Introduction

Connect C, LLC is a full-service government relations and lobbying firm that assists clients in developing strategies and programs to win passage of legislation, modify regulations and establish allies to support public policy objectives that protect brand reputations in the halls of North Carolina's General Assembly. Using our experience, policy knowledge, procedural expertise, and planning and facilitation skills, we tailor our work to meet our clients' individual needs and goals. Our experience and expertise in providing government affairs services allow us to see around the corner for our clients, and to respond accordingly. The partners have extensive knowledge of the legislative and regulatory process in Raleigh and Washington, D.C. Our team has been involved in the political landscape at the local, state and federal level for the past forty years.

Clients

1) Agricultural Alliance of North Carolina

2) Bellsouth Telecommunications, LLC d/b/a AT&T North Carolina

3) Blue Ridge Day Surgery Center, L.P.

4) Crumpler Plastic Pipe, Inc

5) eDealer Services LLC

6) Great Trails State Coalition c/o American Council of Engineering Companies of NC

7) Hemp HoldCo, LLC

8) Honeywell International, Inc.

9) Molina Healthcare, Inc.

10) North Carolina Amateur Sports

11) North Carolina Association of Agricultural Fairs

12) North Carolina Biotechnology Center

13) North Carolina Deer and Elk Farmer's Association

14) North Carolina Horse Council

15) North Carolina SweetPotato Commission

16) Pitt County Memorial Hospital, Inc. d/b/a ECU Health Medical Center

17) Resident Lenders of North Carolina

18) Ripe Inc.

19) Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC

20) T & J Panels, Inc.

21) Town of Boone

22) Valleygate Dental Holdings, LLC

Number of Years as a Lobbyist

11-15 years

Biography

John has over 45 years of experience working as a corporate CEO and government agency administrator. John served in the administrations of three United States Presidents. He served as State Executive Director of the North Carolina Farm Service Agency from 1981 to 1992, under Presidents Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush. In April 2001, John was appointed by President George W. Bush to serve as the State Director of USDA (U.S. Department of Agriculture) Rural Development for North Carolina.

Last Updated: February 06, 2024