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2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG | 12025 Arkansas Society of Professional LobbyistsMEMBERSHIP DIRECTORYTABLE OF CONTENTSWelcome to the 95th General Assembly / Page 2Officers and Board of Directors / Page 3Past Presidents / Pages 4–6Individual Members / Pages 7–11Companies, Firms, Associations / Pages 12–16Individual Profiles and Information / Pages 17–172ASPL Guidelines and Professional Conduct / Pages 174-175LAURA HAWKINSExecutive DirectorArkansas Society of Professional LobbyistsP.O. Box 24426Little Rock, AR 72221Office: (501) 224-9018Cell: (501) 416-7739Website: www.arklobbyists.org

2 | 2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG WELCOME TO THE 95TH GENERAL ASSEMBLYOn behalf of the members of the Arkansas Society of Professional Lobbyists, let me welcome you to the Arkansas 95th General Assembly. We hope this directory will prove to be an invaluable resource in identifying members of the state’s lobbying corps and the varied interests we each represent. Lobbyists play an important role in the legislative process. We are here to help provide information and analysis on the thousands of bills filed every session. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to any of us to find out how any given piece of legislation may, or may not, affect your constituents.We look forward to working with each of you in the coming months and hope you have a great session!Max BraswellPresident, 2024–2025

2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG | 3THE ARKANSAS SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONAL LOBBYISTSThe Arkansas Society of Professional Lobbyists (ASPL) was formed in May 1990. The objectives of ASPL, taken from its bylaws, are:• To provide opportunity for the exchange of experience and opinions through discussions, study and publications;• To promote the art and science of lobbying and to educate members and the public in the advancement, improvement and function of lobbying;• To develop and encourage the practice of high standards of personal and professional conduct among lobbyists;• To conduct and cooperate in courses of study for the benefit of persons desiring to fit themselves for executive and administrative functions in the profession, to hold meetings and conferences for the mutual improvement and education of members;• To acquire, preserve and disseminate data and valuable information relative to the functions and accomplishments of the profession;• To cooperate in local or regional groups of lobbyists in the common endeavor to advance lobbying as a profession; and• To promote the purpose and effectiveness of the profession by any and all means consistent with the public interest.ASPL 2025 OFFICERSMax Braswell, PresidentLindsey Bailey French, Vice PresidentJohn Bethel, Secretary/TreasurerASPL 2025 BOARD OF DIRECTORSTerry BenhamLisa LakeKelley LinckRobert MoerySheena OlsonLorrie Trogden

4 | 2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG ASPL PAST PRESIDENTSDennis E. Jungmeyer1990 – 1991Z. Lynn Zeno1991 – 1992Ann Henderson Gilbert1992 – 1993Phil E. Matthews1993 – 1994Charlotte May Perdue1994 – 1995Don Beavers1995 – 1996Sheila Galbraith Bronfman1996 – 1997Merl Haubein1997 – 1998Michael W. Mitchell1998 – 1999J.D. Harper1999 – 2000Kelley Erstine2000 – 2001Stewart A. Bell2001 – 2002

2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG | 5Randy Thurman2002 – 2003J. Kelly Robbins2003 – 2004Sammie Cox2004 – 2005Kenneth R. Hall, JD2005 – 2006Montine McNulty2006 – 2007Randy Lann2007 – 2008Courtney Sheppard2008 – 2009Charles M. Miller2009 – 2010Len Pitcock2010 – 2011Dennis Farmer2011 – 2012Paul Means2012 – 2013Billy Tarpley2013 – 2014ASPL PAST PRESIDENTS

6 | 2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG Debra Wolfe2014 – 2015Stanley Hill2015 – 2016Melissa Moody2018 – 2019Amanda Story, JD2021 – 2022Jodiane Tritt2016 – 2017Steve Higginbothom2019 – 2020Jay Robbins2022 – 2023Larry Boccarossa2017 – 2018Andy Miller2020 – 2021Susanna Watt2023 – 2024ASPL PAST PRESIDENTS

2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG | 72025 ARKANSAS SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONAL LOBBYISTS:INDIVIDUALSJustin T. Allen ............................................17Mike Anderson ...........................................18Eddie Armstrong .........................................19David Avery ..............................................20Rodney Baker ............................................21Richard Bearden .........................................22Katie Beck ...............................................23Terry Benham ............................................24John P. Bethel ............................................25Larry J. Boccarossa ........................................26Camie Boggess ...........................................27Max Braswell .............................................28Pipere Brettell ............................................29John Bridges .............................................30Dustin B. Brighton ........................................31Rachel Bunch ............................................32Katie Burns ..............................................33Matt Burns ...............................................34Raymond M. Burns, CCE ..................................35John Burris ............................................... 36Bart Calhoun .............................................37Ashley Bearden Campbell .................................38Becky Barnes Campbell ...................................39Jay Chesshir ..............................................40

8 | 2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG Marvin L. Childers ........................................ 41Ann Clemmer ............................................42Katie Clifford .............................................43David Cook ..............................................44Robert Coon .............................................45Jack Critcher .............................................46Bud Cummins ............................................ 47Josh Curtis ...............................................48J.R. Davis ................................................. 49Angela DeLille ...........................................50Lee Ann Dietz ............................................51Leah Donovan, MPA ......................................52Chase Dugger ............................................53Ross Dunn ...............................................54Lance Eads ............................................... 55Kelley Erstine ............................................56Dennis Farmer ...........................................57Erin Franks ...............................................58Lindsey Bailey French ....................................59Ron Fuller ................................................ 60Jacob Garrett .............................................61Sara Lynn Geiger .........................................62Ann H. Gilbert, JD ........................................63Jon Gilmore ..............................................64Neal Gladner .............................................65Christian Gonzalez .......................................66Steve Goode ..............................................67Rick Green ...............................................68Max Greenwood .......................................... 69Austin Grinder ...........................................70Andrew Grobmyer ........................................71Val Rose Habrock .........................................72Kenneth R. Hall, JD .......................................73Arnold Hameister ........................................74Lucas Hargraves ..........................................75J.D. Harper ...............................................76

2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG | 9Joe Harris Jr. .............................................. 77Rett Hatcher, JD, CPA .....................................78Leo J. Hauser .............................................79Bruce Hawkins ...........................................80Mark R. Hayes ............................................81Steve Higginbothom ......................................82Caitlyn Hiland ............................................83Martha M. Hill ............................................84Stanley L. Hill ............................................85Will Hopkins .............................................86Michelle Bufkin Horton ...................................87Shanda Hunter ...........................................88Lance Johnston ........................................... 89Allen Kerr ................................................90Greg Kirkpatrick ..........................................91Michelle Kitchens ........................................92Tyler Lachowsky .......................................... 93Lisa Lake ................................................. 94Mark Lambert ............................................95Michael Lamoureux ......................................96Kelley Linck ..............................................97Michael Lindsey ..........................................98Toni Lindsey .............................................99Jennifer Loiacano ........................................100Stephanie Malone .......................................101Charlie Martin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102Andy Miller .............................................103Cade Miller .............................................104James Miller .............................................105Lisa Miller ..............................................106Michael W. Mitchell .....................................107Robert Moery ...........................................108Joe Molinaro ............................................109Kerry J. Moody ..........................................110Melissa Moody ..........................................111 Julie Mullenix ...........................................112

10 | 2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG Ted Mullenix ............................................113Shannon Newton ........................................114Rebekka Nickols .........................................115Nicole Gillum Ogles .....................................116Sheena Olson ...........................................117Caleb J. Osborne .........................................118Scott Pace, PharmD, JD ..................................119Andrew M. Parker .......................................120Marvin Parks ............................................121Bill Paschall .............................................122Bradley Phillips ..........................................123Len Pitcock .............................................124Nicholas Poole, MPA .....................................125Scott P. Richardson ......................................126Olivia Riser ..............................................127Bill Roachell .............................................128J. Kelly Robbins ..........................................129Jay K. Robbins ...........................................130Ava F. Roberts ...........................................131Derek Rudkin, CAE ......................................132Bo Ryall .................................................133Noah Sanders ...........................................134Adam Shea ..............................................135Courtney Sheppard ......................................136Derrick W. Smith ........................................137H. Scott Smith, JD .......................................138Keesa M. Smith ..........................................139Charlie Spakes ..........................................140Brad Spradlin ...........................................141Kevin D. Steele ..........................................142Brent Stevenson .........................................143Mark Stodola ............................................144Amanda Story, JD .......................................145Bill H. Stovall III .........................................146Anna Strong .............................................147Scott Sullivan ............................................148

2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG | 11Billy Tarpley .............................................149Randy Thurman .........................................150Don A. Tilton ............................................151Jodiane Tritt .............................................152Lorrie P. Trogden ........................................153Cale Turner .............................................154Alison Vann .............................................155Chris Villines ............................................156John Vinson, PharmD ....................................157Tammy Waters ..........................................158Susanna Watt ...........................................159Brittany Webb ...........................................160Lauren Wells ............................................161Mark J. Whitmore ........................................162Lance Whitney ..........................................163Ruth H. Whitney, ESQ ...................................164John L. Wilkerson ........................................165H.G. “Tres” Williams III ..................................166Dana Wills, CPA .........................................167Robbie Wills. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168Debra Wolfe .............................................169Tommy Wren ...........................................170David Wroten ...........................................171Jarrod W. Yates ..........................................172HONORARY MEMBERSSheila BronfmanMerl HaubeinDennis E. JungmeyerRandy LannPhil MatthewsTom ParkerRobert D. Smith IIIZ. Lynn Zeno

12 | 2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG Acadia Healthcare ........................................49AEP Southwestern Electric Power Company ................88Agricultural Council of Arkansas ........................... 71All Care Pharmacies .....................................151Allen Kerr Advisors .......................................90Anchor Strategies, LLC ...............................155, 159ARBEV ................................................... 57Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families ..........72, 139Arkansas Assisted Living Association ....................... 32Arkansas Automobile Dealers Association .................. 91Arkansas Bankers Association ............................153Arkansas Bar Association .................................52Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield ........................18, 69Arkansas Broadcasters Association ........................65Arkansas Cable Telecommunications Association ..........109Arkansas Cattlemen’s Association .........................87Arkansas Center for Health Improvement ..................92Arkansas Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics ........147Arkansas Chapter of the American Institute of Architects ...143Arkansas Children’s ...................................58, 117Arkansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc. ......................1002025 ARKANSAS SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONAL LOBBYISTS:COMPANIES/FIRMS

2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG | 13Arkansas Environmental Federation ......................131Arkansas Farm Bureau Federation ..........85, 86, 95, 130, 172Arkansas Forest and Paper Council .......................143Arkansas Forestry Association .............................28Arkansas Health Care Association .........................32Arkansas Homefurnishings Association ...................142Arkansas Hospital Association ........................133, 152Arkansas Hospitality Association ..........................23Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance ..........................163Arkansas Independent Producers and Royalty Owners ......21Arkansas Manufactured Housing Association ............... 76Arkansas Medical Society ....................... 107, 138, 171Arkansas Municipal League ....................... 46, 81, 165Arkansas Optometric Association ..........................34Arkansas Pharmacists Association ................ 49, 157, 169Arkansas Recycling Coalition .............................166Arkansas Rice ...........................................129Arkansas Society of Association Executives .................21Arkansas Society of Certified Public Accountants ...........21Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce & Associated Industries of Arkansas .................. 73, 99, 120Arkansas State Dental Association ........................149Arkansas State Employees Association, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . .30, 125Arkansas Timber Producers Association .................26, 74Arkansas Transit Association, Inc. .........................63Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association ....................43, 101Arkansas Trucking Association ...........................114Arkansas Veterinary Medical Association ................... 21ARKOMA Consulting, Inc. ................................. 79Armstrong & Associates ...................................19

14 | 2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG Associated Builders & Contractors of Arkansas. . . . . . . . . . . . . 128Associated General Contractors of Arkansas ...............141Associated Industries of Arkansas Foundation & Be Pro Be Proud, Inc. ....................................120Association of Arkansas Counties ..............48, 59, 156, 162AT&T .......................................... 49, 61, 64, 94Barber Law Firm, PLLC ...............................29, 144Bi-Partisan Strategies, Inc. ........................ 89, 121, 154Black Hills Energy .......................................140Brent Stevenson Associates ...............................143Broadview Strategies ..................................82, 108Calpine Corporation .....................................151Campbell Ward ...........................................39Capitol Advisors Group ...............................36, 116Capitol Concepts LLC ..................................... 21Capitol Consulting Firm ........................42, 55, 78, 118Capitol Partners .........................................111CareSource ...........................................49, 64Cisco ....................................................70Cove Street Consulting, LLC ...............................33Cox Communications .................................50, 124CRH ..................................................49, 64DBH Management Consultants .................. 27, 51, 80, 96Del-Ark Consulting Group ................................77Deloitte ...............................................49, 64Domtar .................................................158Entergy Arkansas, LLC ....................................25Farm Credit Services of Arkansas .........................148FGA .....................................................49Flywheel Energy, LLC ....................................103

2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG | 15Fuller Enterprises, Inc. ....................................60Garver ...................................................64GC Advisors .............................................. 66Gilmore | Davis Strategy Group .........................49, 64Google ................................................49, 64Government Solutions, LLC ..........................136, 150Hargraves Consulting .................................75, 145HomeCare Association of Arkansas .......................102Husch Blackwell Strategies ................................31IDEMIA .................................................. 49Impact Management Group .............22, 24, 38, 45, 119, 134Independent Insurance Agents of Arkansas ................56inVeritas ............................................110, 164James Miller & Associates ................................105JCD Consulting Services ......................... 53, 115, 161Koch Companies Public Sector, LLC ......................143Kroger Corporation ......................................151Law Offices of Bud Cummins, PLC .........................47Little Rock Regional Chamber of Commerce ................ 40M&M Strategies .........................................106McDaniel Wolff, PLLC ........................... 37, 126, 160Mitchell, Blackstock, Wright & Alagood, PLLC .............107Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard, PLLC ......84, 137Mullenix & Associates LLC ....................... 70, 112, 113Nabholz Construction ...................................127Natural State Consulting and Strategies ..............67, 83, 93Natural State Medicinals .................................151Paschall Strategic Communications .......................122Phillips Management & Consulting Service, Inc. ...........123Public Information Advocates ............................151

16 | 2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG Pulaski County Medical Society ...........................132Riceland Foods, Inc. .....................................135Rogers-Lowell Chamber ...............................35, 62SAP Software Solutions ...................................70Saracen Resort Casino ...................................151Simmons Arena .........................................151Southern Arkansas University ............................148Southern Arkansas University Tech .......................148T-Mobile ................................................143Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) ...........................70The Alzheimer’s Association: The Alzheimer’s Impact Movement ........................44The Capitol Group, LLC ..................................151The Perimeter Group ............................ 82, 104, 170The Poultry Federation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars ......................143Tyson Foods, Inc. .........................................54University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture ..............49Walmart Stores, Inc. ......................................98Windstream ..............................................20Wright Lindsey Jennings ..................................17WSG Consulting ..........................68, 97, 146, 167, 168

2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG | 17JUSTIN T. ALLEN Wright Lindsey Jennings200 W. Capitol Ave., Suite 2300Little Rock, AR 72201 (501) 212-1220 (501) 376-9442 (870) 917-8250 jallen@wlj.com www.wlj.comABOUT WRIGHT LINDSEY JENNINGSJustin Allen leads Wright, Lindsey & Jennings’ Government Relations practice group and assists clients in working with state and local government on matters of policy, regulation and legislation.Allen practiced law as a litigator for almost eight years at Wright Lindsey Jennings before joining the Arkansas Attorney General’s office as Chief Deputy Attorney General. As Chief Deputy, Allen gained considerable experience in government relations matters. In that position, Allen was responsible for all legal departments within the office and handled legal issues faced by the State, including constitutional issues, consumer protection, environmental, antitrust, criminal appeals, habeas corpus, Medicaid fraud and administrative law. He also worked with the Governor’s office, legislators, agency directors and private interests on matters of legislation and policy.Allen provides lobbying services to clients in the areas of energy, telecommunications, gaming, alcohol and tobacco regulation, agriculture, health care, Medicaid, water, wastewater, and education.

18 | 2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG MIKE ANDERSON Governmental Relations ConsultantArkansas Blue Cross Blue ShieldP.O. Box 6660Sherwood, AR 72124-6660 (501) 680-3996 mda2507@gmail.comTOPIC OF SPECIAL INTEREST• Health insuranceABOUT MIKE ANDERSONMike Anderson is a contract lobbyist with over 35 years of experience in health insurance, public relations and governmental relations. A native Arkansan, he holds a Master in Public Administration from Webster University, and a Bachelor in Broadcast Communications from Oklahoma State University. He has served in numerous board positions, state and community organizations, and represented Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield in governmental relations for 28 years. He has a broad background in health insurance legislation, governmental issues, advocacy, advertising, marketing and public relations. His knowledge of government operations and the legislative process are valuable assets to the clients he serves.

2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG | 19EDDIE ARMSTRONG Armstrong & Associates412 Chenal Woods DriveUnit 414Little Rock, AR 72223 (501) 444-8468 earmstrong@armstrongassociates.coTOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST• Entertainment• Healthcare and pharmaceuticals• Highly-regulated industries• Nonprofits and foundations• Public-private partnerships• Utilities and public servicesABOUT ARMSTRONG & ASSOCIATESEddie Armstrong is CEO and Chairman of Armstrong & Associates, a boutique consulting and advisory firm that helps businesses and other organizations achieve their public affairs, government relations, and lobbying goals. With more than two decades of experience working with government — both from the inside and the outside — Eddie has a strong track record of success as a lobbyist for clients across multiple industries. The former minority leader of the Arkansas House of Representatives, Eddie understands how to work with governments at all levels to get things done for clients. Eddie frequently serves as a contract lobbyist focused principally on strategic business development and government affairs. His broad skillset and deep network of connections allow him to represent a diverse group of clients across the southeastern United States, especially Arkansas.Armstrong & Associates works closely with clients to shape their advocacy and government outreach agenda, develop and implement strategic government relations and public relations plans, and execute effective action plans and communications tactics. Armstrong & Associates leverages a deep and extensive network of political and business connections to support clients’ advocacy and public affairs efforts. Its team’s diverse professional experience in medicine, government, lobbying, business operations, compliance and investing allows Armstrong & Associates to offer a unique value proposition to clients in numerous sectors.

20 | 2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG DAVID AVERY Vice President – Governmental AffairsWindstream4001 N. Rodney ParhamLittle Rock, AR 72212 (501) 748-5876 (501) 580-7218 david.avery@windstream.com www.windstream.comTOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST• Broadband• Cybersecurity• Privacy• Regulatory• Rights-of-Way Permits• Taxation• Technology• Telecommunications• Telehealth• Utility LocatesABOUT WINDSTREAMWindstream Holdings is a privately held communications and software company. Windstream offers managed communications services, including SD-WAN and UCaaS, and high-capacity bandwidth and transport services to businesses across the U.S. The company also provides premium broadband, entertainment and security services through an enhanced fiber network to consumers and small and midsize businesses primarily in rural areas in 18 states. Additional information is available at windstream.com. Follow us on Twitter at @Windstream.

2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG | 21RODNEY BAKER PresidentCapitol Concepts LLC1401 Capitol Ave., Suite 440Little Rock, AR 72201 (501) 607-4245 (501) 607-4245 rbaker@capitolconceptsllc.com www.capitolconceptsllc.comTOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST• Agriculture• Government• Highways• Oil and gas• TaxesABOUT CAPITOL CONCEPTS LLCCapitol Concepts provides lobbying and association management services to its clients. It is the goal of Capitol Concepts to furnish high-quality services to industry and business clients who desire representation characterized by experience and integrity. Our clients include: Arkansas Independent Producers and Royalty Owners, Arkansas Society of Certified Public Accountants, Arkansas Veterinary Medical Association and Arkansas Society of Association Executives.

22 | 2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG RICHARD BEARDEN PartnerImpact Management Group425 W. Capitol Avenue, Suite 3525Little Rock, AR 72201 (501) 244-9600 (501) 607-3791 bearden@impactmanagement.comTERRY BENHAM, PartnerROBERT COON, PartnerSCOTT PACE, PharmD, JD, PartnerASHLEY BEARDEN CAMPBELL, PartnerTOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST• Behavioral health issues• Business/commerce• Economic development• Education• Health care issues• Public relations• Workforce trainingABOUT IMPACT MANAGEMENT GROUPImpact Management Group (IMG), founded in 1999, is a full-service public relations, public opinion, and public affairs firm specializing in corporate and political communications. Our principals have advised corporations, associations, political candidates, and political organizations, for more than two decades. Over the years, we have established our firm as one of the “go-to” firms in the South for corporate and political clients. IMG has locations in Little Rock, Arkansas, and Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG | 23KATIE BECK CEOArkansas Hospitality Association603 S. Pulaski StreetLittle Rock, AR 72201 (501) 376-2323 (870) 692-0672 katie@arhospitality.org www.arhospitality.orgTOPIC OF SPECIAL INTEREST• Lodging• Restaurants• Student training programs• Tourism• Workforce development ABOUT ARKANSAS HOSPITALITY ASSOCIATIONThe mission of the Arkansas Hospitality Association (AHA) is to ensure the growth, success, education and image of the restaurant, lodging, and tourism industries in the State of Arkansas.AHA serves as the leading industry advocate, striving to protect, improve and promote Arkansas hospitality. As the official voice of the hospitality industry for over 80 years, AHA represents the industry before the General Assembly and state agencies. AHA promotes public awareness of the industry and its contributions to the Arkansas economy.

24 | 2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG TERRY BENHAM PartnerImpact Management Group425 W. Capitol Avenue, Suite 3525Little Rock, AR 72201 (501) 244-9600 (501) 519-5100 benham@impactmanagement.comRICHARD BEARDEN, PartnerROBERT COON, PartnerSCOTT PACE, PharmD, JD, PartnerASHLEY BEARDEN CAMPBELL, PartnerTOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST• Economic development• Energy• Foreign policy• Higher education• Juvenile justice• Political advocacy• TransportationABOUT IMPACT MANAGEMENT GROUPImpact Management Group (IMG), founded in 1999, is a full-service public relations, public opinion, and public affairs firm specializing in corporate and political communications. Our principals have advised corporations, associations, political candidates, and political organizations, for more than two decades. Over the years, we have established our firm as one of the “go-to” firms in the South for corporate and political clients. IMG has locations in Little Rock, Arkansas, and Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG | 25JOHN P. BETHEL Director, Public AffairsEntergy Arkansas, LLCP.O. Box 551425 West Capitol AvenueLittle Rock, AR 72203 (501) 377-3577 (501) 377-3599 (501) 776-7689 jbethel@entergy.com www.entergy.comTOPIC OF SPECIAL INTEREST• Electric UtilitiesABOUT ENTERGY ARKANSAS, LLCEntergy Arkansas has been providing electricity to Arkansans since 1913 when Harvey Couch signed an agreement to purchase steam from a Malvern Lumber Mill to generate electricity to supply customers in Malvern and Arkadelphia. Today Entergy Arkansas serves 736,000+ customers in 63 Arkansas counties. The company generates electricity from nuclear, coal, natural gas, hydroelectric, and solar generating facilities. In addition, the company operates transmission lines, distribution lines, and substations. Entergy Arkansas runs one of the largest private sector economic development initiatives in the country; offering professional, proactive and resourceful expertise to companies searching for a new business location, an abundant workforce, innovative incentives, natural resources and an unsurpassed quality of life.

26 | 2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG LARRY J. BOCCAROSSA Executive DirectorArkansas Timber Producers Association2311 Biscayne Drive, Suite 206Little Rock, AR 72227 (501) 224-2232 (501) 224-9625 (501) 517-4442RUSTY LEDBETTER, PresidentROBERT “BEAU” JONES, Vice-PresidentTOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST• Fuel tax increases• Legislation affecting transportation (specifically as it relates to logging)• Safety and environmental issues• State Highway and Transportation Department regulations• Workers’ compensation issuesABOUT ARKANSAS TIMBER PRODUCERS ASSOCIATIONThe Arkansas Timber Producers Association was incorporated as a non-profit association to represent the logging and timber producing industry. One purpose of the ATPA is to promote and improve the logging and timber products industry in the state of Arkansas through the joint efforts of independent loggers, contractors, producers, and other related industry representatives and workers, and to work for solutions to mutual problems by promoting goodwill, cooperation, and understanding among the members of the timber products industry. Other purposes include: promotion of various safety and training programs related to improving workplace conditions and to encourage conservation practices when harvesting timber. The ATPA conducts a nationally award-winning “ARKPRO” professional logger training program consisting of four modules: Business Management, Timber Harvesting & Transportation Safety, Best Management Practices (BMPs), and Environmental Considerations.

2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG | 27CAMIE BOGGESS DBH Management Consultants 207 East Church StreetMorrilton, AR 72110351 Tower DriveHeber Springs, AR 72543 (501) 354-3086 (501) 765-6666 camie@dbhmanagement.com www.dbhmanagement.comTOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST• Ambulance & medical transportation policy• Emergency services communications• General business & marketing• Health care & pharmacy policy• Insurance related issues• Long-term care• Medicaid/Medicare• Natural gas & energy policy• Procurement• Racing, gaming & lottery• Retirement policyABOUT DBH MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTSDBH Management Consultants was founded in 1996 by Bruce Hawkins and is consistently voted one of the top lobbying firms in Arkansas by the members of the Arkansas General Assembly. At DBH we understand the ins and outs of Arkansas politics and policies. Relationships are the cornerstone of lobbying and issue management. We believe that any good relationship is built on trust, honesty, integrity and communication. These are the principles on which we operate everyday in dealing with our clients as well as elected officials.Camie initially began working with DBH in 2002, and joined the DBH team as a full-time lobbyist in 2003. A native of Little Rock, she attended SMU and received her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. With an extensive background in advertising, marketing and public relations combined with a long-standing passion for the legislative process, Camie brings a unique combination of skills to work for DBH clients.

28 | 2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG MAX BRASWELL Executive Vice PresidentArkansas Forestry Association1213 W. 4th StreetLittle Rock, AR 72201 (501) 374-2441 (501) 374-6413 (501) 680-0297 mbraswell@arkforests.orgGREG HAY, PresidentTOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST• Environmental issues• Highway and transportation department regulations• Land use• Regulatory agencies• Tax issuesABOUT ARKANSAS FORESTRY ASSOCIATIONOrganized in 1947, AFA is the only private nonprofit organization that speaks for the entire forestry community in Arkansas. The Association strives to be the respected leader and credible information source for all issues related to forestry. Our mission is to advocate for the sustainable use and sound stewardship of Arkansas’ forests and related resources to benefit members of the state’s forestry community and all Arkansans today and in the future.AFA’s membership of over 1,100 includes non-industrial forest landowners, timber buyers, logging contractors, professional foresters, private business, both large and small who depend on forestry for their income, and forest products companies that process trees into paper and thousands of wood products. AFA members also recognize the importance of providing education and public outreach programs. The AFA Education Foundation is a nonprofit corporation dedicated to forestry education in Arkansas. Programs administered through the AFA Education Foundation include Project Learning Tree, teacher conservation workshops and tours, Log a Load For Kids, the Landowner Education and Assistance Program, and other outreach and educational activities.

2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG | 29PIPERE BRETTELL Government RelationsBarber Law Firm, PLLC425 West Capitol Avenue, Suite 3400Little Rock, AR 72201 (501) 687-1446 (501) 541-7302 pbrettell@barberlawfirm.comMARK STODOLA, CounselJIM JULIAN, CounselROBIN RAHMAN, CounselREECE OWENS, CounselTOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST• Business and commerce• Economic development• Entertainment and tourism• Environment• Finance and taxation• Health care• Information• Land use and historical preservation• Local government• Technology• Telecommunications• Transportation• Public safety and correctionsABOUT BARBER LAW FIRMThe Barber Law Firm offers comprehensive legal and political strategies to our clients before all three branches of government: legislative, executive and judicial. Our Government Relations Group is composed of experienced professionals who have represented clients before the Arkansas General Assembly since 1979. We are a bi-partisan advocacy group that can rapidly respond to the issues as they develop. We know how to play both offense and defense. Representative clients have included the Motion Picture Association; Entertainment Software Association; Arkansas Nurses Association; Arkansas Optometric Association; Arkansas Psychological Association; the Arkansas Municipal League, AT&T and various telecommunications and technology companies. The Government Relations Group is headed up by Mark Stodola, former Mayor of Little Rock and former President of the National League of Cities.

30 | 2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG JOHN BRIDGES Executive DirectorArkansas State Employees Association, Inc.P.O. Box 1588Little Rock, AR 722031301 West 7th StreetLittle Rock, AR 72201 (501) 378-0187 jbridges@aseaar.org www.aseaar.orgTOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST• State employee health insurance• State employee pay plan• State employee retirement system• State governmentABOUT ARKANSAS STATE EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION, INC.Incorporated in 1968, ASEA is a non-partisan, non-profit, non-union, membership-driven association that advocates on behalf of Arkansas state employees and offers exclusive benefits to its members. ASEA’s mission is to unite all state employees to create a better future for employees and citizens of Arkansas through quality state government.

2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG | 31DUSTIN B. BRIGHTON Managing PrincipalHusch Blackwell Strategies3730 Breakstone DriveFayetteville, AR 72764 (202) 557-8193 dbrighton@hbstrategies.us www.hbstrategies.usTOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST• Corporate policy development• Economic development• Health care• Internet commerce• Retail issues• Taxation policy• TechnologyABOUT DUSTIN BRIGHTONDustin (Dusty) Brighton, MPA, is a native of Arkansas and graduated from the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. In addition, Mr. Brighton has a Master of Public Administration degree from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.Dusty’s experience includes working with multiple publicly traded companies, trade associations, and organizations of multiple sizes. He is the former founder and Managing Director of Brightstone Bridge, LLC and has experience not only in Arkansas but in multiple states.In any kind of advocacy, whether a single issue or multi-state campaign, messaging is one of the key and essential components to rendering a favorable result for your purposes. Husch Blackwell Strategies will help develop your messaging and identify other stakeholders that will help in advocating for your position within the halls of Arkansas government.

32 | 2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG RACHEL BUNCH Executive DirectorArkansas Health Care AssociationArkansas Assisted Living AssociationThe Victory Building1401 W. Capitol Avenue, Suite 180Little Rock, AR 72201 (501) 374-4422 (501) 374-1077 (501) 350-7496 rbunch@arhealthcare.com www.arhealthcare.com TOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST• Assisted living communities• Health care• Home & community based services• Long term care• Medicaid• Nursing homes• Workforce developmentABOUT ARKANSAS HEALTH CARE ASSOCIATION AND ARKANSAS ASSISTED LIVING ASSOCIATIONEstablished in 1951, AHCA is the state’s largest organization of long term care providers and its mission is to improve quality of life in long term care facilities. AHCA advocates for quality care and services for more than 39,900 frail, elderly, and disabled Arkansans. Quality care for those fragile lives entrusted to us is the number one objective of AHCA and its members. The result is quality of life for patients and residents, and peace of mind for their families and loved ones.

2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG | 33KATIE BURNS PresidentCove Street Consulting, LLC411 South Victory, Suite 205Little Rock, AR 72201 (501) 412-6263 katie@covestreetconsulting.com www.covestreetconsulting.comTOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST• Business/Commerce• Energy• Health care• Insurance• Procurement• Regulatory• Tax• Technology• TelecommunicationsABOUT KATIE BURNSKatie Burns spent the last 20 years working on legislative, regulatory and public policy issues. For the last several sessions, she worked on a number of issues on behalf of one of the nation’s largest telecommunications providers. In 2018, Katie left the corporate world of government relations to start her own firm. Cove Street Consulting is a full-service government and public affairs firm representing clients in telecom, healthcare, state procurement and other various industries.

34 | 2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG MATT BURNS Executive DirectorArkansas Optometric Association1401 W. Capitol, Suite 247Little Rock, AR 72201 (501) 621-0499 (501) 661-7675 (870) 734-6778 matt@arkansasoptometric.org https://arkansas.aoa.orgTOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST• Eye health and visual welfare• Health and vision insurance• Health education• Medicaid/Medicare• Professional standards and ethicsABOUT ARKANSAS OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATIONThe Arkansas Optometric Association is a non-profit professional association representing Optometry in Arkansas. The Arkansas Optometric Association is dedicated to its mission to preserve, promote and advance Optometry in Arkansas. Our vision is to the the trusted resource in eye health and vision care.

2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG | 35RAYMOND M. BURNS, CCE President/CEORogers-Lowell Chamber317 West Walnut StreetRogers, AR 72756 (479) 636-1240 (479) 636-5485 rburns@RogersLowell.com www.RogersLowell.comTOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST• Business infrastructure funding• Economic development• Health care• Higher education• Regional infrastructure funding• School funding formula• Taxation• Tourism• Transportation and highway funding• Workers’ compensationABOUT ROGERS-LOWELL CHAMBERFounded in 1922, the Rogers-Lowell Chamber is a five-star accredited chamber interested in transportation, education, recreation and a stable business climate for Arkansas. The chamber has 2,100 businesses and 5,600 individuals.

36 | 2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG JOHN BURRIS PartnerCapitol Advisors Group1301 West Capitol AvenueLittle Rock, AR 72201 (501) 353-0562 (870) 688-6181 johnburris@cagark.com www.cagark.comBILL VICKERY, Managing PartnerMITCHELL LOWE, PartnerNICOLE GILLUM OGLES, Partner/General CounselTOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST• Agriculture• Budget• Business/commerce• Defense• Economic development• Education• Energy• Gaming• Health care• Information technology• Tax issues• Technology• Telecom• TransportationABOUT CAPITOL ADVISORS GROUPCapitol Advisors Group (CAG) is a full-service government relations, public affairs, and issue management firm. Headquartered in Little Rock, Arkansas, we help our clients plan and execute favorable outcomes in the legislative and regulatory arenas of Arkansas. Named by Southern Political Report as one of the South’s top lobbying firms, CAG has quickly grown to be a trusted partner to entities representing a wide range of industries.Capitol Advisors Group proudly represents a diverse portfolio of companies and organizations seeking a fair and competitive marketplace in today’s dynamic business environment. Our clients include those specializing in education, gaming, defense, health care, technology, and transportation. Focused on our clients’ core business objectives, we seek to broaden their competitive reach through proactive federal and state government engagement, strategic consulting, and communications.We actively engage with our clients in five essential areas:• Advocacy • Expert political consultation• Government relations • Public relations• Strategic planning

2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG | 37BART CALHOUN McDaniel Wolff, PLLC1307 W. FourthLittle Rock, AR 72201 (501) 954-8000 bart@mcdanielwolff.com www.mcdanielwolff.comTOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST• Administrative law• Agriculture• Alcohol and tobacco regulation• Gaming• Health care• Home improvement industry• Intellectual property• Social media and technology• TelecommunicationsABOUT BART W. CALHOUNFrom 2011 to 2015, Bart Calhoun served as an Assistant Attorney General in the public protection department at the Arkansas Attorney General’s office. Calhoun now represents clients in the areas of government relations, business consulting, and handles a wide range of legal matters including administrative law, collections, estate litigation, business litigation, and general litigation.

38 | 2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG ASHLEY BEARDEN CAMPBELL PartnerImpact Management Group425 W. Capitol Avenue, Suite 3525Little Rock, AR 72201 (501) 244-9600 (501) 612-4182 ashley@impactmanagement.com www.impactmanagement.comRICHARD BEARDEN, PartnerTERRY BENHAM, PartnerROBERT COON, PartnerSCOTT PACE, PharmD, JD, PartnerTOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST• Agriculture• Business/commerce• Economic development• Energy• Health care• Political advocacy• Public relations• Strategic communicationsABOUT IMPACT MANAGEMENT GROUPImpact Management Group (IMG), founded in 1999, is a full-service public relations, public opinion, and public affairs firm specializing in corporate and political communications. Our principals have advised corporations, associations, political candidates, and political organizations, for more than two decades. Over the years, we have established our firm as one of the “go-to” firms in the South for corporate and political clients. IMG has locations in Little Rock, Arkansas, and Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG | 39BECKY BARNES CAMPBELL FounderCampbell WardP.O. Box 1094Little Rock, AR 72203 (501) 912-7560 becky@campbellward.com www.campbellward.comTOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST• Agriculture• Issue management• Regulatory• Strategic communicationsABOUT CAMPBELL WARDCampbell Ward is a bi-partisan state and federal public affairs and public relations firm operating on a case by case approach that achieves optimal results specific for each client. Our firm provides widespread solutions to effectively address client concerns while identifying new ways to succeed and help create a comprehensive strategy.

40 | 2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG JAY CHESSHIR President and CEOLittle Rock Regional Chamber of CommerceOne Chamber PlazaLittle Rock, AR 72201 (501) 377-6010 (501) 374-6018 (501) 804-3326 jchesshir@littlerockchamber.comTOPICS OF SPECIAL INTERESTFrom City Hall to the halls of Congress, the Little Rock Regional Chamber provides a voice for business at all levels of government. Ensuring that business interests are protected and served in public policy, the Chamber is the private sector’s leader in education, economic development, public safety, transportation and infrastructure.ABOUT LITTLE ROCK REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCEThe Little Rock Regional Chamber of Commerce is the principal business-driven leadership organization responsible for fostering the economic growth and development of the Little Rock Region to ensure that business and industry may operate profitably and enhance the earning opportunities and quality of life for every citizen.

2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG | 41MARVIN L. CHILDERS PresidentThe Poultry Federation321 South Victory StreetLittle Rock, AR 72201 (501) 375-8131 (501) 766-1545 marvin@thepoultryfederation.comTOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST• Agriculture• Distribution• Environmental• Energy• Insurance• Manufacturing• Taxes• Transportation• Water/air quality• Workers’ compensationABOUT THE POULTRY FEDERATIONThe Poultry Federation (TPF) is a multi-state trade organization representing the poultry and egg industry in Arkansas, Missouri and Oklahoma. TPF promotes and protects the interests of the industry and is a unified voice before the state governments. TPF membership includes every segment of the poultry and egg industry including, but not limited to, feed milling, live production, hatchery, processing, packaging, commercial egg, marketing and all service and support activities. In early September, TPF opened up membership to universities, associations, students and growers. The Arkansas Poultry Federation was established in 1954 in Little Rock, Arkansas. In 1998, the office consolidated with Oklahoma and Missouri and became The Poultry Federation (TPF).Eleven of the major integrators of broilers and turkeys and two of the largest egg producers have multiple plant locations across the state of Arkansas. Some of these include: Butterball, Cal-Maine Foods, Cargill, Cobb-Vantress, George’s, Keith Smith, OK Foods, OMP, Peco, Pilgrim’s, Simmons Foods, Tyson Foods and Wayne Farms.Along with the integrators, egg producers and further processors, the Federation has 24 poultry members and over 350 allied members. Our allied members are vendors who supply services and/or products to the poultry and egg industries.The poultry industry remains strong in Arkansas today. Arkansas is ranked second in the production of broilers, third in production of turkeys and fourth in the production of table eggs, making it the number one state in overall poultry production in the U.S. In Arkansas, the poultry industry generates 152,000 total jobs (in and outside of the poultry industry) and generates a $38 million economic impact.The latest industry news, updates and events can be found at www.thepoultryfederation.com

42 | 2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG ANN CLEMMER PartnerCapitol Consulting Firm1401 W. Capitol Avenue, Suite 100Little Rock, AR 72201 (501) 912-4892 ann@ccfirm.com www.ccfirm.comTOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST• Coalition and association management• Government procurement• Initiative and petition process• Legislative advocacy• Political consulting• Research and intelligenceABOUT CAPITOL CONSULTING FIRMCapitol Consulting Firm is a full-service government affairs and political consulting firm. Based in Arkansas’ capital city of Little Rock, our team of seasoned and skilled professionals works to shape the debate and win over influencers to solve our clients’ complex problems. Our team utilizes our technical backgrounds to craft and influence legislation, form partnerships with government, and provide expertise to politicians and clients alike.

2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG | 43KATIE CLIFFORD Director of Business DevelopmentArkansas Trial Lawyers AssociationP.O. Box 3486Little Rock, AR 72203 (501) 376-2852 (214) 608-2850 kclifford@arktla.org www.arktla.orgTOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST• Administrative law• Civil procedure• Commercial law• Courts• Criminal law• Environmental issues• Family law• Insurance issues• Medical malpractice• Product liability• Victims rights• Workers’ compensationABOUT ARKANSAS TRIAL LAWYERS ASSOCIATIONThe Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association (ATLA), founded in 1963, is an affiliate of the American Association for Justice in Washington, D.C. ATLA was established in order to advance the science of jurisprudence and to promote the administration of justice while upholding and improving the adversary system and trial by jury. Through its continuing legal education seminars and publications, ATLA serves its members by training in all fields and phases of advocacy. ATLA has approximately 1,000 members from all 75 counties of Arkansas and several states.

44 | 2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG DAVID COOK Director of Government AffairsThe Alzheimer’s Association: The Alzheimer’s Impact Movement11300 N. Rodney Parham Road, Suite 200Little Rock, AR 72212 (501) 265-0027, Ext. 8350 (501) 253-1931 dmcook@alz.org www.alz.org/ArkansasKIRSTEN DICKINS, Executive DirectorJILL THOMPSON, Director of ProgramsTOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST• Access and quality of care• Alzheimer’s and dementia education• Alzheimer’s and dementia research• Alzheimer’s and related dementia• Caregiver support• Consumer protection• Health care• Health care workforce and development• Healthy aging• Public health• Senior servicesABOUT THE ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATIONThe Alzheimer’s Association leads the way to end Alzheimer’s and all other dementia – by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support.The Alzheimer’s Association’s 24/7 Helpline is available at (800) 272-3900. The helpline is free and confidential.ABOUT THE ALZHEIMER’S IMPACT MOVEMENT (AIM)The Alzheimer’s Impact Movement (AIM) advances and develops policies to overcome Alzheimer’s and all other dementia through increased investment in research , enhanced care and improved support. We amplify the voices of our nationwide network of volunteer advocates to advance progress in the fight against Alzheimer’s and all other dementia.

2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG | 45ROBERT COON Managing PartnerImpact Management Group425 W. Capitol Avenue, Suite 3525Little Rock, AR 72201 (501) 244-9600 (501) 940-6199 coon@impactmanagement.comRICHARD BEARDEN, PartnerTERRY BENHAM, PartnerSCOTT PACE, PharmD, JD, PartnerASHLEY BEARDEN CAMPBELL, PartnerTOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST• Agriculture• Employment issues• Energy• Engineering• General business• Insurance• Manufacturing• Public opinion research• Tax• Technology• Telecommunications• Workforce trainingABOUT IMPACT MANAGEMENT GROUPImpact Management Group (IMG), founded in 1999, is a full-service public relations, public opinion, and public affairs firm specializing in corporate and political communications. Our principals have advised corporations, associations, political candidates, and political organizations, for more than two decades. Over the years, we have established our firm as one of the “go-to” firms in the South for corporate and political clients. IMG has locations in Little Rock, Arkansas, and Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

46 | 2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG JACK CRITCHER Legislative LiaisonArkansas Municipal LeagueP.O. Box 38North Little Rock, AR 72115301 W. SecondNorth Little Rock, AR 72115 (501) 374-3484 (501) 374-0541 (501) 940-4777 jcritcher@arml.org www.arml.orgMARK R. HAYES, Executive DirectorJOHN WILKERSON, General Counsel and Legislative DirectorTOPICS OF SPECIAL INTERESTAll issues impacting cities and towns such as:• Land use matters• Local sales tax and exemptions• Municipal governmentABOUT ARKANSAS MUNICIPAL LEAGUEThe Arkansas Municipal League is a service and advocacy organization for the municipalities of Arkansas. The League offers its programs and services to all 499 cities and towns in the state and was created in 1934 to assist cities with information and representation in the public affairs of our state and nation. To find out more, please visit www.arml.org.

2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG | 47BUD CUMMINS Law Offices of Bud Cummins, PLC1818 North Taylor Street, Suite 301Little Rock, AR 72207 (501) 831-6125 bud@budcumminslaw.comABOUT BUD CUMMINSBud Cummins provides strategic, legal, and policy counsel to clients with state government needs in Arkansas.Bud’s resume includes service as chief legal counsel to Governor Mike Huckabee, and as a presidentially appointed United States Attorney. Over two decades he served various presidential campaigns as legal counsel, state chairperson, or a lead member of the transition team.Professionally, Bud has extensive legal experience along with experience providing short term contract executive management services in areas as diverse as technology investment, insurance, and energy.He is licensed to practice law in Arkansas and in the District of Columbia and has testified in committee hearings in Arkansas and in Washington, D.C.

48 | 2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG JOSH CURTIS Governmental Affairs DirectorAssociation of Arkansas Counties1415 West Third StreetLittle Rock, AR 72201 (501) 372-7550 (501) 372-0611 (501) 776-7004 jcurtis@arcounties.org www.arcounties.orgTOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST• Ballot issues• County/local affairs• Courts• Criminal justice• Election issues/laws• Environmental issues• Freedom of Information• Jails• Juvenile issues/justice• Law enforcement• Retirement issues• Road issues• Tax issues• Tort reform issues• Transportation issues• Workers’ compensationABOUT ASSOCIATION OF ARKANSAS COUNTIESThe Association of Arkansas Counties supports and promotes the idea that all elected officials must have the opportunity to act together in order to solve mutual problems as a unified group. To further this goal, the Association of Arkansas Counties is committed to providing a single source of cooperative support and information for all counties and county and district officials. The overall purpose of the Association of Arkansas Counties is to work for the improvement of county government in the state of Arkansas. The Association accomplishes this purpose by providing legislative representation, on-site assistance, general research, training, various publications and conferences to assist county officials in carrying out the duties and responsibilities of their office.

2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG | 49J.R. DAVIS PartnerGilmore | Davis Strategy Group411 S. Pulaski StreetLittle Rock, AR 72201 (501) 830-1495 (501) 541-7036 jr@gilmorestrategy.com www.gilmorestrategy.comTOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST• Agriculture• Education• Health care• Infrastructure• Opinion research• Political affairs• Public relations• TechnologyABOUT GILMORE | DAVIS STRATEGY GROUPDavis joined Gilmore Strategy Group as a partner in 2019 after serving as director of communications and spokesperson for Governor Asa Hutchinson since January 2015. He held the same position in the Governor’s 2014 gubernatorial campaign. Davis has over a decade’s worth of experience in Arkansas politics and state and national media relations. A former news anchor and political reporter, Davis also served as director of communications for Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) in Washington, D.C. He has twice been featured in the Arkansas Business “Arkansas 250” publication recognizing influential leaders in Arkansas Government & Policy and is a graduate of Arkansas Tech University. Key lobbying clients include: Google, IDEMIA, CRH, CareSource, University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture, FGA, Acadia Healthcare, Arkansas Pharmacists Association, Deloitte, AT&T and more.

50 | 2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG ANGELA DeLILLE Manager, Government and Regulatory AffairsCox Communications4901 South 48th StreetSpringdale, AR 72762 (479) 365-2409 (479) 305-0914 Angela.Delille@cox.com www.cox.comTOPICS OF SPECIAL INTERESTCox Communications is one of the state’s leaders in telecommunications services. Our government affairs staff maintains offices just steps away from the State Capitol assisting lawmakers and government officials on a variety of industry issues. Cox continues to aggressively invest in its network as well as new ventures such as cleantech and healthcare to amplify our work to build a better future for the next generation.ABOUT COX COMMUNICATIONSCox Communications is committed to creating meaningful moments of human connection through technology. As the largest private broadband company in America, we operate fiber-powered networks in more than 30 states, providing connections and advanced managed IT and cloud services for nearly seven million homes and businesses nationwide. We’re dedicated to empowering others to build a better future and celebrate diverse products, people, suppliers, communities and the characteristics that make each one unique. Cox Communications is the largest division of Cox Enterprises, a family-owned business founded in 1898 by Governor James M. Cox.The commercial division of Cox Communications, Cox Business, provides a broad commercial solutions portfolio, including advanced managed IT, cloud and fiber-based network solutions that support connected environments, unique hospitality experiences and diverse applications for nearly 370,000 businesses nationwide. For more information, please visit www.coxbusiness.com.

2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG | 51LEE ANN DIETZ DBH Management Consultants207 East Church StreetMorrilton, AR 72110 (501) 354-3086 (501) 551-7456 leeann@dbhmanagement.com www.dbhmanagement.comTOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST• Ambulance & medical transportation policy• Emergency services communications• General business & marketing• Health care policy• Higher education• Insurance related issues• Long-term care• Medicaid/Medicare• Natural gas & energy policy• Procurement• Racing & gaming • Retirement policy• Tax issues & reformsABOUT DBH MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTSDBH Management Consultants was founded in 1996 by Bruce Hawkins and is consistently voted one of the top lobbying firms in Arkansas by the members of the Arkansas General Assembly. At DBH we understand the ins and outs of Arkansas politics and policies. Relationships are the cornerstone of lobbying and issue management. We believe that any good relationship is built on trust, honesty, integrity and communication. These are the principles on which we operate everyday in dealing with our clients as well as elected officials.Lee Ann grew up in southeast Arkansas and is a graduate of the University of Central Arkansas with a degree in Political Science and a minor in Sociology. Lee Ann began her career at Acxiom Corporation in 1986 and spent 18 years with the company. Lee Ann joined DBH Management Consultants in October of 2012. Her focus with DBH is client communications, monitoring legislation, and assisting with special consulting efforts as needed.

52 | 2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG LEAH DONOVAN, MPA Director of Government RelationsArkansas Bar Association1401 W. Capital Avenue, Suite 170Little Rock, AR 72201 (501) 801-5665 (501) 298-9344 ldonovan@arkbar.com www.arkbar.comTOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST• Administrative law• Civil procedure• Courts• Criminal procedure• Legislation affecting all substantive areas of the law• Legislation affecting the practice of lawABOUT ARKANSAS BAR ASSOCIATIONThe Arkansas Bar Association has been serving attorneys since 1898. The association is the largest statewide voluntary bar association serving over 5000 attorney members and the legal profession. Among its purposes are the advancement of justice and the fostering among its members high ideals of integrity, learning and public service. Through its extensive continuing legal education seminars, members can acquire educational expertise in multiple substantive areas of the law. The association also provides members opportunities to serve the public through education programs in high schools throughout Arkansas, a statewide mock trial competition and a teacher’s law school program promoting civics in the classroom. The association produces The Arkansas Lawyer magazine quarterly and serves as the voice of the legal profession in Arkansas.

2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG | 53CHASE DUGGER Founder & CEO JCD Consulting Services510 S. Pulaski StreetLittle Rock, AR 72201 (501) 288-5633 chase@jcdconsulting.net www.jcdconsulting.netTOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST• Agriculture• Business and commerce• Education• Elections• Energy• Health care• Long-term care• Non-profits• Public relationsABOUT JCD CONSULTING SERVICESJCD Consulting is a government relations, political consulting, and public affairs firm that is organized to meet the needs of all our clients. With years of experience in politics and public policy, we are positioned to help our clients build relationships, manage issues, and develop long term strategy.Our services include strategic planning, message develop-ment, campaign management, digital advocacy, research and data collection, graphic design, print and production, and coalition building.

54 | 2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG ROSS DUNN Director, Government AffairsTyson Foods, Inc.2200 W. Don Tyson ParkwaySpringdale, AR 72762 (479) 290-4591 (870) 270-8271 Ross.Dunn@tyson.com www.tysonfoods.comTOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST• Agriculture• Business and commerce• Environmental• Manufacturing• Natural resources• State agencies, boards, and commissions• Taxes• Transportation• WaterABOUT TYSON FOODS, INC.Tyson Foods, Inc. is one of the world’s largest food companies and a recognized leader in protein. Founded in 1935 by John W. Tyson and grown under three generations of family leadership, the company has a broad portfolio of products and brands like Tyson®, Jimmy Dean®, Hillshire Farm®, Ball Park®, Wright®, Aidells®, ibp® and State Fair®.Tyson Foods innovates continually to make protein more sustainable, tailor food for everywhere it’s available and raise the world’s expectations for how much good food can do. Headquartered in Springdale, Arkansas, the company has 141,000 team members. Through its core values, Tyson Foods strives to operate with integrity, create value for its shareholders, customers, communities and team members and serve as a steward of the animals, land and environment entrusted to it. Visit www.tysonfoods.com.

2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG | 55LANCE EADS PartnerCapitol Consulting Firm1401 W. Capitol Avenue, Suite 100Little Rock, AR 72201 (479) 435-5139 lance@ccfirm.com www.ccfirm.comTOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST• Coalition and association management• Initiative and petition process• Government procurement• Legislative advocacy• Political consulting• Research and intelligenceABOUT CAPITOL CONSULTING FIRMCapitol Consulting Firm is a full-service government affairs and political consulting firm. Based in Arkansas’ capital city of Little Rock, our team of seasoned and skilled professionals works to shape the debate and win over influencers to solve our clients’ complex problems. Our team utilizes our technical backgrounds to craft and influence legislation, form partnerships with government, and provide expertise to politicians and clients alike.

56 | 2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG KELLEY ERSTINE Chief Executive OfficerIndependent Insurance Agents of Arkansas5000 Northshore DriveNorth Little Rock, AR 72118 (501) 221-2444 (919) 280-1842 kelley@bigiarkansas.comTOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST• Civil justice reform• General business issues• Insurance and regulatory issues• Workers’ compensationABOUT INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENTS OF ARKANSASThe Independent Insurance Agents of Arkansas is composed of approximately 400 member agencies representing more than 2,500 agents statewide. The IIAA was organized in 1900 and is affiliated with the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America. IIAA is involved in education, public relations, government affairs, industry relations, professional standards, and protecting the interests of the insurance buying public.

2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG | 57DENNIS FARMER PresidentARBEV700 Rock St., Suite 4Little Rock, AR 72202 (501) 376-9552 (501) 375-4430 arbev@sbcglobal.netTOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST• Health and nutrition• Legislative and regulatory affairs• Recycling and the environment• Water quality and availabilityABOUT ARBEVARBEV represents the interests of the bottlers of non-alcoholic beverages across the state of Arkansas. Formerly known as the Arkansas Soft Drink Association, this organization has been in existence since 1916. The association changed its name to coincide with a national trend that began with the National Soft Drink Association which became the American Beverage Association, and has evolved across the country with many other states making similar changes. ARBEV (an abbreviation for Arkansas Beverage Association) represents 34 facilities in 28 cities across the state of Arkansas that manufacture and distribute virtually every non-alcoholic beverage that can be named.

58 | 2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG ERIN FRANKS Government Relations AdministratorArkansas Children’s1 Children’s Way, Slot 652Little Rock, AR 72202 (501) 364-1762 (501) 326-0655 franksee@archildrens.org www.archildrens.orgTOPICS OF SPECIAL INTERESTIssues concerning the health and well-being of children, including Medicaid, health insurance, medical research, health care delivery, and access to services for families across the state.ABOUT ARKANSAS CHILDREN’SArkansas Children’s health care system includes:• Arkansas Children’s Hospital, a 336-bed hospital in Little Rock with the state’s only pediatric Level 1 Trauma Center, burn center, Level 4 neonatal intensive care and pediatric intensive care, as well as a nationally-recognized transport service;• Arkansas Children’s Northwest in Springdale, which includes 233,613 square feet of inpatient beds, emergency care, clinic rooms, and diagnostic services;• Arkansas Children’s Research Institute, ranked among the nation’s top NIH funded children’s hospital/pediatric research facilities; and • Arkansas Children’s Foundation, a dynamic fundraising team working in partnership with physicians and donors to create transformational investments in children’s health.

2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG | 59LINDSEY BAILEY FRENCH General CounselAssociation of Arkansas Counties1415 West 3rd StreetLittle Rock, AR 72201 (501) 372-7550 (501) 372-0611 lfrench@arcounties.org www.arcounties.orgTOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST• Ballot issues• County/local affairs• Courts• Criminal justice• Election issues/laws• Environmental issues• Freedom of Information• Juvenile issues/justice• Jails• Law enforcement• Retirement issues• Road issues• Tax issues• Tort reform issues• Transportation issues• Workers’ compensationABOUT ASSOCIATION OF ARKANSAS COUNTIESThe Association of Arkansas Counties provides education, advocacy, and other services for the elected officials of the 75 counties in Arkansas. Lindsey’s areas of specialty involve Arkansas FOIA law, issues involving county assessors, circuit and county clerks, and quorum courts.

60 | 2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG RON FULLER PresidentFuller Enterprises, Inc.5 Braeburn CourtLittle Rock, AR 72212 (501) 960-6611 (501) 960-6611 R3988@aol.com ronfullerenterprises.comTOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST• Business and corporate issues• Environmental and regulatory agency• Industrial and economic development• Insurance• Medicaid• Oil and gas land use• Pharmaceuticals and health care• TobaccoABOUT FULLER ENTERPRISES, INC.Ron Fuller is a former three-term member of the Arkansas House of Representatives. His firm has provided numerous corporations, trade associations and individual clients assistance with governmental relations since 1980. The firm of Fuller Enterprises provides full service contract lobbying, marketing and consulting. Services include governmental relations, turn key grassroots activities such as issue development, letter writing campaigns and phone banks. The company provides tracking, monitoring, and direct issue lobbying for a wide range of clients, and the firm maintains associations with consulting groups and lobbyists in a number of southern and western states, as well as Washington, D.C.

2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG | 61JACOB GARRETT Director – External & Legislative AffairsAT&T120 W. 8th Street, Suite 351Little Rock, AR 72201 (501) 697-0714 jacob.garrett@att.com www.att.comTOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST• Broadband• Public safety• Regulation• Taxation• Technology• TelecommunicationABOUT AT&TAT&T helps more than 100 million U.S. families, friends, and neighbors, plus nearly 2.5 million businesses, connect to greater possibility. From the first phone call 140+ year ago to our 5G wireless and multi-gig internet offerings today, we at AT&T innovate to improve lives.

62 | 2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG SARA LYNN GEIGER Vice President of Government AffairsRogers-Lowell Chamber317 West Walnut StreetRogers, AR 72756 (479) 619-3193 (904) 507-9946 sara@rogerslowell.comTOPICS OF SPECIAL INTERESTMany issues are of interest to the Rogers-Lowell Chamber. They range from workforce training, education, taxes, economic development, infrastructure, and tourism. Additionally, the Chamber has a focus on many other policy areas that may affect the business community.ABOUT SARA LYNN GEIGERSara Lynn Geiger is the vice president of government affairs for the Rogers-Lowell Chamber. She previously served as legislative staff in the Florida House of Representatives. Her experience includes appropriations, education, taxes, agriculture and environmental policy among others.ABOUT THE ROGERS-LOWELL CHAMBERThe Rogers-Lowell Chamber was founded in 1922 and is currently a five-star accredited chamber. They currently have around 2,100 businesses in their membership ranging from small to large businesses. The Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber has the priority to be an influencer, catalyst, and convener to foster growth and development for the region.

2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG | 63ANN H. GILBERT, JD Executive DirectorArkansas Transit Association, Inc.620 West BroadwayNorth Little Rock, AR 72114 (501) 372-8900 (501) 372-8901 (501) 804-1879 agilbert@arktransit.orgCRAIG CLOUD, ATA President, Friendship Community CareADAM WADDELL, ATA Vice President, Razorback TransitNEIL WILKINS, Secretary/Treasurer, ChoctawTOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST• Commercial drivers licensing• DOT drug and alcohol testing• Energy conservation and alternative fuels• Fuel and rental car taxes• Medicaid transportation and funding• Motor vehicle licensing, insurance and safety• Passenger transportation safety• Public transportation• Transportation for elderly and disability programs• Workers’ compensation insuranceABOUT ARKANSAS TRANSIT ASSOCIATION, INC.The Arkansas Transit Association was formed in 1980 to promote and support public transportation. ATA represents Arkansas’ 16 urban and rural transit systems and almost 200 non-profit agencies that provide transportation for clients with developmental disabilities or who are elderly. Its Associate Members include vehicle manufacturers, suppliers and vendors.ATA provides passenger transportation safety training programs, manages the Arkansas Public Transit Safety and Resource Center, administers DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing programs, and directs the ATA Workers’ Compensation Self-Insured Trust for its members.

64 | 2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG JON GILMORE Founder and Managing PartnerGilmore | Davis Strategy Group411 S. Pulaski StreetLittle Rock, AR 72201 (501) 830-1495 (501) 529-8757 jon@gilmorestrategy.com www.gilmorestrategy.comTOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST• Agriculture• Health care• Infrastructure• Management consulting• Opinion research• Political affairs• Public relations• TechnologyABOUT GILMORE | DAVIS STRATEGY GROUPGilmore founded the rm in 2016 after serving as Deputy Chief of Sta for Governor Asa Hutchinson. Previously, Gilmore managed Hutchinson’s campaign for Governor in 2014 and served as his Chief Strategist for his reelection in 2018. His rm continues to serve many state and federal elected ocials running campaigns and as a strategic advisor. Gilmore also serves as the pollster for Congressmen Hill and Westerman. Key lobbying clients include: Google, Deloitte, CareSource, AT&T, CRH, Garver and many more. Gilmore has been featured in the Arkansas Business “Arkansas 250” every year since the first publication in 2017 – recognizing his influence in Arkansas politics and lobbying. Gilmore is an experienced pollster and serves on the Finance Committee for the Republican Governors Association.

2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG | 65NEAL GLADNER Executive DirectorArkansas Broadcasters Association2024 Arkansas Valley Drive, Suite 403Little Rock, AR 72212 (501) 227-7564 (501) 584-8997 neal@arkbroadcasters.org www.arkbroadcasters.orgTOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST• Advertising• Broadcasting• FOIA• Media• Public outreachABOUT ARKANSAS BROADCASTERS ASSOCIATIONThe Arkansas Broadcasters Association exists to help and represent the over-the-air radio and television stations across Arkansas. Founded in 1949, the Association also serves to educate the public about the opportunities available through the efforts of free, over-the-air broadcasting. Our member stations provide free, local content to listeners daily, featuring everything from breaking news and weather updates to entertainment. Broadcasters take pride in serving their communities, especially in time of emergencies.Broadcasters also have a big impact on the Arkansas economy. The most recent Woods & Poole Economic report says radio and TV have a total of $9.47 billion impact in Arkansas, providing or impacting over 21,000 jobs annually.

66 | 2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG CHRISTIAN GONZALEZ Managing PartnerGC Advisors318 S. Pulaski StreetLittle Rock, AR 72201 (479) 685-0499 christian@arkansaslobbyists.com www.arkansaslobbyists.comTOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST• Agriculture and rural development• Business, commerce, and trade• Economic growth and development• Education policy and reform• Energy, utilities, and sustainability• Gaming and entertainment• Health care, insurance, and public health• Regulatory oversight and compliance• State agencies, boards, and commissions• Taxation and fiscal policy• Technology and innovation• Telecommunications and digital infrastructure• Tourism, cultural, and historical preservation• Transportation and infrastructure• Workforce development and labor policyABOUT GC ADVISORSFor nearly a decade, Christian Gonzalez has been deeply engaged with state and local government, building a reputation for delivering results across a range of sectors. His tenure includes government relations roles with both Governor Asa Hutchinson and Attorney General Leslie Rutledge, where he developed a keen understanding of government relations, legislative affairs, state agency processes and honed adaptive problem-solving skills that benefit his clients today.Christian’s commitment to public service extends beyond his professional career. He has actively contributed to his state and community by serving on numerous professional boards, task forces, and in ex officio roles with various foundations.Recognized for his expertise in legislative affairs, public policy, and campaign management, Christian is trusted by clients across telecommunications, technology, trade associations, healthcare, and public affairs industries. His strategic approach ensures clients receive comprehensive and effective representation in navigating complex government landscapes.

2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG | 67STEVE GOODE PrincipalNatural State Consulting and Strategies320 S. Pulaski StreetLittle Rock, AR 72201 (501) 514-2013 stevegoode.naturalstate@gmail.com www.naturalstatestrategies.comTOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST• Agriculture• Alcohol and tobacco regulation• Association management and services• Broadband• Business and marketing• Casinos and gaming• Communications• Economic development• Government regulations• Governmental affairs• Grocery• Health care• Law enforcement• Retail• TransportationABOUT NATURAL STATE CONSULTING AND STRATEGIESSteve Goode started Natural State Consulting and Strategies in 2020 after serving as executive administrator of Alcohol, Tobacco, Medical Marijuana, Racing, Gaming, and Casinos. In 2020, Goode left the position of executive administrator and founded NSCS. Natural State offers the right combination of government knowledge and entrepreneurial experience to assist clients in developing tangible solutions to problems and needs. NSCS is a full service government relations and consulting practice based in Little Rock, Arkansas.

68 | 2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG RICK GREEN Governmental StrategistWSG Consulting300 S. Pulaski StreetLittle Rock, AR 72201 (501) 548-1969 (479) 208-8288 rick@WSGArkansas.com www.WSGArkansas.comKELLEY LINCK, Governmental StrategistBILL H. STOVALL III, Governmental StrategistDANA WILLS, Governmental StrategistROBBIE WILLS, AttorneyTOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST• Budget and taxation• Economic development• Education• Energy• Health care• State and federal tax credits• Technology• Telecommunications• Transportation/intermodal• UtilitiesABOUT RICK GREENWSG Consulting represents a large contingent of well-known clients boasting a broad range of interests. Rick Green is a former three-term state representative with a degree in Political Science. Rick brings over 30 years sales experience coupled with legislative knowledge to our clients. Prior to joining the rm, he served as chief legislative liaison to the Governor of Arkansas.

2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG | 69MAX GREENWOOD Vice President, Government and Media RelationsArkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield601 S. Gaines St.Little Rock, AR 72201 (501) 378-2131 (501) 378-2975 magreenwood@arkbluecross.com www.arkansasbluecross.comTOPIC OF SPECIAL INTEREST• Health insuranceABOUT ARKANSAS BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELDFounded in 1948, Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield, an independent Licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, is the largest health insurer in Arkansas. As a nonprofit, mutual insurance company, Arkansas Blue Cross is owned by its policyholders. Arkansas Blue Cross and its affiliates have more than 3,000 employees.

70 | 2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG AUSTIN GRINDER Attorney/LobbyistMullenix & Associates LLC501 Woodlane Avenue, Suite 105Little Rock, AR 72201 (501) 725-5190 (501) 844-7795 austin.grinder@lobbyarkansas.com www.lobbyarkansas.comABOUT AUSTIN GRINDERA licensed attorney and lobbyist, Austin Grinder leads Mullenix & Associates’ legal team, coordinating and overseeing the rm’s research eorts, drafting legislation, and providing strategic counsel to clients to ensure their interests are represented at the State Capitol. Grinder works closely with technology giants, including SAP Software Solutions, Cisco, and Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), and prominent niche technology companies. He has experience and expertise in the legislative and regulatory arenas, with an emphasis in real property, health policy, and insurance issues.ABOUT MULLENIX & ASSOCIATES LLC Mullenix & Associates LLC is consistently recognized as one of the state’s most eective government relations and consulting rms. With nearly 75 years of combined experience, its team is proud to represent local, national, and international companies and organizations, from Fortune 500s to professional trade associations. It is well-known and respected at the State Capitol for its honesty, high ethical standards, and strong track record of success in bringing groundbreaking economic development projects and investments to Arkansas.

2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG | 71ANDREW GROBMYER Executive Vice PresidentAgricultural Council of ArkansasP.O. Box 250909Little Rock, AR 722251200 West 4th StreetLittle Rock, AR 72201 (501) 376-0455 (501) 454-9643 andrew.grobmyer@agcouncil.net www.agcouncil.net Facebook, Instagram, Twitter: @AgCouncilofArTOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST• Agriculture• Banking• Energy• Environment• Labor• Tax• Telecommunications• Transportation• TradeABOUT AGRICULTURAL COUNCIL OF ARKANSASThe Agricultural Council of Arkansas (Ag Council) is a non-profit trade association committed to telling the story of row crop agriculture in Arkansas, advocating on behalf of farmers and the agriculture industry, and improving the economies of the communities around us. We have been promoting agriculture since 1939.Today our membership is composed of family farms, landowners, agriculture related businesses, and others supportive of agriculture in Arkansas. Our members strive to advance policies that will ensure the continued success of agriculture in our state. The Ag Council is a well-known and respected voice in the world of agriculture. We work closely with policy makers in Washington, D.C., and Arkansas to shape the future of agriculture.

72 | 2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG VAL ROSE HABROCK Governmental Affairs DirectorArkansas Advocates for Children and FamiliesUnion Station1400 W. Markham Street, Suite 306Little Rock, AR 72201 (501) 371-9678, Ext. 112 (501) 371-9681 (405) 532-3944 vhabrock@aradvocates.org www.aradvocates.orgTOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST• Child welfare• COVID-19 response• Early childhood• Economic security• Education• Health• Hunger• Immigrant children and families• Juvenile justice• Racial equity• Tax and budgetABOUT ARKANSAS ADVOCATES FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIESThe mission of Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families is to ensure that all children and their families have the resources and opportunities to lead healthy and productive lives and to realize their full potential.We:• Serve as a voice for children at the Arkansas State Capitol and in Washington, D.C.• Gather and analyze data to support public policy that serves all children and families.• Organize coalitions of diverse groups to drive change.

2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG | 73KENNETH R. HALL, JD Executive Vice PresidentArkansas State Chamber of Commerce & Associated Industries of ArkansasP.O. Box 3645Little Rock, AR 72203-36451200 West Capitol AvenueLittle Rock, AR 72201 (501) 350-1538 khall@arkansasstatechamber.com www.arkansasstatechamber.comRANDY ZOOK, President & CEOANDREW PARKER, Director of Governmental AffairsTONI LINDSEY, Director of Governmental AffairsTOPICS OF SPECIAL INTERESTAny issue affecting the business community in Arkansas – workers’ compensation, unemployment compensation, taxes, regulations, insurance, health care, environmental affairs, education and workforce training, technology, and international trade, etc.ABOUT ARKANSAS STATE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & ASSOCIATED INDUSTRIES OF ARKANSASThe “State Chamber” is considered the leading advocate for the business community and one of the most effective lobbying groups in Arkansas. Its mission is to continually enhance the economic climate in Arkansas by promoting a pro-business, free-enterprise agenda and contesting anti-business legislation, regulations and rules.The Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce and Associated Industries of Arkansas, Inc., are each 501c(6) non-profit corporations with their own officers and directors. The organizations share a devoted staff and single headquarters. The State Chamber/AIA’s CEO reports to an executive committee that consists of the officers of each organization.State Chamber & AIA members are located in all 75 counties and represent all types and sizes of businesses, including local chambers of commerce and local economic developers.A dedicated and experienced governmental affairs team is constantly on watch for issues that affect the business climate and businesses. Issue-based committees research and monitor government activities that impact business and recommend policy positions.The State Chamber maintains a broad grass roots network to push its agenda or stop legislation that would be harmful to businesses. This network consists of member businesses, local chambers and local economic developers across the state and managers of business-related associations.

74 | 2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG ARNOLD HAMEISTER Director of Logger Education and TrainingArkansas Timber Producers Association2311 Biscayne Drive, Suite 206Little Rock, AR 72227 (501) 224-0016 (501) 224-9625 (501) 764-2958 arnoldatpa@gmail.comTOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST• Education (specifically as it relates to logging)• Safety and environmental issuesABOUT ARKANSAS TIMBER PRODUCERS ASSOCIATIONThe Arkansas Timber Producers Association was incorporated as a non-profit association to represent the logging and timber producing industry.Arnold Hameister began his career with a brief stint in 1975-76 at the U of A Experiment Station in Forest Research at Hope, Arkansas, and as timber purchaser from 1976 – 1980 for Curtner Lumber Company a hardwood mill in Newport Arkansas.In 2018, he retired from the Arkansas Forestry Commission after 37 years as the Program Manager and Coordinator of the State’s Best Management Practices Program for water quality in Arkansas. He began working with the Arkansas Timber Producers Association (ATPA) in October 2018 doing mechanized equipment inspections. In September 2019, Arnold became the Director of the nationally award-winning “ARKPRO” professional logger training program in Arkansas and Oklahoma, producing over 40 annual workshops in the subject areas of Timber Harvesting & Transportation safety, Business Management, Timber Harvesting Best Management Practices for Water Quality, and Environmental Considerations of Sustainable Forest Management. He monitors continuing education efforts of the “ARKPRO” logger program graduates; maintains training database records at ATPA’s Little Rock office and web-page. He is also the Coordinator of the Sustainable Forestry Initiative-State Implementation Committee (SFI/SIC) for Arkansas/Oklahoma.

2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG | 75LUCAS HARGRAVES Managing PartnerHargraves Consulting1401 West Capitol Avenue, Suite 245Little Rock, AR 72201 (501) 351-1135 lucas@hargravesconsulting.com www.hargravesconsulting.comAMANDA STORY, JD, PartnerTOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST• Business and commerce• Education• Energy• Health care• Insurance• Issue campaigns• Medicaid• Public relations / media strategy• Taxation• TelecommunicationsABOUT HARGRAVES CONSULTINGHargraves Consulting is a full-service government relations firm with the experience, relationships, and political insight to meet all of our clients’ lobbying and communications needs. Hargraves represents a variety of clients, from some of the nation’s most recognizable and respected trade associations and Fortune 100 companies, to locally-owned businesses and non-profit organizations.With nearly two decades of experience at the Arkansas Capitol, the Hargraves team is unique in is ability to design and execute a multi-faceted advocacy strategy to ensure your organization’s policy goals are met. From traditional legislative outreach, to targeted communication and coalition building, Hargraves delivers results.

76 | 2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG J.D. HARPER Executive DirectorArkansas Manufactured Housing Association1123 South University Avenue, Suite 240Little Rock, AR 72204 (501) 663-8444 (501) 690-6591 jdharper@amha.net www.amha.netTOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST• Business and employment matters• Regulatory agencies• Sales and use tax issues• Transportation issues• Zoning and land useABOUT ARKANSAS MANUFACTURED HOUSING ASSOCIATIONThe Arkansas Manufactured Housing Association was founded in 1967 to promote and protect the state’s manufactured home industry. In keeping with its original purpose, AMHA represents its members before legislative and regulatory bodies on the state and federal levels; offers educational opportunities for the industry and consumers; and sponsors numerous communications and public relations efforts.AMHA members include retailers, manufacturers, suppliers of materials and services, financial institutions and insurance providers servicing the Arkansas factory-built or site-delivered housing industry.AMHA is dedicated to providing quality, affordable housing to the people of Arkansas.ABOUT J.D. HARPERSince 1994, J.D. Harper has served as Executive Director and lobbyist for the Arkansas Manufactured Housing Association. A native of Little Rock, J.D. is a graduate of Catholic High School and Arkansas Tech University. He is a past president of the Arkansas Society of Professional Lobbyists (ASPL) and the Arkansas Society of Association Executives (ASAE).

2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG | 77JOE HARRIS JR. OwnerDel-Ark Consulting GroupP.O. Box 781Osceola, AR 72370 (870) 563-6798 (870) 563-1292 (870) 838-5401TOPICS OF SPECIAL INTERESTOur interest is connecting people to state and federal government. Del-Ark will activate the wheel of prosperity on a larger scale, with our major interests being economic development, transportation and health care.ABOUT DEL-ARK CONSULTING GROUPMr. Harris currently serves as Mayor of Osceola and serves as a commissioner on the Arkansas Delta Commission. He served as political director for Mark Pryor for U.S. Senate Campaign. Mr. Harris is a past member of the House of Representatives, serving three terms. He served District 94, which serves part of Crittenden County and part of Mississippi County. He was Assistant Speaker Pro Tem. He served as chairman of the Public Transportation Committee, a member of State Agencies and Governmental Affairs Committee, Legislative Council, House Rules, House Management Committee and was a member of the Tobacco Settlement Task Force. He served as an alternate member on the Joint Committee on Energy.Our affiliations include Osceola, South Mississippi County Chamber (board of directors), Osceola Port Authority Commission, Park & Tourism Commission (past commissioner), Tabernacle MB Church (past-chairman of Deacon Board), Delta Task Force, Rosenwald Governing Board (past-chairperson), Mississippi County Black Cultural Association, Osceola Concerned Citizens Association (past president), Osceola Shalom (board member), Arkansas Northeastern College (ANC) Foundation Board of Governors (past board member).

78 | 2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG RETT HATCHER, JD, CPA PartnerCapitol Consulting Firm1401 W. Capitol Ave., Suite 100Little Rock, AR 72201 (479) 883-6193 rett@ccfirm.com www.ccfirm.comTOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST• Coalition and association management• Government procurement• Initiative and petition process• Legislative advocacy• Political consulting• Research and intelligenceABOUT CAPITOL CONSULTING FIRMCapitol Consulting Firm is a full-service government affairs and political consulting firm. Based in Arkansas’ capital city of Little Rock, our team of seasoned and skilled professionals works to shape the debate and win over influencers to solve our clients’ complex problems. Our team utilizes our technical backgrounds to craft and influence legislation, form partnerships with government, and provide expertise to politicians and clients alike.

2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG | 79LEO J. HAUSER Founding PartnerBi-Partisan Strategies, Inc.PresidentARKOMA Consulting, Inc.19 N. Sherrill RoadLittle Rock, AR 72202 (501) 352-1868 leo@hauser.bikeTOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST• Biotechnology• Consumer health care• Education• Health care• Medicaid• Medicare• Mental health• Pharmaceuticals• Substance abuseABOUT LEO J. HAUSERLeo’s professional career has taken him from his home state of Montana to Oregon, Alaska, Washington, Texas and Arkansas. For 28 years, he managed sales, marketing, government relations, public affairs and alliance development initiatives across 17 states for Pfizer, Inc. Since 1989, Leo has directed government, policy and public affairs efforts for multiple Fortune 100 clients.Appointments include:• Arkansas Methamphetamine Task Force• Oklahoma Health Care Advisory Council• Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers’ Association state chair (1995 – 2007)• Chair of the Arkansas Alternative Energy Commission (2009-2015)• Arkansas Health Benefits Exchange Strategic Planning CommitteeHis civic efforts include serving as president of the board of the Arkansas Foodbank Network; chair of Pulaski Heights ministries focusing on Peace & Reconciliation and the Environment; chair of the Green Faith Alliance; vice-chair of the Arkansas Chapter of Interfaith Power and Light; and policy advisor to the Arkansas Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen Foundation.Leo holds a Master in Business Administration from City University in Seattle, and a Bachelor in Secondary Education from the University of Montana.He has made Arkansas home since 1999, and enjoys distance bike riding, golf, hiking, skiing and travel.

80 | 2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG BRUCE HAWKINS DBH Management Consultants207 East Church StreetMorrilton, AR 72110 (501) 354-3086 (501) 354-8291 (501) 208-2300 dbhawkins@suddenlinkmail.com www.dbhmanagement.comTOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST• Ambulance & medical transportation policy• Emergency services communications• General business & marketing• Health care policy• Higher education• Insurance related issues• Long-term care• Medicaid/Medicare• Natural gas & energy policy• Procurement• Racing & gaming• Retirement policy• Tax issues & reformsABOUT DBH MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTSDBH Management Consultants was founded in 1996 by Bruce Hawkins and is consistently voted one of the top lobbying firms in Arkansas by the members of the Arkansas General Assembly. At DBH we understand the ins and outs of Arkansas politics and policies. Relationships are the cornerstone of lobbying and issue management. We believe that any good relationship is built on trust, honesty, integrity and communication. These are the principles on which we operate everyday in dealing with our clients as well as elected officials.After graduating from the University of Central Arkansas with a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science and a minor in Business Management, Bruce returned to Morrilton and opened Hawkins Insurance in 1979. He was elected to the Arkansas House of Representatives in 1983 where he served until 1995, when he decided not to seek re-election. While in the House, he served on the Revenue and Taxation Committee, the Agriculture and Economic Development Committee, the House Rules Committee, the Legislative Audit Committee, Legislative Council as well as Co-Chairman of the House Management Committee. Bruce still represents a number of his original clients today.

2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG | 81MARK R. HAYES Executive DirectorArkansas Municipal LeagueP.O. Box 38North Little Rock, AR 72115301 West 2nd StreetNorth Little Rock, AR 72114 (501) 978-6100 (501) 374-0541 mhayes@arml.org www.arml.orgJACK CRITCHER, Legislative LiaisonJOHN WILKERSON, General Counsel and Legislative DirectorTOPICS OF SPECIAL INTERESTAll issues impacting cities and towns such as:• Land use matters• Local sales tax and exemptions• Municipal governmentABOUT ARKANSAS MUNICIPAL LEAGUEThe Arkansas Municipal League is a service and advocacy organization for the municipalities of Arkansas. The League offers its programs and services to all 500 cities and towns in the state and was created in 1934 to assist cities with information and representation in the public affairs of our state and nation. To find out more, please visit www.arml.org.

82 | 2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG STEVE HIGGINBOTHOM AssociateThe Perimeter GroupAssociateBroadview StrategiesP.O. Box 242Marianna, AR 72360 (870) 295-0008 swhig@me.comABOUT STEVE HIGGINTOTHOMSteve is a former State Senator who served as chairman of the Senate Transportation and Agricultural Committees during his tenure. Following his service in the State Senate, he was the Executive Director for the Wholesale Beer Distributors of Arkansas for 19 years. He is presently an associate working with The Perimeter Group and Broadview Strategies. Steve’s clients include Central Moon Distributing, Riceland Foods, and Wholesale Beer Distributors of Arkansas.

2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG | 83CAITLYN HILAND LobbyistNatural State Consulting and Strategies320 S. Pulaski StreetLittle Rock, AR 72201 (501) 514-8497 caitlynhiland@ naturalstatestrategies.com www.naturalstatestrategies.comTOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST• Agriculture• Association management• Conservation• Economic development• Education• Energy• Government affairs• Health care• Natural resources• Non-profit• Retail/wholesaleABOUT NATURAL STATE CONSULTING AND STRATEGIESAt Natural State Consulting and Strategies, we believe in the power of connections. Our team harnesses its deep-rooted networks in Arkansas politics and business to create opportunities for our clients. We specialize in fostering government relations, turning dialogues into actions that align with your legislative and regulatory goals. By leveraging these relationships, we transform your objectives into policy and legislative wins. With us, you’re not just building influence, but lasting partnerships driven by trust and shared goals within the Arkansas political landscape.

84 | 2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG MARTHA M. HILL CounselMitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard, PLLC425 West Capitol Avenue, Suite 1800Little Rock, AR 72201 (501) 688-8877 (501) 918-7877 (501) 831-3864 mhill@mwlaw.com https://www.mitchellwilliamslaw.com/martha-hillDERRICK W. SMITH, PartnerTOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST• Banking, business and commerce• Captives/self-insurance• Environmental• Health care• Health maintenance organizations• Life and health insurance• Medicaid• Pharmaceuticals• Property and casualty insurance• Taxation• Technology• Telecommunications• Transportation• Utilities and energy issuesABOUT MITCHELL, WILLIAMS, SELIG, GATES & WOODYARD, PLLCMitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard, P.L.L.C. is a full-service corporate law firm that provides strategic, comprehensive legal services to help clients achieve their goals. Established in 1954, the firm has offices in Little Rock, Rogers and Jonesboro, Arkansas, and Austin, Texas. The firm represents publicly-owned companies, privately-held businesses, emerging businesses and industry trade associations serving as advocates to help accomplish their organizational objectives, comply with relevant regulations and manage the legislative and administrative processes appropriately. Mitchell Williams’s professionals leverage their experience in government and their established working relationships to help clients stay abreast of industry, legislative and governmental trends and drive value to clients by offering a unique combination of regulatory knowledge and a skilled understanding of the political process. The firm’s Government Relations attorneys are registered lobbyists whose governmental affairs representations involve a wide spectrum of issues before the executive, legislative and judicial branches of Arkansas government. The firm routinely handles matters before numerous administrative/regulatory bodies and assists clients with competitive bid proposals of state and local governments.

2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG | 85STANLEY L. HILL Vice President of Public Affairs & Government RelationsArkansas Farm Bureau FederationP.O. Box 31Little Rock, AR 72203-003110720 Kanis RoadLittle Rock, AR 72211-3825 (501) 228-1564 (501) 716-9161 (501) 831-5564 stanley.hill@arfb.com www.arfb.comTOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST• Agriculture• Business and commerce• County government• Environment• Natural resources• Roads and highways• State agencies, boards, and commissions• Taxes• WaterABOUT ARKANSAS FARM BUREAU FEDERATIONFarm Bureau is an independent, voluntary organization of farm and ranch families united for the purpose of analyzing their problems and formulating action to achieve educational improvement, economic opportunity, social advancement and promote the national well-being. Farm Bureau is county, state, national and international in its scope and influence. Farm Bureau is nonpartisan, nonsectarian, nongovernmental and nonsecret in character. Farm Bureau strives to be the voice of agricultural producers at all levels.The mission of Farm Bureau is to:1. Advocate the interests of agriculture in the public arena;2. Disseminate information concerning the value and importance of agriculture; and3. Provide products and services which improve the quality of life for our members.The Arkansas Farm Bureau Federation currently represents over 180,000 member families.

86 | 2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG WILL HOPKINS Director, Local Affairs & Rural DevelopmentArkansas Farm Bureau FederationP.O. Box 31Little Rock, AR 72203-003110720 Kanis RoadLittle Rock, AR 72211-3825 (501) 228-1374 (501) 414-6093 will.hopkins@arfb.com www.arfb.comTOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST• Agriculture• Business and commerce• County government• Environment• Natural resources• Roads and highways• State agencies, boards, and commissions• Taxes• WaterABOUT ARKANSAS FARM BUREAU FEDERATIONFarm Bureau is an independent, voluntary organization of farm and ranch families united for the purpose of analyzing their problems and formulating action to achieve educational improvement, economic opportunity, social advancement and promote the national well-being. Farm Bureau is county, state, national and international in its scope and influence. Farm Bureau is nonpartisan, nonsectarian, nongovernmental and nonsecret in character. Farm Bureau strives to be the voice of agricultural producers at all levels.The mission of Farm Bureau is to:1. Advocate the interests of agriculture in the public arena;2. Disseminate information concerning the value and importance of agriculture; and3. Provide products and services which improve the quality of life for our members.The Arkansas Farm Bureau Federation currently represents over 180,000 member families.

2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG | 87MICHELLE BUFKIN HORTON Executive Vice PresidentArkansas Cattlemen’s Association310 Executive Ct.Little Rock, AR 72205 (501) 224-2114 (334) 313-2315 michelle@arbeef.org www.arbeef.org TOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST• Agriculture• Boards & commissions• Environment• Natural resources• State agencies• Tax• Trade• WaterABOUT ARKANSAS CATTLEMEN’S ASSOCIATIONThe Arkansas Cattlemen’s Association works on legislation to benefit the industry, education for cattle producers, advocacy for our products to consumers and development of the next generation of cattle producers.

88 | 2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG SHANDA HUNTER State Government Affairs Manager, ArkansasAEP Southwestern Electric Power Company101 W Township StreetFayetteville, AR 72703 (479) 973-2526 (479) 653-0631 shunter@aep.com www.swepco.comTOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST• Air Quality• Economic development• Electric utility regulation• Environmental• Taxes• Transportation• Water qualityABOUT AEP SOUTHWESTERN ELECTRIC POWER COMPANYSWEPCO delivers safe, reliable and affordable power to more than half a million homes and businesses in Arkansas, Louisiana and Texas. Our 1,400 employees power today’s necessities and inspire tomorrow’s possibilities. You’ll see us improving communities, promoting sustainability and building grid resiliency throughout our territory, spanning more than 25,000 distribution line miles. We recognize that innovative approaches to workforce development are necessary to effectively recruit qualified, diverse talent in today’s competitive labor market and this includes a commitment to building a diverse and skilled workforce through partnerships to grow the talent pipeline. Because we produce and deliver one of the most powerful forces on earth, we keep the safety and well-being of our customers and employees at the forefront, always. We believe we can deliver reliable electricity while protecting the environment. SWEPCO is part of the American Electric Power system, which is based out of Columbus, Ohio. AEP is one of the largest electric utilities in the United States, delivering electricity to more than 5 million customers in 11 states. AEP ranks among the nation’s largest generators of electricity, owning nearly 38,000 megawatts of generating capacity in the U.S. AEP also owns the nation’s largest electricity transmission system, a nearly 39,000-mile network that includes more 765 kilovolt extra-high voltage transmission lines than all other U.S. transmission systems combined. AEP’s transmission system directly or indirectly serves about 10 percent of the electricity demand in the Eastern Interconnection, the interconnected transmission system that covers 38 eastern and central U.S. states and eastern Canada, and approximately 11 percent of the electricity demand in ERCOT, the transmission system that covers much of Texas. AEP’s headquarters are in Columbus, Ohio.

2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG | 89LANCE JOHNSTON PartnerBi-Partisan Strategies, Inc.1401 West Capitol Avenue, Plaza ALittle Rock, AR 72201 (501) 499-2814 lance@bipartisanstrategies.com www.bipartisanstrategies.comTOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST• Disabilities• Economic development• Energy• Health care• Mental health• Real estate and development• Small businessABOUT LANCE JOHNSTONLance is an Arkansas native, born and raised in the capital city. He attended Hendrix College and owned and operated Lance Johnston Photography, in Conway and Little Rock, for 22 years. Lance earned the distinction of Certified Master Craftsman Photographer as well as State, Regional and National Photographer of the Year awards. He also owned and operated Reform Design+Build and Reform Development Group before joining Bi-Partisan Strategies in 2018. Lance is a past president of the Arkansas Professional Photographers Association and has served on the Central Arkansas and Conway Young Life committees as well as the Conway Mayors Building Task Force.

90 | 2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG ALLEN KERR PresidentAllen Kerr Advisors126 Courts LaneLittle Rock, AR 72223 (501) 766-7140 (501) 766-7140 allen@allenkerr.com www.allenkerradvisors.comMARLIESE KERR, Executive Vice PresidentBETH BARRINGTON, Executive Assistant, beth@allenkerr.comTOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST• Actuarial analysis• Audits• Business and commerce• Captives• Economic development• Health care• Health share ministries• Industry regulation• Insurance companies and agencies• Investigations• Legislation• Management consulting• Market conduct exams• Medicaid issues• Mergers and acquisitions• Pharmaceutical companies• Pharmacy benefit managers• Political affairs• Product fillings• Standards and rulesABOUT ALLEN KERR ADVISORSThe Allen Kerr Advisors team is uniquely qualified to deliver transformative results through relationship-building, advocacy, expert analysis and guidance to affect legislation, and regulatory actions.As an insurance company owner since 1980, a former three term state legislator, and former insurance commissioner for five years, we have unique expertise in the insurance and financial services industry. We use the tools and relationships developed over the years to successfully assist all of our clients in tackling their most complex issues.

2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG | 91GREG KIRKPATRICK PresidentArkansas Automobile Dealers AssociationP.O. Box 9150North Little Rock, AR 72119600 Main Street, Suite 200North Little Rock, AR 72114 (501) 372-2596 (501) 372-4389 greg@arkautodealers.com www.aadaonline.comTOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST• Environment issues• Motor vehicles• Property taxes• Sales and use tax• Traffic safety issues• Transportation• Workers’ compensationABOUT ARKANSAS AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSOCIATIONFounded in 1932, the Arkansas Automobile Dealers Association represents 238 franchised new car and truck dealers. AADA’s mission is to educate, professionalize, advance, promote, and advocate on behalf of automobile and truck dealers in Arkansas.The automobile industry in Arkansas accounts for almost 22,000 jobs and generates $10.9 billion in total sales. In addition, dealers across the state donate hundreds of vehicles for a variety of causes and actively support numerous civic and community activities.AADA stands ready to assist members of the Arkansas Legislature and various regulatory agencies in developing a better understanding of the retail automobile and truck industry.

92 | 2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG MICHELLE KITCHENS Director of Governmental Affairs and Community OutreachArkansas Center for Health Improvement1401 W. Capitol Avenue, Suite 300Little Rock, AR 72201 (501) 526-2244 (501) 607-4389 mkitchens@achi.net www.achi.netTOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST• Data resources• Emergency transportation• Health• Health insurance• Health policy• Medicare/MedicaidABOUT ARKANSAS CENTER FOR HEALTH IMPROVEMENTACHI’s mission is to be a catalyst for improving the health of Arkansans through evidence-based research, public issue advocacy, and collaborative program development. Throughout the past two decades, ACHI has focused on three major areas affecting the health of Arkansans. These include: (1) improvements in access to and quality of health care, (2) elimination of financial barriers due to a lack of health insurance coverage, and (3) mitigation of health risks in order to improve Arkansas’s underlying population health. Through these efforts, ACHI seeks to facilitate access to high quality, cost-effective care for all Arkansans, so that everyone may receive the right care at the right time in the right place.

2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG | 93TYLER LACHOWSKY LobbyistNatural State Consulting and Strategies320 S. Pulaski StreetLittle Rock, AR 72201 (501) 730-4573 tylerlachowsky@naturalstatestrategies.com www.naturalstatestrategies.comTOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST• Agriculture• Association management• Conservation• Economic development• Education• Energy• Government affairs• Health care• Natural resources• Non-profit• Retail/wholesaleABOUT NATURAL STATE CONSULTING AND STRATEGIESAt Natural State Consulting and Strategies, we believe in the power of connections. Our team harnesses its deep- rooted networks in Arkansas politics and business to create opportunities for our clients. We specialize in fostering government relations, turning dialogues into actions that align with your legislative and regulatory goals. By leveraging these relationships, we transform your objectives into policy and legislative wins. With us, you’re not just building influence, but lasting partnerships driven by trust and shared goals within the Arkansas political landscape.

94 | 2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG LISA LAKE Vice President – External & Legislative AffairsAT&T120 W. 8th Street, Suite 351Little Rock, AR 72201 (501) 563-8230 lisa.lake@att.com www.att.comTOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST• Broadband• Public safety• Regulation• Taxation• Technology• TelecommunicationsABOUT AT&TAT&T helps more than 100 million U.S. families, friends and neighbors, plus nearly 2.5 million businesses, connect to greater possibility. From the first phone call 140+ years ago to our 5G wireless and multi-gig internet offerings today, we at AT&T innovate to improve lives.

2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG | 95MARK LAMBERT Director of State AffairsArkansas Farm Bureau FederationP.O. Box 31Little Rock, AR 72203-003110720 Kanis RoadLittle Rock, AR 72211-3825 (501) 228-1625 (501) 519-1209 mark.lambert@arfb.com www.arfb.comTOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST• Agriculture• Business and commerce• County government• Environment• Natural resources• Roads and highways• State agencies, boards, and commissions• Taxes• WaterABOUT ARKANSAS FARM BUREAU FEDERATIONFarm Bureau is an independent, voluntary organization of farm and ranch families united for the purpose of analyzing their problems and formulating action to achieve educational improvement, economic opportunity, social advancement and promote the national well-being. Farm Bureau is county, state, national and international in its scope and influence. Farm Bureau is nonpartisan, nonsectarian, nongovernmental and nonsecret in character. Farm Bureau strives to be the voice of agricultural producers at all levels.The mission of Farm Bureau is to:1. Advocate the interests of agriculture in the public arena;2. Disseminate information concerning the value and importance of agriculture; and3. Provide products and services which improve the quality of life for our members.The Arkansas Farm Bureau Federation currently represents over 180,000 member families.

96 | 2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG MICHAEL LAMOUREUX DBH Management Consultants207 East Church StreetMorrilton, AR 72110 (501) 354-3086 (479) 886-2277 lamoureuxlaw@gmail.com www.dbhmanagement.comTOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST• General business• Health care policy• Higher education• Insurance related issues• Long-term care• Medicaid/Medicare• Natural gas & energy policy• Procurement• Racing & gaming • Retirement policy• Tax issues and reforms• Utility regulationsABOUT MICHAEL LAMOUREUXMichael’s passion is working toward positive outcomes for his clients. He strives to build and maintain strong relationships with legislators, those in state agencies and members of the executive branch, as he presents issues and works collaboratively to find resolutions. His experience in the legislature and campaign work at the state and federal level are unmatched and provide a unique perspective on policy making, issue resolution along with an understanding of the current political environment.

2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG | 97KELLEY LINCK Governmental StrategistWSG Consulting300 S. Pulaski StreetLittle Rock, AR 72201 (870) 404-2741 kelley@WSGArkansas.com www.WSGArkansas.comRICK GREEN, Governmental StrategistBILL H. STOVALL III, Governmental StrategistDANA WILLS, Governmental StrategistROBBIE WILLS, AttorneyTOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST• Aviation• Economic development• Energy• Environmental issues• Health care• State and federal tax credits• Technology• UtilitiesABOUT KELLEY LINCKKelley is a former member of the Arkansas House of Representatives where he served as the chair of the Public Health, Welfare and Labor Committee. Kelley gained further experience with Medicaid and public health while working at the Arkansas Department of Human Services as chief of sta and legislative aairs. His previous years of experience in the tourism industry aords insight to economic development and business interests.

98 | 2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG MICHAEL LINDSEY Director of Public Affairs and Government RelationsWalmart Stores, Inc.2403 SE J StreetBentonville, AR 72716-0990 (479) 402-1669 michael.lindsey@walmart.com www.corporate.walmart.comTOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST• Adult beverage• Employment compliance• Health care• Pharmacy• Retail• Taxation• Workers’ compensationABOUT WALMART STORES, INC.Walmart helps people around the world save money and live better – anytime and anywhere - in retail stores, online and through their mobile devices. Each week, more than 245 million customers and members visit our nearly 11,000 stores under 46 banners in 24 countries and e-commerce websites. With fiscal year 2023 sales of approximately $648 billion, Walmart employs 2.3 million associates worldwide. In Arkansas, Walmart employs more than 56,500 associates and operates 136 stores, clubs and distribution centers. Additionally, the Walmart Foundation awarded more than $58 million in cash, in-kind donations and volunteer hours to Arkansas nonprofits in 2023.

2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG | 99TONI LINDSEY Director of Governmental AffairsArkansas State Chamber of Commerce & Associated Industries of Arkansas1200 West Capitol AvenueLittle Rock, AR 72201 (501) 372-2222 (501) 372-2722 (479) 409-4389 tlindsey@arkansasstatechamber.com www.arkansasstatechamber.comTOPICS OF SPECIAL INTERESTAny issue affecting the business community in Arkansas – workers’ compensation, unemployment compensation, taxes, regulations, insurance, health care, environmental affairs, education and workforce training, technology, and international trade, etc.ABOUT ARKANSAS STATE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & ASSOCIATED INDUSTRIES OF ARKANSASThe “State Chamber” is considered the leading advocate for the business community and one of the most effective lobbying groups in Arkansas. Its mission is to continually enhance the economic climate in Arkansas by promoting a pro-business, free-enterprise agenda and contesting anti-business legislation, regulations and rules.The Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce and Associated Industries of Arkansas, Inc., are each 501c(6) non-profit corporations with their own officers and directors. The organizations share a devoted staff and single headquarters. The State Chamber/AIA’s CEO reports to an executive committee that consists of the officers of each organization.State Chamber & AIA members are located in all 75 counties and represent all types and sizes of businesses, including local chambers of commerce and local economic developers.A dedicated and experienced governmental affairs team is constantly on watch for issues that affect the business climate and businesses. Issue-based committees research and monitor government activities that impact business and recommend policy positions.The State Chamber maintains a broad grass roots network to push its agenda or stop legislation that would be harmful to businesses. This network consists of member businesses, local chambers and local economic developers across the state and managers of business-related associations.

100 | 2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG JENNIFER LOIACANO Director, Governmental Affairs Arkansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc.1 Cooperative WayLittle Rock, AR 72209 (501) 570-2187 (870) 926-1240 jennifer.loiacano@aeci.com www.aecc.comTOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST• Economic development• Environmental issues• Regulatory agencies• Rural issues • Utilities• Workforce developmentABOUT ARKANSAS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES, INC.The statewide association was founded in 1942 to provide products and services to the state’s local electric distribution cooperatives. The local electric cooperatives provide electricity to approximately 1.2 million Arkansans in 74 of the state’s 75 counties. The electric cooperatives are governed by democratically elected boards of directors from among the cooperatives’ memberships. The electric cooperative magazine, Arkansas Living, is produced monthly by AECI and is the largest circulated publication in Arkansas with more than 420,000 subscribers.The Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas comprise the 17 electric distribution cooperatives; Arkansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc. (AECI); and Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corp. (AECC), a generation and transmission cooperative.

2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG | 101STEPHANIE MALONE Chief Executive OfficerArkansas Trial Lawyers AssociationP.O. Box 3486Little Rock, AR 722031400 W. Capitol Avenue, Suite 165Little Rock, AR 72201 (501) 376-2852 (501) 372-0951 smalone@arktla.orgTOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST• Administrative law• Civil procedure• Commercial law• Courts• Criminal law• Environmental issues• Family law• Insurance issues• Medical malpractice• Product liability• Victims rights• Workers’ compensationABOUT ARKANSAS TRIAL LAWYERS ASSOCIATIONThe Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association (ATLA), founded in 1963, is an affiliate of the American Association for Justice in Washington, D.C. ATLA was established in order to advance the science of jurisprudence and to promote the administration of justice while upholding and improving the adversary system and trial by jury. Through its continuing legal education seminars and publications, ATLA serves its members by training in all fields and phases of advocacy. ATLA has approximately 1,000 members from all 75 counties of Arkansas and several states.

102 | 2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG CHARLIE MARTIN Executive DirectorHomeCare Association of Arkansas411 South Victory, Suite 204Little Rock, AR 72201 (501) 376-2273 (501) 376-7107 (501) 993-1016 hcaaark@sbcglobal.net www.homecarear.orgTOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST• Durable and home medical equipment• Home health care• Home health care licensure/permit of approval• Home infusion therapy• Medicaid licensure/permit of approval• Personal and attendant careABOUT HOMECARE ASSOCIATION OF ARKANSASThe HomeCare Association of Arkansas promotes high standards of patient care, enhances professional growth by serving as an educational resource for our members, providing a unified voice for the home health care and home care industry, and communicates and disseminates information to our membership, government leaders, and the public. HCAA was formed in 1981 and has a membership of 115 agencies. The membership includes home health agencies, home care agencies, personal care agencies, home infusion therapy companies, and durable and home medical equipment companies.

2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG | 103ANDY MILLER Senior Government & Community Relations DirectorFlywheel Energy, LLC1401 W. Capitol, Suite 225Little Rock, AR 72201 (501) 650-8401 (501) 607-4269 andy.miller@flywheelenergy.comTOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST• Natural gas and oil exploration and production• Natural gas gathering and marketingABOUT FLYWHEEL ENERGY, LLCFlywheel Energy is a private exploration and production company formed to acquire and operate large, producing onshore U.S. oil and gas assets with an emphasis on the Rockies and Mid-Continent.Flywheel Energy is proud to join the Arkansas community as operator of the largest position in the Fayetteville Shale. An asset at the forefront of America’s energy independence revival, this prolific basin is well-positioned to deliver decades of affordable energy to the U.S. gas market.Flywheel Energy is headquartered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

104 | 2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG CADE MILLER AssociateThe Perimeter GroupP.O. Box 943Melbourne, AR 72557 (479) 427-2453 cadem3996@gmail.com www.perimeter-arkansas.comTOMMY WREN, Managing PartnerTOPICS OF SPECIAL INTERESTThe Perimeter Group’s areas of interest are based on client need and process. Collectively, our team has nearly a century’s worth of experience in the government affairs field. We’ve worked on countless issues over the years on everything from pro-active legislation to regulatory and procurement projects. Our experience in recent sessions includes:• Agriculture• Beer and beverage• Economic development• Education• Energy• Health care• Information technology • Judicial • Taxation• TelecommunicationsABOUT THE PERIMETER GROUPA Little Rock, Arkansas, based lobbying firm with a proven track record in legislative, regulatory, and public policy success, The Perimeter Group maintains a circle of influence among the state’s most important decision-makers to produce desired outcomes for its clients. Our team consists of a former lawmaker and associate staff who understand the people, processes and procedures needed to find your way around policy issues in Arkansas.

2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG | 105JAMES MILLER James Miller & Associates1512 W. 3rd Street, Suite 8Little Rock, AR 72201 (501) 831-2544 jamesmillerandassociates@gmail.com www.jamesmillerandassociates.comTOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST• Business and marketing• Enterprise data management• Health care• Insurance related issues• Law enforcement• Medicare/Medicaid• Natural gas policy and issues• Retirement policy• Tax issues and reform• Transportation policyABOUT JAMES MILLER & ASSOCIATESJames Miller’s governmental expertise and experience is like no other in Arkansas. James is the only governmental affairs specialist in the state to serve in leadership roles in both the executive and legislative branches. James has worked directly for leaders of both branches, who also happened to be members of different political parties. This experience was gained due to his proven ability to work closely with leaders on both sides of the aisle and his knowledge of the inner workings of Arkansas state government.

106 | 2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG LISA MILLER M&M Strategies3516 Dearborn CircleBryant, AR 72022 (501) 412-3781 mandmstrategies@gmail.com www.mandmstrategies.comTOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST• Business & marketing• Enterprise data management• Health care• Insurance related issues• Law enforcement• Medicare & Medicaid• Natural gas policy & issues• Retirement policy• Tax issues and reform• Transportation policyABOUT M&M STRATEGIESM & M Strategies is an Arkansas-based professional consulting rm that specializes in the development and implementation of creative solutions across multiple platforms. Our strong state and national ties can help your business execute strategies for positive change in the 21st century. Lisa will utilize keen observations about past, present and future public policy initiatives to ensure your interests are prepared and protected for change before it happens.

2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG | 107MICHAEL W. MITCHELL AttorneyMitchell, Blackstock, Wright & Alagood, PLLC1010 West 3rd StreetLittle Rock, AR 72201 (501) 378-7870 (501) 375-1940 (501) 680-0628 mmitchell@mitchellblackstock.com www.mitchellblackstock.comTOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST• Access to medical care• Behavioral health• Developmental disabilities• Health law and insurance• Long term services• Medicaid• Motor vehicles• Pharmaceutical issues• Physicians• Podiatric medical issues• Psychiatric hospital issuesABOUT MICHAEL W. MITCHELLMichael W. Mitchell is an attorney who represents a number of statewide associations and clients with legislative interests. He is a member of the American, Arkansas and Pulaski County Bar Associations, the Arkansas Bar Association Health Law Committee (chairman 1982-89), and a founding member of the Arkansas Society of Professional Lobbyists.

108 | 2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG ROBERT MOERY PrincipalBroadview Strategies1301 W. Capitol AvenueLittle Rock, AR 72201 501-516-5067 rmoery@broadviewstrategies.com www.broadviewstrategies.comTOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST• Agriculture• Alcohol regulation• Economic development• Health care• Natural resources• Racing and gaming• Taxation• Telecommunications• TransportationABOUT BROADVIEW STRATEGIESBroadview Strategies is a full-service government relations and legislative consulting practice based in Little Rock, Arkansas. Broadview offers a variety of services for our clients such as Executive and Legislative branch advocacy, strategic messaging, public policy oversight, and business development. Broadview has the relationships, experience, and expertise to help you achieve your goals, promote your message, and produce results.

2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG | 109JOE MOLINARO Executive DirectorArkansas Cable Telecommunications Association411 South Victory, Suite 201ALittle Rock, AR 72201 (501) 907-6440 (501) 690-0966 joe@arcta.orgCURTIS STAMP, ChairmanREID MORGAN, Vice-ChairmenANGELA DELILLE, Secretary / TreasurerTOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST• Cable• Internet• Regulatory• Taxes• Technology• Telecommunications• UtilitiesABOUT ARKANSAS CABLE TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATIONThe Arkansas Cable Telecommunications Association was founded in 1972 and serves as the voice of the cable industry in the state. With nine member organizations, ACTA providers serve more than six hundred thousand subscribers. Services include cable television, digital cable television, high-definition cable television, high-speed Internet access and telephone service.

110 | 2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG KERRY J. MOODY Vice President, Government Relations and Business DevelopmentinVeritasNorthwest AR | Little Rock | Washington D.C. (501) 954.7878 (501) 920.9981 kmoody@inveritasinfo.com www.inveritasinfo.comRUTH H. WHITNEY, ESQ, CEO/PresidentTIM LEATHERS, ESQ, ConsultantTOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST• Agriculture• Artificial intelligence• Cybersecurity• Economic development• Education• Energy• Finance• Health care• Information technology• Intelligence• Local government • Natural resources • Pharmaceuticals• Regulatory• Retails• Science & technology• Tax• Telecommunications• Transportation ABOUT INVERITASinVeritas is a global public affairs firm specializing in corporate and brand management, public relations, government relations, market research and intelligence. The inVeritas team has the expertise to guide companies through the nuances of the regulatory, legislative, and administrative arenas. We have decades of experience and a proven track record passing legislation, securing funding, building coalitions, and providing cost containment on dispute.Our comprehensive approach delivers sound results through:• Coalition building and political engagement• Strategic relationship development• Legislative and regulatory analysis• Issue advocacyABOUT KERRY J. MOODYKerry Jucas Moody joined inVeritas after a 22-year career in elections, cam-paigns, and state government. Kerry manages the Government Relations and Business Development Division of the firm. With a reputation of making strategic connections, Kerry was the director of various divisions, including communication and media relations, education, strategic initiatives, constituent services, public af-fairs, events, and business commercial services. Kerry brings a successful perfor-mance history to inVeritas by helping clients navigate complex issues effectively.

2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG | 111MELISSA MOODY PartnerCapitol PartnersP.O. Box 7627Little Rock, AR 72217 (501) 231-3363TOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST• Agriculture• Economic development• Energy• Health care• Insurance• Real estate• Recycling• Regulatory• State and federal government relations• Taxation• Transportation• UtilitiesABOUT CAPITOL PARTNERSCapitol Partners is an established governmental affairs practice in Little Rock, Arkansas. We are privileged to be a female-owned firm that works with a wide range of clients.With us, you will have security in knowing you have passionate advocacy representing you in the legislative and regulatory process.Efficacy – We produce results in clear and easy communication.Efficiency – We work in measured and thoughtful ways to save you time and money.Ethics – We are known for being trustworthy and honest in our relationships and are sticklers for integrity. Our state leaders trust us, and you can too.

112 | 2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG JULIE MULLENIX Attorney and LobbyistMullenix & Associates LLC501 Woodlane Avenue, Suite 105Little Rock, AR 72201 (501) 725-5190 (501) 844-7071 julie.mullenix@lobbyarkansas.com www.lobbyarkansas.comABOUT JULIE MULLENIXJulie Mullenix is an attorney and lobbyist for Mullenix & Associates, the government relations and consulting firm she co-founded in 1999. An established leader at the State Capitol, she utilizes her more than two decades of experience to assist the firm’s growing list of clients in achieving their legislative priorities. She is known for successfully negotiating incentives, drafting legislation, and navigating the state procurement process to secure sizable contracts and high-profile economic development projects. She is widely respected for her problem-solving skills, keen attention to detail, and strong relationships with state agency leaders, the governor’s office, and the Arkansas General Assembly.ABOUT MULLENIX & ASSOCIATES LLCMullenix & Associates LLC is consistently recognized as one of the state’s most effective government relations and consulting firms. With nearly 75 years of combined experience, its team is proud to represent local, national, and international companies and organizations, from Fortune 500s to professional trade associations. It is well-known and respected at the State Capitol for its honesty, high ethical standards, and strong track record of success in bringing groundbreaking economic development projects and investments to Arkansas.

2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG | 113TED MULLENIX CEO and LobbyistMullenix & Associates LLC501 Woodlane Avenue, Suite 105Little Rock, AR 72201 (501) 725-5190 (501) 844-7000 ted.mullenix@lobbyarkansas.com www.lobbyarkansas.comABOUT TED MULLENIXTed Mullenix is CEO and political strategist for Mullenix & Associates. He served 16 years in the Arkansas House of Representatives, where he developed a deep understanding of the state budget, legislative, and regulatory processes. As one of Arkansas’s top lobbyists, he’s spent more than two decades helping secure wins for clients at the legislature, including historic economic development and job creation projects. Under his leadership, the firm has become a trusted partner to Fortune 500 companies, professional associations, corporations, educational institutions, and organizations of all sizes.ABOUT MULLENIX & ASSOCIATES LLCMullenix & Associates LLC is consistently recognized as one of the state’s most effective government relations and consulting firms. With nearly 75 years of combined experience, its team is proud to represent local, national, and international companies and organizations, from Fortune 500s to professional trade associations. It is well-known and respected at the State Capitol for its honesty, high ethical standards, and strong track record of success in bringing groundbreaking economic development projects and investments to Arkansas.

114 | 2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG SHANNON NEWTON PresidentArkansas Trucking AssociationP.O. Box 3476Little Rock, AR 722031401 West Capitol Avenue, Suite 185Little Rock, AR 72201 (501) 372-3462 (501) 376-1810 shannonnewton@arkansastrucking.com www.arkansastrucking.comTOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST• Economic development issues• Environmental regulations• Highway user fees• Tort reform• Transportation funding• Transportation policies• Trucking regulations• Workers’ compensation insuranceABOUT ARKANSAS TRUCKING ASSOCIATIONIncorporated in 1932, the Arkansas Trucking Association is an Arkansas corporation which is owned by over 300 trucking companies and service providers. Arkansas Trucking Association represents these corporate members before the legislative, regulatory, and executive branches of government on issues which affect the state’s trucking interests. Arkansas ranks first in the nation with the highest percentage of private sector employees who work in the trucking industry. The organization provides information services, public relations programs and exclusive operational services to its corporate members which include a self-insured workers’ compensation trust and other services and supplies. Arkansas Trucking Association is an independent affiliate of the American Trucking Associations.

2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG | 115REBEKKA NICKOLS Director of DigitalJCD Consulting Services510 S. Pulaski StreetLittle Rock, AR 72201 (501) 416-8900 rebekka@jcdconsulting.net www.jcdconsulting.netTOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST• Agriculture• Business and commerce• Education• Elections• Energy• Health care• Long term care• Non-profits• Public RelationsABOUT JCD CONSULTING SERVICESJCD Consulting is a government relations, political consulting, and public affairs firm organized to meet all our clients’ needs. With years of experience in politics and public policy, we are positioned to help our clients build relationships, manage issues, and develop long-term strategy.Our services include strategic planning, message development, campaign management, digital advocacy, research and data collection, graphic design, print and production, and coalition building.

116 | 2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG NICOLE GILLUM OGLES Partner / General CounselCapitol Advisors Group1301 W. Capitol AvenueLittle Rock, AR 72201 (501) 353-0562 (479) 970-6013 nicolegillum@cagark.com www.cagark.comBILL VICKERY, Managing PartnerMITCHELL LOWE, PartnerJOHN BURRIS, PartnerTOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST• Agriculture• Business/commerce• Defense• Economic development• Education• Energy• Gaming• Health care• Information technology• Tax issues• Telecom• TransportationABOUT CAPITOL ADVISORS GROUPCapitol Advisors Group (CAG) is a full-service government relations, public affairs, and issue management firm. Headquartered in Little Rock, Arkansas, we help our clients plan and execute favorable outcomes in the legislative and regulatory arenas of Arkansas. Named by Southern Political Report as one of the South’s top lobbying firms, CAG has quickly grown to be a trusted partner to entities representing a wide range of industries.Capitol Advisors Group proudly represents a diverse portfolio of companies and organizations seeking a fair and competitive marketplace in today’s dynamic business environment. Our clients include those specializing in education, gaming, defense, health care, technology, and transportation. Focused on our clients’ core business objectives, we seek to broaden their competitive reach through proactive federal and state government engagement, strategic consulting, and communications.We actively engage with our clients in five essential areas:• Advocacy • Expert political consultation• Government relations • Public relations• Strategic planning

2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG | 117SHEENA OLSON Vice President for Government RelationsArkansas Children’s#1 Children’s Way, Slot 652Little Rock, AR 72202-3591 (501) 364-5172 (501) 258-6370 olsonsj@archildrens.orgTOPICS OF SPECIAL INTERESTIssues concerning the health and well-being of children, including Medicaid, health insurance, medical research, health care delivery and access to services for families across the state.ABOUT ARKANSAS CHILDREN’SArkansas Children’s health care system includes:• Arkansas Children’s Hospital, a 336-bed hospital in Little Rock with the state’s only pediatric Level 1 Trauma Center, burn center, Level 4 neonatal intensive care and pediatric intensive care, as well as a nationally-recognized transport service;• Arkansas Children’s Northwest in Springdale, which includes 233,613 square feet of inpatient beds, emergency care, clinic rooms and diagnostic services;• Arkansas Children’s Research Institute, ranked among the nation’s top NIH funded children’s hospital/pediatric research facilities; and• Arkansas Children’s Foundation, a dynamic fundraising team working in partnership with physicians and donors to create transformational investments in children’s health.

118 | 2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG CALEB J. OSBORNE PartnerCapitol Consulting Firm1401 W. Capitol Avenue, Suite 100Little Rock, AR 72201 (501) 416-1672 caleb@ccfirm.com www.ccfirm.comTOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST• Coalition and association management• Government procurement• Initiative and petition process• Legislative advocacy• Research and intelligence• Political consultingABOUT CAPITOL CONSULTING FIRMCapitol Consulting Firm is a full-service government affairs and political consulting firm. Based in Arkansas’ capital city of Little Rock, our team of seasoned and skilled professionals works to shape the debate and win over influencers to solve our clients’ complex problems. Our team utilizes our technical backgrounds to craft and influence legislation, form partnerships with government, and provide expertise to politicians and clients alike.

2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG | 119SCOTT PACE, PharmD, JD PartnerImpact Management Group425 W. Capitol Ave., Suite 3525Little Rock, AR 72201 (501) 244-9600 (501) 690-8735 pace@impactmanagement.comRICHARD BEARDEN, PartnerTERRY BENHAM, PartnerROBERT COON, PartnerASHLEY BEARDEN CAMPBELL, PartnerTOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST• Ballot issues• Behavioral health issues• Business/commerce• Economic development• Energy• Health care issues• Public relations• Water/wastewater issues• Workforce trainingABOUT IMPACT MANAGEMENT GROUPImpact Management Group (IMG), founded in 1999, is a full-service public relations, public opinion, and public affairs firm specializing in corporate and political communications. Our principals have advised corporations, associations, political candidates, and political organizations, for more than two decades. Over the years, we have established our firm as one of the “go-to” firms in the South for corporate and political clients. IMG has locations in Little Rock, Arkansas, and Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

120 | 2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG ANDREW M. PARKER Director of Governmental AffairsArkansas State Chamber of Commerce & Associated Industries of ArkansasExecutive DirectorAssociated Industries of Arkansas Foundation & Be Pro Be Proud, Inc.P.O. Box 3645Little Rock, AR 72203-36451200 West Capitol AvenueLittle Rock, AR 72201 (501) 210-4202 (501) 372-2722 (501) 539-0953 aparker@arkansasstatechamber.com www.arkansasstatechamber.comRANDY ZOOK, President & CEOKENNETH R. HALL, JD, Executive Vice PresidentTONI LINDSEY, Director of Governmental AffairsTOPICS OF SPECIAL INTERESTAny issue affecting the business community in Arkansas – workers’ compensation, unemployment compensation, taxes, regulations, insurance, health care, environmental affairs, education and workforce training, technology, and international trade, etc.ABOUT ARKANSAS STATE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & ASSOCIATED INDUSTRIES OF ARKANSASThe “State Chamber” is considered the leading advocate for the business community and one of the most effective lobbying groups in Arkansas. Its mission is to continually enhance the economic climate in Arkansas by promoting a pro-business, free-enterprise agenda and contesting anti-business legislation, regulations and rules.The Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce and Associated Industries of Arkansas, Inc., are each 501c(6) non-profit corporations with their own officers and directors. The organizations share a devoted staff and single headquarters. The State Chamber/AIA’s CEO reports to an executive committee that consists of the officers of each organization.State Chamber & AIA members are located in all 75 counties and represent all types and sizes of businesses, including local chambers of commerce and local economic developers.A dedicated and experienced governmental affairs team is constantly on watch for issues that affect the business climate and businesses. Issue-based committees research and monitor government activities that impact business and recommend policy positions.The State Chamber maintains a broad grass roots network to push its agenda or stop legislation that would be harmful to businesses. This network consists of member businesses, local chambers and local economic developers across the state and managers of business-related associations.

2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG | 121MARVIN PARKS PartnerBi-Partisan Strategies, Inc.1401 West Capitol Avenue, Plaza ALittle Rock, AR 72201 (501) 733-4346 mlparks797@gmail.com www.bipartisanstrategies.comTOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST• Agriculture• Economic development• Education• Health care• Insurance• Small business• Tort reform issuesABOUT MARVIN PARKSMarvin Parks is a former member of the Arkansas House of Representatives. His interests and knowledge of state government give him a broad range of skills to be of service to his clients. He currently works with Cale Turner and Lance Johnston to represent several clients in the health care, medical malpractice, economic development, and education arenas. This gives them the ability to reach out to all members of the Arkansas General Assembly in a bi-partisan effort.

122 | 2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG BILL PASCHALL CEOPaschall Strategic Communications2300 Cottondale Lane, Suite 200Little Rock, AR 72202 (501) 663-6545 (501) 663-6529 (501) 831-3300 bill@paschallstrategic.comTOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST• Agriculture• Economic development• Education• Energy• Health care• Oil and gas• Regulatory• Taxation• Technology• Transportation• UtilitiesABOUT PASCHALL STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONSPaschall Strategic has been providing public affairs, public relations, governmental relations, and marketing support to a wide range of clients for over 35 years. Paschall Strategic Communications develops successful strategies to shape public policy, market issues, ideas, and institutions, and help our clients navigate the regulatory and legislative maze of government.We serve as a strong and influential advocate on behalf of clients before local governments, state administrative agencies, and legislative bodies. Paschall Strategic provides comprehensive representation, including monitoring legislative, regulatory and administrative matters, developing successful policy advocacy, and proactively informing our clients when new issues arise.

2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG | 123BRADLEY PHILLIPS PresidentPhillips Management & Consulting Service, Inc.P.O. Box 237Conway, AR 72033 (501) 269-2723 bradley@phillipsmanagement.netTOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST• Advertising• Association management and services• Blockchain technology• Cryptocurrency• Governmental affairs• Information technology• Media relations• Medicaid• Medical marijuana• Mental health advocacy• Pharmaceuticals• Project management• Public relations• Public utility policy• Software and app development• State procurement• Vapor products• Vendor/state relationsABOUT PHILLIPS MANAGEMENT & CONSULTING SERVICE, INC.The late Bill Phillips established Phillips Management & Consulting Service in 1997. Since its inception, PMCS has served clients from virtually every field of business and commerce, helping them form tangible products from ideas and helping them work with the State to develop policy that benefits everyone.Today, Bradley Phillips continues his father’s legacy with 18 years of experience working at the Capitol. Phillips utilizes his experience and relationships to serve clients with a traditional, face to face approach to lobbying.

124 | 2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG LEN PITCOCK Regional Vice-President, Government and Public AffairsCox Communications1401 W. Capitol Avenue, Suite 249Litte Rock, AR 72201 (501) 580-4300 len.pitcock@cox.com www.cox.comTOPICS OF SPECIAL INTERESTCox Communications is one of the state’s leaders in telecommunications services. Our government affairs staff maintains offices just steps away from the State Capitol assisting lawmakers and government officials on a variety of industry issues. Cox continues to aggressively invest in its network as well as new ventures such as cleantech and healthcare to amplify our work to build a better future for the next generation.ABOUT COX COMMUNICATIONSCox Communications is committed to creating meaningful moments of human connection through technology. As the largest private broadband company in America, we operate fiber-powered networks in more than 30 states, providing connections and advanced managed IT and cloud services for nearly seven million homes and businesses nationwide. We’re dedicated to empowering others to build a better future and celebrate diverse products, people, suppliers, communities and the characteristics that make each one unique. Cox Communications is the largest division of Cox Enterprises, a family-owned business founded in 1898 by Governor James M. Cox.The commercial division of Cox Communications, Cox Business, provides a broad commercial solutions portfolio, including advanced managed IT, cloud and fiber-based network solutions that support connected environments, unique hospitality experiences and diverse applications for nearly 370,000 businesses nationwide. For more information, please visit www.coxbusiness.com.

2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG | 125NICHOLAS POOLE, MPA Director of Governmental AffairsArkansas State Employees Association, Inc.P.O. Box 1588Little Rock, AR 722031301 West 7th StreetLittle Rock, AR 72201 (501) 378-0187 npoole@aseaar.org www.aseaar.orgTOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST• State government• State employee pay plan• State employee retirement system• State employee health insuranceABOUT ARKANSAS STATE EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION, INC.Incorporated in 1968, ASEA is a non-partisan, non-profit, non-union, membership-driven association that advocates on behalf of Arkansas state employees and offers exclusive benefits to its members. ASEA’s mission is to unite all state employees to create a better future for employees and citizens of Arkansas through quality state government.

126 | 2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG SCOTT P. RICHARDSON McDaniel Wolff, PLLC1307 West 4th StreetLittle Rock, AR 72201 (501) 954-8000 (866) 419-1601 (501) 658-5274 scott@mcdanielwolff.com www.mcdanielwolff.comTOPIC OF SPECIAL INTEREST• K-12 educationABOUT SCOTT P. RICHARDSONFrom 2007 to 2014, Scott Richardson served as the Assistant Attorney General and then the Senior Assistant Attorney General for K-12 education issues for Attorney General Dustin McDaniel. In addition to helping resolve the Lake View school funding lawsuit and the Little Rock desegregation case, he also advised the Governor, the Attorney General, and the Arkansas legislature on K-12 education issues. He now represents school districts on administrative, litigation, and legislative issues.

2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG | 127OLIVIA RISER Government Affairs CoordinatorNabholz Construction612 Garland StreetConway, AR 72032 (501) 414-5429 olivia.riser@nabholz.com www.nabholz.comTOPIC OF SPECIAL INTEREST• Construction management • Design-build• Energy performance• General contracting• Preconstruction servicesABOUT NABHOLZ CONSTRUCTIONNabholz is a leading construction-related service provider. In addition to general contracting, we offer professional services which include construction management, design-build, preconstruction services, millwork, equipment rental, excavation, 24/7/365 emergency service, steel erection, remodeling, tenant finish-out, concrete construction, millwright, rigging, heavy-haul trucking, and a full range of environmental services.Founded in 1949, this small, family-owned construction company has grown into a large, multi-discipline, employee- and family-owned firm. We have offices in Arkansas, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma and Mississippi.

128 | 2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG BILL ROACHELL PresidentAssociated Builders & Contractors of Arkansas6 Collins Industrial PlaceNorth Little Rock, AR 72113 (501) 812-0828 (501) 517-7577 broachell@abcark.org www.abcark.orgTOPIC OF SPECIAL INTEREST• Construction related issuesABOUT ASSOCIATED BUILDERS & CONTRACTORS OF ARKANSASABC is a non-profit construction trade association that fosters the principles of freedom of choice through the merit construction philosophy. That is our mission and it is one that we work hard to achieve through the projects of the member construction firms across Arkansas.

2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG | 129J. KELLY ROBBINS Executive DirectorArkansas Rice1200 West 4th StreetLittle Rock, AR 72201 (501) 680-1316 kelly@arkansasrice.org www.arkansasrice.orgTOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST• Issues impacting the rice community• Agriculture-related mattersABOUT ARKANSAS RICEArkansas Rice serves as the full-time voice for the rice community, providing proactive outreach to the Arkansas General Assembly, serving as the liaison to the Arkansas governor’s office, providing outreach to the state congressional delegation, coordinating on key issues with state and national commodity groups, and serving as the primary media contact for the Arkansas rice industry.Arkansas Rice is associated with USA Rice, the global advocate for all segments of the U.S. rice industry with a mission to promote and protect the interests of producers, millers, merchants and allied businesses.

130 | 2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG JAY K. ROBBINS Director of National AffairsArkansas Farm Bureau FederationP.O. Box 31Little Rock, AR 72203-003110720 Kanis RoadLittle Rock, AR 72211-3825 (501) 520-1595 jay.robbins@arfb.com www.arfb.comTOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST• Agriculture• Business and commerce• County government• Environment• Natural resources• Roads and highways• State agencies, boards, and commissions• Taxes• WaterABOUT ARKANSAS FARM BUREAU FEDERATIONFarm Bureau is an independent, voluntary organization of farm and ranch families united for the purpose of analyzing their problems and formulating action to achieve educational improvement, economic opportunity, social advancement and promote the national well-being. Farm Bureau is county, state, national and international in its scope and influence. Farm Bureau is nonpartisan, nonsectarian, nongovernmental and nonsecret in character. Farm Bureau strives to be the voice of agricultural producers at all levels.The mission of Farm Bureau is to:1. Advocate the interests of agriculture in the public arena;2. Disseminate information concerning the value and importance of agriculture; and3. Provide products and services which improve the quality of life for our members.The Arkansas Farm Bureau Federation currently represents over 180,000 member families.

2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG | 131AVA F. ROBERTS Executive DirectorArkansas Environmental Federation12511 Cantrell Road, Suite 103Little Rock, AR 72223 (501) 374-0263 (501) 920-3963 aroberts@environmentark.org www.environmentark.orgTOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST• Economic development• EnvironmentABOUT ARKANSAS ENVIRONMENTAL FEDERATIONThe Arkansas Environmental Federation works closely with the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce in providing an insight into environmental needs and economic development. AEF is a non-profit, environmental education association for industry and those who service industry, such as consulting firms, service firms, and environmental attorneys. The Federation was founded in 1967 by individuals in industry and state government to help the state develop balanced environmental policy and regulation.

132 | 2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG DEREK RUDKIN, CAE Executive DirectorPulaski County Medical Society500 S. University Avenue, Suite A14Little Rock, AR 72205 (501) 687-0039 derek@pulaskicms.org www.pulaskicms.orgTOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST• Health care• Health insurance• Prescription authority• Scope of practiceABOUT PULASKI COUNTY MEDICAL SOCIETYThe Pulaski County Medical Society (PCMS) is the largest county medical society in Arkansas, incorporated in the State of Arkansas on January 1, 1866, and the oldest trade association in the state. Few organizations have had the privilege of contributing to the growth and health of the community as the Pulaski County Medical Society. From poliomyelitis mass immunizations in the 50’s and 60’s to clean air initiatives in the 21st century, PCMS physicians remain at the forefront of local public health issues.

2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG | 133BO RYALL President and CEOArkansas Hospital Association419 Natural Resources DriveLittle Rock, AR 72205 (501) 224-7878 (501) 224-0519 (501) 256-1170 boryall@arkhospitals.orgTOPICS OF SPECIAL INTERESTAll legislation affecting:• Health care• Health education• Health insurance• Medicaid• Tax exempt hospital issues• Workers’ compensation insuranceABOUT ARKANSAS HOSPITAL ASSOCIATIONThe Arkansas Hospital Association was founded in 1929. Its membership includes more than 2,000 personal members and over 100 hospital and non-hospital based organizational members, which include acute-care, CAH, long-term acute care, psychiatric, rehabilitation, and Veterans Affairs located throughout Arkansas, plus two out-of-state border city hospitals.AHA and its 13 affiliated and allied professional societies conduct more than 150 hours of professional continuing education, which includes a major annual meeting and trade show. AHA publishes a weekly newsletter for its members summarizing current issues that impact hospitals. A quarterly magazine highlighting the hospital field in Arkansas is also provided for members.AHA Services, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of AHA, provides value-added programs and services to AHA member hospitals, including services in the areas of education, insurance, human resources, finance and business consulting, and group pricing advantages.

134 | 2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG NOAH SANDERS Account ExecutiveImpact Management Group425 W. Capitol Avenue, Suite 3525Little Rock, AR 72201 (501) 244-9600 (501) 549-8777 noah@impactmanagement.com www.impactmanagement.comRICHARD BEARDEN, PartnerTERRY BENHAM, PartnerROBERT COON, PartnerSCOTT PACE, PharmD, JD, PartnerASHLEY BEARDEN CAMPBELL, PartnerTOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST• Agriculture• Education• Energy• Engineering• General business• Manufacturing• Public opinion research• TelecommunicationsABOUT IMPACT MANAGEMENT GROUPAt Impact Management, we listen to our clients and determine the best approach to meet their need. Our innovative and comprehensive strategy, quick responsiveness, and strong relationships have resulted in decades of market leadership. We specialize in government relations, public affairs, digital advocacy, and political consulting. Our clients run from Fortune 50 companies to local professional organizations. Founded by Republican party operatives Terry Benham and Richard Bearden in an era when Republicans were in a fierce minority, Impact has led the charge in quality engagement and advocacy on all levels, which has only grown with Robert Coon as Managing Partner.

2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG | 135ADAM SHEA Vice President, Government Affairs & SustainabilityRiceland Foods, Inc.6321 Ranch DriveLittle Rock, AR 72223 (870) 673-5500 (870) 659-8921 awshea@riceland.com www.riceland.comKEVIN MCGILTON, CEOBEN NOBLE, EVP & COOTOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST• Agriculture• Energy• Environmental regulations• ManufacturingABOUT RICELAND FOODS, INC.Riceland Foods is a farmer-owned cooperative founded in 1921 and currently serves over 5,500 members. Riceland is the largest marketer and miller of rice in the United States and is a regional soybean crusher and food grade oil refiner. Riceland operates grain receiving facilities across east Arkansas and southeast Missouri with major operations in Stuttgart, Jonesboro, and Waldenburg, Arkansas, and New Madrid, Missouri.

136 | 2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG COURTNEY SHEPPARD PartnerGovernment Solutions, LLC1710 Hillsborough LaneLittle Rock, AR 72212 (501) 626-8882 (501) 227-3837 (501) 626-8882 fcsheppard@comcast.net www.arkansaslobbying.comTOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST• Electric deregulation• Engineering issues• Health care issues• Hospital issues• Human resource management• Oil, gas and brine• Taxation• Telecommunications• Tobacco issuesABOUT GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS, LLCGovernment Solutions is a contract lobbying firm that specializes in issues related to: auto sales and service, corporate taxes, energy, utilities, environment, waste management, government acquisitions, professional service groups, health care, manufacturing, and wireless infrastructure.

2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG | 137DERRICK W. SMITH PartnerMitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard, PLLC425 West Capitol Avenue, Suite 1800Little Rock, AR 72201-3525 (501) 688-8845 (501) 918-7845 (501) 416-3230 dsmith@mwlaw.com https://www.mitchellwilliamslaw.com/derrick-smithMARTHA M. HILL, CounselTOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST• Banking, business and commerce• Captives/self-insurance• Environmental• Health care• Health maintenance organizations• Life and health insurance• Medicaid• Pharmaceuticals• Property and casualty insurance• Taxation• Technology• Telecommunications• Transportation• Utilities and energy issuesABOUT MITCHELL, WILLIAMS, SELIG, GATES & WOODYARD, PLLCMitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard, P.L.L.C. is a full-service corporate law firm that provides strategic, comprehensive legal services to help clients achieve their goals. Established in 1954, the firm has offices in Little Rock, Rogers and Jonesboro, Arkansas, and Austin, Texas. The firm represents publicly-owned companies, privately-held businesses, emerging businesses and industry trade associations serving as advocates to help accomplish their organizational objectives, comply with relevant regulations and manage the legislative and administrative processes appropriately. Mitchell Williams’s professionals leverage their experience in government and their established working relationships to help clients stay abreast of industry, legislative and governmental trends and drive value to clients by offering a unique combination of regulatory knowledge and a skilled understanding of the political process. The firm’s Government Relations attorneys are registered lobbyists whose governmental affairs representations involve a wide spectrum of issues before the executive, legislative and judicial branches of Arkansas government. The firm routinely handles matters before numerous administrative/regulatory bodies and assists clients with competitive bid proposals of state and local governments.

138 | 2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG H. SCOTT SMITH, JD Director of Governmental AffairsArkansas Medical SocietyP.O. Box 55088Little Rock, AR 72215-508810 Corporate Hill, Suite 300Little Rock, AR 72205 (501) 224-8967 (501) 224-6489 ssmith@arkmed.org www.arkmed.orgDAVID WROTEN, Executive Vice PresidentMIKE MITCHELL, JD, General CounselLAURA HAWKINS, Legislative Support SpecialistTOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST• Health care delivery• Health Department regulations• Health insurance• Hospital issues• Malpractice/legal reform• Medicaid• Patient confidentiality• Pharmaceutical issues• Public safetyABOUT ARKANSAS MEDICAL SOCIETYThe Arkansas Medical Society represents the interests of Arkansas’ physicians and their patients. Established in 1875, AMS membership consists of 4,500 physicians, medical students, and medical residents.Arkansas’ physicians are concerned with all issues affecting the practice of medicine, including public health, the quality and delivery of medical care, and the financing of health-related services.

2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG | 139KEESA M. SMITH Executive DirectorArkansas Advocates for Children and FamiliesUnion Station1400 W. Markham Street, Suite 306Little Rock, AR 72201 (501) 371-9678, Ext. 114 (501) 371-9681 (501) 952-2917 ksmith@aradvocates.org www.aradvocates.orgTOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST• Budget and tax• Child welfare• Children and families• Early childhood education• FamilyABOUT ARKANSAS ADVOCATES FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIESThe mission of Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families is to ensure that all children and their families have the resources and opportunities to lead healthy and productive lives and to realize their full potential.We:• Serve as a voice for children at the Arkansas State Capitol and in Washington, D.C.• Gather and analyze data to support public policy that serves all children and families.• Organize coalitions of diverse groups to drive change.

140 | 2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG CHARLIE SPAKES Government AffairsBlack Hills Energy655 E. Millsap RoadFayetteville, AR 72703 (501) 288-1410 Charlie.Spakes@blackhillsenergy.comTOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST• Natural gas• Public utility issues

2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG | 141BRAD SPRADLIN Executive Vice PresidentAssociated General Contractors of Arkansas523 E. Capitol AvenueLittle Rock, AR 72203 (501) 375-4436 (501) 504-5391 bspradlin@agcar.net www.agcar.netTOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST• Administrative rules & regulations• Construction regulated issues• Economic development• Education• Environment• Government regulations• Highway safety• Roads and highways• Taxation• TransportationABOUT ASSOCIATED GENERAL CONTRACTORS OF ARKANSASThe Arkansas Chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America, Inc. is a voluntary trade association of commercial general contracting firms (highway, building and utility), specialty contractors and supply and service firms. The Arkansas Chapter was established in 1934. Its primary objectives are to pursue skill, integrity and responsibility in the construction industry, to provide training and to serve as the voice of the construction industry in Arkansas.

142 | 2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG KEVIN D. STEELE Executive DirectorArkansas Homefurnishings Association1405 West 6th StreetLittle Rock, AR 72201 (501) 375-3091 (501) 376-3436 (870) 636-1088 ksteele@arhfa.com www.arhfa.comTOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST• Employment issues and benefits• Health insurance• Non-sufficient funds (NSF) issues• Retail issues• Sales tax• Tort reform• Workers’ compensationABOUT ARKANSAS HOMEFURNISHINGS ASSOCIATIONIn 1929, the Arkansas Hardware Association transitioned to become the Arkansas Homefurnishings Association in hopes to provide support and protection to the furniture retailers within the state. From its very beginning, the Association offered benefits for the retailers from health care to discounted pricing on sold tags. Since then the AHA has made consistent and productive efforts to remain the association that furniture retailers in Arkansas know and trust, however, as the industry has changed over the years, so has the AHA. As a strong and solid competitor in the furniture industry, the AHA boasts over 500 retail and associate members within the state while also working with its affiliate members in 27 additional states.Accompanying the specialty finance programs, the AHA provides in-state members with federal and state lobbying aimed at protecting against unfair taxation and legislation. The Association also provides education for home furnishings retail store executives and employees, consulting with members on business needs and networking opportunities between AHA members to allow the exchange of retail experience and information.

2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG | 143BRENT STEVENSON PresidentBrent Stevenson Associates318 S. Pulaski StreetLittle Rock, AR 72201 (501) 372-4500 (501) 372-4505 brent@brentstevensonassociates.comTOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST• Economic development• Energy• Environment• Forest products• Insurance• Labor issues• Landlord, tenant and rural housing• Oil and gas• State agencies• Taxation• Transportation• Workers’ compensationABOUT BRENT STEVENSON ASSOCIATESBrent Stevenson Associates (BSA) is a full-service public affairs and lobby firm dedicated to providing high yield results for its clients. BSA has more than 40 years of combined government and lobbying experience with an office within blocks of the State Capitol and numerous state agencies. We provide our clients with the essential link to those that make the laws that impact our clients on a daily basis. The array of public relations and lobby services we provide make it easier for our clients to achieve their goals and objectives. BSA has a proven track record in the areas of workers’ compensation, taxation, energy regulation, environmental policy and transportation.BSA provides lawmakers the information needed to make strong reasoned arguments for or against legislation. BSA prides itself in having a proven track record of objective, fact-oriented advocacy. BSA lobbies with preparation, professionalism and respect for the system of government.Our clients include: T-Mobile, Arkansas Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, Arkansas Forest and Paper Council, Koch Companies Public Sector, LLC, and The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars.Former clients include: Arkansas Pathology Association, Duke Energy, General Electric Company, Arkansas Oil Producers Association, and AmeriHealth Caritas.

144 | 2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG MARK STODOLA CounselBarber Law Firm, PLLC425 W. Capitol Avenue, Suite 3400Little Rock, AR 72201 (501) 372-6175 (501) 454-7070 mstodola@barberlawfirm.com www.barberlawfirm.comPIPERE BRETTELL, Government RelationsJIM JULIAN, CounselROBIN RAHMAN, CounselREECE OWENS, CounselTOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST• Business and commerce• Economic development• Local government• Finance and taxation• Telecommunications• Technology• Health care• Entertainment and tourism• Land use and historical preservation• Public safety and corrections• Environment• Transportation• InformationABOUT BARBER LAW FIRMThe Barber Law Firm offers comprehensive legal and political strategies to our clients before all three branches of government: legislative, executive and judicial. Our Government Relations Group is composed of experienced professionals who have represented clients before the Arkansas General Assembly since 1979. We are a bi-partisan advocacy group that can rapidly respond to the issues as they develop. We know how to play both offense and defense. Representative clients have included the Motion Picture Association; Entertainment Software Association; Arkansas Nurses Association; Arkansas Optometric Association; Arkansas Psychological Association; the Arkansas Municipal League, AT&T and various telecommunications and technology companies. The Government Relations Group is headed up by Mark Stodola, former Mayor of Little Rock and former President of the National League of Cities.

2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG | 145AMANDA STORY, JD PartnerHargraves Consulting1401 W. Capitol Avenue, Suite 245Little Rock, AR 72201 (870) 589-0277 Amanda@hargravesconsulting.com www.hargravesconsulting.comLUCAS HARGRAVES, Managing PartnerTOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST• Business and commerce• Education• Energy• Health care• Insurance• Issue campaigns• Medicaid• Public relations / media strategy• Taxation• TelecommunicationsABOUT HARGRAVES CONSULTINGHargraves Consulting is a full-service government relations firm with the experience, relationships, and political insight to meet all of our clients’ lobbying and communications needs. Hargraves represents a variety of clients, from some of the nation’s most recognizable and respected trade associations and Fortune 100 companies, to locally-owned businesses and non-profit organizations.With nearly two decades of experience at the Arkansas Capitol, the Hargraves team is unique in its ability to design and execute a multi-faceted advocacy strategy to ensure your organization’s policy goals are met. From traditional legislative outreach, to targeted communication and coalition building, Hargraves delivers results.

146 | 2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG BILL H. STOVALL III Governmental StrategistWSG Consulting300 S. Pulaski StreetLittle Rock, AR 72201 (501) 548-1969 (501) 413-0888 Bill@WSGArkansas.com www.WSGArkansas.comRICK GREEN, Governmental StrategistKELLEY LINCK, Governmental StrategistDANA WILLS, Governmental StrategistROBBIE WILLS, AttorneyTOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST• Budget and taxation• Economic development• Education• Energy• Health care• State and federal tax credits• Technology• Telecommunications• Transportation• UtilitiesABOUT BILL STOVALLBill H. Stovall III’s elected public service began in 1992, ending in 2007 as a term-limited legislator and Speaker of the Arkansas House of Representatives. Bill was named a “Top-Ten Best Legislator” by the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette for 2005. In the House, he served on City, County and Local committee, Revenue and Tax committee, Communication and Technology committee, as Chair of Joint Performance Review and Speaker of the House. Following his public service, Stovall served seven years as House of Representatives’ chief of staff/chief operating officer for Speakers from both parties. Prior to joining WSG Consulting, he was executive director of the Arkansas Community Colleges.Stovall holds an Associate of Arts degree from Pulaski Technical College, Bachelor of Political Science degree from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and a Master of Arts degree from the University of North Carolina/Greensboro.

2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG | 147ANNA STRONG Executive DirectorArkansas Chapter, American Academy of PediatricsP.O. Box 251182Little Rock, AR 72225 (501) 626-5777 (501) 626-5777 anna@arkansasaap.org www.arkansasaap.orgTOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST• Child health• Medicaid• Medical care• Physicians

148 | 2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG SCOTT SULLIVAN Legislative and Government RelationFarm Credit Services of ArkansasSouthern Arkansas UniversitySouthern Arkansas University Tech1833 North 9th StreetDeQueen, AR 71832 (870) 584-8990 sullivanscottn@yahoo.comTOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST• Agriculture issues• Agriculture lending• Higher education

2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG | 149BILLY TARPLEY Executive DirectorArkansas State Dental Association7480 Highway 107Sherwood, AR 72120 (501) 834-7650 (501) 834-7657 billy@arkansasdentistry.orgTOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST• Anti-tobacco proposals• Community water fluoridation• Dental insurance• Medicaid (reimbursement to providers)• Medical and infectious waste• Small business issuesABOUT ARKANSAS STATE DENTAL ASSOCIATIONThe Arkansas State Dental Association is a non-profit voluntary professional association of approximately 1,100 dentists. The object of the ASDA is to improve the dental health of the public, to promote the art and science of dentistry in all phases, and to maintain an ethical level of practice in the best interest of the public.The ASDA promotes continuing education and practice management courses for its members, lobbies their efforts in both public and private health-related agency meetings.

150 | 2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG RANDY THURMAN PartnerGovernment Solutions, LLC722 North Spruce StreetLittle Rock, AR 72205 (501) 343-4823 rthurman@arkansaslobbying.com www.arkansaslobbying.comABOUT GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS, LLCGovernment Solutions is a government relations firm established in 1998. The partners, Courtney Sheppard and Randy Thurman, are former members of the Arkansas House of Representatives and have extensive local government experience. The firm provides government relations services for a variety of clients currently involved in manufacturing, energy, environment, information technology and professional services. Government Solutions specializes in issues related to auto sales and service, natural resources, lithium extraction and production, oil and gas production, environmental permitting, manufacturing, government purchasing, health care, communications, information technology and licensed professional groups. Government Solutions, LLC adheres to the highest ethical practices while working to achieve its clients objectives.

2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG | 151DON A. TILTON PrincipalThe Capitol Group, LLCP.O. Box 242210Little Rock, AR 72223 (501) 821-0100 (501) 821-0102 tilco@thecapitolgroup.com www.thecapitolgroup.comABOUT THE CAPITOL GROUP, LLCThe Capitol Group is a consortium of lobbying and public affairs professionals dedicated to thoughtful and reasoned analysis of public issues, while all the time adhering to these fundamental and overriding principles:• The Legislature is a process, not an event.• Success in the public arena does not require the compromising of integrity — either that of our group, that of our client, or that of the public officials.• Investment in the long-term solution and its value is unquestionably superior to the short term fix and its temporary gains.• Guarantee absolute discretion and confidence regarding a client’s operations and objectives.• Gain a thorough understanding of the client’s objectives and expectations, determine how they are impacted by public policy and perception, and explain to all parties, including the public officials, the impact of those decisions, through timely, honest, independent, and informed consultation.The Capitol Group represents a number of private sector companies and organizations, as well as, public sector entities. Clients represented currently include All Care Pharmacies, Calpine Corporation, Kroger Corporation, Natural State Medicinals, Public Information Advocates, Saracen Resort Casino, and Simmons Arena.

152 | 2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG JODIANE TRITT Executive Vice PresidentArkansas Hospital Association419 Natural Resources DriveLittle Rock, AR 72205 (501) 224-7878 (501) 224-0519 (501) 859-5805 jtritt@arkhospitals.orgTOPICS OF SPECIAL INTERESTAll legislation affecting:• Health care• Health insurance• Workers’ compensation insurance• Medicaid• Health education• Tax exempt hospital issuesABOUT ARKANSAS HOSPITAL ASSOCIATIONThe Arkansas Hospital Association was founded in 1929. Its membership includes more than 2,000 personal members and over 100 hospital and non-hospital based organizational members, which include acute-care, CAH, long-term acute care, psychiatric, rehabilitation, and Veterans Affairs located throughout Arkansas, plus two out-of-state border city hospitals.AHA and its 13 affiliated and allied professional societies conduct more than 150 hours of professional continuing education, which includes a major annual meeting and trade show. AHA publishes a weekly newsletter for its members summarizing current issues that impact hospitals. A quarterly magazine highlighting the hospital field in Arkansas is also provided for members.AHA Services, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of AHA, provides value-added programs and services to AHA member hospitals, including services in the areas of education, insurance, human resources, finance and business consulting, and group pricing advantages.

2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG | 153LORRIE P. TROGDEN President & CEOArkansas Bankers Association1220 West Third StreetLittle Rock, AR 72201 (501) 978-3602 (501) 539-3980 lorrie.trogden@arkbankers.org www.arkbankers.orgTOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST• Banking• Economic developmentABOUT ARKANSAS BANKERS ASSOCIATIONThe Arkansas Bankers Association represents the assets, offices, and employees in the 84 regulated, traditional banks and thrifts in Arkansas, which have $147.1 billion in deposits, 1,354 branches, and 20,000+ proud employees. ABA is the advocate for Arkansas banks of all sizes and charter types before governmental bodies and the public. We promise to continually promote and improve the banking industry amid challenge and an ever changing environment. ABA seeks to increase benefits for our bank members, improve value for our shareholders, and grow a stronger business climate for all banks and our local economies. ABA, in addition to our very effective advocacy, delivers superior industry-specific information and education for bankers, and various high-quality products and services. ABA focuses on creating a stronger economy and helping Arkansans realize dreams by building better banks.

154 | 2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG CALE TURNER PartnerBi-Partisan Strategies, Inc.1401 West Capitol Avenue, Plaza ALittle Rock, AR 72201 (501) 425-7271 calewturner@gmail.com www.bipartisanstrategies.comTOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST• Campaign finance and compliance• Education• Energy• Health care• Industry associations• Mental and behavioral health• Tax policy• TechnologyABOUT CALE TURNERCale is a licensed CPA who spent two decades in public practice in Arkansas, concluding that career as a tax partner at one of the largest regional firms in the state. During his time in practice, Cale developed a specialized expertise in the area of campaign reporting compliance at both the federal and state levels. Utilizing that knowledge has allowed him to establish deep connections to the political landscapes in Arkansas, including serving as treasurer for the Sarah Huckabee Sanders Gubernatorial Campaign, Mike Huckabee Presidential Campaigns, multiple congressional campaigns and numerous state legislative campaigns and political action committees.Speaker Jeremy Gilliam appointed Cale to serve on the Arkansas State Board of Finance in 2016, a position to which he was reappointed twice by Speaker Matthew Shepherd.Cale grew up in Arkadelphia and also attended college in his hometown at Ouachita Baptist University. He now resides in Little Rock with his wife Megan (herself a CPA who practices in the campaign compliance arena, including serving as CFO for the Sanders campaign) and his daughter Jarrett.

2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG | 155ALISON VANN Executive CoordinatorAnchor Strategies, LLC419 Main Street, Suite 205North Little Rock, AR 72114 (870) 532-7213 (870) 532-7213 alison@anchorstrategies.net www.anchorstrategies.netSUSANNA WATT, Founder/CEOTOPICS OF SPECIAL INTERESTAnchor Strategies has several focal areas of special interest, driven by a commitment to policies that enhance the economic and social landscape of Arkansas. Key topics include:• Agricultural and rural development• Corporate social responsibility and nonprofit advocacy• Economic development initiatives• Education and workforce development• Health care accessibility and reform• Infrastructure and energy policy• Veteran and minority advocacyEach of these areas reflects Anchor Strategies’ dedication to shap-ing policies that enhance Arkansas’s future while maintaining a strong local presence and commitment to community impact.ABOUT ANCHOR STRATEGIES, LLCThe firm represents a diverse roster of clients, offering expertise in economic development, health care reform, infrastructure and energy policy, education, rural development, corporate social responsibility, and support for veterans and minority groups. Each client engagement is approached with customized strategy to advocate effectively within the Arkansas political landscape.Anchor Strategies is committed to integrity, innovation, and inclusivity, aiming to amplify diverse voices and drive meaningful outcomes in government relations and lobbying. The firm specializes in contract lobbying services, providing clients with dedicated representation tailored to their specific needs and objectives.With focus on economic development, health care accessibility and reform, education and workforce development, infrastructure and energy policy, agricultural and rural development, and nonprofit advocacy, Anchor Strategies is also dedicated to supporting veterans and minority groups through policies that address their unique challenges.

156 | 2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG CHRIS VILLINES Executive DirectorAssociation of Arkansas Counties1415 W. Third StreetLittle Rock, AR 72201 (501) 372-7550 (501) 372-0611 cvillines@arcounties.orgMARK J. WHITMORE, Chief Legal CounselLINDSEY BAILEY FRENCH, General CounselTAYLOR HANDFORD, General CounselJOSH CURTIS, Governmental Affairs DirectorTOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST• Ballot issues• County/local affairs• Courts• Criminal justice• Election issues/laws• Environmental issues• Freedom of Information• Jails• Juvenile issues/justice• Law enforcement• Retirement issues• Road issues• Tax issues• Tort reform issues• Transportation issues• Workers’ compensationABOUT ASSOCIATION OF ARKANSAS COUNTIESThe Association of Arkansas Counties (AAC) was organized in 1968 and recognized by the Arkansas General Assembly in 1969. AAC speaks as the official voice of the state’s 75 counties and represents over 1,335 county and district officials, as well as over 16,000 county employees. AAC is a service organization acting as the hub of nine affiliate associations, representing county government. Governed by a 18-member board of directors which meets bimonthly, AAC publishes newsletters, periodicals, procedure manuals, and conducts training conferences and seminars. AAC holds its annual conference in August of each year. AAC also helps the general public and various trade associations with county government issues, knowing that a well-informed public makes better county officials and government.

2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG | 157JOHN VINSON, PHARMD Chief Executive OfficerArkansas Pharmacists Association 417 South Victory StreetLittle Rock, AR 72201 (501) 372-5250 (501) 372-0546 (479) 462-9640 john@arrx.org www.arrx.orgTOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST• Arkansas Medicaid• Common sense regulation of the pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs)• Fighting against out-of-state mail order pharmacies• Increasing pharmacists’ role as the medication experts in team-based care• Patient freedom of choice• Pharmacists• Pharmacist education• Pharmacists’ role in value-based payments and health care payment reformABOUT ARKANSAS PHARMACISTS ASSOCIATIONThe Arkansas Pharmacists Association, founded in 1882, is the statewide professional association, representing approximately 2200 pharmacists in Arkansas. The Arkansas Pharmacists Association (APA) strives to further the professional advancement of pharmacists, advocate the value of pharmacists, and safeguard the health and well-being of every Arkansan. Its mission is to advance a professional and business environment for Arkansas pharmacists to be successful and fulfilled in serving patients. Visit the APA at www.arrx.org or follow us on Facebook @arpharmacists and Twitter @arkpharm.

158 | 2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG TAMMY WATERS Manager, Communications and Government RelationsDomtar285 Highway 71 SouthAshdown, AR 71822 (870) 898-2711 (903) 293-2617 tammy.waters@domtar.com www.domtar.comTOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST• Environmental issues (air, water, solid waste)• Land use• Pulp, paper and forest products manufacturing• Regulatory issues• Tax issues• Trade• Transportation• Workers’ compensation and employment issuesABOUT DOMTARDomtar is a leading provider of a wide variety of fiber-based products including communication, specialty and packaging papers, market pulp and airlaid nonwovens. With approximately 5,800 employees serving more than 50 countries around the world, Domtar is driven by a commitment to turn sustainable wood fiber into useful products that people rely on every day. Domtar’s principal executive office is in Fort Mill, South Carolina, and Domtar is part of the Paper Excellence group of companies. To learn more, visit www.domtar.com.In operation since 1968, the Ashdown Mill is located on 2,553 acres in southwest Arkansas and is a unit of the company’s U.S. Pulp Manufacturing Group. The Ashdown Mill is one of the largest pulp facilities in the United States and employs approximately 600 people.

2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG | 159SUSANNA WATT Founder/CEOAnchor Strategies, LLC419 Main Street, Suite 205North Little Rock, AR 72114 (501) 366-1308 (501) 366-1308 susanna@anchorstrategies.net www.anchorstrategies.netTOPICS OF SPECIAL INTERESTAnchor Strategies has several focal areas of special interest, driven by a commitment to policies that enhance the economic and social landscape of Arkansas. Key topics include:• Agricultural and rural development• Corporate social responsibility and nonprofit advocacy• Economic development initiatives• Education and workforce development• Health care accessibility and reform• Infrastructure and energy policy• Veteran and minority advocacyEach of these areas reflects Anchor Strategies’ dedication to shaping poli-cies that enhance Arkansas’s future while maintaining a strong local pres-ence and commitment to community impact.ABOUT ANCHOR STRATEGIES, LLCAnchor Strategies, LLC, founded by CEO Susanna Watt, is a woman- and veter-an-owned lobbying and government relations firm based in Little Rock, Arkansas. Bringing over a decade of experience in advocacy and community engagement, Su-sanna established Anchor Strategies with a mission to provide focused, impactful representation for clients across a range of industries and causes. Anchor Strategies operates with a deep commitment to advancing policies that strengthen Arkansas’s economy and enrich its communities.The firm represents a diverse roster of clients, offering expertise in economic de-velopment, health care reform, infrastructure and energy policy, education, rural development, corporate social responsibility, and support for veterans and minori-ty groups. Each client engagement is approached with a customized strategy to ad-vocate effectively within the Arkansas political landscape.Anchor Strategies is committed to integrity, innovation, and inclusivity, aiming to amplify diverse voices and drive meaningful outcomes in government relations and lobbying. The firm specializes in contract lobbying services, providing clients with dedicated representation tailored to their specific needs and objectives.With a focus on economic development, health care accessibility and reform, educa-tion and workforce development, infrastructure and energy policy, agricultural and rural development, and nonprofit advocacy, Anchor Strategies is also dedicated to supporting veterans and minority groups through policies that address their unique challenges.Susanna has established herself as a respected figure in Arkansas government relations. Her personal history as a Navy veteran, mother, and advocate for commu-nity engagement informs her work at Anchor Strategies, where she strives to ampli-fy the voices of Arkansans from all backgrounds.

160 | 2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG BRITTANY WEBB AttorneyMcDaniel Wolff, PLLC1307 W. Fourth StreetLittle Rock, AR 72201 (501) 954-8000 (866) 419-1601 bwebb@mcdanielwolff.com www.mcdanielwolff.comTOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST• Administrative law• Commercial litigation• Gaming• Governmental relations and affairs• Social media and technologyABOUT MCDANIEL WOLFF, PLLCMcDaniel Wolff regularly represents clients before state and local governments and state administrative agencies, protecting our client’s business interests and promoting their concerns before legislative and regulatory decision makers. Our government relations team provides clients optimal guidance, lobbying, and advocacy before Arkansas legislative and executive bodies to allow our clients the opportunity to proactively participate in the development of statutes and regulations that affect them. Before joining the McDaniel Wolff team, Brittany worked as an attorney in the District of Columbia, where she specialized in administrative law, federal Indian law, and regulated gaming. She is also licensed to practice in the District of Columbia.

2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG | 161LAUREN WELLS Administrative AssistantJCD Consulting Services510 S. Pulaski StreetLittle Rock, AR 72201 (501) 253-8565 lwells@jcdconsulting.net www.jcdconsulting.netTOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST• Agriculture• Business and commerce• Campaigns and elections• Education• Energy• Health care• Long-term careABOUT JCD CONSULTING SERVICESJCD Consulting is a government relations, political consulting, and public affairs firm that is organized to meet the needs of all our clients. With years of experience in politics and public policy, we are positioned to help our clients build relationships, manage issues, and develop long term strategy.Our services include strategic planning, message development, campaign management, digital advocacy, research and data collection, graphic design, print and production, and coalition building.

162 | 2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG MARK J. WHITMORE Chief Legal CounselAssociation of Arkansas Counties1415 West Third StreetLittle Rock, AR 72201 (501) 372-7550 (501) 372-0611 (501) 940-0531 mwhitmore@arcounties.orgCHRIS VILLINES, Executive DirectorLINDSEY BAILEY FRENCH, General CounselTAYLOR HANDFORD, General CounselJOSH CURTIS, Governmental Affairs DirectorTOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST• Ballot issues• County/local affairs• Courts• Criminal justice• Environmental issues• Freedom of Information• Jails• Juvenile issues/justice• Law enforcement• Retirement issues• Road issues• Tax issues• Tort reform issues• Transportation issues• Workers’ compensationABOUT ASSOCIATION OF ARKANSAS COUNTIESThe Association of Arkansas Counties (AAC) was organized in 1968 and recognized by the Arkansas General Assembly in 1969. AAC speaks as the official voice of the state’s 75 counties and represents over 1,335 county and district officials, as well as over 15,000 county employees. AAC is a service organization acting as the hub of nine affiliate associations, representing county government. Governed by a 18-member board of directors which meets bimonthly, AAC publishes newsletters, periodicals, procedures manuals, and conducts training conferences and seminars. AAC holds its annual conference in August of each year. AAC also helps the general public and various trade associations with county government issues, knowing that a well-informed public makes better county officials and government.

2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG | 163LANCE WHITNEY Advocacy DirectorArkansas Hunger Relief Alliance200 W. Capitol, Suite 1300Little Rock, AR 72201 (501) 399-9999 (501) 650-3111 lwhitney@arhungeralliance.org www.arhungeralliance.orgTOPICS OF SPECIAL INTERESTThe Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance collaborates as a statewide voice advancing solutions to hunger.Our vision is to create a hunger-free Arkansas.ABOUT ARKANSAS HUNGER RELIEF ALLIANCEThe Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance, through our Feeding America food bank members, hunger relief agencies, volunteers, government agency partners and corporate partners, is committed to providing programs, food resources, education and advocacy to reduce hunger in Arkansas.

164 | 2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG RUTH H. WHITNEY, ESQ CEO/PresidentinVeritasNorthwest AR | Little Rock | Washington D.C. (501) 954-7878 (501) 517-0551 rwhitney@inveritasinfo.com www.inveritasinfo.comKERRY J. MOODY, Vice President of Government Relations and Business DevelopmentTIM LEATHERS, ESQ, ConsultantTOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST• Agriculture• Artifical intelligence• Cybersecurity• Economic development• Education• Energy• Finance• Health care• Information technology• Intelligence• Local government• Multi-state management• Natural resources• Pharmaceuticals• Regulatory• Retail• Science and technology• Tax• Telecommunications• TransportationABOUT INVERITASinVeritas is a global public affairs firm specializing in corporate and brand management, public relations, government relations, market research and intelligence. The inVeritas team has the expertise to guide companies through the nuances of the regulatory, legislative, and administrative arenas. We have decades of experience and a proven track record passing legislation, securing funding, building coalitions, and providing cost containment on dispute.Our comprehensive approach delivers sound results through:• Coalition building and political engagement• Strategic relationship development• Legislative and regulatory analysis• Issue advocacyABOUT RUTH H. WHITNEYRuth H Whitney is the founder and CEO of inVeritas. Ruth serves as a strategic advisor to clients based on over 30 years of expertise in law, government, politics and public opinion. She has been privileged to provide multi-state management and advise Global 100 companies, prominent professional services firms, state and federal governments, law firms, nonprofit organizations, and industry associations.

2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG | 165JOHN L. WILKERSON General Counsel & Legislative DirectorArkansas Municipal LeagueP.O. Box 38North Little Rock, AR 72215 (501) 978-6136 (501) 374-0541 jwilkerson@arml.org www.arml.orgMARK R. HAYES, Executive DirectorJACK CRITCHER, Legislative LiaisonTOPICS OF SPECIAL INTERESTAll issues impacting cities and towns such as:• Broadband• Civil litigation• Economic development• Employment issues• Freedom of Information• Land use matters• Law enforcement and public safety• Local sales tax and exemptions• Municipal government and governmental affairsABOUT ARKANSAS MUNICIPAL LEAGUEThe Arkansas Municipal League is a service and advocacy organization for the municipalities of Arkansas. The League offers its programs and services to all 500 cities and towns in the state and was created in 1934 to assist cities with information and representation in the public affairs of our state and nation. To find out more, please visit www.arml.org.ABOUT JOHN L. WILKERSONJohn has been with the Municipal League since 2006 and is a licensed attorney both in Arkansas and in California. As a litigator for the Municipal League, John defended well over 100 cases for the cities and towns of Arkansas including employment issues, officer-involved shooting cases, illegal taxation cases, and land use matters. He continues his daily advocacy for Arkansas’s cities and towns in his role as General Counsel and Legislative Director.

166 | 2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG H.G. “TRES” WILLIAMS III Government Relations30 Brookridge DriveLittle Rock, AR 72205 (501) 223-0833 (501) 920-6913 treswilliams111@gmail.comTOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST:• Administrative law• Advertising laws and regulations• Banking regulation and statutes• Campaign and electoral initiatives• Commercial law• County and municipal issues• Economic and cultural development• Environmental law and regulations• First Amendment issues• Freedom of Information and transparency• Information technologies and Net Neutrality• Issues pertaining to privacy and libel• Legislative and judicial procedures• Public and legal notices• Sustainable materials management and recyclingABOUT TRES WILLIAMSTres Williams has more than 25 years of government relations experience with the Arkansas General Assembly, the United States Congress, numerous federal and state agencies and regulators and the Arkansas Supreme Court. He served as a registered lobbyist and legislative communications specialist for the Arkansas Bankers Association and Arkansas Press Association before being named director of government relations for the latter in 2006. He continues to consult with statewide non-profit associations and charitable organizations on issues related to legislative and legal advocacy. Clients include Arkansas Recycling Coalition.

2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG | 167DANA WILLS, CPA Governmental StrategistWSG Consulting300 S. Pulaski StreetLittle Rock, AR 722011510 Mill StreetConway, AR 72034 (501) 548-1969 (501) 514-5573 Dana@WSGArkansas.com www.WSGArkansas.comRICK GREEN, Governmental StrategistKELLEY LINCK, Governmental StrategistBILL H. STOVALL III, Governmental StrategistROBBIE WILLS, AttorneyTOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST• Budget and taxation• Economic development• Education• Energy• Health care• Legal services• State and federal tax credits• Technology• Telecommunications• Transportation• UtilitiesABOUT DANA WILLS, CPADana Wills is a Certified Public Accountant and serves clients of WSG Consulting as a governmental strategist. Dana graduated with honors from Oklahoma State University with a degree in Accounting and earned her Master of Business Administration from the University of Central Arkansas. She has extensive experience in the governmental accounting, telecommunications and technology sectors. Dana has worked for the Oklahoma State Auditor and Inspector’s office, Alltel Communications, Windstream Communications, and joins the firm after five years with Acxiom Corporation, where she served as a director of finance for the company’s largest business group. Dana brings a wealth of political experience to the firm.

168 | 2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG ROBBIE WILLS AttorneyWSG Consulting300 S. Pulaski StreetLittle Rock, AR 722011510 Mill StreetConway, AR 72034 (501) 548-1969 (501) 730-4677 Robbie@WSGArkansas.com www.WSGArkansas.comRICK GREEN, Governmental StrategistKELLEY LINCK, Governmental StrategistBILL H. STOVALL III, Governmental StrategistDANA WILLS, Governmental StrategistTOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST• Aviation• Budget and taxation• Economic development• Education• Energy• Health care• Legal services• State and federal tax credits• Technology• Telecommunications• Transportation• UtilitiesABOUT ROBBIE WILLSRobbie Wills is an Attorney at Law and served as Speaker of the Arkansas House in 2009-10. He is a graduate of the University of Central Arkansas and the UALR Bowen School of Law, where he graduated with honors and earned the top score on the February 2004 bar exam. As Speaker, he was named the AARP Legislator of the Year and one of Talk Business Quarterly’s “Top Ten Legislators.” Robbie chaired the House Public Transportation Committee and served on the House Agriculture and Economic Development Committee, the House Revenue and Tax Committee, Legislative Joint Auditing Committee, Arkansas Legislative Council and the Joint Budget Committee. In 2009, Robbie successfully sponsored Amendment 90 to the Arkansas Constitution, dealing with obligation bonds for economic development, and was the lead sponsor of the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery Act.

2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG | 169DEBRA WOLFE Director of Government AffairsArkansas Pharmacists Association417 South VictoryLittle Rock, AR 72201 (501) 372-0546 (501) 230-5959 lrpolitico@gmail.comTOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST• Advocating for pharmacists to be better utilized in solving major public health threats in Arkansas• Arkansas Medicaid• Common sense regulation of the pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs)• Fighting against out-of-state mail order pharmacies• Increasing the pharmacists’ role as medication experts in team-based care• Patient freedom of choice• Pharmacists• Pharmacist education• Pharmacists’ role in value-based payments and health care payment reformABOUT ARKANSAS PHARMACISTS ASSOCIATIONThe Arkansas Pharmacists Association, founded in 1882, is the statewide professional association representing approximately 2,200 pharmacists in Arkansas. APA strives to further the professional advancement of pharmacists, advocate the value of pharmacists, and safeguard the health and well-being of every Arkansan. Its mission is to advance a professional and business environment for Arkansas pharmacists to be successful and fulfilled in serving patients. Visit the APA at www.arrx.org or follow us on Facebook @arpharmacists and Twitter @arkpharm.

170 | 2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG TOMMY WREN Managing PartnerThe Perimeter GroupP.O. Box 943Melbourne, AR 72557 (870) 613-7585 taw472@outlook.com www.perimeter-arkansas.comCADE MILLER, AssociateTOPICS OF SPECIAL INTERESTThe Perimeter Group’s areas of interest are based on client need and process. Collectively, our team has nearly a century’s worth of experience in the government affairs field. We’ve worked on countless issues over the years on everything from pro-active legislation to regulatory and procurement projects. Our experience in recent sessions includes:• Agriculture• Beer and beverage• Economic development• Education• Energy• Health care• Information technology • Judicial • Taxation• TelecommunicationsABOUT THE PERIMETER GROUPA Little Rock, Arkansas, based lobbying firm with a proven track record in legislative, regulatory, and public policy success, The Perimeter Group maintains a circle of influence among the state’s most important decision-makers to produce desired outcomes for its clients. Our team consists of a former lawmaker and associate staff who understand the people, processes and procedures needed to find your way around policy issues in Arkansas.

2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG | 171DAVID WROTEN Executive Vice PresidentArkansas Medical SocietyP.O. Box 55088Little Rock, AR 72215-508810 Corporate Hill, Suite 300Little Rock, AR 72205 (501) 224-8967 (501) 224-6489 dwroten@arkmed.org www.arkmed.orgH. SCOTT SMITH, JD, Director of Governmental AffairsMIKE MITCHELL, JD, General CounselLAURA HAWKINS, Legislative Support SpecialistTOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST• Health care delivery• Health Department regulations• Health insurance• Hospital issues• Malpractice/legal reform• Medicaid• Patient confidentiality• Pharmaceutical issues• Public safetyABOUT ARKANSAS MEDICAL SOCIETYThe Arkansas Medical Society represents the interests of Arkansas’ physicians and their patients. Established in 1875, AMS membership consists of 4,500 physicians, medical students, and medical residents.Arkansas’ physicians are concerned with all issues affecting the practice of medicine, including public health, the quality and delivery of medical care, and the financing of health-related services.

172 | 2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG JARROD W. YATES Executive Vice PresidentArkansas Farm Bureau FederationP.O. Box 31Little Rock, AR 72203-003110720 Kanis RoadLittle Rock, AR 72211-3825 (501) 228-1288 (501) 366-8698 jarrod.yates@arfb.com www.arfb.comTOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST• Agriculture• Business and commerce• County government• Environment• Natural resources• Roads and highways• State agencies, boards, and commissions• Taxes• WaterABOUT ARKANSAS FARM BUREAU FEDERATIONFarm Bureau is an independent, voluntary organization of farm and ranch families united for the purpose of analyzing their problems and formulating action to achieve educational improvement, economic opportunity, social advancement and promote the national well-being. Farm Bureau is county, state, national and international in its scope and influence. Farm Bureau is nonpartisan, nonsectarian, nongovernmental and nonsecret in character. Farm Bureau strives to be the voice of agricultural producers at all levels.The mission of Farm Bureau is to:1. Advocate the interests of agriculture in the public arena;2. Disseminate information concerning the value and importance of agriculture; and3. Provide products and services which improve the quality of life for our members.The Arkansas Farm Bureau Federation currently represents over 180,000 member families.

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174 | 2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG The Arkansas Society of Professional Lobbyists believes that effective government depends upon the greatest possible participation of those being governed. Such participation focuses on the legislative and executive branches where professional and citizen lobbyists drawn from every major discipline represent literally every segment of society and every sector of the economy.The society further believes that the heavy responsibility of the professional lobbyist, functioning in the eye of public opinion, requires standards of ethical behavior beyond those generally accepted by a free and moral society.The society therefore, offers the following guidelines which it urges be observed by its members and all those whose professional objectives are to influence public policy decision:• The professional lobbyist accepts the fact that it is the system of representative government we enjoy that makes possible the practice of lobbying and, while keeping the interest of employer or client in a position of primacy, will temper the advocacy role with proper consideration for the general public interest.• The professional lobbyist will protect confidences, not only those of the employer or client, but also those of elected and appointed officials of government and professional colleagues.• The professional lobbyist will always deal in accurate, current and factual information, whether it is being reported to the employer or client, government officials, the media or professional colleagues, and will not engage in misrepresentation of any nature.• The professional lobbyist will acquire enough knowledge of public policy issues to be able to fairly present all points of view.• The professional lobbyist will avoid conflicts of interest and where conflict is unavoidable, will communicate the facts fully and freely to those affected.GUIDELINES FOR PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT

2025 ASPL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY | ARKLOBBYISTS.ORG | 175• The professional lobbyist will comply with the laws and regulations governing lobbying in the state of Arkansas, as well as the standards of conduct applying to officials and staff of the U.S. Congress and Executive Branch of Federal Government and will strive to go one step further and function in a manner that goes beyond these official enactments and promulgations.• The personal conduct of the professional lobbyist should not bring discredit to the profession, government or individual colleagues.• The professional lobbyist will refrain from discrimination which is legally proscribed.• A priority goal of the professional lobbyist should be to increase public understanding of the process and this objective should be pursued in every possible way – public appearances, media contacts, articles in company and other publications and contacts in the normal course of everyday life.• The professional lobbyist should constantly strive to upgrade the necessary skills by every means available, continuing formal education, attendance at meetings and seminars, and participation in “ad hoc” groups with likeminded colleagues.