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ABOUT STATESIDE ASSOCIATES

Professionals

Stateside Associates offers the largest and most capable staff in state government affairs, state consulting and state strategies. Among Stateside's group of 50 people are over 20 former state legislative staff members and seven attorneys. Each of the firm's Principals has served as a registered state lobbyist.

Because state consulting, regulatory forecasting and legislative monitoring cannot be distinguished from the professionals who provide them, Stateside Associates provides a complete roster and accompanying credentials of all professionals assigned to every client service.

Principals

Constance Campanella
President and CEO

Constance Campanella is the Founder, President and CEO of Stateside Associates. A veteran of almost 30 years of state and federal issue management experience, Ms. Campanella has managed Stateside’s growth from a one-person firm to what one trade publication has called, “a behemoth in state lobbying.”

Ms. Campanella consults with clients regarding strategic problem solving, crisis management, legislative and regulatory issue campaigns, public sector sales and lobbyist retention and management.

She is a frequent lecturer about emerging state issues and current trends in issue management. She has also served as an Adjunct Professor at the George Washington University Graduate School of Political Management where she taught a graduate course about state and local government relations.

Prior to establishing Stateside Associates in 1988, Ms. Campanella served as Executive Director of the American Legislative Exchange Council from 1985-1988. She earlier worked for the U.S. Deputy Secretary of Transportation, for a Member of Congress and for a federal agency.

She is a member of the Board of Directors of the Public Affairs Council and of the American Bird Conservancy.

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Mark D. Anderson, Esq. Senior Vice President Mark D. Anderson, Esq. is Senior Vice President and a Principal of Stateside Associates. Since 1993, Mr. Anderson has helped corporate, trade association and government clients manage state environmental and energy issues, working with state regulatory officials throughout the U.S. Mr. Anderson advises clients on regulatory engagement strategy and directs educational and "grasstops" campaigns directed at governors and regulatory officials. Additionally, Mr. Anderson has created issue advocacy coalitions and facilitates work group meetings of state and federal stakeholders addressing environmental issues. As head of Stateside's Regulatory Services practice, Mr. Anderson directs a team of attorneys that provide strategic counseling, lobbying support, policy analysis, compliance research and regulatory monitoring of state and local issues. Mr. Anderson is the first Chair of the newly-formed Government Affairs Practice Committee of the Business Law Section of the American Bar Association. Mr. Anderson is also on the editorial board of the American Bar Association's Business Law Today and is a frequent contributor to several journals about environmental and energy issues. Mr. Anderson has also served on the board of Environmental Compliance and Litigation Strategies. Mr. Anderson provides expert testimony at state legislative hearings and has been a featured speaker at trade association meetings and environmental and energy conferences. Before joining Stateside Associates in 1993, Mr. Anderson worked in the Environmental Enforcement Section of the U.S. Department of Justice, where he worked on cases involving federal environmental statutes, including RCRA, CERCLA and the Clean Air Act. Mr. Anderson also served on the legislative staff of a Member of Congress. He is a member of the District of Columbia and Virginia Bars.



Michael J. Behm Senior Vice President Michael J. Behm is Senior Vice President and a Principal of Stateside Associates. Mr. Behm advises private sector and federal agency clients on a broad range of state and local issue management needs, including outreach programs to state and local policymakers, engaging state and local officials groups, government affairs program planning and lobbyist management. Mr. Behm was elected in 2007 to serve as Vice President of the National Conference of State Legislatures' Foundation for State Legislatures. NCSL’s Foundation for State Legislatures – which includes senior corporate, association and union executives, state legislative leaders and staff – raises money and provides leadership to support NCSL initiatives and advance the state legislative process. During his 18 years with Stateside Associates, Mr. Behm's advocacy work and leadership roles in the state officials groups have brought him to many state capitols and local governments yielding an extensive network of relationships with legislative leaders and other public officials across the 50 states. Mr. Behm has also helped shaped the growth of the company's successful state environmental practice and has managed several legislative teams at Stateside, providing high level substantive and political intelligence to work for corporate, trade association and federal government clients. In addition to his leadership role within NCSL, Mr. Behm is also the recipient of two Council of State Governments (CSG) Associate Partner in Excellence Awards in 2004 and 2006, and serves as a member of the CSG Associates Advisory Committee and its Environmental Task Force. Mr. Behm began his public policy career holding staff positions with the Ohio House of Representatives and the U.S. Congress. He also worked for the State Governmental Affairs Council (SGAC).

Managers




Stephen C. Arthur Vice President Stephen C. Arthur is Vice President of Stateside Associates, and recently served as Senior Manager, Government Relations, overseeing the state government relations activities for the world’s largest home improvement retailer. Mr. Arthur also served as Vice President of Government Affairs for the Grocery Manufacturers Association where he directed the state government relations program for the food and consumer product industry’s trade association. Mr. Arthur was Manager of Public Affairs for the North American arm of the world’s second largest cement manufacturer. In that capacity, he managed the state government relations program and created a grassroots effort to engage employees in state government activities. Mr. Arthur started his career as a legislative aide on Capitol Hill for three years, and later served in the California Governor’s Office as a policy researcher and then as Associate Cabinet Secretary before being named the state’s Assistant Secretary for Economic Development. He finished his career in state government with two years as the Chief Deputy Director at the Department of Conservation where he oversaw the regulation of the state’s mining and oil and gas industries as well as the operation of the state’s bottle bill program. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of California at Berkeley.



Robert A. Holden, Esq. Vice President Robert A. Holden, Esq., is Vice President of Stateside Associates. Mr. Holden has assisted government, corporate, and association clients manage financial, healthcare, employee safety, professional licensure and transportation issues. During his tenure with the firm, Mr. Holden has managed two teams of attorneys within Stateside’s Regulatory Services practice. Working with state and local officials, Mr. Holden has assisted retail and industrial clients engage in nationwide roll-outs of new products and services by assessing existing regulatory systems for both compliance and marketing purposes. Mr. Holden has also helped clients meet compliance needs with independent intelligence gathering and by successfully planning interactions with regulatory enforcement officials. Prior to joining Stateside Associates, Mr. Holden worked as a Law Clerk with Dilworth Paxson PLLC, where he gained experience in securities and tax issues. Mr. Holden holds a Juris Doctor from George Mason University School of Law, and a Bachelor of Arts in Russian Studies from Washington & Lee University. He is a member of the Virginia Bar.



Stefani Millie Manager, State Issues Stefani Millie is a Manager of State Issues. Prior to joining Stateside Associates, Ms. Millie served for four years as the Director of Government Relations for the Iowa Telecommunications Association, lobbying on behalf of its members on a variety of issues before both legislative and regulatory proceedings. She also monitored legislative and regulatory activities, developed ITA’s grassroots program, and coordinated the association’s PAC. Prior to her tenure with ITA, Ms. Millie served as a Legislative Research Analyst for the Iowa House of Representatives, staffing the Economic Development and Commerce Committees and also worked in the Office of the Iowa State Auditor. Ms. Millie holds a Masters of Business Administration from the University of Iowa and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting and Public Administration from Buena Vista University.



Joshua M. Veverka Manager, State Issues Josh Veverka is a Manager of State Issues. Mr. Veverka joined Stateside Associates in 2004 and has previously held the positions of Legislative Coordinator and Legislative Associate. Mr. Veverka manages a legislative team at Stateside Associates concentrating on retail sales, taxation and franchise and business licensing issues. Additionally, as one of the lead managers for the Legislative Information Services Division, Mr. Veverka is responsible for recruitment, training, and continuing education of the 22-person legislative monitoring staff. Mr. Veverka also manages special projects for clients. In recent months he has drafted advocacy materials for grassroots programs, written website content and prepared issue research reports. Prior to joining Stateside, Mr. Veverka gained political and legislative experience by working in the office of a Pennsylvania State Senator. Mr. Veverka also worked in the office of a United States Representative and in the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. Mr. Veverka holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Communications from The American University.



Robert Axelrod, Esq. Regulatory Counsel	Robert Axelrod, Esq., is a Regulatory Counsel in the Regulatory Services Division. Prior to joining Stateside Associates, Mr. Axelrod worked as a contract attorney with McGuire Woods, LLP, where he gained experience in securities litigation and commercial banking issues. Mr. Axelrod holds a Juris Doctor from Wayne State University and a Master of Science in Public Policy and Management from the H. John Heinz III School at Carnegie Mellon University, where he was the Associate Editor of The Heinz School Review. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Michigan State University. He is a member of the State Bar of Michigan and the District of Columbia Bar.

Alison Baker Legislative Coordinator	Alison Baker is a Legislative Coordinator with the Legislative Information Services Division. Prior to joining Stateside Associates, she monitored state and local campaign finance issues with a Virginia-based non-profit. She gained legislative experience working for a Senator in the Virginia General Assembly. Alison has a bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Geography from the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, Virginia.

Cassie Beal Legislative Coordinator	Cassie Beal is a Legislative Coordinator in the Legislative Information Services Division. Prior to joining Stateside Associates, Ms. Beal gained legislative experience in the New York State Assembly and also worked on several campaigns in Upstate New York. Ms. Beal holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from SUNY Oswego. She is pursuing her Masters of Public Administration at George Mason University.

Max R. Behlke Legislative Associate	Max R. Behlke is a Legislative Associate in the Legislative Information Services Division. Prior to joining Stateside Associates, Mr. Behlke gained legislative experience working in the office of two Maryland State Delegates. Mr. Behlke holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Government and Politics from the University of Maryland, College Park.

Thomas Doyle Legislative Associate	Thomas Doyle is a Legislative Associate in the Legislative Information Services Division. Prior to joining Stateside Associates, Mr. Doyle gained legislative experience working for the Speaker of the House in North Carolina. Mr. Doyle also has political experience through campaign work as a Campaign Manager for two legislative campaigns in North Carolina. Mr. Doyle is a graduate of East Carolina University in Greenville, North Carolina with a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science.

Anastasia R. Feaster Legislative Associate	Anastasia R. Feaster is a Legislative Associate in the Legislative Information Services Division. Prior to joining Stateside, Ms. Feaster gained state legislative experience working as an aide for a Maryland State Senator. She also gained political experience as an associate in the state affairs division of a Washington D.C. tax policy group. Ms. Feaster holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and English Literature and a Master of Arts in History from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County.

Josh Fisher Legislative Associate	Josh Fisher is a Legislative Associate in the Legislative Information Services Division. Prior to joining Stateside, Mr. Fisher gained state legislative experience working for the Maryland General Assembly in the Department of Legislative Services. He gained federal government experience working at the Department of Labor in the Directorate of Construction. Mr. Fisher holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Washington & Lee University in Lexington, Virginia.

Timothy Fox Issues Coordinator	Timothy Fox is an Issues Coordinator in the Legislative Information Services Division. Prior to joining Stateside Associates, Mr. Fox worked for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and on local political campaigns. Mr. Fox earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut.

Carly Froshour Legislative Associate	Carly Froshour is a Legislative Associate in the Legislative Information Services Division. Prior to joining Stateside, Ms. Froshour gained political and legislative experience by working in the office of a Pennsylvania State Senator. She also gained political experience through a U.S. Senate race in Pennsylvania. Ms. Froshour holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Communications from Temple University.

Alison Gary Legislative Associate	Alison Gary is a Legislative Associate in the Legislative Information Services Division. Prior to joining Stateside Associates, Ms. Gary gained legislative experience working in committee services in the Oregon Legislature, and then as a Legislative Assistant in the Oregon House of Representatives. Ms. Gary has also worked as the Lead Organizer for a statewide campaign in Oregon, and as an Editor at an international security think tank. Ms. Gary earned her Bachelor of Arts in Government and Leadership from Claremont McKenna College.

John Grant Legislative Associate	John Grant is a Legislative Associate in the Legislative Information Services Division. Prior to joining Stateside Associates, Mr. Grant gained legislative experience working as a Legislative Aide to a member of the Georgia House of Representatives. Mr. Grant also gained experience working on Capitol Hill for a member of the United States House of Representatives. Mr. Grant holds a Bachelors of Science degree in Government from Berry College in Rome, Georgia.

Matthew Green Legislative Coordinator	Matthew Green is a Legislative Coordinator in the Legislative Information Services Division. Prior to joining Stateside Associates, Mr. Green gained legislative experience working for the Maryland General Assembly in the Department of Legislative Services. He also gained political experience working for a grassroots lobbying firm. Mr. Green holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Sciences from Colorado State University.

Jessica Hart Legislative Associate	Jessica Hart is a Legislative Associate in the Legislative Information Services Division. Prior to joining Stateside Associates, Ms. Hart gained legislative experience working for a State Senator in the Massachusetts Legislature. She also gained experience lobbying for a non-profit organization in Massachusetts. Ms. Hart holds a Master of Social Work degree in Social Welfare Policy from Boston College and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and Social Behavior from the University of California, Irvine.

Tom Kaczmarek Legislative Associate	Tom Kaczmarek is a Legislative Associate in the Legislative Information Services Division. Prior to joining Stateside Associates, Mr. Kaczmarek gained legislative experience working for two members of the Indiana Senate. He also gained political experience working on a U.S. congressional campaign and a gubernatorial campaign in Indiana. Mr. Kaczmarek earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from DePauw University in Indiana.

Bonnie Kaufman, Esq. Regulatory Counsel	Bonnie Kaufman, Esq., is a Regulatory Counsel in the Regulatory Services Division. Prior to joining Stateside Associates, Ms. Kaufman worked as a law clerk with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the General Counsel, General Law Division, where she gained experience in medical malpractice and employment law. Ms. Kaufman holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a Juris Doctor from the University of Baltimore School of Law where she served as Articles Editor for the University of Baltimore Journal of Environmental Law. She is a member of the Maryland Bar.

David Kennedy, Esq. Regulatory Counsel	David Kennedy, Esq., is a Regulatory Counsel in the Regulatory Services Division. Prior to joining Stateside Associates, Mr. Kennedy worked as a legal intern for Centene Corporation, where he gained experience in health care issues. He also has experience in real estate law, having worked for a real estate settlement company during law school. Mr. Kennedy holds a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Richmond and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Brigham Young University. He is a member of the Virginia Bar.

Sean Lansing Legislative Associate	Sean Lansing is a Legislative Associate in the Legislative Information Services Division. Prior to joining Stateside Associates, Mr. Lansing gained legislative experience working in the Speaker’s Office of the Wisconsin State Assembly. He also gained political experience working on a number of state and local campaigns in Wisconsin. Mr. Lansing earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Andrew Linhardt Legislative Associate	Andrew Linhardt is a Legislative Associate in the Legislative Information Services Division. Prior to joining Stateside Associates, Mr. Linhardt gained legislative experience in New York State, working for the State Comptroller, the State Assembly and the State Department of Agriculture and Markets. He also gained political experience through work on several campaigns in Upstate New York. Mr. Linhardt holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from SUNY Albany.

Jeannette Lowe Project Coordinator	Jeannette Lowe is a Project Coordinator for Stateside Associates. She manages special projects for clients by coordinating in-house and external resources and information. She also manages firm projects, such as the State Election Reports and compliance with state lobbying registration laws. Ms. Lowe previously served as a Legislative Associate in the Legislative Information Services Division. She gained legislative experience working on the staff of the District of Columbia Council. She earlier worked for the Massachusetts Office of Educational Quality and Accountability and on a variety of state and local political campaigns. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of Richmond and a Master of Arts degree in Political Science from Boston University.

Becky Lukaesko, Esq. Regulatory Counsel	Becky Lukaesko, Esq., is a Regulatory Counsel in the Regulatory Services Division. Prior to joining Stateside Associates, Ms. Lukaesko gained experience in environmental law issues at the University of Maryland Environmental Law Clinic and at the Mineral Policy Center. Ms. Lukaesko also gained experience in employment and real property law issues at The Nature Conservancy. Ms. Lukaesko holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from the University of Maryland, College Park and a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Maryland School of Law. Ms. Lukaesko is a member of the Maryland Bar.

Melissa P. Martin Regulatory Counsel	Melissa P. Martin is a Regulatory Counsel in the Regulatory Services Division. Prior to joining Stateside Associates, Ms. Martin worked for the Florida Department of Environmental Protection Division of State Lands where she handled state sovereign submerged land leases for the Northeast District. In addition, she clerked for Shawn A. Arnold, Esq., a criminal and civil attorney in Jacksonville, Florida. While attending Florida Coastal School of Law, Ms. Martin was the President of the Environmental Law Community Action Team in which her duties included chairing the 2004 & 2005 Environmental Summits held at the school. She received her Juris Doctor from Florida Coastal School of Law in August 2006 and also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Environmental Studies from Washington College.

Sarah Mysiewicz Legislative Associate	Sarah Mysiewicz is a Legislative Associate in the Legislative Information Services Division. Prior to joining Stateside Associates, Ms. Mysiewicz gained legislative and political experience with the Illinois General Assembly. She also gained political experience working for a U.S. House race in Illinois. Ms. Mysiewicz holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington, Illinois.

Craig Orlan Legislative Associate	Craig Orlan is a Legislative Associate in the Legislative Information Services Division. Prior to joining Stateside Associates, Mr. Orlan gained legislative experience working in the office of two Maryland State Delegates. He also gained political experience through Maryland State Delegate campaign. Mr. Orlan holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Government & Politics and Economics from the University of Maryland, College Park.

Peter Rankin Legislative Associate	Peter Rankin is a Legislative Associate in the Legislative Information Services Division. Prior to joining Stateside Associates, Mr. Rankin gained legislative experience in the Illinois State Senate. Mr. Rankin also gained political experience working on Illinois State Senate campaigns. Mr. Rankin holds a Master of Arts degree in Political Studies from the University of Illinois, Springfield and Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Monmouth College in Monmouth, Illinois.

Kristen Reitler Legislative Coordinator	Kristen Reitler is a Legislative Coordinator in the Legislative Information Services Division. Prior to joining Stateside Associates, Ms. Reitler worked for the Republican National Committee, and gained political experience working as campaign manager for a State House campaign, and field director for a U.S. Congressional campaign in North Carolina. Ms. Reitler earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from UNC Charlotte.

Bennett Sherry Policy Analyst	Bennett Sherry is a Policy Analyst for Stateside Associates. He is responsible for researching and analyzing actions relating to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Prior to joining Stateside Associates, Mr. Sherry gained legislative experience working for the United States House of Representatives Committee on Homeland Security. Mr. Sherry holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and Legal Studies from the University of Rochester in New York.

Caroline Michelle Simpson Legislative Associate	Caroline Michelle Simpson is a Legislative Associate in the Information Services Division. Ms. Simpson gained legislative experience working for a Pennsylvania State Representative as a Legislative Assistant. She also worked as a Legislative Assistant for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives Office of Support Services. Ms. Simpson holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism from Pennsylvania State University.

Megan Stokes Legislative Associate	Megan Stokes is a Legislative Associate in the Legislative Information Services Division. Prior to joining Stateside Associates, Ms. Stokes gained legislative experience in the Maryland General Assembly. She also gained federal government experience at NASA. Ms. Stokes holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Salisbury University.

Shawn J. Swearingen Legislative Associate	Shawn J. Swearingen is a Legislative Associate in the Legislative Information Services Division. Prior to working for Stateside Associates, Mr. Swearingen served as a policy analyst and legislative assistant for a leadership office at the Oregon House of Representatives. He gained political experience as a campaign manager for an Oregon House of Representative candidate during the 2008 election year. Mr. Swearingen earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Oregon State University.

Tyler F. Wilber Senior Regulatory Coordinator	Tyler F. Wilber is a Senior Regulatory Coordinator in the Regulatory Services Division. Prior to joining Stateside Associates, Mr. Wilber gained Federal legislative experience working for Congressman Sherwood Boehlert as a Staff Assistant and Legislative Assistant for Environmental, Postal and National Park issues. In addition, Mr. Wilber has gained political experience through his campaign work in New York Gubernatorial and Congressional races. Mr. Wilber studied Political Economy at the Murphy Institute of Tulane University, where he holds a Bachelor of Arts degree.