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JEFF FITZGERALD

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JEFF FITZGERALD

(Wisconsin, )

Paladin Consulting Group

jfitzgerald@paladincg.com
(608) 467-7933
1 S Pinckney St., Suite 318, Madison, WI, 53703,

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Links:Website

6-10 years

Jeff Fitzgerald is a partner with Paladin Consulting Group. Mr. Fitzgerald has very strong relationships and connections in the current political climate and is well positioned to help navigate the policy and political goals of our clients. Mr. Fitzgerald comes to Paladin after serving twelve years in the Wisconsin State Legislature. During the most recent session, Mr. Fitzgerald served as Speaker -- "the body's highest post. He has also served as Majority Leader and Assistant Majority Leader during his time in office. Through the leadership of Mr. Fitzgerald, the Assembly Republicans retook control of the Assembly in 2010 after losing the majority two years earlier. As a result of his years in the legislature, Mr. Fitzgerald has a thorough understanding of legislative strategy and procedure. He is very well positioned to help a client navigate government in the most efficient and effective way. Mr. Fitzgerald was
also a candidate for the United States Senate in 2012, giving him a statewide profile and relationships with numerous companies and communities throughout Wisconsin.

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STEPHEN LEDET

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STEPHEN LEDET

(Louisiana, )

Cornerstone Government Affairs

sledet@cgagroup.com
225-939-6170
304 LAUREL STREET, SUITE 1A, BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA, 70801,

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Counsels clients on legislative and regulatory policy in areas of expertise, including energy and environment and civil justice systems

Approximately 20 years of experience advocating before an evolving and dynamic political environment in Louisiana, always emphasizing, prioritizing and maintaining strong relationships in the Legislature

Former Director of Public Affairs for Entergy Louisiana and Director of Government Relations for the Louisiana Association for Justice

Stephen Ledet joined Cornerstone Government Affairs' Baton Rouge, Louisiana office in July 2018. Stephen has nearly 20 years' experience working in government affairs in Baton Rouge.

Stephen previously served as the director of public affairs for Entergy Louisiana, where he led and implemented their legislative strategy. Much of his time at Entergy was spent relationship building with legislators, leadership, and their staff. Stephen was also involved in the management of Entergy's political action committee (PAC) contributions and recruiting PAC membership.

Prior to his five years at Entergy, Stephen spent nearly 12 years on staff with the Louisiana Association for Justice, where he managed the Association's contract lobbyists and lobbying team. Stephen advised the Association's executive director and committee on legislative strategies and directed its legislative fundraising efforts.

Stephen serves on the board for the Salvation Army and is a member of the St. Aloysius Church Men's Club.

Stephen received his B.B.A in marketing from Mississippi State University. He resides in Baton Rouge with his wife Mackenzie, and their twins, Henry and Willis.

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NIAL PATEL

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NIAL PATEL

(Louisiana, )

Cornerstone Government Affairs

npatel@cgagroup.com
225-201-8930
304 LAUREL STREET, SUITE 1A, BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA, 70801,

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Links:Website, LinkedIn

Former senior staffer to Governor Bobby Jindal

Top Forty Under 40, Business Report in 2014

National Finance Committee member, Republican Governors Association

Chairman of Emerging Leaders Council, Louisiana Association of Business and Industry

1) Accelerate Learning

2) Adobe

3) Advanced Power Alliance

4) Agilify

5) APM Terminals Mobile, LLC.

6) Aqueduct Partners

7) Associated Professional Educators of Louisiana

8) Baker Hughes

9) Baton Rouge Area Chamber

10) Bristow Group

11) Celerian Consulting

12) City of Lake Charles

13) City of New Orleans

14) Clover

15) Conduent, Inc. and its Affiliates

16) Elevance Health, and its Affiliates dba Anthem, Inc.

17) Endeavors

18) Entergy Services

19) Fan Freedom

20) GDIT

21) Genentech

22) Google Cloud

23) Historic Tax Credit Coalition

24) Honeywell

25) Horne LLP.

Nial Patel joined Cornerstone Government Affairs in 2011 after more than seven years of service to Governor Bobby Jindal, dating back to his first run for governor in 2003. As one of the longest serving senior staff members for the Governor, Nial worked as the director of scheduling. Additionally, when Governor Jindal was elected to Congress, Nial served as his executive assistant. During his tenure with Jindal, Nial's duties varied from campaigning to research and outreach, working with elected politicians, stakeholders, and government officials from Washington, D.C. and across the state of Louisiana.

Nial holds a Masters in Economics from the Ourso College of Business at Louisiana State University (LSU), and graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Economics from LSU, where he also minored Political Science and Business Administration.

Originally from New Orleans, Nial attended Holy Cross High School and the Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts. In 2014, he was recognized as one of the top forty under 40 leaders in the community, and is alum of the Baton Rouge Leadership and Louisiana Leadership programs. Nial serves on the Southeast Super Region Committee, Greater New Orleans Inc.'s Next Gen Council, New Schools for Baton Rouge Board, Teach for America Board, and is Chairman of Louisiana Association of Business and Industry's Emerging Leaders Council. He has helped raised money for the American Cancer Society, Republican Governor's Association, and several elected officials. Nial currently resides in Baton Rouge.

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KEVIN WILKINSON

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KEVIN WILKINSON

(North Carolina, )

EQV Strategic

kwilk@eqvstrategic.com
(704) 763-3642
305 Devonhall Lane, Cary, NC, 27518,

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Links:Website, LinkedIn

Kevin brings a wealth of extensive legislative and executive experience from his previous staff positions on Capitol Hill, in the North Carolina General Assembly, at the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI), and most recently at UNC Pembroke. In these roles Kevin worked extensively in key policy areas including but not limited to financial services, foreign affairs, healthcare, and education.

Kevin served as Deputy Chief of Staff and Legislative Director for the NC State Superintendent at NCDPI. Kevin helped to design and gather support for the Superintendent's legislative agenda on the state and federal levels and provided strategic counsel to the Superintendent on other major policy initiatives.

Kevin left NCDPI to serve as the Executive Director of Government Affairs at UNC Pembroke. Kevin led the legislative outreach for the university on the state and federal levels and also worked directly with the Chancellor on other projects to help strengthen the university and community. In this capacity, he helped build broader advocacy efforts to generate additional support for the university among key stakeholders across the country and at the grassroot level across the state.

When he isn't roaming the halls of the General Assembly, Kevin can be found with his wife Megan and their two dogs Boone and Carter. If you can't find him in Raleigh, head east or west and you may find him in a duck blind or trout stream.

2021 NC Top 25 Lobbyist

2019 NCED Leadership Award

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BRYAN BROOKS

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BRYAN BROOKS

(Wisconsin, )

Paladin Consulting Group

bbrooks@paladincg.com
(608) 444-4727
1 S. Pinckney Street, Suite 318, Madison, WI, 53703,

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Paladin Consulting Group LLC is a full-service, integrated public affairs firm based in Madison, WI. Our issue management team brings all available resources to bear to help advance our clients' cause. We are more than lobbyists or consultants. We are strategists with a comprehensive approach to problem solving and issue navigation.

Firm Specialties:
Our integrated approach chooses from a menu of offerings to craft the best possible recipe for our clients' success. We specialize in issue management, lobbying, strategic consulting, procurement, political positioning, grassroots, grass tops, public relations strategy, and corporate and organizational consulting.

The breadth and depth of our political connections ensure that our clients will always be well positioned. Our firm's combined relationships are simply second to none. We know what needs to be done, who needs to be involved, how to coordinate all appropriate resources, and when and where to concentrate our effort.

1) Alkermes, Inc.

2) Alliance for Responsible Legal Funding (ARC)

3) Alliant Energy

4) Consumer Data Industry Association

5) Copart

6) Cottonwood Financial Ltd.

7) Dealertrack

8) DoorDash, Inc.

9) EBSCO Information Services

10) Everylife Foundation for Rare Diseases

11) Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund

12) Ferguson

13) Flock Group, Inc. dba Flock Safety

14) Fox Valley Auto Auction

15) Graduation Alliance

16) HNTB Corporation

17) Indigenous Business Group (IBG)

18) Indigenous Cannabis Industry Association (ICIA)

19) InState Partners

20) Lucid USA, Inc.

21) Minnesota Oncology

22) Sealed

23) Secure Democracy USA

24) Trane Technologies Company LLC

25) US Dealer Licensing

26) Wisconsin Association of Health Plans

27) Wisconsin Automobile and Truck Dealers Association, Inc.

28) Wisconsin Beer Distributors Association Inc

29) WISCONSIN GENETIC COUNSELORS ASSOCIATION, Inc

15-20 years

Because of our bipartisan makeup, we have strong relationships with legislative leaders and members in both houses and on both sides of the isle. We also have extensive relationships with the Governor's Administration.

BRYAN BROOKS is a partner with Paladin Consulting Group. With over 20 years of experience in political and policy arena in Wisconsin, Mr. Brooks is well equipped to help a wide variety of clients succeed. Mr. Brooks has strong expertise in strategic consulting, lobbying, procurement, political positioning, grassroots, grass tops, and public relations strategy

Prior to Paladin Consulting Group, Mr. Brooks was the President / Owner of Brooks Consulting LLC, a government and business consulting firm. Mr. Brooks also spent several years at Whyte Hirschboeck Dudek Government Affairs, a subsidiary of Whtye Hirschboeck Dudek SC law firm in Wisconsin. At both Brooks Consulting and WHDGA, Mr. Brooks worked with clients at the local, state, and federal levels in all areas of consulting.

Before beginning his career in government relations, Mr. Brooks served as a Chief of Staff, Research Assistant and Legislative Assistant in the Wisconsin State Legislature. As chief of staff, he was intimately involved in the strategy of all areas of the legislative process. Mr. Brooks has a detailed understanding of the legislative process and procedure as well as a strong familiarity with numerous issues in both houses of the Legislature and in various departments and agencies.

Mr. Brooks has also served as a political strategist on numerous state and national campaigns. Mr. Brooks has close relationships with the Governor's office and his Administration, Attorney General Josh Kaul and his office, and numerous members of the Legislature and their staff.