Stateside Associates offers the largest and most capable staff in state government affairs, state consulting and state strategies. Among Stateside's staff of 45 people are 18 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
Phone: (703) 525-7466 ext. 228
Email: cc@stateside.com
Constance Campanella is the Founder, President and CEO of Stateside Associates. A veteran of 30 years of state and federal issue management experience, Ms. Campanella 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. No ivory tower consultant, Ms. Campanella rolls up her sleeves to write project plans, analyze legislative threats, hire and manage lobbyists, lobby state Attorneys General and Governors and get into the details of a public sales opportunity. She actively directs and manages client affairs and presides over the weekly Issue Management Team meetings in which the entire Issue Management team reviews the goals for each client and decides how best to achieve them.
She is also a frequent lecturer about emerging state issues and current trends in issue management. She previously 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, as Intergovernmental Affairs Officer of another federal agency and for two Members of Congress.
She is a member of the Board of Directors of the Public Affairs Council.
An avid birder and photographer, she is a member of the Board of Directors of the New Jersey Audubon Society.
In her words...
“I enjoy helping a company or association executive get to the next level with their program. We work with many talented clients, but no one has all the answers or the depth of experience and network that Stateside offers. I like to approach each client and project with fresh eyes and then incorporate all of my experience and my 'goal focused' approach.
"I have honed many lessons over the past 30 years, such as 'leading from the middle,' 'just ask' and 'no client, no issue' (explanations available upon request). Some are now mantras that my clients recite back to me with a hint of triumph in their voice. I love that."
Mark D. Anderson, Esq.
Senior Vice President
Phone: (703) 525-7466 ext. 225
Email: mda@stateside.com
Mark D. Anderson 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, energy and healthcare 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. Mr. Anderson also 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 Division, Mr. Anderson has managed its evolution from an information resource to a full-service issue management team.
The Regulatory Services Division provides strategic counseling, lobbying support, policy analysis, compliance research and regulatory monitoring of state, federal and local government issues.
In 2009, Mr. Anderson was named Chair of the newly-formed Government Affairs Practice Committee of the Business Law Section of the American Bar Association.
As Chair, he plans to explore how the disciplines of law and government affairs complement one another and how attorneys can use their dual obligations to achieve maximum benefit for clients.
In 2010, Mr. Anderson joined the newly formed Advisory Council of the Democratic Governors Association. By achieving Advisory Council status, Mark will participate in a variety of new, exclusive events hosted by DGA.
Mr. Anderson is also on the editorial board of the American Bar Association's Business Law Today. In that capacity he managed publication of a “mini-theme” issue dedicated to state lobbying.
Mr. Anderson is also a frequent contributor to several journals about environmental and energy issues. He provides expert testimony at state legislative hearings on behalf of clients and has been a featured speaker at trade association meetings.
Before joining Stateside Associates, Mr. Anderson worked in the Environmental Enforcement Section of the U.S. Department of Justice. He earlier served on the legislative staff of a Member of Congress. He is a member of the District of Columbia and Virginia Bars.
In his words...
“Thanks to the many years we have spent at Stateside building issue specialties, the LobbyUSA Network and the Groups practice, I feel we have a 360 degree perspective on what is happening in state and local government."
"That is why I have so much respect for the power of a well-crafted issue management campaign. That does not necessarily mean an expensive effort, but it does mean thinking through the variables and making good decisions with our clients."
Michael J. Behm
Senior Vice President
Phone: (703) 525-7466 ext. 234
Email: mjb@stateside.com
Michael J. Behm is Senior Vice President and a Principal of Stateside Associates. During his 20 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 advises private sector and federal agency clients on a broad range of state and local issue management needs and works alongside his clients while directing state advocacy efforts, helping them to build sustainable relationships with state and local policymakers, prepare strategic plans and hire and manage lobbyists.
As a result of his close work with state officials organizations, Mr. Behm was reelected Vice President of the National Conference of State Legislatures’ Foundation for State Legislatures in 2011. The 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. Mr. Behm has also received 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 and Annual Meeting Committees.
Mr. Behm has also helped shaped the growth of the firm’s successful state environmental practice and has managed several of the legislative teams at Stateside, which provide high level substantive and political intelligence to its clients.
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).
In his words…
“The internal and external pressures on state and local officials today are endless. Elections and fundraising, an ever-expanding policy agenda, growing public scrutiny, confrontational politics, constituent demands and increasingly sophisticated advocacy efforts of fellow lobbyists… All of these factors “compete” with you for the attention of – and access to – policymakers, legislators and staff.
"My aim is to make clients more competitive. I show them how to better leverage their resources and relationships, target the right audiences, develop effective messaging and utilize a variety of policy forums – whatever it takes to be successful.”
Managers
Stephen Arthur
Vice President
Phone: (703) 525-7466 ext. 242
Email: sca@stateside.com
Stephen Arthur brings to Stateside Associates over 20 years of public policy experience in both the public and private sector.
Mr. Arthur provides clients with hands on state government relations support from strategic planning and issue management to lobbyist management and direct lobbying. In addition, he directs Stateside’s stimulus funding practice, providing clients specially tailored reports on stimulus spending in the states that impact those clients’ businesses.
An economist by training, Mr. Arthur cut his teeth in government as a legislative aide in the U.S. Senate before working nine years in various appointed positions in California state government. After four years staffing the Governor’s Office, he served as the state’s Assistant Secretary for Economic Development and then Deputy Director for the Department of Conservation.
Mr. Arthur brings real world state government affairs experience to the firm as well. Before joining Stateside, he directed the state government relations activities of an international manufacturing company, a food industry trade association and one of the world’s largest retailers.
In his words...
"A great state government relations program doesn’t just deal with an issue in a particular state; it anticipates trends and understands how actions in one state can influence legislative or regulatory action in several others. Helping clients see those broader impacts and developing appropriate short and long range plans to benefit the client company’s bottom line is what keeps me excited about coming to work every day."
Jacob E. Hegeman, Esq.
Vice President
Phone: (703) 525-7466 ext. 241
Email: jeh@stateside.com
Jacob Hegeman is a Vice President at Stateside Associates. Mr. Hegeman provides issue management services to clients and manages the regulatory practice, which includes the Regulatory Forecasting service. In a previous position with Stateside Associates, he served as Senior Regulatory Counsel. In that capacity he managed the regulatory team and contributed to the firm’s consulting work on environmental and natural resource issues.
Mr. Hegeman previously served as National State Liaison at the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), where he worked closely with state officials on agriculture and natural resource issues. He was brought on-board at the Agency to help create and maintain a state government affairs program for which he served as the contact for the 50 State Departments of Agriculture. Mr.Hegeman worked alongside Agency leadership and state partners to improve regulatory processes and enhance communication and coordination on a wide range of animal and plant health issues.
Mr. Hegeman earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Cornell University and his Juris Doctor from Tulane Law School with honors. He is a member of the New York State Bar. Jake travels as often as he can, in particular to pursue his passion for alpine skiing.
In his words…
“Stateside’s combination of legislative and regulatory expertise provides our clients with a unique 'big picture' understanding of the State policy environment. It’s this kind of information that enables our clients to anticipate new scenarios and stay ahead of the latest trends. With a background in regulatory issues, my goal is to help clients interpret the range of rules applicable to their industry and, when needed, be an active part of the rulemaking process.”
Robert A. Holden, Esq.
Vice President
Phone: (703) 525-7466 ext. 257
Email: rah@stateside.com
Robert Holden is a Vice President at Stateside Associates. Mr. Holden specializes in health care, environment, professional licensure and transportation issues. He joined Stateside as an attorney in the Regulatory Division.
Mr. Holden manages Stateside Associates' health care practice, addressing a variety of health care issues concerning public and private payers, as well as service and product providers. Mr. Holden also uses his issue and policy group experience to guide the legislative and regulatory monitoring teams focused on health care policy issues. Their intelligence gathering informs the issue management services he provides our clients.
As an Issue Manager, he works directly with state and local officials to assist retail and industrial clients engaging in roll-outs of new products and services by analyzing the regulatory schemes for marketing and compliance purposes. He then manages advocacy campaigns involving the relevant state and local regulatory officials.
Mr. Holden has worked with a number of policy Groups on behalf of clients, including the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, the National Council of Insurance Legislators, the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials, the National Association of County and City Health Officials, the National Association of Medicaid Directors, the Environmental Council of the States, and the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners.
He is a frequent presenter at corporate and association client meetings concerning health policy, not only addressing state regulatory and legislative activity but also how state and federal policies drive each other.
Prior to joining Stateside Associates, Mr. Holden worked as an attorney with Dilworth Paxson PLLC. 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.
In his words…
“We have a great opportunity to help our clients through all phases of state policy making. I enjoy seeing our work pay off for clients over the long term, by identifying issues early, working with policy Groups to see that our clients’ policy preferences are successfully communicated to a broad audience, and using those successes to help clients manage emerging state legislation and regulation. Our strategy is to combine excellent regulatory and legislative intelligence with extensive political skills and depth of relationships with policymakers. That is how we help the client see the entire state policy making spectrum and succeed.”
Joshua M. Veverka
Vice President
Phone: (703) 525-7466 ext. 231
Email: jmv@stateside.com
Josh Veverka is a Vice President at Stateside Associates and manages the Legislative Information Services Division. The Legislative Information Services Division is organized into teams. The four Legislative Issue Teams are comprised entirely of former state legislative staff members.
Mr. Veverka joined Stateside Associates in 2004 as a Legislative Coordinator. He subsequently served as a Legislative Associate and Team Leader and has been responsible for Division recruitment, training and resourcing since 2008. Working closely with the other senior managers, Mr. Veverka ensures that the Division staff has all the resources necessary to deliver the highest quality legislative information to clients.
Prior to joining Stateside, Mr. Veverka gained political and legislative experience by working in the offices of a Pennsylvania State Senator, a United States Congressman and in the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture.
Mr. Veverka holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Communications from The American University.
In his words…
“As the director of the Legislative Division, it is my job to make sure the entire 25-person legislative staff is performing optimally because our clients depend on us to protect their companies, industries and organizations. Consistent excellence and enthusiastic client support are Stateside Associates standards and we’re not modest about it.”
“From day one I instill that commitment in each Coordinator and Associate. From recruiting and training new staff, through day-to-day management of even the most veteran staffer, I am actively involved in all aspects of our Legislative Information Services. I have experienced each job in the division first hand, and know what it takes for every individual to be a success. There are rewards for having and reaching high standards.”
Heather Williams
Vice President
Phone: (703) 525-7466 ext. 232
Email: hsw@stateside.com
Heather Williams is a Vice President at Stateside Associates. Ms.Williams’ role is to help clients manage state and local government issues. She also manages client relationships with key Groups, including her “alma mater, “ the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (DLCC), where she served as National Finance Director.
Prior to joining the DLCC, Ms. Williams worked in political fundraising with campaigns ranging from gubernatorial to state legislative.
A native Minnesotan, Ms.Williams graduated from Drake University in Iowa with a degree in International Relations and a minor in French.
In her words…
“A truly effective government affairs program is not just about policy or understanding the legislative process, it’s also about politics. To really understand what is going on in a state and determine how to act strategically, you have to understand the political environment. I’m excited to help clients navigate through issues and politics to accomplish their goals."
Beth Giambrone
Manager, State Issues
Phone: (703) 525-7466 ext. 242
Email: emg@stateside.com
Beth Giambrone is a Manager of State Issues. Her primary responsibilities include managing state and local government affairs programs for clients and advising clients with respect to working with governors.
Prior to joining Stateside Associates, Ms.Giambrone built a strong working relationship with governors and their offices through her tenure at the National Governors Association (NGA). As Legislative Associate on the National Resources Committee, she worked to align the governors’ priorities on key issues with those of federal and congressional stakeholders.
Ms.Giambrone has a Master’s Degree in Public Policy from Rutgers University and earned her undergraduate degree from Drew University in Madison, New Jersey. In her free time she enjoys being co-captain of the Northern Virginia Women’s Rugby Club, the Piranhas.
In her words…
“I’m excited to be a part of the Stateside Associates family. My background working on behalf of governors allowed me to cultivate very strong relationships with not just governors, but with their staff and other state representative organizations. I look forward to maintaining and growing these relationships for our Stateside clients."
Graham Grossman
Manager, Social Media Services
Phone: (703) 525-7466 ext. 260
Email: gg@stateside.com
Graham Grossman joined the company in 2011 as Manager, Social Media Services. Working at Stateside Associates for both internal and external clients, he is developing an active Web 2.0 presence, including integrating social media services and strategies into client offerings
Graham brings a rich and varied background to Stateside. His political career began working for the San Jose, California City Council and has included campaign work and tenure with a large direct mail marketing firm. He has also spent time working as a Project Manager for the House of Representatives. While on Capitol Hill he also worked for a Member of Congress to develop and integrate social media and constituent outreach.
Bilingual in English and Spanish, he holds a Masters Degree in Political Management from George Washington University and a certificate in PAC management.
In his words…
“Web 2.0 technologies are a must for all fast growing and forward thinking organizations. I am impressed by the broad range of tools that Stateside’s clients have come to depend on in order to stay ahead of the political curve. I’m excited to join the team and eager to advance the company’s digital footprint as well as the utility of existing and future client offerings. "
Joshua Fisher, Esq.
Manager, Legislative Information
Phone: (703) 525-7466 ext. 223
Email: jkf@stateside.com
Josh Fisher is a Manager for the Legislative Information Services Division. The Legislative Information Services Division is organized into teams. The four Legislative Issue Teams are comprised entirely of former state legislative staff members. Mr. Fisher joined Stateside Associates in 2004 as a Legislative Coordinator and subsequently served as a Legislative Associate.
In his prior roles at Stateside, Mr. Fisher has provided local, state and federal monitoring, managed production of The Groups Report, supported the Legislative Information division with quality control responsibility and managed production of client-specific reports which focused on both legislative and regulatory issues.
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 gained legal experience serving as a law clerk for the United States Attorney's Office for the District of Maryland.
Mr. Fisher holds a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Baltimore School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Washington & Lee University. He is a member of the Maryland Bar.
In his words…
“My career is government affairs. I've been working for Stateside since 2004 and earned my law degree while working full time. So, there is a "been there, done that" credibility that I bring to our Legislative Information Division and it is exciting to see that translate into success for Legislative Associates and Legislative Coordinators. In my position, I have the opportunity to mentor my colleagues and help them realize their professional goals while supporting our great clients. And, I plan to continue growing at Stateside Associates. "
Samantha Holvey
Manager, Projects and Communications
Phone: (703) 525-7466 ext. 281
Email: sch@stateside.com
Samantha Holvey is Manager, Projects and Communications -- a diverse role encompassing client publications, internal corporate communications and special projects.
Ms. Holvey began her career at Stateside as a Legislative Coordinator in the Legislative Information Services Division, where she conducted Local Government Monitoring research and supported the State Legislative Monitoring service. Prior to joining Stateside Associates, Ms. Holvey gained experience as an outreach specialist with the West Virginia Secretary of State’s office where she also worked on the legislative affairs staff.
A former Miss North Carolina and on-air television reporter, she holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Communication from Campbell University and is pursuing a Graduate Certificate in Political Psychology from George Washington University.
In her words…
“Having grown up in politics I learned from an early age that everything is political except for politics, which is personal. I take the interests of our clients to heart making sure to constantly be aware and communicate activities and insights so everyone stays in the loop."
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Justin Bogie
Legislative Associate |
Justin Bogie is a Legislative Associate in the Legislative Information Services Division. Prior to joining Stateside Associates, Mr. Bogie gained legislative experience working as a Fiscal Analyst for the Legislative Fiscal Office within the Alabama Legislature. He also gained experience working for Auburn Montgomery's Center for Government. Mr.Bogie holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Auburn University and a Masters of Science in Public Administration from Auburn University Montgomery. |
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James Bookwalter
Legislative Associate |
James Bookwalter is a Legislative Associate in the Legislative Information Services Division. Prior to joining Stateside Associates, Mr. Bookwalter gained legislative experience working as a legislative aide for the Connecticut General Assembly. He also has political experience through state and national campaign work and served as the Chief Page for the Republican National Convention in 2008. Mr. Bookwalter holds Bachelor of Arts degrees in Political Science and History from Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut and is currently working on his Masters in Public Policy. |
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Julie Brown
Legislative Associate |
Julie Brown is a Legislative Associate in the Legislative Information Services Division. Prior to joining Stateside Associates, Ms. Brown gained legislative experience working as a Legislative Researcher in the Communication and Information Services Division of the New York State Assembly. She also gained experience as a Legislative Aide in the office of a Michigan State House Representative. Ms. Brown holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Michigan State University. |
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Nicholas Colombo
Regulatory Coordinator |
Nicholas A. Colombo is a Regulatory Coordinator in the Regulatory Services Division. Prior to joining Stateside Associates, Mr. Colombo researched state and federal legislation and case law affecting professional liability for a Risk Management Team. He published white papers and practice management briefs advising engineering, architecture and construction firms. Mr. Colombo earned a Master’s degree from Virginia Tech and a Bachelor’s degree in History from The Johns Hopkins University. |
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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. |
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| Laura Evans Legislative Associate |
Laura Evans is a Legislative Associate in the Legislative Information Services Division. Prior to joining Stateside Associates, Ms. Evans gained legislative experience working in the Ohio House of Representatives as a Legislative Aide. Ms. Evans also has political experience through campaign work on national and statewide races. Ms. Evans holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and Political Science from Xavier University. |
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David Frantz
Legislative Associate |
David Frantz is a Legislative Associate in the Legislative Information Services Division. Prior to joining Stateside Associates, Mr. Frantz gained legislative experience working in the office of a Pennsylvania State Representative. He also gained political experience working on local and state political campaigns in Pennsylvania, as well as serving as President of the Penn State College Republicans. Mr. Frantz holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Pennsylvania State University.
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Emil Georgi
Legislative Associate |
Emil Georgi is a Legislative Associate in the Legislative Information Services Division. Prior to joining Stateside Associates, Mr. Georgi gained legislative experience working as a Legislative Researcher for the New York State Assembly Department of Communication Information Services. He also gained political experience working on several political campaigns throughout New York. Mr. Georgi holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from the College of Saint Rose in Albany, New York. |
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Pamela Harvey, Esq.
Regulatory Counsel |
Pamela Harvey, J.D., is a Regulatory Counsel in the Regulatory Services Division. Prior to joining Stateside Associates, Ms. Harvey gained experience as an economist for the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. She also served as an intern for the York County Office of the Public Defender and Pennsylvania State’s Rural Economic Development Clinic. Ms. Harvey holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Boston College and recently graduated from Pennsylvania State Dickinson School of Law. While at Pennsylvania State, Ms. Harvey was a member and note editor of the International Law Review and co-authored a paper concerning electronic surveillance privacy law. |
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Kristen Jackson
Legislative Associate |
Kristen Jackson is a Legislative Associate in the Legislative Information Services Division. Prior to joining Stateside Associates, Ms. Jackson gained legislative experience working as a Policy Analyst for the Ohio House of Representatives Democratic Caucus. She also gained political experience working on local, state and national political campaigns in Ohio and Florida, serving as Vice President of the Ohio Young Black Democrats, as well as serving as a White House Intern. Ms. Jackson holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science from Florida A&M University. |
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| Mark Japinga Legislative Associate |
Mark Japinga is a Legislative Associate in the Legislative Information Services Division. Prior to joining Stateside Associates, Mr. Japinga gained legislative experience working for a Senator in the Texas Legislature and for the Texas Legislative Council. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Grinnell College in Grinnell, Iowa. |
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Brian Jenkins
Legislative Associate |
Brian Jenkins is a Legislative Associate in the Legislative Information Services Division. Prior to joining Stateside Associates, Mr. Jenkins gained legislative experience as the Budget and Policy Director for the Committee on Higher Education in the Massachusetts House of Representatives. He also gained legislative experience working as a Legislative Aide to a State Representative in Massachusetts. Mr. Jenkins holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Stonehill College. |
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Jacob Johnson
Legislative Coordinator |
Jacob Johnson is a Legislative Coordinator in the Legislative Information Services Division. Prior to joining Stateside Associates, Mr. Johnson gained legislative experience working for an Illinois State Representative as a Legislative Assistant and an Illinois State Senator as an intern. He has also worked on State and National political campaigns and served as an intern for the State Department in the U.S. Embassy to Rome, Italy. Mr. Johnson earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science from Illinois State University. |
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| Lauren Koffs Legislative Coordinator |
Lauren S. Koffs is a Legislative Coordinator in the Legislative Information Services Division. Prior to joining Stateside Associates, Ms. Koffs gained campaign research experience with a New York state party committee, and legislative experience in the offices of two United States House Representatives. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Affairs from Northeastern University and a Master’s degree in Public Policy from Pepperdine University. |
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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. |
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| T. Dominick Martin, Legislative Associate |
T. Dominick Martin is a Legislative Associate in the Legislative Information Services Division. Prior to joining Stateside Associates, Mr. Martin gained Legislative experience working as a legislative researcher in the Maryland State General Assembly. He also gained political experience working for the Heritage Foundation’s International Affairs Division. He has worked on several political campaigns throughout the Washington, DC area organizing both fundraising and community outreach. Mr. Martin holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of North Carolina. |
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| Melissa P. Martin, Esq. Regulatory Counsel |
Melissa P. Martin, J.D., 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. |
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Jim McCabe
Legislative Associate |
Jim McCabe is a Legislative Associate in the Legislative Information Services Division. Prior to joining Stateside, Mr. McCabe gained legislative experience working for a New Jersey State Assemblymember as her Legislative Director. His political experience also includes campaigning for local, state, and national candidates. Mr. McCabe is a graduate of Seton Hall University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science. |
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| Terri Mont Legislative Associate |
Terri Mont is a Legislative Associate in the Legislative Information Services Division. Prior to joining Stateside Associates, Ms. Mont gained legislative experience working in the Maryland Legislature as the Legislative Director for the Baltimore City Senate Delegation. Ms. Mont holds a Master's degree in Public Administration/ Public Policy from the University of Baltimore College of Public Affairs and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science/ Economics from Morgan State University. |
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Carissa Mulder, Esq.
Regulatory Counsel |
Carissa Mulder, Esq., is a Regulatory Counsel in the Regulatory Services Division. Prior to joining Stateside Associates, Ms. Mulder gained experience in free speech and religious freedom law through working at the Alliance Defense Fund. She previously worked as a law clerk in the Office of General Counsel of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and as a research associate for World Youth Alliance Europe. Ms. Mulder holds a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Notre Dame School of Law, where she served as the Executive Editor of the Notre Dame Journal of Law, Ethics and Public Policy and as a member of the Notre Dame Appellate Moot Court Team. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from Grand Canyon University. Ms. Mulder is a member of the Virginia State Bar. |
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Matt Nese
Legislative Coordinator
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Matt Nese is a Legislative Coordinator in the Legislative Information Services Division. Prior to joining Stateside Associates, Mr. Nese gained legislative experience managing the state government affairs department of a nonprofit organization. He also gained experience working in the office of a United States House Representative from Pennsylvania. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from George Washington University. |
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Craig Orlan
Legislative Associate
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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 a Maryland State Delegate campaign. Mr. Orlan holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Government & Politics and Economics from the University of Maryland, College Park. |
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Brian Peterson
Legislative Associate |
Brian Peterson is a Legislative Associate in the Legislative Information Services Division. Prior to joining Stateside Associates, Mr. Peterson gained legislative experience working as the Minority Leadership Legislative Assistant in the Idaho State Senate. He also gained political experience working with a state employees union in Idaho and a national campaign committee in Washington, DC. Mr. Peterson holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Economy from the College of Idaho in Caldwell, Idaho. |
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Carson Putnam
Legislative Associate
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Carson Putnam is a Legislative Associate in the Legislative Information Services Division. Prior to joining Stateside Associates, Mr. Putnam gained legislative experience in the Georgia General Assembly. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of Georgia. |
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Kyle Simpson Legislative Coordinator
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Kyle Simpson is a Legislative Coordinator in the Legislative Information Services Division. Prior to joining Stateside Associates, Mr. Simpson gained legislative experience working for the U.S. House of Representatives as a Legislative Assistant. Mr. Simpson is a graduate of The University of Illinois at Springfield with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Studies. |
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Amanda Stacey Legislative Associate
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Amanda Stacey is a Legislative Associate in the Legislative Information Services Division. Prior to joining Stateside Associates, Ms. Stacey gained legislative experience as a Legislative Aide to a Maryland State Senator. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and Women's Studies from Washington State University. |
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Jennifer Thompson Brown, Esq. Legislative Associate
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Jennifer Thompson Brown, J.D., is a Legislative Associate in the Legislative Information Services Division. Prior to joining Stateside Associates, Ms. Brown gained state legislative experience working for the Texas Education Agency, the Texas General Land Office, and the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts. In addition, her political experience includes serving as the Legislative and Communications Director for a Member of the Texas House of Representatives. Ms. Brown holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Policy Analysis from Rice University and a Juris Doctor from Tulane University School of Law. While at Tulane University School of Law, she was a member of the Legislative and Administrative Advocacy Clinic. Ms. Brown is a member of the District of Columbia Bar. |
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Pamela Thorburn
Legislative Associate |
Pamela Thorburn is a Legislative Associate in the Legislative Information Services Division. Prior to joining Stateside Associates, Ms. Thorburn gained legislative experience working in the Texas Legislature. She also gained legislative experience working as the Grassroots Coordinator for a state House of Representatives campaign in Texas. Ms. Thorburn holds a Master of Public Service and Administration degree from The George H.W. Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M University and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Texas Tech University. |
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Kelly Tsiptsis
Legislative Associate |
Kelly Tsiptsis is a Legislative Associate in the Legislative Information Services Division. Prior to joining Stateside Associates, Ms. Tsiptsis gained experience working as a Legislative Aide to the Majority Leader of the House of Delegates in Virginia. She also gained campaign experience working as the Political Director for a Virginia House of Delegates race. Ms. Tsiptsis holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Government from The College of William and Mary. |
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Susan Williams, Esq.
Regulatory Counsel
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Susan Williams, Esq., is a Regulatory Counsel in the Regulatory Services Division. Prior to joining Stateside Associates, Ms. Williams gained experience in food and drug regulatory issues as an associate with a DC-based law firm. While attending the City University of New York School of Law, Ms. Williams also gained experience in immigration and family law. Ms. Williams received her Juris Doctor from the City University of New York School of Law and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Communication Studies from New York University. Ms. Williams is a member of the District of Columbia and Maryland State Bars. |
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| Marvin Yates Legislative Associate |
Marvin Yates is a Legislative Associate in the Legislative Information Services Division. Prior to joining Stateside Associates, Mr. Yates gained legislative experience as a Legislative Assistant with the Michigan House of Representatives. He also gained political experience as a Regional Field Organizer on a Congressional campaign, as well as serving as the Director of Governmental Affairs for the Associated Students of Michigan State University. Mr. Yates is a graduate of Michigan State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Theory and Constitutional Democracy. |
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