co., a California Corporation
40) North Texas Municipal Water District
41) Phillips Infrastructure Holdings, Inc.
42) Quicksilver Jet Sales, Inc.
44) Saturn Jets, LLC
50) Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association
51) Texas Aero
52) Texas Association of Public Employee Retirement Systems
53) Texas Association of School Business Officials
54) Texas Consumer Credit Coalition
56) Texas Motorplex
505-203-3421
5701 Bosque Vista Dr. NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87111, 
6082342940
1425 Moline St, Stoughton, WI, 53718,