Steve Baker

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Steve Baker

( California,  )

Aaron Read & Associates, LLC

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Introduction

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.

Achievements  Client List  Number of Years as a Lobbyist  Relationships  Biography 
Achievements

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.

Clients

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

6) CAHP CREDIT UNION

7) CAL FIRE LOCAL 2881

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

13) CALIFORNIA GRAND CASINO

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

23) CLEAN LABEL PROJECT

24) COMCAST CORPORATION AND ITS WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARIES INCLUDING NBC UNIVERSAL MEDIA, LLC

25) COMMUNITY CHOICE FINANCIAL

26) CRYSTAL COVE CONSERVANCY

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

34) PASADENA METRO BLUE LINE CONSTRUCTION AUTHORITY AKA METRO GOLD LINE FOOTHILL EXTENSION CONSTRUCTION AUTHORITY

35) PEACE OFFICERS RESEARCH ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA

36) PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS IN CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT

37) RESOURCES LEGACY FUND

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

46) UPPER SAN GABRIEL VALLEY MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT

47) WEST COAST UNIVERSITY INC.

Number of Years as a Lobbyist

20+ years

Relationships

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.

Biography

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

Last Updated: March 26, 2024