717.857.7435
100 Pine Street, Harrisburg, PA, 17101,
Subjects: Agencies/Regulations, Alcohol, Appropriations/Budgets, Children/Family/Women, City/County Government, Corrections/Criminal Justice, Education, Environment/Recycling, Food/Restaurants, Gaming, Health Care, Media/Entertainment, Non-Profit, Pharmaceuticals, Privacy/Internet, Public Sector, RFP/Procurement, Science/Technology, Telecommunications, Tourism/Hospitality, Transportation/Vehicles
My philosophy is simple -- an honest and open approach to government affairs and political consulting. Honesty, integrity and character are vital to helping clients achieve the results they need. My positive reputation in communities across the Commonwealth helps me to build sustainable relationships that are critical in today's political environment. As a former legislative staffer, I personally know how important these relationships are in delivering effective results and consistent success.
0-5 years
McNees Strategic Solutions Group (MSSG)
International Association of Gaming AdvisorsPA Association of Government RelationsPA Esports Coalition, Chairman of the Board of Directors
Member, Susquehanna Township Planning Commission
Vice Chair, Susquehanna Township Recreation Advisory Committee
Bill is a seasoned government relations and political affairs professional, with significant experience influencing public policy at the state and local level. Prior to joining Mid-Atlantic Strategic Solutions, Bill was a key staff person within the Pennsylvania legislature. He is the former Leadership Executive Director of the Office of the Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus Secretary, serving as a reliable member of the House Democratic Caucus leadership staff team. Before working in the leadership ranks, Bill served as the Executive Director of the Pennsylvania House Gaming Oversight Committee, where he gained significant experience in gaming policy, which he continued to influence up until he left the House in 2017. Bill also served as the Deputy Communications Director for the House Majority Leader from 2008 to 2010. Before arriving in Pennsylvania and working for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, Bill
served as the Assistant Director of the West Virginia Legislative Reference and Information Center, a nonpartisan, apolitical office of the West Virginia Legislature.As president of Mid-Atlantic Strategic Solutions, Bill utilizes his government affairs experience, and vast understanding of the legislative and political processes, to advocate for issues important to clients. And through his wide range of contacts, Bill engages elected officials, stakeholders and grassroots partners to deliver effective results for clients.A native of Long Island, New York, Bill is a graduate of the University of Charleston in Charleston, West Virginia. He currently lives in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
Mid Atlantic Strategic Solutions is a member of the McNees Strategic Solutions Group.
267-240-4864
100 Pine Street, Harrisburg, PA, 17101,
0-5 years
Nick Kratz joined Capital Associates, Inc. in April 2014 after leaving his position as Director of Governmental Affairs for the Pennsylvania Retailers' Association. Since joining Capital Associates, Nick has managed several clients, and has established himself as respected lobbyist in Harrisburg. Currently, Nick primarily focuses on numerous health related issues, serving individuals with intellectual disability through his advocacy on behalf of PAR (Pennsylvania Advocacy and Resources for Autism and Intellectual Disability).
He has accomplished many legislative victories, by workign with the House, Senate, and the Governor's Office to get several bills signed into law.
Nick managed the legislative issues for the Pennsylvania Retailers', serving as a lobbyist on behalf of over 60 retail outlets located in Pennsylvania. During his tenure at the Retailers', Nick primarily focused on issues such as liquor privatization, minimum wage, sales and use taxes, business taxes, and other industry related issues.Prior to working with the Pennsylvania Retailers' Association, Nick served Governor Tom Corbett's Office of Legislative Affairs, where he assisted in all aspects of the Governor's legislative agenda. Nick was an essential staff member in the office, where he served a year and a half as a legislative assistant to the Deputy Secretaries and the Secretary of Legislative Affairs. On a daily basis, Nick was trusted with the organization and development of multiple legislative tracking systems that allowed for an effective implementation of legislative strategies.Originally from Quakertown Pennsylvania, Nick moved to Harrisburg following graduation fromMessiah College in 2012, with a degree in
political science. He has quickly gained a reputation for his loyalty, hard-work, and organizational skills. In his free time Nick enjoys being an active member of The Meetinghouse Church in Carlisle and enjoys golfing and playing volleyball. Nick also serves as the Executive Director of the PA esports Coalition, a brand-new coalition focusing on the growth and development of competitive esports in Pennsylvania.