916-448-3444
1415 L Street, Suite 1100, Sacramento, CA, 95814, 
Subjects: All Subjects
ARA is unique. We represent numerous firefighters, law enforcement and labor groups, as well as fortune 500 companies, corporations and large trade associations. As a result of our diverse client base, we build relationships with Democratic and Republican lawmakers during their campaigns, long before they are elected to office.
1) ALLIANCE FOR AUTOMOTIVE INNOVATION
2) AMAROK, LLC
3) AMERICAN CAREER COLLEGE, INC.
4) AMERICAN MOTORCYCLE ASSOCIATION, DISTRICT 36
5) AMERICAN REGISTRY OF RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGISTS
8) CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF HIGHWAY PATROLMEN
9) CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL SCIENTISTS
10) CALIFORNIA DENTAL HYGIENISTS ASSOCIATION
11) CALIFORNIA FOUR WHEEL DRIVE ASSOCIATION (CAL4WHEEL)
12) CALIFORNIA FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION
14) CALIFORNIA HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION/CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF HOSPITALS AND HEALTH SYSTEMS
15) CALIFORNIA MASSAGE THERAPY COUNCIL (CAMTC)
16) CALIFORNIA OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION
17) CALIFORNIA PRIMARY CARE ASSOCIATION AND AFFILIATED ENTITY CALIFORNIA HEALTH+ADVOCATES
18) CALIFORNIA RECREATIONAL VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION (CALRVDA)
19) CALIFORNIA SOCIETY FOR RESPIRATORY CARE
20) CALIFORNIA SOCIETY OF ENROLLED AGENTS
21) CALIFORNIA STATE CLUB ASSOCIATION
22) CALIFORNIA STATE RAILROAD MUSEUM FOUNDATION
24) COMCAST CORPORATION AND ITS WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARIES INCLUDING NBC UNIVERSAL MEDIA, LLC
25) COMMUNITY CHOICE FINANCIAL
27) FEDERATED INDIANS OF GRATON RANCHERIA
28) FISERV, INC.
29) JAMES HARDIE BUILDING PRODUCTS INC.
30) MATSON NAVIGATION COMPANY, INC. AND ITS AFFILIATED COMPANIES
31) OFF ROAD BUSINESS ASSOCIATION
32) OMIDYAR NETWORK
33) ORANGE COUNTY EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
35) PEACE OFFICERS RESEARCH ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA
36) PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS IN CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT
38) RETIRED PUBLIC EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
39) SAN DIEGO MILITARY ADVISORY COUNCIL
40) SAN FRANCISCO POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
41) SILICON VALLEY CLEAN ENERGY
42) SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA RENTAL HOUSING ASSOCIATION
43) TAXICAB PARATRANSIT ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA
44) TEN STRANDS
45) UNITED SERVICES AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION (USAA) AND AFFILIATED ENTITIES
20+ years
By any yardstick, Aaron Read and Associates is recognized as one of the premier lobbying firms in Sacramento. Whether it's based on annual billings or word of mouth referrals, ARA is at the top of the list. In addition, ARA has been listed as one of the top-ranked lobby firms in Capitol Weekly, a well-known publication, since they started their rankings 10 years ago.
Aaron Read and Associates' (ARA) services run the gamut of all types and aspects of Governmental Representation including the Administration, the Legislature and each of its committees, and regulatory agencies. In addition, ARA provides consulting on government procurement issues. Our sister company, Marketplace Communications, provides a full range of public affairs services including social media, campaigns, video and audio productions, and strategy to achieve your goals. Marketplace Communications has won numerous Pollie Awards from the American Association of Political Consultants.
Steve Baker joined ARA in 1990 and represents several professional groups and corporations. Prior to coming to Aaron Read & Associates, Steve had an executive role with a labor-management consulting firm headquartered in Sacramento. He has been involved in all aspects of association development, including membership recruitment, public relations, coalition building, and representational activities.Steve specializes in working on energy, utility, labor, transportation, regulatory and environmental issues. He also has extensive experience in working on the State Budget. Steve has worked in a variety of candidate campaigns as well as on statewide ballot measures. He is highly respected for both his lobbying skills and his ability to articulate verbally and in writing the concerns of our clients.
ARA is unique. We represent numerous firefighters, law enforcement and labor groups, as well as fortune 500 companies, corporations and large trade associations. As a result of our diverse client base, we build relationships with Democratic and Republican lawmakers during their campaigns, long before they are elected to office
717-635-2320
300 N Second Street, Suite 1002, Harrisburg, PA, 17101, 
Subjects: All Subjects, Agencies/Regulations, Alcohol, Animals/Agriculture, Appropriations/Budgets, Business/Commerce, Cannabis/Drug Legalization, Children/Family/Women, City/County Government, Consumer Protection, Education, Energy/Utilities, Environment/Recycling, Finance/Banking, Food/Restaurants, Housing/Real Estate/Development/Construction, Immigration, Manufacturing, Pharmaceuticals, Planning/Land Use/Zoning, Professional/Vocational Licensing, Public Sector, RFP/Procurement, Science/Technology, Telecommunications, Tobacco, Tourism/Hospitality
Links:Website
MeeCee Baker's name is synonymous with agricultural and rural issues in Pennsylvania. MeeCee's commitment, experience and knowledge coupled with her networking skills, make her a uniquely efficient and effective advocate.
1) Altria Client Services LLC and its Affiliates
2) Charles Jacquin Et Cie., Inc.
6) CRLPA, LLC.
8) EEG, Inc.
10) Juniata County Agricultural Society
12) Pavement Coatings Technology Council
13) Pennsylvania Oil and Gas Landowners Alliance
16) Pennsylvania Pork Producers' Strategic Investment Program
17) Philadelphia Association of Retail Druggists
18) Philadelphia School District
19) Reinford Farms
20) River Valley School District
21) Ryeco, LLC
22) Schrack Farms
23) Star Rock Farms
24) Stonehenge Capital Company, LLC
27) USA Gypsum
29) Wine & Spirits Brokers of PA
30) Wine Institute
11-15 years
Dr. Baker was named an Alumni Fellow at the Penn State University and delivered the commencement address at the College of Agricultural Sciences spring graduation. She also received the prestigious Medal of Honor Award from the Philadelphia Society for the Promotion of Agriculture (PSPA), the oldest (1785) continuously operating agricultural society in the country. PSPA was involved in establishing the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture. In addition, Baker was honored with the esteemed Jefferson Award by the Penn Ag Democrats.
Baker was appointed during the Rendell administration to work in the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture . While there, she directed the educational outreach for the Department.
Dr. Baker owns Versant Strategies, a premier governmental affairs firm focused on agricultural, education, environmental, and rural issues. Versant has represented dozens of clients in the Harrisburg and DC marketplace ranging from small farms and businesses to Fortune 500 companies.
Previously, Baker served in the executive office of the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. While there, she directed the educational outreach for the Department using the knowledge, skills, and traits she perfected during her 20 years behind a teacher’s desk at secondary and post-secondary institutions. Baker served as a faculty member at Penn State, an adjunct professor at North Carolina State University, and was the first woman elected as president of the National Association of Agricultural Educators. She is known across the nation as a published author and columnist with frequent engagements as a motivational keynote speaker and workshop presenter.
MeeCee, husband Jim Garofalo, a retired PA State Police Major who now works with USDA Investigation and Enforcement, and daughter Libby, a former state FFA president (Future Farmers' of America) and current Penn State student, live on the Baker homestead farm in Juniata County.
717-635-2320
300 N. 2nd Street, Suite 1002, HARRISBURG, PA, 17101, 
Subjects: All Subjects, Agencies/Regulations, Alcohol, Animals/Agriculture, Appropriations/Budgets, Business/Commerce, Cannabis/Drug Legalization, Children/Family/Women, City/County Government, Consumer Protection, Education, Energy/Utilities, Environment/Recycling, Finance/Banking, Food/Restaurants, Housing/Real Estate/Development/Construction, Immigration, Manufacturing, Pharmaceuticals, Planning/Land Use/Zoning, Professional/Vocational Licensing, Public Sector, RFP/Procurement, Science/Technology, Telecommunications, Tobacco, Tourism/Hospitality
Links:Website
MeeCee Baker's name is synonymous with agricultural and rural issues in Pennsylvania. MeeCee's commitment, experience and knowledge coupled with her networking skills, make her a uniquely efficient and effective advocate.
11-15 years
Dr. Baker was named an Alumni Fellow at the Penn State University and delivered the commencement address at the College of Agricultural Sciences spring graduation. She also received the prestigious Medal of Honor Award from the Philadelphia Society for the Promotion of Agriculture (PSPA), the oldest (1785) continuously operating agricultural society in the country. PSPA was involved in establishing the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture. In addition, Baker was honored with the esteemed Jefferson Award by the Penn Ag Democrats.
Baker was appointed during the Rendell administration to work in the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture . While there, she directed the educational outreach for the Department.
Dr. Baker owns Versant Strategies, a premier governmental affairs firm focused on agricultural, education, environmental, and rural issues. Versant has represented dozens of clients in the Harrisburg and DC marketplace ranging from small farms and businesses to Fortune 500 companies.
Previously, Baker served in the executive office of the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. While there, she directed the educational outreach for the Department using the knowledge, skills, and traits she perfected during her 20 years behind a teacher’s desk at secondary and post-secondary institutions. Baker served as a faculty member at Penn State, an adjunct professor at North Carolina State University, and was the first woman elected as president of the National Association of Agricultural Educators. She is known across the nation as a published author and columnist with frequent engagements as a motivational keynote speaker and workshop presenter.
MeeCee, husband Jim Garofalo, a retired PA State Police Major who now works with USDA Investigation and Enforcement, and daughter Libby, a former state FFA president (Future Farmers' of America) and current Penn State student, live on the Baker homestead farm in Juniata County.
(314) 540-9210
1220 E Bluebird Ln, Columbia, MO, 65201-9347, 
(314) 540-9210
1 Caesars Palace Dr, Las Vegas, NV, 89109, 
(573) 657-0699
One Caesars Palace Dr, Las Vegas, NV, 89109, 
3145409210
1220 E. BLUEBIRD LANE, COLUMBIA, MO, 65201, 
(660) 281-7777
18192 Old Highway 63, Atlanta, MO, 63530, 
(702) 346-5295
10 East Mesquite Blvd, Mesquite, NV, 89027, 
573-657-0699
1220 E Bluebird Lane, Columbia, MO, 65201, 
(314) 540-9210
1220 E Bluebird Lane, Columbia, MO, 65201, 
(212) 878-0600
450 LEXINGTON AVENUE, New York, NY, 10017, 
(212) 878-0600
450 LEXINGTON AVENUE, NEW YORK, NY, 10017, 
po box 4211, jackson, wy, 83001, 
(571) 224-2661
450 South Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN, 46225, 
80 F STREET, NW, WASHINGTON, DC, 20001, 
8648096097
155 Eagle Wood Dr., Greenville, SC, 29607, 
(314) 361-3944
P. O. Box 4309, 106, Saint Louis, MO, 63123, 
(872) 825-8499
233 S. Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois, 60606, 
(209) 465-5883
235 EAST WEBER AVENUE, STOCKTON, CA, 95202, 
9072238167
P.O. Box 116 101 Airport Road, Kotzebue, Alaska, 99752, 
2174945060
2750 WEST WASHINGTON STREET, SPRINGFIELD, IL, 62704, 
2029910200
601 13th Street, N.W., Suite 900, Washington, DC, 20005, 
614-441-2323
855 Grandview Avenue STE 210, Columbus, OH, 43215, 
717-961-5450
909 Green Street, Harrisburg, PA, 17102, 
3) Alpha IT
4) Altria Client Services LLC and its Affiliates
6) Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers
7) AT&T Inc.
10) Byler Management
15) Christian School Association of Greater Harrisburg
16) Churchill Downs Incorporated
18) Coalition for Community Solar Access
19) College Board
20) Compass Learning
21) Concurrent Technologies Corporation
23) Cumberland Historic Properties
24) Dallas Area Fall Fair Inc. TA The Luzerne County Fair
29) G&F Realty
31) GREATER JOHNSTOWN REGIONAL PARTNERSHIP
32) Hazel Health
33) HeyTutor
36) Jewish Home of Eastern Pennsylvania
38) Kyndryl, Inc.
40) LIUNA Mid-Atlantic Regional Organizing Coalition
41) Local Union No. 1319 O.S.H.E.
42) Luzerne County Child Advocacy Center
44) Malt Beverage Distributors Association of PA
45) Martz Trailways
46) Messiah Lifeways
48) Modern Treasury
52) PA Association for Justice
53) PA State Building & Construction Trades Council
54) Pennsylvania Association of Staff Nurses and Allied Professionals
55) Pennsylvania Cannabis Coalition
56) PENNSYLVANIA SOCIETY OF PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS
57) Pennsylvania State Nurses Association
58) Pennsylvania Trolley Museum Inc.
60) Philadelphia School District
62) Rikore, Inc.
64) Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) of Luzerne County
66) Summit Realty Advisors, LLC
67) Takeda Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
68) Terrapin Investment Fund 1, LLC
69) The Lands at Hillside Farms
70) Ticket Network
71) Total Security International LLC
72) Valley Crest Real Estate, LP
74) Viatris Inc.
75) Waste Reduction Recycling Transfer, Inc.
415-903-2800
28 Liberty Ship Way, Suite 2815, Sausalito, CA, 94965, 
4159032800
28 LIBERTY SHIP WAY STE 2815, SAUSALITO, CA, 94965, 
(415) 903-2800
c/o 28 Liberty Ship Way, Suite 2815, Sausalito, CA, 94965, 
4159032800
C/O 28 LIBERTY SHIP WAY, SUITE 2815, SAUSALITO, CA, 94965, 
(503) 888-0803
2900 SE Stark St. Suite 1A, Portland, OR, 97214, 
(510) 705-2452
1636 OAK VIEW AVENUE, KENSINGTON, CA, 94707, 
225-937-7373
17429 BECKFIELD AVENUE, 11TH FLOOR, BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA, 70817, 
516-321-6103
2000 MARCUS AVENUE, NEW HYDE PARK, NY, 
1601 Concord Pike Suite 100, 702 King St. Ste. 600, Wilmington, DE, 19803, 
7950 Jones Branch Drive, Suite 400S, McLean, VA, 22102, 
5173749100
201 TOWNSEND ST, STE 900 % DYKEMA GOSSETT PLLC, LANSING, MI, 48933, 
5173186190
200 WASHINGTON SQ N STE 400, LANSING, MI, 48933, 
1615 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE., NW, FIRST FLOOR, WASHINGTON, DC, 20009, 
1201 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 800, Washington, DC, 20004, 
515-263-3495
PO Box 42245, Urbandale, IA, 50323, 
2175292600
522 S. FIFTH STREET, SPRINGFIELD, IL, 62701, 
(916) 441-3300
1303 J STREET, SUITE 520, SACRAMENTO, CA, 95814, 
(916) 441-3300
1303 J STREET, SUITE 520, SACRAMENTO, CA, 95814, 
(503) 577-8856
4308 SE Glenwood Street, Portland, OR, 97206, 
4308 SE Glenwood Street, Portland, OR, 97206, 
503-577-8856
4308 SE Glenwood Street, Portland, OR, 97206, 
334-834-9790
P.O. Box 4177, Montgomery, AL, 36103, 
(503) 577-8856
900 Cottage Grove Rd B6LPA, Bloomfield, CT, 06002, 
717-671-1901
225 State Street, Suite 300, Harrisburg, PA, 17101, 
314-540-9210
1220 E. Bluebird Ln., Columbia, MO, 65201, 
(317) 636-6092
P. O. Box 1602, Indianapolis, IN, 46206-1602, 
9544647052
110 Carriage Hill Place, Charleston, SC, 29492, 
440-723-2195
5555 Copenhagen Dr., Westerville, OH, 43081, 
717-728-9740
2101 North Front Street, Governor's Plaza North, Bldg. #2, Harrisburg, PA, 17110, 
394 Auwaiolimu St., Honolulu, Hawaii, 96813, 
919-215-6273
1205 E Main St., STE 1E, Richmond, VA, 23219, 
1) Alexandria Economic Development Partnership
2) AT&T
3) Autism Society of Central Virginia
5) Coalition for Fantasy Sports
7) CyrusOne
9) Pace-O-Matic
13) Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce
15) Stride, Inc.
16) Tidal Basin Government Consulting LLC
17) United Community
18) Va Society of Eye Physicians & Surgeons
19) Virginia Association of Recovery Residences
20) Virginia Fire Chiefs Association, Inc
21) Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association
22) Virginia Retail Federation
7404851125
PO Box 6661, Glen Allen, VA, 23058, 
(603) 410-4320
One Capital Plaza, PO Box 1500, One Capital Plaza, PO Box 1500, CONCORD, NH, 03302, 
4) Bedford Ambulatory Surgical Center
5) Boys and Girls Club of Greater Nashua
6) Boys and Girls Club of Greater Salem
7) Boys and Girls Clubs of Central NH
8) Boys and Girls Clubs of Mancheter
9) Casella Waste Services, Inc.
11) ConvenientMD
3018 12th Street S, Arlington, VA, 22204, 
2175536660
1804 COG MILL COURT, SPRINGFIELD, IL, 62704, 
(503) 877-7019
355 Capitol St NE, Salem, OR, 97301, 
1101 15th Street, NW, Suite 600, Washington, DC, 20005-5002, 
601-824-7455
P.O. Box 947, Brandon, MS, 39043-0947, 
1601 K Street, NW, Washington, DC, 20006, 
(916) 822-5631
1107 9TH STREET, SUITE 901, SACRAMENTO, CA, 95814, 
1899 L Street NW, Suite 350, Washington, DC, 20036, 
9064582865
2950 W PALMER ST 2C, CHICAGO, IL, 60647, 
9073218650
901 Anderson Street, Anchorage, Alaska, 99501, 
609-882-6100
172 West State Street 2nd Floor, Trenton, NJ, 08608, 
617-357-0700
40 Court Street, Suite 700,, Suite 700, Boston, MA, 02108, 
385-428-9176
24276 3rd Ave, Mankato, MN, 56001, 
(385) 428-9176
24276 3rd Ave, Mankato, MN, 56001, 
385-428-9176
24276 3rd Ave, Mankato, MN, 56001, 
385-428-9176
24276 3rd Ave, Mankato, MN, 56001, 
385-428-9176
4001 South 700 E., Suite 700, Salt Lake City, UT, 84107, 
507-381-4790
602-506-3411
225-923-1037
9623 BROOKLINE AVE, BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, 70809, 
6167710322
250 MONROE AVE NW STE 150, GRAND RAPIDS, MI, 49503, 
9206748331
N4637 County Road Y, Jefferson, WI, 53549, 
802-229-4731
PO Box 1276, Montpelier, VT, 05601, 
505.983.7646
1140 Alto Street, Santa Fe, New Mexico, 87501, 
505.983.7646
1140 Alto Street, Santa Fe, New Mexico, 87501, 
520-696-5158
502-242-1065
10168 Linn Station Road, Suite 100, Louisville, KY, 40223, 
502-500-0482
10168 Linn Station Road, Suite 100, Louisville, KY, 40223, 
5174855536
535 North Capitol Ave, Lansing, MI, 48933, 
(206) 591-6035
537 SE Ash Street Suite 205 and 206, Portland, OR, 97202, 
614-527-6762
5115 Parkcenter Ave., Ste. 200, Dublin, OH, 43017, 
251-947-6288
PO Box 2387, Robertsdale, AL, 36567,