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Fine, Geddie & Associates, Inc. is a well established governmental affairs and legislative services firm located in Montgomery, Alabama. The firm represents a cadre of blue chip corporate clients and business interests before the Alabama legislature and various departments of state government. Fine, Geddie clients are among the nation's most successful businesses. The firm provides a coordinated and reliable approach to issues which contributes to their clients' success and profitability. Each principal and associate has a thorough understanding of issues, process and procedure and gives personal and prompt attention to all clients at all times.

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Fine, Geddie and Associates has been an active force in legislative and governmental issues during the last decade. Areas of expertise and experience include legislative lobbying, regulatory and agency advocacy, research, assessment and monitoring, procurement, local government lobbying and economic development. Through excellent research capabilities, the firm can enhance its clients' knowledge of voting patterns, constituent groups, and political contributions to provide a reliable approach to governmental issues.

BOB GEDDIE grew up in Elmore County and attended public schools in Robinson Springs and Wetumpka. After graduating from Marion Military Institute (A.A.) and Auburn University (BA), he joined the Washington staff of the late U.S. Senator John Sparkman as Sparksman's legislative assistant. He later coordinated Sparkman's Alabama offices. Geddie served for four years as Legislative Liaison and as Executive Assistant to Governor Fob James. He was the Governor's representative to the National Governor's Association, Interstate Mining Compact and the Tennessee-Tombigbee Commission. Prior to forming Fine Geddie & Associates in 1985, he was Director of State Governmental Affairs for Alabama Power Company.

Camille is an attorney and Co-Chair of RWL's Government Relations Division. She is an effective advocate for a diverse group of clients with complicated and nuanced issues before legislative and procurement decision makers. Work closely with clients to develop strategy and implement both short- and long-term goals.

6-10 years

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RWL is the go-to firm when businesses and individuals have a complex legal problem, with a team of attorneys that thrive on pursuing the most challenging cases on behalf of its clients. Our attorneys have represented scores of clients, including: major-league sports franchises; name-brand companies such as Google, Uber, Facebook and FedEx; whistleblowers in false claims cases; and millions of consumers in national class action suits.

With offices located in Baltimore, the state capital of Annapolis and the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, Rifkin Weiner Livingston LLC (RWL) provides an important link to Maryland's principal business, commercial and government centers.

Matthew is a lobbyist who has a history of result-oriented success. He has obtained client successes through lobbying the Maryland legislature, executive branch, and agencies along with grassroots activities and engagement.

6-10 years

RWL is the go-to firm when businesses and individuals have a complex legal problem, with a team of attorneys that thrive on pursuing the most challenging cases on behalf of its clients. Our attorneys have represented scores of clients, including: major-league sports franchises; name-brand companies such as Google, Uber, Facebook and FedEx; whistleblowers in false claims cases; and millions of consumers in national class action suits.

With offices located in Baltimore, the state capital of Annapolis and the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, Rifkin Weiner Livingston LLC (RWL) provides an important link to Maryland's principal business, commercial and government centers.

Matthew has been an advocate for over five years as a registered lobbyist in Maryland at RWL Law and has represented a variety of clients, including trade associations, businesses, non-profits and other entities on tax issues, business regulatory matters, capital budget requests and a variety of other matters. Additional experience includes managing numerous Maryland State and Local political campaigns including time at the Maryland Senate and House Democratic Caucuses and serving as a Senate staffer for the Maryland Senate Majority Leader for several years.

BENJAMIN PATTERSON

(Alabama)

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I have been in government relations for 25 years. I am a partner in a multi-client firm with a broad spectrum of clients in every major sector. Prior to joining Fine Geddie I worked in the Finance Department of both Republican and Democrat governors, where I oversaw procurement, information technology and fiscal/financial legislation. I have worked in the financial services sector in government relations and for the state' largest business association. I have successfully managed a wide array of legislative, regulatory, economic development, and procurement issues in state and local government.

Fine Geddie was established in 1984 as the first contract lobbying firm in the State of Alabama. We are an ethnically, age, gender and disciplinarily diverse firm. We are bipartisan. Our six partners have over 200 years of combined experience in government relations. Fine Geddie has been integrally involved in most every significant legislative issue in Alabama the last 36 years. Our growth has been fueled by consistent results and successful outcomes. The most prominent businesses with a presence in Alabama rely on Fine Geddie as their most trusted advisors for navigating government relations.

20+ years

We are available to discuss past achievements in many areas of government relations.

We work across branches and across all agencies of state government.

Ben Patterson grew up in Florence, Alabama. He is a graduate of the University of Alabama and earned his Ph.D. from the University of Alabama where he taught seminars in State and Local Government and American Politics until 1996.

Prior to joining Fine Geddie in 2004 he served as the Deputy Finance Director for the State of Alabama under two governors and helped guide both administrations' legislative efforts on fiscal issues. He also held the position of Chief Information Officer, overseeing the state's technology acquisitions in the late 1990s. During his tenures in state government, he gained a thorough understanding of government operations, procurement, information technology, state budgets and controls, and the complexities of Alabama's tax structure.

Ben Patterson also served as the Director of Government Relations for the Alabama Bankers Association from 2000 until 2003 where he was the principal advocate for the state banking industry. He began his lobbying career as a Manager of Legislative Affairs for the Business Council of Alabama in 1996.

Chief Operating Office and Registered Lobbyist, J.R. is an experienced business development and government affairs professional with an expertise in bringing people together in Maryland to create business opportunities and to solve political problems.

6-10 years

RWL is the go-to firm when businesses and individuals have a complex legal problem, with a team of attorneys that thrive on pursuing the most challenging cases on behalf of its clients. Our attorneys have represented scores of clients, including: major-league sports franchises; name-brand companies such as Google, Uber, Facebook and FedEx; whistleblowers in false claims cases; and millions of consumers in national class action suits.

With offices located in Baltimore, the state capital of Annapolis and the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, Rifkin Weiner Livingston LLC (RWL) provides an important link to Maryland's principal business, commercial and government centers.

John C. "JR" Reith is the Chief Operating Officer at Rifkin Weiner Livingston LLC. He also a Registered Lobbyist in the firm's extensive Government Relations and Lobbying practice. He served as Finance Director for all three of former Governor Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr.'s gubernatorial campaigns and was co-chairman of his campaign committees. Mr. Reith served on the Inaugural Committee for Governor Larry Hogan, and has been active in the National Republican Party since 1996. In 2016, Mr. Reith served as the co-chairman for the Inaugural Committee for Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh. He currently sits on the board of directors for The Canton Group, ThinkBig Networks, and on the alumni board for the Boys' Latin School of Maryland. Previously, Mr. Reith served as an advisor for Compass Marketing, Inc. and as an advisor for Brown Advisory in Baltimore. He is also a former board member of the Star-Spangled Banner Flag House and the GBMC Philanthropy Committee board of directors.

I currently represent clients in the areas of healthcare, healthcare financing, health reform, health certificate of need (CON), casino gaming, lottery, horse racing, transportation, motor vehicles, rental cars, insurance, state and local taxes, franchises, business regulation, IT - information technology, environmental regulation, procurement, state contracting, bid protests, and acquisition of public funds for private programs and projects. Additionally, I advise clients on state and local ethics laws, election laws and lobbying rules.

I previously served as the former staff counsel to the Maryland Senate Budget and Taxation Committee and the Department of Fiscal Services.

My clients range from the CBAC Gaming (Horseshoe Casino Baltimore), Education Affiliates/Fortis College, Enterprise/Alamo/National Rental Cars, Maryland Physicians Care MCO, and Washington Area New Auto Dealers Association.

20+ years

Former staff counsel to Maryland Senate Budget and Taxation Committee handling matters related to state & local taxes, retirement, and agency budgets

Experienced lobbyist on health care delivery systems, health insurance, and health occupations, including managed care, hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, dental plans, and pharmaceuticals

Team leader on multi-firm effort to preserve the Preakness Stakes in Maryland and to enact a statutory framework for a nearly $400 million capital redevelopment effort for Maryland's racetracks

Counsel for automotive industries including new automobile dealers and rental car agencies

Lead lobbyist on legislation to authorize transportation network companies

Experienced gaming lobbyist representing lottery, casino, racetrack, and sports wagering interests

Procurement counsel assisting entities on RFPs, bids and other offers of goods, services, and construction to state & local governments

Counsels clients on state and local ethics laws, gift laws, campaign contribution compliance, election laws, and lobbying rules

Fiscal Analyst, Department of Fiscal Services (1988)
Committee Staff, Maryland Senate Budget & Taxation Committee (1989 - 1990)

  • RWL's government relations group consistently ranks among Maryland's top lobbyists for good reason. Their team approach, in-depth understanding of their clients' interests, relationships at all levels of government and superb strategies are second to none. - Joseph De Francis, Former President and CEO, Maryland Jockey Club
  • Michael V. Johansen is the Administrative Partner at Rifkin Weiner Livingston LLC and the Chair of the firm's Administrative Law and Regulatory Compliance practice. Mike has nearly 30 years of experience in lobbying and legal matters before the General Assembly, executive agencies, and local/municipal governments in the state of Maryland. As a registered lobbyist, he has represented clients in the areas of healthcare, healthcare financing, health reform, health certificate of need (CON), casino gaming, lottery, horse racing, transportation, motor vehicles, rental cars, insurance, state and local taxes, franchises, business regulation, IT - information technology, environmental regulation, procurement, state contracting, bid protests, and acquisition of public funds for private programs and projects. Mike also advises clients on state and local ethics laws, gift laws, campaign contribution compliance, election laws and lobbying rules.

    Prior to joining the firm, Mike was legislative staff to the Maryland General Assembly, the Senate Budget & Taxation Committee, and the Department of Fiscal Services. He is a member of the board of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - Maryland Chapter and a board member of the Indian Creek School.

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    Clients:

    1) Advanced Medical Technology Association (AdvaMed)

    2) Air Medical Operators Association

    3) Alorica, Inc.

    4) American Academy of Emergency Medicine (AAEM)

    5) American Association of Crop Insurers (AACI)

    6) American Business Group of Abu Dhabi (d/b/a Amcham Abu Dhabi)

    7) American Central European Business Association

    8) American Equity Investment Life Holding Company

    9) American Lithuanian Business Council

    10) American Romanian Business Council

    11) AMGEN, Inc.

    12) Anthem, Inc. (formerly known as WellPoint, Inc.)

    13) Antimicrobials Working Group

    14) BIOBOT Analytics

    15) BLOOMBERG LP

    16) Bombardier Aerospace Holdings (USA) Inc formerly Bombardier Transit Corporation

    17) BRINKS COMPANY

    18) Buhler Quality Yarns Corporation

    19) Central Iowa Water Trails

    20) Chicago Deferred Exchange Corporation

    21) City and County of Honolulu

    22) CITY OF NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT

    23) Clark Street Associates on behalf of Arris Composites

    24) Clark Street Associates on behalf of TydenBrooks

    25) Clark Street Associates on behalf of Western Digital

    26) Coalition for a 21st Century Postal Service

    27) COLONIAL PIPELINE

    28) Comcast Corporation

    29) Concho Resources, Inc.

    30) County of Maui- Hawaii

    31) DELL INC.

    32) Eli Lilly & Company

    33) Elliott Management

    34) Enable Midstream Partners, LP

    35) Encova Insurance

    36) Energy Advance Center

    37) Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati

    38) Federation of Exchange Accomodators, Inc.

    39) GENENTECH, INC

    40) Global Down Syndrome Foundation

    41) Hardwick Clothes

    42) Hickey Freeman Tailored Clothing, Inc

    43) Honolulu Auth. for Rapid Trns. (previously known as InfraConsult, LLC.)

    44) HOUSTON FIREFIGHTERS RELIEF AND RETIREMENT FUND

    45) Indexed Annuity Leadership Council

    46) Indicium Group

    47) Indivior, Inc.

    48) J.A. Apparel Corp.

    49) Kansas State University

    50) Lithium Werks, Inc.

    51) Los Angeles County Employees' Retirement System

    52) MERCK & CO, INC

    53) MT Pharma America, Inc.

    54) MTD Products, Inc.

    55) Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board

    56) NATIONAL ASSN. OF STATE TREASURERS (NAST)

    57) NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REHABILITATION PROVIDERS AND AGENCIES

    58) National Coalition for Access to Autism Services (NCAAS)

    59) National Conference on Public Employee Retirement Systems

    60) National Retirement Fund

    61) New England Shirt Co

    62) News Media Alliance

    63) Norfolk Southern Corporation

    64) Novo Nordisk Inc.

    65) OGE ENERGY CORP

    66) Ohio Police and Fire Pension Fund

    67) OTC Markets

    68) Owens & Minor, Inc.

    69) Oxford Biochronometrics

    70) PFIZER

    71) PhRMA

    72) Plasma Protein Therapeutics Association

    73) REINSURANCE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA

    74) RESEARCH SOCIETY ON ALCOHOLISM

    75) Ripple Labs, Inc.

    76) Sanofi, U.S.

    77) SECURITY TRADERS ASSOCIATION

    78) Signify Health

    79) Skytop Strategies

    80) Southwestern Company

    81) Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.

    82) STATE OF HAWAII DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION

    83) Supima

    84) Syneos Health, Inc.

    85) Tactical Air Support, Inc.

    86) Takeda Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.

    87) TE Connectivity, Inc.

    88) Tennessee Consolidated Retirement Systems

    89) The Amalgamated Sugar Company LLC

    90) The Anschutz Corporation

    91) The Friedkin Group

    92) The Internet & Television Assn (Formerly NTL CABLE & TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSN)

    93) The Vanguard Group, Inc

    94) Tom James Company

    95) Us Against Alzheimer's

    96) US Guatemala Business Council

    97) US- Poland Business Council

    98) US-Turkmenistan Business Council

    99) Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated

    100) VISA

    101) W Diamond Group Corporation

    102) Women's Health Coalition

    103) Zoetis

    PAT MILLER

    (Tennessee)