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Kairos: a Greek term meaning "the perfect time, an opportune or propitious moment for decisive action, the moment of truth." This articulates the nuanced practices that underlie a successful government affairs campaign and represents the thoughtfulness with which Kairos Government Affairs works for its clients.

6-10 years

Served as GOP State House Caucus Director in 2010
Served as Executive Director for the NC GOP in 2012

Scott Laster has been serving the clients of Kairos Government Affairs since 2013. Beyond his expertise in lobbying, he provides clients with an unprecedented understanding of political giving, polling and campaigns in North Carolina.Scott began his work in North Carolina as the House Campaign Director for the North Carolina Republican Party. Prior to Scott's arrival in the state in 2010, the House GOP caucus was in a state of perpetual minority, having held a majority for only four years in the state's history. As the Campaign Director, Scott led the caucus to a historic victory in 2010 that saw Republicans pick up 16 seats - and claim a 68-52 majority in the House for the second time in history. Following his groundbreaking success, Scott was chosen as Executive Director for the NCGOP to lead the charge for the 2012 elections. Following the 2012 elections, Republicans held a supermajority in both the House and Senate. Scott holds undergraduate degrees in Political Science and Economics from the University of South Florida and a graduate degree in Political Science with a focus on campaigns from the University of Florida. Scott is also a certified EMT and volunteers on a Search and Rescue Team. He and his wife, Kristen, live in Fuquay Varina with their two sons and daughter.

Kairos: a Greek term meaning "the perfect time, an opportune or propitious moment for decisive action, the moment of truth." This articulates the nuanced practices that underlie a successful government affairs campaign and represents the thoughtfulness with which Kairos Government Affairs works for its clients.

6-10 years

Betsy McCorkle has served the clients of Kairos Government Affairs since 2015. Beyond expertise in lobbying, she provides a unique understanding of the policy process with extensive experience navigating complex issues and diverse stakeholders.Before joining the firm, Betsy directed the government affairs work for the North Carolina Sustainable Energy Association, a non-profit membership organization, where she gained extensive experience in leading diverse coalitions of businesses and other non-profits toward legislative goals. Betsy also has experience in workforce development, economic development, agricultural policy, and has been responsible for policy analysis and communications for political campaigns across the southeastern United States.Betsy received a Master Degree in Environmental Management from Duke University, and she holds a Bachelor Degree in Environmental Economics from the University of Georgia (UGA),
where she graduated magna cum laude.

Betsy was recognized in 2020 for a 40 Under 40 Award by the Triangle Business Journal. Betsy was a 2013 Recipient of the UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Young Alumni Achievement Award and the 2012 Recipient of the J.W. Fanning Distinguished Young Professional Award. Betsy and her husband, Ben, live in Apex with their daughter.

Jason brings a rare blend of public service, political expertise, and private sector experience to the Ridge Policy Group. Jason's real-world experience combined with his intimate knowledge of state government provide a unique insight for the benefit of our clients.

Experience
Campaign Manager, Scott Wagner for Governor
Chief of Staff, State Senator Scott Wagner
Vice President, Reclamere, Inc.
Chief of Staff, State Senator John H. Eichelberger, Jr.
John Eichelberger for State Senate
Radio Host, Newstalk 1240 WRTA Altoona

0-5 years

Jason brings a unique mix of experience at the highest levels including public, private, and political. Jason comes to Ridge Policy from the Scott Wagner for Governor Campaign where Jason served as the Campaign Manager. Scott Wagner was the Republican nominee for Governor of Pennsylvania, not only securing the endorsement of the Republican Party of Pennsylvania but also defeating a well-funded primary opponent in a hotly contested primary campaign.

Prior to that role, Jason has twice served in the role of Chief of Staff to two Republican Pennsylvania State Senators, John H. Eichelberger, Jr. and Scott Wagner. In that role, Jason oversaw all office operations and staff, advised the Senators on policy, and worked with other offices and leadership to help to advance the goals of the Senators.

Jason's private sector experience includes serving as the Vice President of Tyrone-based data security firm Reclamere. Jason oversaw the entire operation of the company, was responsible for management of all personnel, worked directly with the three owners of the company to develop the company's strategic plan, and was the responsible staff-level person for executing that plan.

Clients:
  • 5174854044

  • 124 WEST ALLEGAN ST STE 1700LANSINGMI48933

Clients:
  • 5174854044

  • 124 W ALLEGAN ST STE 1700LANSINGMI48933

Clients:
Clients:
  • (850) 205-9000

  • Po Box 10909101 E College AveTallahasseeFL32302

Clients:

STEPHANIE JOHNSON

(Michigan)
  • 5173720860

  • 124 WEST ALLEGAN ST SUITE 1700LANSINGMI48933

Clients:
Clients:

TAYLOR LAWRENCE

(Michigan)
  • 8104291463

  • 124 W ALLEGAN ST STE 1700LANSINGMI48933

Clients:

ANDREW LEAVITT

(Michigan)
  • 5174854044

  • 124 W ALLEGAN ST STE 1700LANSINGMI48933

Clients:

1) AIRBNB INC (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

2) AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

3) AMERICAN KRATOM ASSOCIATION (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

4) AMERICAN PHARMACIES (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

5) AUTOMATED HEALTHCARE SOLUTIONS (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

6) BEACON HILL PROPERTIES (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

7) BLAINS FARM AND FLEET (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

8) BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM PHARMACEUTICALS INC (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

9) BRISTOL MYERS SQUIBB COMPANY (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

10) BUSINESS LEADERS FOR MICHIGAN INC (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

11) CAVNUE LLC (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

12) CHALDEAN AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

13) CHILDRENS LAW SECTION STATE BAR OF MICHIGAN (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

14) CHURCH WORLD SERVICE (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

15) COMCAST CABLE COMMUNICATIONS MANAGEMENT LLC (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

16) COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION OF MI (CEDAM) (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

17) COPPER PEAK (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

18) COUNT MI VOTE (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

19) CRESCO LABS LLC (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

20) DAVITA HEALTHCARE PARTNERS INC (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

21) DELOITTE CONSULTING LLP (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

22) ELECTRIFICATION COALITION FOUNDATION (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

23) ELEVATOR INDUSTRY WORK PRESERVATION FUND (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

24) ENNIS CENTER FOR CHILDREN INC (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

25) FAMILY LAW SECTION STATE BAR OF MICHIGAN (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

26) FOOD BANK COUNCIL OF MICHIGAN (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

27) FRANCIS ENERGY (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

28) GRAND RIVER BANDS OF OTTAWA INDIANS (from NEXXUS CONSULTING LLC)

29) GROUP 10 MANAGEMENT (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

30) HOPEWELL FUND (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

31) HOPSKIPDRIVE INC (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

32) INSIGHT (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

33) ITC HOLDINGS CORP (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

34) KOCH GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS LLC AND AFFILIATES (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

35) LATSON PARTNERS (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

36) LEARNING COM (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

37) MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION IN MICHIGAN (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

38) MICHIGAN AMBULATORY SURGERY ASSOCIATION (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

39) MICHIGAN ASSOCIATION OF CHIEFS OF POLICE (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

40) MICHIGAN ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

41) MICHIGAN COLLEGE ACCESS NETWORK (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

42) MICHIGAN ORTHOPEDIC SOCIETY (MOS) (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

43) MICHIGAN SECTION AMERICAN COLLEGE OF OBS AND GYN (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

44) MICHIGAN STATE UTILITY WORKERS COUNCIL (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

45) MICROSOFT CORPORATION (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

46) MID MICHIGAN HEALTH CONSORTIUM (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

47) MISS DIG SYSTEM INC (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

48) MULTISTATE ASSOCIATES LLC (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

49) MY COMMUNITY DENTAL CENTERS (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

50) NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BENEFITS AND INSURANCE PROFESSIONALS MI CHAPTER (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

51) NATIONAL FIRE SPRINKLER ASSOCIATION (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

52) NATURAL RESOURCES DEFENSE COUNCIL INC AND ITS AFFILIATES (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

53) NEPHROLOGY ASSOCIATES OF MICHIGAN (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

54) NETCHOICE (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

55) NOVARTIS SERVICES INC (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

56) OPERATING ENGINEERS 324 (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

57) PALOMA INVESTMENTS (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

58) PARIMAX (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

59) PROSECUTING ATTORNEYS ASSOCIATION OF MICHIGAN (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

60) RESOURCE RECYCLING SYSTEMS (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

61) SAULT STE MARIE TRIBE OF CHIPPEWA INDIANS (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

62) SCHOSTAK BROTHERS AND COMPANY INC (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

63) SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

64) SIELOFF, KIRSTIE (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

65) SIXTEEN THIRTY FUND (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

66) SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN FIRST (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

67) THE CORPORATION FOR SUPPORTIVE HOUSING (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

68) UNITED TO PROTECT DEMOCRACY (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

69) UNITED WAY FOR SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

70) UNITED WAY OF NORTHWEST MICHIGAN (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

71) US VENTURE (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

72) UTILITY WORKERS UNION OF AMERICA LOCAL 223 (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

73) UTILITY WORKERS UNION OF AMERICA NATIONAL (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

74) VFW NATIONAL HOME FOR CHILDREN (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

75) WE THE PEOPLE ACTION FUND (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

76) WILD BILLS TOBACCO (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

  • (850) 205-9000

  • 119 S Monroe StSuite 200TallahasseeFL32301

Clients:

ALLISON LIBY-SCHOONOVER

(Florida)
Clients:
Clients:
Clients:
Clients:

MICHAEL ZIMMER

(Michigan)
  • 5174854044

  • 124 W ALLEGAN ST STE 1700LANSINGMI48933

Clients:

1) AIRBNB INC (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

2) AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

3) AMERICAN KRATOM ASSOCIATION (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

4) AMERICAN PHARMACIES (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

5) AUTOMATED HEALTHCARE SOLUTIONS (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

6) BEACON HILL PROPERTIES (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

7) BLAINS FARM AND FLEET (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

8) BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM PHARMACEUTICALS INC (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

9) BRISTOL MYERS SQUIBB COMPANY (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

10) BUSINESS LEADERS FOR MICHIGAN INC (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

11) CAVNUE LLC (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

12) CHALDEAN AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

13) CHILDRENS LAW SECTION STATE BAR OF MICHIGAN (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

14) CHURCH WORLD SERVICE (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

15) COMCAST CABLE COMMUNICATIONS MANAGEMENT LLC (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

16) COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION OF MI (CEDAM) (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

17) COPPER PEAK (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

18) COUNT MI VOTE (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

19) CRESCO LABS LLC (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

20) DAVITA HEALTHCARE PARTNERS INC (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

21) DELOITTE CONSULTING LLP (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

22) ELECTRIFICATION COALITION FOUNDATION (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

23) ELEVATOR INDUSTRY WORK PRESERVATION FUND (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

24) ENNIS CENTER FOR CHILDREN INC (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

25) FAMILY LAW SECTION STATE BAR OF MICHIGAN (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

26) FOOD BANK COUNCIL OF MICHIGAN (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

27) FRANCIS ENERGY (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

28) GROUP 10 MANAGEMENT (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

29) HOPEWELL FUND (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

30) HOPSKIPDRIVE INC (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

31) INSIGHT (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

32) ITC HOLDINGS CORP (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

33) KOCH GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS LLC AND AFFILIATES (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

34) LATSON PARTNERS (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

35) LEARNING COM (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

36) MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION IN MICHIGAN (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

37) MICHIGAN AMBULATORY SURGERY ASSOCIATION (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

38) MICHIGAN ASSOCIATION OF CHIEFS OF POLICE (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

39) MICHIGAN ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

40) MICHIGAN COLLEGE ACCESS NETWORK (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

41) MICHIGAN ORTHOPEDIC SOCIETY (MOS) (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

42) MICHIGAN SECTION AMERICAN COLLEGE OF OBS AND GYN (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

43) MICHIGAN STATE UTILITY WORKERS COUNCIL (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

44) MICROSOFT CORPORATION (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

45) MID MICHIGAN HEALTH CONSORTIUM (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

46) MISS DIG SYSTEM INC (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

47) MULTISTATE ASSOCIATES LLC (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

48) MY COMMUNITY DENTAL CENTERS (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

49) NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BENEFITS AND INSURANCE PROFESSIONALS MI CHAPTER (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

50) NATIONAL FIRE SPRINKLER ASSOCIATION (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

51) NATURAL RESOURCES DEFENSE COUNCIL INC AND ITS AFFILIATES (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

52) NEPHROLOGY ASSOCIATES OF MICHIGAN (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

53) NETCHOICE (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

54) NOVARTIS SERVICES INC (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

55) OPERATING ENGINEERS 324 (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

56) PALOMA INVESTMENTS (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

57) PARIMAX (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

58) PROSECUTING ATTORNEYS ASSOCIATION OF MICHIGAN (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

59) RESOURCE RECYCLING SYSTEMS (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

60) SAULT STE MARIE TRIBE OF CHIPPEWA INDIANS (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

61) SCHOSTAK BROTHERS AND COMPANY INC (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

62) SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

63) SIELOFF, KIRSTIE (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

64) SIXTEEN THIRTY FUND (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

65) SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN FIRST (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

66) THE CORPORATION FOR SUPPORTIVE HOUSING (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

67) UNITED TO PROTECT DEMOCRACY (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

68) UNITED WAY FOR SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

69) UNITED WAY OF NORTHWEST MICHIGAN (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

70) US VENTURE (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

71) UTILITY WORKERS UNION OF AMERICA LOCAL 223 (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

72) UTILITY WORKERS UNION OF AMERICA NATIONAL (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

73) VFW NATIONAL HOME FOR CHILDREN (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

74) WE THE PEOPLE ACTION FUND (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

75) WILD BILLS TOBACCO (from KHOURY JOHNSON LEAVITT)

76) WORLD EDUCATION SERVICES