Joseph Bryce

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Joseph Bryce

( Maryland,  )

Manis Canning & Associates

Introduction

One of the premier lobbying firms in Annapolis, Manis Canning & Associates (MCA) has been representing the interests of its clients for almost 50 years, dating back to 1974. Our team collectively has more than 100 years of experience working with legislatures, executives, and regulators in local, state and federal governments.

We provide creative, proactive government affairs, public relations, business and trade association management strategies and programs to a diverse group of clients. We conduct ourselves in a bipartisan manner and pride ourselves in our ability to build and manage effective grassroots organizations and issue-based coalitions. We believe credibility is essential to maintaining our firm's good name and the good name of our clients, and preserving that commodity is of paramount importance.

Recommendations  Client List  Number of Years as a Lobbyist  Biography 
Recommendations

  • "The Motion Picture Association of America began its relationship with MCA in 1974, working with Co-Founder George Manis. We can't imagine working with anyone else. They anticipate our issues and their professionalism and integrity is unmatched in Annapolis. For decades, it has been clear to MPAA that their relationships with elected leaders are based on trust and mutual respect." - Vans Stevenson, Senior Vice President, State Government Affairs, Motion Picture Association of America
  • "No matter how large or small, I can always trust MCA to dive into the substance of an issue. Their experience working at the highest levels of State and local government gives them a unique command of both the process and the issues. There is no one I'd rather work with in Annapolis." - Anne Lindner, Vice President of State Legislative Affairs, Pepco Holdings
  • "MCA continues to help us navigate the complexities of one of the largest and most important urban renewal projects in the country, Port Covington. Available at all times, day or night, I know I can count on them for their strong grasp of the issues and effective leadership." - Marc Weller, President and CEO Weller Development Company
  • "We turned to MCA help secure funding for our new Regional Youth Workforce and Innovation Center. They have become a trusted partner and advisor, not just for our new Center, but also on efforts to expand career and technical exploration in the K-12 school system." - Jennifer Bodensiek, President and CEO, Junior Achievement of Central Maryland
  • "We added MCA to our team when we needed timely advice on an issue of great importance to the company. They quickly brought themselves up to speed and knew the players to get the job done. We can't thank them enough for their results- oriented approach. Their knowledge of all levels and branches of Maryland government has been invaluable." - Brett Kelly, Vice President, Fraport Maryland (formerly Airmall Maryland)
  • "It isn't easy to start a new business - let alone a new industry. MCA gave the medical cannabis growers and processors in our organization instant credibility, and a powerful voice in Annapolis. With their help, we have gotten our businesses off the ground and are delivering a safe, reliable and affordable medical product to Maryland patients." - Jake Van Wingerden, owner of SunMed Growers and past President of the Maryland Wholesale Medical Cannabis Trade Association (CANMD)
  • "I've worked with MCA for many years, and I have always been impressed by their thorough approach to government affairs. They work in a bipartisan manner to get results for their clients and they are clearly respected on both sides of the aisle by elected officials and staff alike. The MCA team has helped facilitate relationships and presented opportunities for me to communicate directly with policymakers about issues important to my business." - Gary Mangum, co-Founder of ForwardGro and former CEO of Bell Nursery

    • Clients

    1) Adventist HealthCare, Inc.

    2) Alkermes

    3) American Chemistry Council

    4) Baltimore Cyber Range LLC dba BCR Cyber

    5) Baltimore Urban Revitalization LLC

    6) Baltimore Washington Rapid Rail, LLC

    7) BMG Money

    8) Boys & Girls Clubs of America

    9) Cable Telecommunications Association of Maryland and Delaware

    10) CBAC Gaming, LLC (Horseshoe Casino)

    11) Chesapeake Urology Associates, LLC

    12) Cigna

    13) Constellation Energy Generation, LLC

    14) Council for Responsible Nutrition

    15) Entertainment Software Association

    16) FRAPORT Maryland, Inc.

    17) Hikma Specialty USA, Inc. c/o Velocity BioGroup

    18) Historic Annapolis, Inc.

    19) Holcim Participations (US) Inc.

    20) Industrial Logistics Properties Trust

    21) Johns Hopkins

    22) Junior Achievement of Central Maryland

    23) Maryland Association of Certified Public Accountants

    24) Maryland Beer Wholesalers Association, Inc.

    25) Maryland Jockey Club

    26) Maryland Orthopaedic Association

    27) Maryland Patient Care and Access Coalition

    28) Maryland Transportation Policy Coalition

    29) Maryland Wholesale Cannabis Trade Association

    30) Motion Picture Association, Inc.

    31) National Association of Industrial and Office Properties, Maryland

    32) Northeast Maglev, LLC, The

    33) Northrop Grumman Corporation

    34) Parsons Transportation Group Inc.

    35) Pepco Holdings, Inc.

    36) Pfizer Inc.

    37) Phantom Fireworks Showrooms, LLC

    38) RAI Services Company

    39) Sagamore Whiskey, LLC

    40) Service Properties Trust

    41) Synergics Wind Energy, LLC

    42) Teach for America

    43) Toyota Motor North America, Inc.

    44) Tremco CPG Inc.

    45) Under Armour

    46) Washington County Community Coalition

    47) Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission

    Number of Years as a Lobbyist

    20+ years

    Biography

    A long-time trusted advisor to Maryland policymakers, Joseph C. Bryce, Esq., is regarded as one of Maryland's top governmental program architects and advocates. He brings his reputation for creative and insightful problem solving and ability to manage large, complex projects and issues to MCA.

    Joe has the ability to handle controversial issues in a professional manner. This skill, combined with his detailed and extensive knowledge of all levels of government, has proven invaluable to our clients.

    For nearly twenty years, Joe distinguished himself working at the highest levels of government. He worked with two Maryland Governors, the Maryland Senate President, and the Chancellor of the University System of Maryland. In all of these positions, Joe provided senior policy and budget advice, and implemented legislative agendas in areas such as health, K-12 and higher education, environment, gaming, tax policy, energy, and social and criminal justice.
    Joe served as Governor Martin O'Malley's Senior Policy and Legislative Advisor (2007-2012); the University System of Maryland's Associate Vice Chancellor for Government Relations (2002 to 2007); Chief Legislative Officer for Governor Parris N. Glendening (1997 to 2002); and Chief of Staff to Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller, Jr. (1994 to 1997).

    Joe graduated from the University of Maryland, College Park in 1989. In 1993, he graduated first in his class from Georgetown Law School. He is the recipient of numerous professional and academic recognitions and honors and currently serves on the Board of the Maryland Stadium Authority as an appointee of Governor Larry Hogan. Joe and his wife, Kristin Jones Bryce, have two adult children (Joey and Madison) and reside in Odenton.

    Last Updated: March 17, 2024