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In 2010, after 20 years as a State Capitol lobbyist, Mike Dugan established Capitol Consulting a full-service government relations firm. Capitol Consulting provides the experience, integrity, access and respect one achieves through years of successful representation of our clients' issues. Capitol Consulting is well respected with a proven network of legislative and state agency contacts to navigate the often-complex halls of state government. Capitol Consulting is founded on the simple principle that there is no substitute for hard work.

20+ years

Liz Connelly joins Capitol Consulting as a Government Relations Associate after more than six years on staff in the Connecticut General Assembly. Liz began her tenure with House Democrats as a top advisor to then House Majority Leader Joe Aresimowicz (Berlin and Southington). When Rep. Aresimowicz was elected Speaker of the House, Liz was then promoted to Senior Legislative and Communications Advisor to Speaker of the House. During her time as a senior advisor to the Speaker, Liz developed and maintains a wide network of legislators, state agency, staff and advocacy organizations. In addition, she was responsible for dealing and negotiating with numerous business and industry representatives on behalf of the Speaker. Liz brings to Capitol Consulting a strong work ethic and a clear understanding of the legislative process to immediately assist Capitol Consulting's clients. In addition to lobbying directly for the firm's numerous clients, Liz will manage the firm's social media presence, assist in the firm's marketing for new business and maintain the firm's bill tracking system.

Prior to working in the legislature, Liz served as a Communications and Media Coordinator at The Governor's Prevention Partnership, a nonprofit organization that builds and offers youth prevention programs to prevent substance misuse and bullying.

Liz received her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Connecticut, where she double majored in political science and journalism.

In 2010, after 20 years as a State Capitol lobbyist, Mike Dugan established Capitol Consulting a full-service government relations firm. Capitol Consulting provides the experience, integrity, access and respect one achieves through years of successful representation of our clients' issues. Capitol Consulting is well respected with a proven network of legislative and state agency contacts to navigate the often-complex halls of state government. Capitol Consulting is founded on the simple principle that there is no substitute for hard work.

20+ years

Since 1989, Mr. Dugan has been lobbying legislators, state agency officials, constitutional officers and municipal officials on behalf of a wide variety of clients. As a Capitol lobbyist, Mr. Dugan has assisted numerous corporations, associations and nonprofits navigate the halls of state government. Clients have come to rely on his strategic counsel and advice to achieve success on their legislative and regulatory agendas.

During his over two decades of lobbying Mr. Dugan has represented dozens of clients before state government, included but not limited to: Coca-Cola, Pepsico, Visa, eBay, Diebold Election Systems, Connecticut Society of CPAs, Outdoor Advertisers, Emergency Physicians, Funeral Directors, Physical Therapist, School Psychologists, Town Clerks, The Trust for Public Land and the Epilepsy Foundation of Connecticut.

Prior to becoming a Capitol lobbyist, Mike was the 2nd Congressional District Campaign Coordinator for the successful 1986 campaign of then Governor William A. O'Neill. Following that campaign he was the Legislative Assistant for two different Speakers of the Connecticut House of Representatives.

Mr. Dugan was recognized by Hartford Magazine as one of the "Players" among the Lobbyists at the State Capitol. He continues to be active politically, serving as an advisor on numerous statewide and local campaigns. He has served as a delegate to several state and congressional conventions.

DOUG STRUYK

(Iowa)

Carney & Appleby P.L.C. was founded by James W. Carney in 1976 to serve clients throughout the State of Iowa. The firm engages in a General Practice with a heavy emphasis on civil litigation and legislation. The firm has available effective, trained support personnel and is AV rated by Martindale and Hubbell.

Firm Specialties:
Carney & Appleby P.L.C. is a small firm which has a heavy emphasis on legislative matters and administrative law matters. Its specialties include the following: general practice, legislative law, business law, torts, real estate, family law, administrative law, insurance law, trials and appeals in Federal and State Courts.

Our experienced legislative lobbying team possesses over 65 years of experience in government affairs and lobbying at the Iowa Statehouse and Iowa Executive Branch level. The firm has established itself as a premier provider of these services.

We have represented several Fortune 500 companies, professional associations, and industry associations throughout Iowa as well as HMOs, healthcare facilities, and other organizations. Our major clients have included AT&T, Anheuser-Busch, Caesar's Entertainment, Facebook, Meredith Corporation, SSAB, Lexis-Nexis, I N G Americas, Mediacom Communications, AIG, HSBC, One Main Financial, Wells Fargo, the Iowa State Bar Association, the Iowa Association of Nurse Anesthetists, and the Iowa Veterinary Medical Association, along with many other state associations.

DOUGLAS STRUYK joined Carney Appleby P.L.C. as an associate in 2013. Doug is a native of Council Bluffs, Iowa, graduating from Saint Albert High School in 1988. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Horticulture from Iowa State University in 1992. Doug received his Juris Doctorate from Creighton University School of Law in 1996 with Cum Laude honors and was admitted to the Iowa Bar in June of 1996. He is also a past president of the National Association of Bar Executives' Government Relations Section.

After graduating from law school, Doug was Chief of the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship's Agricultural Diversification Bureau. After working at the Department of Agriculture, Doug returned home to manage his family's business, Struyk Turf, Ltd. In 2002, Doug was elected to the Iowa House representing Council Bluffs. During his time in the Iowa House, he was elected Assistant Minority Leader and was the Ranking Member of the House State Government Committee. He also served on the Judiciary, Economic Development, Commerce, and Agriculture Committees. Doug retired from the House 2010. In November of 2010, Doug was named Chief Legal Counsel to the Iowa Secretary of State's office. Doug also served as the office's senior legislative liaison. In May of 2012, he was selected by the Speaker of the House to serve as his Executive Officer, a position Doug held until joining Carney Appleby Law.

Doug has nearly two decades of government relations experience including time as a lawyer, lobbyist, and legislator. He has worked at the highest levels of both the executive and legislative branches of Iowa's government. Doug is well known at the Iowa Capitol as a skilled problem solver with a proven record of working with both parties to resolve controversial issues. He was a respected leader in the Iowa legislative process with a well-developed network and skill set.

In 2010, after 20 years as a State Capitol lobbyist, Mike Dugan established Capitol Consulting a full-service government relations firm. Capitol Consulting provides the experience, integrity, access and respect one achieves through years of successful representation of our clients' issues. Capitol Consulting is well respected with a proven network of legislative and state agency contacts to navigate the often-complex halls of state government. Capitol Consulting is founded on the simple principle that there is no substitute for hard work.

20+ years

Josh Hughes is a Senior Vice President, lobbyist and attorney at Capitol Consulting. He brings to Capitol Consulting a solid reputation with over 15-years of experience as a Capitol insider with extensive knowledge of the legislative process and policymakers. Over the years, Josh's network of contacts has provided his clients with access to all levels of state government in the legislative, administrative and executive branches. He has a reputation of working tirelessly to achieve successful results for the clients he is privileged to serve.

During his State Capitol lobbying career Josh has provided leadership and strategic advice to numerous corporations, state and national associations as well as nonprofit organizations including Tesla Motors Inc., Caterpillar, the National Association of Insurance & Financial Advisors (NAIFA), Greenskies Renewable Energy, the Association of American Publishers, the Corporation for Battery Recycling (Duracell, Panasonic and Energizer), the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), Splunk Inc., alcohol retailers, distillers and wholesalers. Josh also continues to work with legislative campaigns in both parties bolstering the bipartisan connections of the firm.

Before becoming a State Capitol lobbyist, while in law school Josh was an intern with CB Richard Ellis commercial real estate in New York City. Prior to that Josh worked in the sales department of John Hancock Mutual Funds in Boston. In addition, he was on the account team of Ingall's Advertising.

Josh received his Bachelor of Arts degree in American Literature with a minor in Environmental Studies from Hartwick College. He received a Juris Doctorate degree from Quinnipiac University School of Law.

MICHAEL BLANK

(Rhode Island)

MICHAEL BLANK

(Connecticut)

CINDY BROWN

(Federal)
  • 777 6th Street NW8th FloorWashingtonDC20001

Clients:

AARON BURSTEIN

(North Dakota)
  • (202) 383-3375

  • JSTE 800NWASHINGTONDC20036-5850

BETH CLAY

(Mississippi)
Clients:

JEREMY CRANDALL

(Rhode Island)

JEREMY CRANDALL

(Wisconsin)

JEREMY CRANDALL

(Connecticut)

JAY DRISCOLL

(Federal)
  • 777 6th Street NW8th FloorWashingtonDC20001

Clients:
Clients:

JEFF FORBES

(Federal)
  • 777 6th Street NW8th FLWashingtonDC20001

Clients:

LIBBY GREER

(Federal)
  • 777 6th Street NW8th FloorWashingtonDC20001

Clients:

GERARD KEEGAN

(Rhode Island)

GERARD KEEGAN

(Connecticut)
  • 202-736-3238

  • 1400 16th St., NWsuite 600washingtonDC20036

JAKE LESTOCK

(Rhode Island)

JAKE LESTOCK

(Connecticut)

LISA MCCABE

(South Dakota)

LISA MCCABE

(Connecticut)

LISA MCCABE

(Georgia)
  • (202) 736 - 3228

  • 4808 HIGHLAND AVE.SUITE 600BETHESDAMD20614

ANNISSA REED

(Connecticut)
  • 1400 16th St., NWsuite 600WashingtonDC20036

ANNISSA REED

(Rhode Island)
  • 617-443-9933

  • 14 Beacon St., Suite 401,Suite 401BostonMA02108

Clients:
Clients:

1) 1-800 Contacts

2) Abbott Laboratories

3) Absolute Software Corporation

4) Acer Therapeutics

5) Aerojet Rocketdyne, Inc.

6) Air Line Pilots Association, International

7) Aireon LLC

8) Alaska Federation of Natives

9) Alkermes, Inc.

10) Alliance Data

11) Altria Client Services LLC

12) Amazon Web Services

13) APCO Worldwide LLC (on behalf of DetectNow f/k/a Homodeus Detect) )

14) Apple Inc.

15) Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) - University of Washington (UW)

16) Association of American Railroads

17) Association of Kentucky Fried Chicken Franchisees

18) AT&T Services. Inc.

19) Battelle Memorial Institute

20) BDT Capital Partners LLC

21) ByHeart, Inc.

22) Cellphire, Inc.

23) Charter Communications

24) Cigna Corporation

25) Circadence Corporation

26) City of Cleveland (c/o Cleveland Hopkins Int. Airport & Burke Lakefront Airport)

27) CJ Lake LLC on behalf of BART, CalSTART, County of Merced, San Joaquin COG San J

28) Commercial Finance Coalition (CFC)

29) Consortium for Civic Learning (Informal Coalition)

30) Consortium Management Group

31) Correctional Vendors Association

32) CTIA

33) CTIA - The Wireless Association

34) Delta Air Lines

35) DFS Guam L.P.

36) DP Facilities Inc.

37) Draper City, UT

38) Dynamic Infrastructure

39) ELEVATE

40) Emergent BioSolutions Inc.

41) Ervin Graves Strategy LLC on behalf of ByHeart Inc (f/k/a Ervin Hill Strategy)

42) Ervin Graves Strategy LLC on behalf of Immunicom Inc (f/k/a Ervin Hill Strategy)

43) Ervin Graves Strategy on behalf of Greffex Inc. (f/k/a Ervin Hill Strategy)

44) Ervin Graves Strategy on behalf of Lyndra Therapeutics fka Ervin Hill Strategy

45) Exotic Wildlife Association

46) Fort Belknap Indian Community and Island Mountain Development Group

47) FREEDOMWORKS, INC.

48) GCI, Inc.

49) General Dynamics

50) General Motors Company

51) Global Tel-Link

52) Goldbelt Inc.

53) Gradient Technology

54) Greffex Inc.

55) Heinz Strategies LLC (on behalf of PILMA)

56) Heinz Strategies LLC (on behalf United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners)

57) Hememics Biotechnologies, Inc.

58) Home Instruction Program for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY) USA

59) Homology Medicines

60) iHeartMedia, Inc.

61) II-VI Incorporated

62) Immunicom, Inc.

63) Industrial Safety Training Council

64) InVeris Training Solutions Inc.

65) IOMAX USA, Inc.

66) Jamestown OTS, L.P.

67) JPMorgan Chase Holdings LLC (fka JPMorgan Chase and Co.)

68) Juniper Networks

69) Lister Chain & Forge

70) Lufthansa German Airlines

71) Lyndra Therapeutics

72) Martin's Point Health Care

73) McAfee, LLC. (f.k.a. Intel Security)

74) Microsoft

75) Molson Coors Beverage Company USA LLC f/k/a MillerCoors LLC

76) Motorola Solutions

77) National Association of Broadcasters

78) National Beer Wholesalers Association

79) National Business Aviation Association

80) National Cable and Telecommunications Association ("NCTA")

81) National Sheriffs' Association

82) Northrop Grumman Corporation

83) ONLINE LENDERS ALLIANCE

84) Oracle Corporation

85) Oxygenium Inc.

86) Pharmaceutical Industry Labor Management Association

87) Professional Aviation Safety Specialists, AFL-CIO

88) Quicken Loans

89) Roosevelt Group LLC (On Behalf of R2P Innovations)

90) Roosevelt Group LLC (On Behalf of Sciperio Inc.)

91) Roosevelt Group LLC (On Behalf of Utah Defense Alliance)

92) Sirius XM Radio

93) Small Biotechnology Business Coalition

94) SNP ALLIANCE, INC.

95) Sorenson Holdings LLC

96) SOUTHERN COMPANY

97) STARC Systems

98) STEER Tech

99) Sullivan Strategies LLC (on behalf of JobsOhio)

100) SWK Stadtwerke Kaiserslautern GmbH

101) Synchrony Financial

102) Team Hallahan LLC (on behalf of Amazon Web Services)

103) Team Hallahan LLC (on behalf of Juniper Networks Inc)

104) The Carlyle Group

105) The Doerrer Group LLC (On behalf of the City of Cleveland)

106) The GEO Group, Inc.

107) The Related Companies, LP

108) TwinLogic Strategies (on behalf of the Int'l Assn. of Venue Managers)

109) US Manufacturers for Development and Enterprise

110) VACASA

111) Verizon Communications, Inc. and various subsidiaries

112) VF CORPORATION

113) Vocalis Health Inc

114) Wellpath

115) WORK Inc.

116) WorkCare, Inc.

117) XCEL ENERGY, INC

ZACHARY WILLIAMS

(Federal)
Clients:

1) A.O. Smith Corporation

2) Adapt Pharma Inc.

3) Advanced Micro Devices (AMD)

4) Airlines For America

5) Alclear LLC dba CLEAR

6) Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

7) Altria Client Services LLC

8) American College of Radiology Association

9) American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (fka Honda North America, Inc.)

10) American Hotel & Lodging Association

11) American Sportfishing Association

12) Amgen USA, Inc.

13) Annaly Capital Management, Inc.

14) Arcturus Therapeutics

15) Association of American Railroads

16) Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.

17) Bank of America Corporation

18) Bayer Corporation

19) Bellerophon Therapeutics

20) Bio-Rad Laboratories

21) Blackstone Administrative Services Partnership L.P.

22) Bombardier Recreational Products

23) Broadcom Limited

24) California Life Sciences Association

25) Capitol Solutions on behalf of Bipartisan Policy Center Advocacy Network, Inc.

26) CenturyTel Service Group, LLC

27) Coalition for App Fairness

28) Coalition for Energy Assistance Modernization

29) Contessa Health, Inc.

30) Criteo Corporation

31) CSL Behring

32) CTIA - The Wireless Association

33) Deloitte LLP

34) Edgenuity Inc.

35) Emergent Biosolutions

36) Entergy Services LLC (FKA Entergy Services, Inc.)

37) Eyepoint Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

38) First Solar Inc.

39) Genentech

40) General Atomics

41) Genovac, LLC

42) Gilead Sciences, Inc.

43) Ginkgo Bioworks

44) GoBrands Inc.

45) Goldman Edwards

46) GRAIL, Inc.

47) Grodan Inc.

48) Halozyme Therapeutics, Inc.

49) HCR Manorcare

50) Horizon Therapeutics

51) Independent Pharmacy Cooperative

52) Insured Retirement Institute

53) International Council of Shopping Centers

54) Interstate Natural Gas Association of America

55) Iron Mountain Information Management, LLC

56) Jacksonville State University

57) Joby Aviation

58) Lilly USA, LLC

59) Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.

60) Lundbeck LLC

61) McCulley McCluer PLLC

62) Merck

63) Metrc LLC

64) MilanaPharm

65) Molina Healthcare, Inc.

66) NASH Alliance Coalition

67) National Association of Proton Therapy

68) National Cable & Telecommunications Association

69) National Hockey League

70) National Marine Manufacturers Association

71) New Venture Fund

72) Northport Health Services

73) NorthWestern Energy

74) Novartis, Inc.

75) Options Clearing Corporation (OCC)

76) Oracle

77) Orbital Effects

78) Outdoor Industry Association

79) Pacific Gas and Electric

80) Peloton Interactive, Inc.

81) Personal Care Products Council

82) PhRMA

83) PINE STREET STRATEGIES ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF BIRMINGHAM ALABAMA

84) Primmune Therapeutics

85) Prism Group Public Affairs on behalf of Piedmont Healthcare

86) Public Service Company of New Mexico

87) Q Link Wireless, LLC

88) Regenesis

89) Sanofi U.S.

90) Sarepta Therapeutics

91) Siemens Corporation

92) Sorrento Therapeutics, Inc.

93) Space Exploration Technologies Corporation

94) Standard Industries

95) Starkey Hearing Technologies

96) Strathspey Crown Holdings, LLC

97) T-Mobile

98) Target Corporation

99) The National Football League Players Association

100) The Partnership for Americas Health Care Future

101) The Science Coalition

102) The Williams Companies, Inc.

103) TruConnect

104) True Velocity

105) Tyson Shared Services, Inc.

106) U.S. Beet Sugar Association (USBSA)

107) Uber Technologies, Inc.

108) Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical

109) United Airlines, Inc.

110) United Parcel Service

111) Universal Music Group Recordings, Inc.

112) University of Southern California

113) Verde Technologies

114) Verizon Communications, Inc. and various subsidiaries

115) VieMed Healthcare, Inc.

116) Vir Biotechnology, Inc.

117) Virpax Pharmaceuticals

118) Walgreens Co.

119) We Are Golf

120) Weld North LLC

121) With Honor Action

122) Yum Restaurant Services Group, LLC