(850) 671-4401
Po Box 10570, Tallahassee, FL, 32302-2570, 
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After a lengthy career as a policymaker in government and an administrative lawyer who litigated against government, Paul Bradshaw founded Southern Strategy Group in 1999. Paul's work often strayed from the arcana of policy to the less staid world of political campaigns. In the political realm, Paul worked on several successful statewide campaigns including Jeb Bush's first successful gubernatorial campaign. With a background in Florida government, Paul has dealt with a broad range of major public policy initiatives, including those directed at development, environmental protection, and public education.
Between 1986 and 1990, Paul served in the Martinez Administration as the chief cabinet aide to the Governor, the director of the state's growth management program, and as the director of the Office of Policy and Budget. In those roles Paul was instrumental in advancing Florida's environmental and growth management programs. In 1998, working with then-candidate Jeb Bush, Paul was instrumental in crafting the education plan that ultimately completely re-engineered the K-12 system in Florida. Paul frequently writes speeches for candidates and elected officials, and during the course of his career has authored inaugural addresses and State of the State speeches for three governors.
Paul's broad exposure to both the mechanics of government and bare-knuckled politics give him a rare ability to grasp the policy and political implications of lobbying issues.
(405) 521-0791
323 NE 27TH STREET, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK, 73105, 
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Before founding A&A Advocates, Inc. in 2008, Mr. Adkins served in the Oklahoma House of Representatives for eight years. He is the past Chairman of the Energy, Utility, Aerospace, and Technology Committee for the Oklahoma House of Representatives.
11-15 years
Served 8 years as Member of Oklahoma House of Representatives
Before founding A&A Advocates, Inc. in 2008, Mr. Adkins served in the Oklahoma House of Representatives for eight years. He is the past Chairman of the Energy, Utility, Aerospace, and Technology Committee for the Oklahoma House of Representatives.
Mr. Adkins' responsibilities included jurisdiction and oversight of Oklahoma's oil and gas industry, telecommunications and technology, mining, aerospace industry, as well as, all electric and water utilities. He was either the principal author or had direct responsibility for almost every major initiative that fell within his jurisdiction and became law in Oklahoma during his four years as chairman.
Adkins' respect, from both sides of the aisle, enabled him to carry dozens of pieces of legislation and never lose a bill either in committee or on the floor during his eight years in the House of Representatives.
Regarded as one of Oklahoma's leaders on energy policy, Mr. Adkins has testified before the Environment and Public Works Committee of the United States Senate with respect to the energy industry and its relation to carbon emissions and climate change.
Mr. Adkins' legislative career was highlighted by being twice named Oklahoma Independent Petroleum Association legislator of the year. He was also named the Higher Education legislative newcomer of the year, American Royalty Council legislator of the year, and Industrial Electric Consumers legislator of the year. He was selected to participate in Leadership Oklahoma and is now a lifetime member of the organization.
In addition, Dennis served on the powerful Appropriations and Budget Committee, as well as, the Revenue and Tax, Environment and Natural Resources, and Public Health committees in the House of Representatives. Prior to the legislature, Mr. Adkins served the State of Oklahoma in professional positions within the Department of Corrections, Department of Human Services and Department of Rehabilitative Services.
He graduated from Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, Oklahoma with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science.
(850) 671-4401
123 S. Adams Street, Tallahassee, FL, 32301, 
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Links:Website
3) AON BENFIELD
7) CONCORDIA CARE DBA CONCORDIA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
8) EARLY LEARNING COALITION OF PALM BEACH COUNTY
9) EGIS INSURANCE AND RISK ADVISORS
11) FAMILY FIRST ADOLESCENT SERVICES
12) FIDELITY NATIONAL FINANCIAL, INC
13) FLORIDA ARGENTUM
14) FLORIDA BLUE
Paul Mitchell joins Southern Strategy Group after having served at the top in some of the most powerful executive branch agencies in Florida government. Paul began his career in Florida government in 1988 as an aide to, then Insurance Commissioner, Tom Gallagher. In 1994, Paul was appointed Chief Cabinet Aide to former Secretary of State Sandra Mortham and specialized in financial services, environmental, and education issues. In 1998, following Tom Gallagher's election as Education Commissioner, Paul was asked to serve as the Commissioner's Chief of Staff. Six years and two successful administrations later, Paul continued to serve as Chief of Staff to Tom Gallagher, Florida's first Chief Financial Officer at the Florida Department of Insurance and then at the Department of Financial Services.
An expert in policy and administration, Paul served on several boards and commissions including the E.R.P. (Enterprise Resource Planning) Integration Task Force, a statewide effort initiated by the legislature to improve financial management of taxpayer dollars and modernize state personnel systems. Paul also served with the Florida Commission on Economic Education and the "Just Read Florida" program. Paul currently is on the board for the Florida Juvenile Justice Foundation, which is the direct support organization for the Department of Juvenile Justice.
A native Floridian from Palm Beach County, Paul was a dedicated public servant for more than fifteen years. Prior to entering government, Paul graduated with honors from Florida State University in Political Communications.
(850) 671-4401
Po Box 10570, Tallahassee, FL, 32302-2570, 
1) Advantage Behavioral Health Services
3) Aon Benfield
4) Apple Inc
12) Easterseals Northeast Central Florida
13) Emergent BioSolutions, Inc.
14) Encompass Health Corporation
16) Florida Blue
17) Florida Senior Living Association
19) Humana, Inc
20) IBM
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James H. McFaddin comes to Southern Strategy Group from Health Management Associates (now Community Health Systems), a Fortune 500 hospital company with over 200 hospitals in 29 states, where he served as Director of Government Affairs. James was responsible for representing the company's interests in Washington, DC, state capitals including Tallahassee, and in front of state health care agencies and local governments.
Prior to joining Health Management Associates, James served as Chief of Staff for the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (Agency). As Chief of Staff, James was involved in the management and operations of the Agency including the Florida Medicaid Program, the regulation of Florida's health care facilities, and oversight of the Agency's $20 billion budget.
During this time, James was also appointed by the Governor to manage the state's federally-mandated health information exchange activities as Florida's Health Information Technology Coordinator.
Prior to being named Chief of Staff, James served as the Agency's Legislative Affairs Director.Before joining the Agency, James served as the Deputy Director of Legislative Affairs for the Executive Office of the Governor where he worked to develop and coordinate passage of the Governor's legislative and budget priorities.
James has also served as a Senior Analyst in the Florida Senate specializing in health care, criminal justice, and agricultural issues.
A native of South Carolina, James graduated from Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, where he earned Bachelor of Arts degrees in Economics and Political Science.
1) Advantage Behavioral Health Services
3) Altria Client Services LLC and its Affiliates
5) American Property Casualty Insurance Association
7) Apple Inc
8) Aramark Correctional Services, LLC
10) Beer Industry of Florida, Inc
12) Clay County Board of County Commissioners
13) Copart, Inc
15) Fidelity National Financial, Inc
16) Florida Blue
17) Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority
18) Florida Pulp & Paper Association
19) Florida Sheriffs Association
21) Friends of Florida Iron & Steel
23) Gulfstream Natural Gas System, LLC
27) Key West International Airport
28) Koch Companies Public Sector, LLC and Affiliates
29) LEO Technologies
31) Metro Development Group, LLC
34) Putnam County
35) Raydient LLC
36) Rayonier, Inc
37) Sabal Trail Transmission, LLC
38) SCI Funeral Services of Florida, Inc
39) SMG Drones, LLC dba DARIUS
40) South Central Florida Express, Inc
42) The Arc of Putnam County, Inc.
45) Two Roads Development, LLC
46) United States Sugar Corporation
47) University of North Florida
A leader within Florida's government relations arena, Mercer Fearington, Jr. has been representing clients before the executive and legislative branches of Florida government since the mid-1990's. Mercer is the past Chairman of the Florida Agricultural Coalition and is a graduate of the Wedgworth Leadership Institute for Agriculture -- an affiliate of the Institute of Food and Agriculture and Sciences at the University of Florida. Mercer is a graduate of Mercer University.
Mercer lives in Tallahassee with his wife, Lindsey, and their three daughters.
(850) 671-4401
123 S. Adams Street, Tallahassee, FL, 32301, 
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Links:Website
1) 3M COMPANY AND ITS AFFILIATES
4) AON BENFIELD
5) APPLE INC
6) ATTENTI
9) CONCORDIA CARE DBA CONCORDIA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
10) CVS HEALTH
11) EGIS INSURANCE AND RISK ADVISORS
12) EXAMWORKS
13) FAMILY FIRST ADOLESCENT SERVICES
14) FIDELITY NATIONAL FINANCIAL, INC
15) FLORIDA ARGENTUM
16) FLORIDA BIRTH-RELATED NEUROLOGICAL INJURY COMPENSATION ASSOCIATION
17) FLORIDA BLUE
Monte Stevens joins Southern Strategy Group after serving more than a decade in Florida government. After serving in the Legislative Affairs office of the Agency for Health Care Administration and the Department of Financial Services, Monte joined the Office of Insurance Regulation (OIR) in 2008 where he led OIR's legislative and executive lobbying effort as Deputy Chief of Staff.
While at OIR, Monte was instrumental in the passage of legislation relating to all sectors of the insurance industry including landmark reforms to personal injury protection and homeowner's insurance. Most recently, Monte oversaw the passage and implementation of the NAIC model holding company act and principle based reserving for life insurers. Knowledgeable in all lines of insurance, Monte was frequently called upon to testify and present to legislative committees on a variety of subjects.
In addition to lobbying the Legislature, Monte also served as OIR's representative to the Governor and Cabinet in the rule making process. In this capacity, Monte led the effort to implement the country's first ever regulatory initiative on collateral requirements for reinsurers.
Monte also served as Director of Government Affairs and Public Policy for the Florida Medical Association where he was involved in the passage of significant medical malpractice reform. A native of Niceville, Florida, Monte was a member of two national champion debate teams at the University of Missouri-Kansas City before graduating with a degree in political science. Prior to returning to Florida, Monte attended graduate school, taught public speaking, and coached the debate teams at Kansas State University and Harvard University.
Monte and his wife Jodi live in Tallahassee.
(801) 680-8141
12244 South Business Park Drive, 235, Draper, UT, 84020, 
1) 3M
3) Adobe
5) AT&T
6) BioUtah
7) BMG Money
8) CDIA - Consumer Data Industry Association
9) Central Utah Water Conservancy District
10) Coalition of Ignition Interlock Manufactuerers
12) Consumer Technology Association
14) DailyPay
15) Delta Airlines
18) Enterprise Rent-A-Car Shared Services
19) Finlinson and Finlinson, PLLC
21) Herriman City
22) HF Sinclair
23) Jackson Vaughn Public Strategies
28) Lehi City
29) Lenovo
30) Marriott International, Inc.
31) MCNA Dental
32) Merit
33) Midvale City
34) Ogden City
36) Rave Wireless
38) Safelite Group
39) Sandy City
40) Sazerac Company
42) United HealthCare Services, Inc.
43) Utah Association of Professional Bondsman and Agents
45) Utah Mechanical Contractors Association
46) Utah Ophthalmological Society
48) Utah's Hogle Zoo/Utah Zoological Society
49) Vivid Seats LLC
50) Wasatch Front Regional Council
(918) 329-1438
323 NE 27TH STREET, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK, 73105, 
2) ACADIA MANAGEMENT COMPANY, LLC
3) AMERICA'S HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS
4) FRANCIS RENEWABLE ENERGY, LLC
6) INTERNATIONAL INTERIOR DESIGN ASSOCIATION
9) MARATHON PETROLEUM CORPORATION
10) MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS, INC.
11) MCNA DENTAL
(214)5057476
1115 San Jacinto Boulevard, Suite 130, Austin, TX, 78701, 
(801) 259-7033
12244 South State Street, Suite 235, Draper, UT, 84020, 
1) 3M
2) Adobe
4) AT&T
5) BioUtah
6) CDIA - Consumer Data Industry Association
7) Central Utah Water Conservancy District
8) Coalition of Ignition Interlock Manufactuerers
10) Consumer Technology Association
12) CST
13) Delta Airlines
16) Enterprise Rent-A-Car Shared Services, LLC
17) Finlinson and Finlinson, PLLC
18) Global Enterprise Technologies Corporation
19) Greenwich Biosciences Inc.
20) Herriman City
21) HF Sinclair
23) Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District
26) Lehi City
27) Marriott International, Inc.
28) MCNA Dental
29) Midvale City
30) Oakwood Homes
31) Ogden City
34) Riverton City
36) RRJ Consulting
37) Safelite Group
38) Sandy City
39) Sazerac Company
40) Supernal, LLC
42) US MAGNESIUM
43) Utah Association of Professional Bondsman and Agents
45) Utah Mechanical Contractors Association
46) Utah Ophthalmological Society
48) Utah's Hogle Zoo/Utah Zoological Society
49) Vivid Seats LLC
50) Wasatch Front Regional Council
(801) 259-7034
12244 S Business Park, 235, Draper, UT, 84020, 
1) Adobe
2) AT&T
3) BioUtah
4) Central Utah Water Conservancy District
5) Coalition of Ignition Interlock Manufactuerers
6) Consumer Data Industry Association
7) DailyPay
11) Enterprise Rent-A-Car Shared Services
12) Finlinson & Finlinson, PLLC
13) Flagship Homes/ Geneva Project
15) Global Enterprise Technologies Corporation
16) Herriman City
17) HF Sinclair
19) Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District
22) Lehi City
23) Lenovo
24) MCNA Dental
26) NCS Pearson
27) Ogden City
28) Riverton City
30) Safelite Group
31) Sandy City
32) Sazerac Company
33) Stack Real Estate Development
34) Supernal, LLC
36) US MAGNESIUM
37) Utah Association of Professional Bondsman and Agents
39) Utah Mechanical Contractors Association
40) Utah Ophthalmological Society
42) Utah's Hogle Zoo/Utah Zoological Society
43) Wasatch Front Regional Council
(512)9130223
9500 Veletta Place, Austin, TX, 78735, 
(850) 671-4401
Po Box 10570, Tallahassee, FL, 32302-2570, 
2) American Property Casualty Insurance Association
3) Aon Benfield
4) Apple Inc
10) Early Learning Coalition of Palm Beach County
11) Eastern Medical
15) Fidelity National Financial, Inc
16) Florida Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Association
17) Florida Blue
(850) 671-4401
Po Box 10570, Tallahassee, FL, 32302-2570, 
1) Advantage Behavioral Health Services
2) Airbnb, Inc.
3) Altria Client Services LLC and its Affiliates
5) American Property Casualty Insurance Association
7) Apple Inc
8) Aramark Correctional Services, LLC
9) Artificial Intelligence for Manufacturing, Inc. (AIM)
11) Baldwin Risk Partners, LLC
12) Bay County Board of County Commissioners
13) Beach Mosquito Control District
15) Beer Industry of Florida, Inc
18) Caesars Enterprise Services, LLC
20) CGL Companies
22) City of Marathon
24) Copart, Inc
26) Fidelity National Financial, Inc
27) Florida Blue
28) Florida Prepaid College Foundation, Inc
29) Florida Pulp & Paper Association
30) Florida Senior Living Association
31) Florida Sheriffs Association
33) Friends of Florida Iron & Steel
34) Gopher Resource
36) Gulfstream Natural Gas System, LLC
41) Koch Companies Public Sector, LLC and Affiliates
42) LEO Technologies
44) Metro Development Group, LLC
45) Monroe County Sheriff's Office
47) NASCAR, LLC
48) National Emergency Management and Response
49) Next Insurance
51) Nutanix, Inc.
52) On Track School c/o TSG Education Advisors
54) Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care, Inc
56) Putnam County
57) Rayonier, Inc
58) ReCap, LLC
60) Sabal Trail Transmission, LLC
62) SCI Funeral Services of Florida, Inc
65) SMG Drones, LLC dba DARIUS
66) Southern Gardens Citrus Holding Corporation
68) Talitrix LLC.
70) TECO Energy, Inc
71) The Arc of Putnam County, Inc.
73) United States Sugar Corporation
74) Universal Protection Service, LLC
(850) 671-4401
Po Box 10570, Tallahassee, FL, 32302-2570, 
2) American Property Casualty Insurance Association
3) Aon Benfield
4) Apple Inc
11) CVS Health
12) Eastern Medical
13) Fair Insurance Rates in Monroe (FIRM)
14) Florida Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Association
15) Florida Blue
(210)2191155
1115 San Jacinto Boulevard, Suite 130, Austin, TX, 78701,