312-806-0636
1100 N LAKE SHORE DR, 17B, CHICAGO, IL, 60611, 
Subjects: All Subjects
Links:Website
Experience You Can Count On
Drexwood's core competency is lobbying. Our team's in-depth knowledge of local, state, and federal government enables us to provide our clients with a blueprint for success in the public sector and a unique insight into what hazards to avoid. We use our political knowledge and experience to help our clients understand where they are, see where they need to go, and build a strategy for success here in Illinois. We help identify key public officials best suited to champion our clients' causes as we advocate on their behalf before the state legislature and Illinois's executive agencies. Our job is to get big things done at any level of politics, government, and public life.
2) AMROCK
3) ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN PUBLISHERS
4) CHICAGO NEIGHBORHOOD INITIATIVES, INC.
6) CONDUENT INCORPORATED AND ITS AFFILIATES
8) DRONEDEPLOY
9) EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION CONSORTIUM
11) ILLINOIS PORTABLE TRUCK INSPECTION, INC
12) ILLINOIS RENTAL PURCHASE DEALERS ASSOCIATION
13) LAZARE, BEN
15-20 years
Mike founded Drexwood Partners LLC with the mission to merge government affairs with a business savvy approach. By drawing upon his nearly 15 years of experience in government and politics combined with 10 years of experience in finance and real estate, Mike is able to provide a unique perspective to his clients. As a registered lobbyist he works with government officials at the state, county and city level navigating the process to solve problems and achieve the desired results for his clients.
Prior to founding Drexwood, Mike served as executive vice president at All-Circo, Inc, a full service government affairs and lobbying firm. There he handled the needs of over 60 clients ranging from fortune 500 companies and small businesses to units of government, non-profits and associations across all sectors and issues. In addition to helping clients with their legislative and administrative goals, he provided counsel in regards to appropriations, regulation, procurement, and coalition development.
Mike was previously vice president at Chicago-based real estate development firm The Prime Group. Serving as a member of the capital markets group, he provided financial analysis, budgeting, and due diligence on real estate transactions as well as helped facilitate $400 million in financing for the JW Marriott mixed use development on LaSalle Street. He began his career in New York with Jefferies & Company on the institutional trading desk, providing sales trading coverage for corporate accounts and hedge funds.
Mike received a B.S. in Finance from Santa Clara University in 1998. He resides in Chicago with his wife, Liz, and two daughters.
816-719-8225
100 N Lake Shore Drive 17B, CHICAGO, IL, 60611, 
Subjects: All Subjects
Links:Website
Experience You Can Count On
Drexwood's core competency is lobbying. Our team's in-depth knowledge of local, state, and federal government enables us to provide our clients with a blueprint for success in the public sector and a unique insight into what hazards to avoid. We use our political knowledge and experience to help our clients understand where they are, see where they need to go, and build a strategy for success here in Illinois. We help identify key public officials best suited to champion our clients' causes as we advocate on their behalf before the state legislature and Illinois's executive agencies. Our job is to get big things done at any level of politics, government, and public life.
2) AMROCK
3) ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN PUBLISHERS
4) CHICAGO NEIGHBORHOOD INITIATIVES, INC.
6) CONDUENT INCORPORATED AND ITS AFFILIATES
8) DRONEDEPLOY
9) EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION CONSORTIUM
11) ILLINOIS PORTABLE TRUCK INSPECTION, INC
12) ILLINOIS RENTAL PURCHASE DEALERS ASSOCIATION
13) LAZARE, BEN
6-10 years
Paul joined Drexwood Partners in 2019 bringing 10 years of professional experience with him, including a half decade handling multi-state government affairs and running a U.S. government affairs operation for a multi-national company.
Adept at handling complex public policy issues, Paul began his early professional days working as a litigation paralegal for multiple law firms and working as a field organizer on a national campaign. To begin his government affairs career, Paul spent a short time in Washington D.C. working for a child welfare non-profit conducting policy research and organizing advocacy days.
Prior to joining Drexwood as Vice President, Paul served as Director of Government Relations for a publicly-traded company where he led U.S. federal and state government affairs for multiple business segments. While there he executed federal and multi-state government affairs strategies to support organizational goals across six businesses. This included managing federal appropriation and jurisdictional committee advocacy, a fifty state legislative tracking operation, and direct and indirect lobbying in over half a dozen states across the country. In addition to traditional government affairs work, Paul led the first company-wide global political risk assessment due to international expansion and re-designed the internal government affairs approach to also focus on brand development for business segments that found more value in an elevated presence among government officials.
With a broad range of policy experience in agriculture, education (Pre-K through postsecondary), child welfare, healthcare, insurance, and tech fields, Paul is prepared to tackle new and complex issues quickly to deliver results. He is passionate about government affairs — from traditional lobbying and strategy development to advocacy, coalition building, and policy research.
A native of mid-Missouri, Paul holds a M.A. in Political Science from University of Missouri, Kansas City and a B.A. in Pre-Law/Legal Studies from William Woods University in Fulton, Missouri. He currently lives in Chicago, Illinois with his wife and two sons.
P. O. Box 2896, Boise, ID, 83701, 
1) Ada County Highway District
2) American institute of Architects (AIA-Idaho)
4) Benn Brocksome & Associates
5) Boise Hunter Developers inc.
6) Community Association Institute - Idaho Chapter
8) Constitution Coalition of Idaho
9) Council of Autism Service Providers (CASP)
10) ID.me
11) Idaho Asset Building Network
12) Idaho Association for Behavior Analysis
13) Idaho Behavioral Health Association
14) Idaho Center for Fiscal Policy
15) Idaho Chapter of National Association of Electrical Contractors (Idaho NECA)
16) Idaho Chiefs of Police Association
PO Box 2896, Boise, ID, 83701, 
1) Ada County Highway District
2) American institute of Architects (AIA-Idaho)
4) Benn Brocksome & Associates
5) Boise Hunter Developers inc.
6) Community Association Institute - Idaho Chapter
8) Constitution Coalition of Idaho
9) Council of Autism Service Providers (CASP)
10) Idaho Asset Building Network
11) Idaho Association for Behavior Analysis
12) Idaho Behavioral Health Association
13) Idaho Center for Fiscal Policy
14) Idaho Chapter of National Association of Electrical Contractors (Idaho NECA)
15) Idaho Chiefs of Police Association
PO Box 2896, Boise, ID, 83701, 
1) Ada County Highway District
2) American institute of Architects (AIA-Idaho)
4) Benn Brocksome & Associates
5) Boise Hunter Developers inc.
6) Community Association Institute - Idaho Chapter
8) Constitution Coalition of Idaho
9) Council of Autism Service Providers (CASP)
10) Idaho Asset Building Network
11) Idaho Association for Behavior Analysis
12) Idaho Behavioral Health Association
13) Idaho Center for Fiscal Policy
14) Idaho Chapter of National Association of Electrical Contractors (Idaho NECA)
15) Idaho Chiefs of Police Association
2067906255
PO Box 1099, Gig Harbor, WA, 98335, 
2) ACTIVEHOURS, INC. DBA EARNIN
3) Adopt A Highway Litter Removal Service of America Inc.
5) ALTRIA CLIENT SERVICES LLC & ITS AFFILIATES
7) AVIATION TECHNICAL SERVICES INC
8) BUILDING INDUSTRY ASSN OF WA
10) Chubb
11) CONTINENTAL CASUALTY COMPANY (CNA Insurance Companies)
12) Expedia Group
13) Household and Commercial Products Assn
15) KEYBANK
16) LKQ Corporation
17) Lumio Solar
18) MALLINCKRODT PHARMACEUTICALS
19) Michael LaCorte Dentistry, PC
20) National Insurance Crime Bureau
21) NATL ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS ASSN
22) Qualtrics LLC
25) SmileDirectClub
26) STE MICHELLE WINE ESTATES LLC
27) Turo Inc.
28) Viatris Inc.
29) WALMART INC.
30) Waterford.org
31) Waymo LLC
32) WELLS FARGO & CO
33) WestRock
141 N Palmetto Ave 223, Eagle, ID, 83616, 
1) Ada County Highway District
2) American institute of Architects (AIA-Idaho)
4) Benn Brocksome & Associates
5) Boise Hunter Developers inc.
6) Community Association Institute - Idaho Chapter
8) Constitution Coalition of Idaho
9) Council of Autism Service Providers (CASP)
10) Idaho Asset Building Network
11) Idaho Association for Behavior Analysis
12) Idaho Behavioral Health Association
13) Idaho Center for Fiscal Policy
14) Idaho Chapter of National Association of Electrical Contractors (Idaho NECA)
P. O. Box 2896, Boise, ID, 83701, 
1) Ada County Highway District
2) American institute of Architects (AIA-Idaho)
4) Benn Brocksome & Associates
5) Boise Hunter Developers inc.
6) Community Association Institute - Idaho Chapter
8) Constitution Coalition of Idaho
9) Council of Autism Service Providers (CASP)
10) ID.me
11) Idaho Asset Building Network
12) Idaho Association for Behavior Analysis
13) Idaho Behavioral Health Association
14) Idaho Center for Fiscal Policy
15) Idaho Chapter of National Association of Electrical Contractors (Idaho NECA)
16) Idaho Chiefs of Police Association
(140) 520-5659
1209 VALLEY RD, YUKON, OK, 73099, 
P.O 2896, Boise, ID, 83701, 
1) Ada County Highway District
2) American institute of Architects (AIA-Idaho)
4) Benn Brocksome & Associates
5) Boise Hunter Developers inc.
6) Community Association Institute - Idaho Chapter
8) Constitution Coalition of Idaho
9) Council of Autism Service Providers (CASP)
10) ID.me
11) Idaho Asset Building Network
12) Idaho Association for Behavior Analysis
13) Idaho Behavioral Health Association
14) Idaho Center for Fiscal Policy
15) Idaho Chapter of National Association of Electrical Contractors (Idaho NECA)
16) Idaho Chiefs of Police Association