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2021 Arkansas Society of Professional Lobbyists 2021 MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY PROMOTING THE ART AND SCIENCE OF LOBBYING

2021 Arkansas Society of Professional Lobbyists MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome to the 93rd General Assembly Page 2 Officers and Board of Directors Page 3 Past Presidents Pages 4 6 Individual Members Pages 7 12 Companies Firms Associations Pages 13 18 Individual Profiles and Information Pages 19 178 ASPL Guidelines and Professional Conduct Pages 179 180 LAURA HAWKINS Executive Director Arkansas Society of Professional Lobbyists P O Box 24426 Little Rock AR 72221 Office 501 224 9018 Fax 501 224 6489 Cell 501 416 7739 Website www arklobbyists org 1

WELCOME TO THE 93RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY On behalf of the members of the Arkansas Society of Professional Lobbyists let me welcome you to the Arkansas 93rd 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 Andy Miller President 2020 2021 2

THE ARKANSAS SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONAL LOBBYISTS The 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 2021 OFFICERS Andy Miller President Amanda Story JD Vice President Jay Robbins Secretary Treasurer ASPL 2021 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Max Braswell Jack Critcher Tamika Edwards Lindsey Bailey French Michelle Kitchens Susanna Watt 3

ASPL PAST PRESIDENTS Dennis E Jungmeyer 1990 1991 Z Lynn Zeno 1991 1992 Ann Henderson Gilbert 1992 1993 Phil E Matthews 1993 1994 Charlotte May Perdue 1994 1995 Don Beavers 1995 1996 Sheila Galbraith Bronfman 1996 1997 Merl Haubein 1997 1998 Michael W Mitchell 1998 1999 J D Harper 1999 2000 Kelley Erstine 2000 2001 Stewart A Bell 2001 2002 4

ASPL PAST PRESIDENTS Randy Thurman 2002 2003 J Kelly Robbins 2003 2004 Sammie Cox 2004 2005 Kenneth R Hall JD 2005 2006 Montine McNulty 2006 2007 Randy Lann 2007 2008 Courtney Sheppard 2008 2009 Charles M Miller 2009 2010 Len Pitcock 2010 2011 Dennis Farmer 2011 2012 Paul Means 2012 2013 Billy Tarpley 2013 2014 5

ASPL PAST PRESIDENTS Debra Wolfe 2014 2015 Stanley Hill 2015 2016 Jodiane Tritt 2016 2017 Larry Boccarossa 2017 2018 Melissa Moody 2018 2019 Steve Higginbothom 2019 2020 6

2021 ARKANSAS SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONAL LOBBYISTS INDIVIDUALS Justin T Allen 19 Mike Anderson 20 Rodney Baker 21 Richard Bearden 22 Terry Benham 23 John P Bethel 24 Mark Biviano 25 Larry J Boccarossa 26 Camie Boggess 27 Max Braswell 28 Pipere Brettell 29 John Bridges 30 Dustin B Brighton 31 Rachel Bunch 32 Cody Burkham 33 Jessica Clowser Burkham 34 Katie Burns 35 John Burris 36 Bart Calhoun 37 Becky Barnes Campbell 38 Jay Chesshir 39 Marvin L Childers 40 Robert Coon 41 Drew Crawford 42 Jack Critcher 43 Ricky Cross 44 7

Josh Curtis 45 J R Davis 46 Joey Dean 47 Ronald L Dedman 48 Angela DeLille 49 Lee Ann Dietz 50 Chase Dugger 51 Ross Dunn 52 Donald Erbach 53 Kelley Erstine 54 Park Estes 55 Dennis Farmer 56 Vicki Farmer IOM CAE 57 Melinda Faubel 58 Steve Ferren 59 Isaac Foley 60 Cathy Foraker 61 Ashley Frans 62 Lindsey Bailey French 63 Mary Neal French 64 Ron Fuller 65 Erika Gee 66 Ann H Gilbert JD 67 Nicole Gillum 68 Jon Gilmore 69 Allen Gordon 70 Rick Green 71 Max Greenwood 72 Austin Grinder 73 8

Andrew Grobmyer 74 William A Gruber Esq 75 Kenneth R Hall JD 76 Arnold Hameister 77 Bradley Hardin 78 Lucas Hargraves 79 J D Harper 80 Morril Harriman 81 Joe Harris Jr 82 Rett Hatcher JD CPA 83 Leo J Hauser 84 Bruce Hawkins 85 Mark R Hayes 86 Steve Higginbothom 87 Martha M Hill 88 Stanley L Hill 89 Rich Huddleston 90 Lance Johnston 91 Michael Keck 92 Matt King 93 Greg Kirkpatrick 94 Michelle Kitchens 95 Lisa Lake 96 Michael Lamoureux 97 Randy Lann 98 Timothy J Leathers Esq 99 Laurie Lee 100 Kelley Linck 101 Michael Lindsey 102 9

Toni Lindsey 103 Stephanie Malone 104 Charlie Martin 105 Dustin McDaniel 106 Kevin McGilton 107 Montine McNulty 108 Andy Miller 109 James Miller 110 Lisa Miller 111 Michael W Mitchell 112 Robert Moery 113 Joe Molinaro 114 Melissa Moody 115 Jon Moran 116 Julie Mullenix 117 Ted Mullenix 118 Tracey Ann Nelson 119 Shannon Newton 120 Susana O Daniel 121 Sheena Olson 122 Stephanie Osborne 123 Scott Pace PharmD JD 124 Andrew M Parker JD 125 Marvin Parks 126 Bill Paschall 127 Laneigh Pfalser 128 Bradley Phillips 129 Jeff Pitchford 130 Len Pitcock 131 10

Nicholas Poole 132 Rob Ratley 133 Scott P Richardson 134 Bill Roachell 135 J Kelly Robbins 136 Jay K Robbins 137 Ava F Roberts 138 Derek Rudkin CAE 139 Bo Ryall 140 Kent Schroeder 141 Courtney Sheppard 142 Jay L Shue 143 Scott Simon 144 Derrick W Smith 145 H Scott Smith JD 146 Robert D Smith III 147 Roger Smith 148 Rosi Smith 149 LaShannon Spencer 150 Kevin D Steele 151 Brent Stevenson 152 Mark Stodola 153 Amanda Story JD 154 Bill H Stovall III 155 Scott Sullivan 156 Billy Tarpley 157 Sherman Tate 158 Kirkley Thomas 159 Randy Thurman 160 11

Don A Tilton 161 Jodiane Tritt 162 Lorrie P Trogden 163 Chris Villines 164 John Vinson 165 Tammy Waters 166 Susanna Watt 167 Mark J Whitmore 168 Ruth H Whitney Esq 169 John Wilkerson 170 H G Tres Williams III 171 Dana Wills CPA 172 Robbie Wills 173 Debra Wolfe 174 Tommy Wren 175 David Wroten 176 Ken Yang 177 Jarrod Yates 178 HONORARY MEMBERS Don Beavers Sheila Bronfman Ernest Cunningham Merl Haubein Dennis E Jungmeyer Phil Matthews Tom Parker Z Lynn Zeno 12

2021 ARKANSAS SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONAL LOBBYISTS COMPANIES FIRMS ASSOCIATIONS Acadia Healthcare 46 69 AEP Southwestern Electric Power Company 78 AGC Arkansas 47 Agricultural Council of Arkansas 74 Albemarle Corporation 147 All Care Pharmacies 161 American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network 92 American Dream Strategies LLC 177 ARBEV 56 Arkansas Advanced Energy Association 123 Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families 90 Arkansas Asphalt Pavement Association 55 Arkansas Assisted Living Association 32 Arkansas Automobile Dealers Association 94 Arkansas Bankers Association 163 Arkansas Bar Association 137 Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield 20 72 178 Arkansas Cable Telecommunications Association 114 Arkansas Cattlemen s Association 33 Arkansas Center for Health Improvement 95 Arkansas Chapter of the American Institute of Architects 152 Arkansas Children s 122 149 13

Arkansas Education Association 119 121 Arkansas Electric Cooperatives Inc 159 Arkansas Environmental Federation 138 Arkansas Farm Bureau Federation 34 89 93 130 Arkansas Forest and Paper Council 152 Arkansas Forestry Association 28 Arkansas Fraternal Order of Police 148 Arkansas Health Care Association 32 Arkansas Homefurnishings Association 98 151 Arkansas Hospital Association 140 162 Arkansas Hospitality Association 108 Arkansas Independent Producers and Royalty Owners 21 Arkansas Manufactured Housing Association 80 Arkansas Medical Society 112 146 176 Arkansas Municipal League 43 86 170 Arkansas Oil Marketers Association 59 Arkansas Optometric Association 57 Arkansas Pharmacists Association 46 69 165 174 Arkansas Recycling Coalition 171 Arkansas Residential Assisted Living Association 141 Arkansas Rice 136 Arkansas Society of Association Executives 21 Arkansas Society of Certified Public Accountants 21 Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce 76 103 125 Arkansas State Dental Association 157 161 14

Arkansas State Employees Association Inc 30 132 Arkansas State Firefighters Association 148 Arkansas State Orthotics Prosthetics Association 148 Arkansas Timber Producers Association 26 77 Arkansas Transit Association Inc 67 Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association 104 Arkansas Trucking Association 120 Arkansas Veterinary Medical Association 21 Associated Builders Contractors of Arkansas 135 Associated Industries of Arkansas 76 103 125 Association of Arkansas Counties 45 63 164 168 AT T 44 46 48 58 61 69 96 Barber Law Firm PLLC 29 153 Bi Partisan Strategies Inc 84 91 126 Brent Stevenson Associates 152 Brightstone Bridge 31 Broadview Strategies 113 Calpine Corporation 147 161 Campbell Ward 38 Capitol Advisors Group 36 68 Capitol Concepts LLC 21 Capitol Consulting Firm 83 Capitol Partners 115 128 CareSource 46 69 CHR 46 69 15

Community Health Centers of Arkansas Inc 150 Community Health Systems 161 Cove Street Consulting LLC 35 Cox Communications 49 Crawford Associates 42 DBH Management Consultants 27 50 85 97 Del Ark Consulting Group 82 Dell 46 69 Domtar 166 Edward Allen Gordon PA 70 Entergy Arkansas Inc 24 Farm Credit Services of Arkansas 156 FGA 46 Flywheel Energy LLC 109 Fuller Enterprises Inc 65 Gilmore Strategy Group 46 69 Government Solutions LLC 142 160 Guidehouse 46 69 Hargraves Consulting 79 154 HomeCare Association of Arkansas 105 Impact Management Group 22 23 41 60 62 124 Independent Insurance Agents of Arkansas 54 inVeritas 75 99 169 James Miller Associates 110 JCD Consulting Services 51 167 16

Keystone Corporation LKQ 161 Koch Companies Public Sector LLC 152 Kroger Corporation 161 Law Office of Robert D Smith III 147 Little Rock Fraternal Order of Police 148 Little Rock Regional Chamber of Commerce 39 M M Strategies 111 McDaniel Wolff Benca PLLC 37 106 134 Medical Associates of Northwest Arkansas MANA 148 Microsoft 46 69 Mill Creek Strategies LLC 53 Mitchell Blackstock Sneddon PLLC 112 Mitchell Williams Selig Gates Woodyard PLLC 81 88 145 Mullenix Associates LLC 73 101 117 118 Nucor Steel Company 147 Paschall Strategic Communications 127 Phillips Management and Consulting Service Inc 129 Public Information Advocates 161 Pulaski County Medical Society 139 RAR Strategies 133 RELX Inc 147 Riceland Foods 107 Roger Smith Government Relations 148 Rogers Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce 116 Saracen Resort Casino 161 17

Shue Law Firm 143 Simmons Arena 161 Southern Arkansas University 156 Southern Arkansas University Tech 156 Stephens Investments Holding LLC 147 T Mobile 152 Tate and Associates 158 The Breast Center of Northwest Arkansas 148 The Capitol Group LLC 161 The Nature Conservancy 144 The Perimeter Group 131 175 The Poultry Federation 40 The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars 152 Trace Strategies 25 100 Tyson Foods Inc 52 University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture 46 69 Walmart Stores Inc 102 Wholesale Beer Distributors of Arkansas Inc 64 87 Wright Lindsey Jennings 19 66 WSG Consulting 71 155 172 173 18

JUSTIN T ALLEN Wright Lindsey Jennings 200 W Capitol Ave Suite 2300 Little Rock AR 72201 Office 501 212 1220 Fax 501 376 9442 Cell 870 917 8250 E mail jallen wlj com Website www wlj com ABOUT WRIGHT LINDSEY JENNINGS Justin 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 19

MIKE ANDERSON Governmental Relations Consultant Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield P O Box 6660 Sherwood AR 72124 6660 Mobile 501 680 3996 E mail mda2507 gmail com TOPIC OF SPECIAL INTEREST Health insurance ABOUT MIKE ANDERSON Mike 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 20

RODNEY BAKER President Capitol Concepts LLC 1401 Capitol Ave Suite 440 Little Rock AR 72201 Office 501 607 4245 Cell 501 607 4245 E mail rbaker capitolconceptsllc com Website www capitolconceptsllc com TOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST Agriculture Government Highways Oil and gas Taxes ABOUT CAPITOL CONCEPTS LLC Capitol 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 21

RICHARD BEARDEN Partner Impact Management Group 425 W Capitol Avenue Suite 3525 Little Rock AR 72201 Office 501 244 9600 Cell 501 607 3791 E mail bearden impactmanagement com TERRY BENHAM Partner ROBERT COON Partner SCOTT PACE PharmD JD Partner ISAAC FOLEY Director of Political Consulting ASHLEY FRANS Director of Communications TOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST Ballot issues Behavioral health issues Business commerce Economic development Energy Health care issues Public relations Workforce training ABOUT IMPACT MANAGEMENT GROUP Impact 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 Washington D C and Baton Rouge Louisiana 22

TERRY BENHAM Partner Impact Management Group 425 W Capitol Avenue Suite 3525 Little Rock AR 72201 Office 501 244 9600 Cell 501 519 5100 E mail benham impactmanagement com RICHARD BEARDEN Partner ROBERT COON Partner SCOTT PACE PharmD JD Partner ISAAC FOLEY Director of Political Consulting ASHLEY FRANS Director of Communications TOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST Energy Transportation Higher education Economic development Juvenile justice Foreign policy Political advocacy ABOUT IMPACT MANAGEMENT GROUP Impact 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 Washington D C and Baton Rouge Louisiana 23

JOHN P BETHEL Director Public Affairs Entergy Arkansas Inc P O Box 551 425 West Capitol Avenue Little Rock AR 72203 Office 501 377 3577 Fax 501 377 3599 Cell 501 776 7689 E mail jbethel entergy com Website www entergy com TOPIC OF SPECIAL INTEREST Electric Utilities ABOUT ENTERGY ARKANSAS INC Entergy 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 approximately 700 000 customers in 63 Arkansas counties The company generates electricity from two nuclear units four coal units five natural gas units two hydroelectric units and power purchase agreements from two solar facilities with a total generating capacity of 6 800 MW In addition the company operates 4 600 miles of transmission lines 37 000 miles of distribution lines and 400 substations Through its Teamwork Arkansas program 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 24

MARK BIVIANO Partner Trace Strategies 411 South Victory Suite 206 Little Rock AR 72201 Cell 501 230 5751 E mail mark tracestrats com Website www tracestrats com TOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST Turnkey grassroots Ballot issues Business development Education Health care Public affairs Public Government relations Tax issues ABOUT TRACE STRATEGIES The core mission of our firm is to provide the very best strategies to help our clients achieve their goals and succeed Whether success means a winning campaign advocating for an issue brand development business consulting or digital management Trace Strategies is the experienced partner you want on your team 25

LARRY J BOCCAROSSA Executive Director Arkansas Timber Producers Association 2311 Biscayne Drive Suite 206 Little Rock AR 72227 Office 501 224 2232 Fax 501 224 9625 Cell 501 517 4442 JAMES WILSON President MICHAEL PIERCE Vice President TOPICS 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 issues ABOUT ARKANSAS TIMBER PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION The 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 26

CAMIE BOGGESS DBH Management Consultants 207 East Church Street Morrilton AR 72110 604 Stony Ridge Heber Springs AR 72543 Office 501 354 3086 Cell 501 765 6666 E mail camie boggessconsulting com Website www dbhmanagement com TOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST Ambulance medical transportation policy Emergency services communications General business marketing Health care pharmacy policy Higher education Insurance related issues Law enforcement Long term care Medicaid Medicare Natural gas energy policy Procurement Racing gaming lottery Retirement policy Tax issues and reforms ABOUT DBH MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS DBH 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 27

MAX BRASWELL Executive Vice President Arkansas Forestry Association 1213 W 4th Street Little Rock AR 72201 Office 501 374 2441 Fax 501 374 6413 Cell 501 680 0297 E mail mbraswell arkforests org MARK KARNES President TOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST Environmental issues Highway and transportation department regulations Land use Regulatory agencies Tax issues ABOUT ARKANSAS FORESTRY ASSOCIATION Organized 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 28

PIPERE BRETTELL Government Relations Barber Law Firm PLLC 425 West Capitol Avenue Suite 3400 Little Rock AR 72201 Office 501 687 1446 Cell 501 541 7302 E mail pbrettell barberlawfirm com MARK STODOLA Counsel JIM JULIAN Counsel ROBIN RAHMAN Counsel REECE OWENS Counsel TOPICS 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 Information ABOUT BARBER LAW FIRM The Barber Law Firm offers comprehensive legal and political strategies to our clients before all three branches of government legislative executive and judical 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 29

JOHN BRIDGES Executive Director Arkansas State Employees Association Inc P O Box 1588 Little Rock AR 72203 1301 West 7th Street Little Rock AR 72201 Office 501 378 0187 Fax 501 378 0113 E mail jbridges aseaar org TOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST State government State employee pay plan State employee retirement system State employee health insurance ABOUT 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 30

DUSTIN B BRIGHTON Managing Director Brightstone Bridge LLC 3730 Breakstone Drive Fayetteville AR 72764 Office 202 557 8193 E mail dusty brightstonebridge com Website www brightstonebridge com TOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST Internet commerce Technology Health care Retail issues Corporate policy development Economic development Taxation policy ABOUT BRIGHTSTONE BRIDGE LLC Dustin 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 Unversity 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 founder and Managing Director of Brightstone Bridge LLC and has experience not only in Arkansas but in multiple states Brightstone Bridge LLC is a multifunctional public affairs and policy advocacy firm and has reprsented Fortune 500 companies that are doing or wish to do business with the state of Arkansas 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 Brightstone Bridge will help develop your messaging and identify other stakeholders that will help in advocating for your position within the halls of Arkansas government 31

RACHEL BUNCH Executive Director Arkansas Health Care Association Arkansas Assisted Living Association The Victory Building 1401 W Capitol Avenue Suite 180 Little Rock AR 72201 Office 501 374 4422 Fax 501 374 1077 Cell 501 350 7496 E mail rbunch arhealthcare com Website www arhealthcare com TOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST Nursing homes Assisted living communities Long term care Health care Medicaid Workforce development Home community based services ABOUT ARKANSAS HEALTH CARE ASSOCIATION AND ARKANSAS ASSISTED LIVING ASSOCIATION Established 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 32

CODY BURKHAM Executive Vice President Arkansas Cattlemen s Association 310 Executive Ct Little Rock AR 72205 Office 501 224 2114 Cell 870 703 1270 E mail cody arbeef org Website www arbeef org TOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST Agriculture Environment Natural resources Tax Trade Water State agencies Boards commissions ABOUT ARKANSAS CATTLEMEN S ASSOCIATION The Arkansas Cattlemen s Association is leading the beef cattle industry forward The association works on legislation to benefit the industry education for cattle producers advocacy for our products to consumers and developing the beef industry in Arkansas to serve the cattlemen of Arkansas 33

JESSICA CLOWSER BURKHAM Director Public Affairs Government Relations Arkansas Farm Bureau Federation 10720 Kanis Road Little Rock AR 72211 Office 501 228 1374 Fax 501 228 1836 Cell 501 251 7853 E mail jessica burkham arfb com Website www arfb com TOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST Agriculture Business and commerce County government Environment Natural resources Roads and highways State agencies boards and commissions Taxes Water ABOUT ARKANSAS FARM BUREAU FEDERATION Farm 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 and 3 Provide products and services which improve the quality of life for our members The Arkansas Farm Bureau Federation currently represents over 190 000 member families 34

KATIE BURNS President Cove Street Consulting LLC 2020 West 3rd Suite 315 A Little Rock AR 72205 Cell 501 412 6263 E mail katie covestreetconsulting com ABOUT KATIE BURNS Katie Burns spent the last 17 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 35

JOHN BURRIS Partner Capitol Advisors Group 1301 West Capitol Avenue Little Rock AR 72201 Office 501 353 0562 Cell 870 688 6181 E mail johnburris cagark com Website www cagark com BILL VICKERY Managing Partner MITCHELL LOWE Partner NICOLE GILLUM General Counsel TOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST Agriculture Budget Business commerce Defense Economic development Education Energy Gaming Health care Information technology Tax issues Technology Telecom Transportation ABOUT CAPITOL ADVISORS GROUP Capitol 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 36

BART CALHOUN McDaniel Wolff Benca PLLC 1307 West Fourth Little Rock AR 72201 Office 501 954 8000 E mail bart mwbfirm com Website www mwbfirm com TOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST Administrative law Agriculture Alcohol and tobacco regulation Gaming Health care Home improvement industry Intellectual property Social media and technology Telecommunications ABOUT BART W CALHOUN From 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 37

BECKY BARNES CAMPBELL Partner Campbell Ward 1020 W Third Street Little Rock AR 72201 Cell 501 912 7560 E mail becky campbellward com Website www campbellward com TOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST Agriculture Environmental Regulatory Research funding ABOUT CAMPBELL WARD Campbell 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 38

JAY CHESSHIR President and CEO Little Rock Regional Chamber of Commerce One Chamber Plaza Little Rock AR 72201 Office 501 377 6010 Fax 501 374 6018 Cell 501 804 3326 E mail jchesshir littlerockchamber com TOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST From 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 COMMERCE The 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 39

MARVIN L CHILDERS President The Poultry Federation 321 South Victory Street Little Rock AR 72201 Office 501 375 8131 Fax 501 375 5519 Cell 501 766 1545 Home 501 821 6344 E mail marvin thepoultryfederation com TOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST Agriculture Distribution Environmental Energy Insurance Manufacturing Taxes Transportation Water air quality Workers compensation ABOUT THE POULTRY FEDERATION The 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 40

ROBERT COON Managing Partner Impact Management Group 425 W Capitol Avenue Suite 3525 Little Rock AR 72201 Office 501 244 9600 Cell 501 940 6199 E mail coon impactmanagement com RICHARD BEARDEN Partner TERRY BENHAM Partner SCOTT PACE PharmD JD Partner ISAAC FOLEY Director of Political Consulting ASHLEY FRANS Director of Communications TOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST Agriculture Employment issues Energy Engineering General business Insurance Manufacturing Public opinion research Tax Technology Telecommunications Workforce training ABOUT IMPACT MANAGEMENT GROUP Impact 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 Washington D C and Baton Rouge Louisiana 41

DREW CRAWFORD Owner Crawford Associates P O Box 3333 Little Rock AR 72203 Cell 501 804 2481 E mail drew crawfordandassociates org TOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST Alcohol Agriculture Business and commerce Economic development Education Energy Environmental Health care Insurance Manufacturing and distribution Medical Medical marijuana Pharmaceutical Real estate Regulatory State and federal governmental relations Taxation ABOUT CRAWFORD ASSOCIATES Crawford Associates is an Arkansas based company located in Little Rock specializing in governmental relations Clients vary from the local business owners to multi state companies with clients needs and outcomes always remaining the priority Crawford Associates help clients by creating policy change advocating for progress implementing strategic action plans creating relationships and getting results Crawford Associates focus on relationship building and beneficial partnerships to merge differences for a common consensus is the perfect choice to achieve the clients short term and long term goals Clients can trust Crawford Associates years of experience in making a difference in Arkansas 42

JACK CRITCHER Legislative Liaison Arkansas Municipal League P O Box 38 North Little Rock AR 72115 301 W Second North Little Rock AR 72115 Office 501 374 3484 Fax 501 374 0541 Cell 501 940 4777 E mail jcritcher arml org Website www arml org MARK R HAYES Executive Director JOHN WILKERSON General Counsel TOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST All issues impacting cities and towns such as Local sales tax and exemptions Land use matters Municipal government ABOUT ARKANSAS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE The 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 43

RICKY CROSS External Legislative Affairs AT T 101 N 13th Fort Smith AR 72901 Office 479 785 6610 Cell 479 650 6505 E mail hc0911 att com Website www att com TOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST Entertainment Media Public safety Regulatory Taxation Technology Telecommunications ABOUT AT T As a modern media company AT T s unique blend of businesses work together to provide our customers around the world with connectivity technology entertainment news advertising and more 44

JOSH CURTIS Governmental Affairs Director Association of Arkansas Counties 1415 West Third Street Little Rock AR 72201 Office 501 372 7550 Fax 501 372 0611 Cell 501 776 7004 E mail jcurtis arcounties org Website www arcounties org TOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST Ballot issues Bridges City county local affairs Courts Criminal justice Election issues laws Freedom of Information Juvenile issues justice Prison jails Law enforcement Retirement issues Road issues Tax issues Transportation issues Workers compensation ABOUT ASSOCIATION OF ARKANSAS COUNTIES The 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 45

J R DAVIS Partner Gilmore Strategy Group 1512 West 3rd Street Suite 6 Little Rock AR 72205 Office 501 777 5149 Cell 501 541 7036 E mail jr gilmorestrategy com Website www gilmorestrategy com TOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST Health care Technology Infrastructure Management consulting Agriculture Political affairs Public relations Opinion research ABOUT GILMORE STRATEGY GROUP Davis 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 Microsoft Dell CRH CareSource University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture FGA Acadia Healthcare Arkansas Pharmacists Association Guidehouse AT T and more 46

JOEY DEAN Executive Vice President AGC Arkansas Box 846 Little Rock AR 72203 523 East Capitol Avenue Little Rock AR 72203 Office 501 375 4436 Fax 501 375 0110 Cell 501 804 8970 E Mail jdean agcar net Website www agcar net STEVE FORSGREN President JAKE NABHOLZ Vice President DOUG WASSON Legislative Chair D B HILL III Legislative Chair ABOUT AGC ARKANSAS AGC Arkansas is a voluntary trade association of commercial general contracting firms highway building and utility specialty contractors and supply and service firms Established in 1934 the primary objectives of AGC Arkansas are to pursue skill integrity and responsibility in the construction industry to provide training for its members member firms and individuals interested in pursuing a career in the construction industry and to serve as the voice of the construction industry in Arkansas 47

RONALD L DEDMAN President AT T Arkansas AT T 1401 West Capitol Suite 420 Little Rock AR 72201 Office 501 373 8084 Fax 501 373 3090 Cell 501 416 7997 E mail Ronald Dedman att com Website www att com TOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST Broadband Commerce Entertainment Public safety Regulatory Taxes Technology Telecommunications ABOUT AT T As a modern media company AT T s unique blend of businesses work together to provide our customers around the world with connectivity technology entertainment news advertising and more 48

ANGELA DeLILLE Manager Government and Regulatory Affairs Cox Communications 4901 South 48th Street Springdale AR 72762 Office 479 365 2409 Cell 479 305 0914 E mail Angela Delille cox com Website www cox com TOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST Cox 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 venture such as health care and IoT to better power the smart homes smart businesses and smart cities of the future ABOUT COX COMMUNICATIONS Cox Communications is a broadband communications and entertainment company providing advanced digital video Internet telephone and home security and automation services over its own nationwide IP network The third largest U S cable company Cox serves approximately 6 million residences and businesses Cox Business is a facilities based provider of voice video and data solutions for commercial customers and Cox Media is a full service provider of national and local cable spot and digital media advertising Cox is known for its pioneering efforts in broadband voice and commercial services industry leading customer care and its outstanding workplaces For 10 years Cox has been recognized as a best operator for women by Women in Cable Telecommunications Cox has ranked among DiversityInc s Top 50 Companies for Diversity 13 times More information about Cox Communications a wholly owned subsidiary of Cox Enterprises is available at www cox com and www coxmedia com 49

LEE ANN DIETZ DBH Management Consultants 207 East Church Street Morrilton AR 72110 Office 501 354 3086 Cell 501 551 7456 E mail leeann dbhmanagement com Website www dbhmanagement com TOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST Ambulance medical transportation policy Emergency services communications General business marketing Health care policy Higher education Insurance related issues Law enforcement Long term care Medicaid Medicare Natural gas energy policy Procurement Racing gaming Retirement policy Tax issues reforms ABOUT DBH MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS DBH 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 50

CHASE DUGGER Founder CEO JCD Consulting Services P O Box 337 Beebe AR 72012 Cell 501 288 5633 E mail Chase jcdconsulting net Website www jcdconsulting net TOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST Agriculture Business and commerce Elections Energy Health care Long term care Non profits Public relations Education ABOUT JCD CONSULTING SERVICES JCD 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 51

ROSS DUNN Regional Manager Government Relations Tyson Foods Inc 2200 W Don Tyson Parkway Springdale AR 72762 Office 479 290 4591 Cell 870 270 8271 E mail Ross Dunn tyson com Website www tysonfoods com TOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST Agriculture Business and commerce Environmental Natural resources Transportation State agencies boards and commissions Taxes Water Manufacturing ABOUT 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 52

DON ERBACH President Mill Creek Strategies LLC 8 Redcoat Lane Little Rock AR 72227 Cell 501 650 1945 E Mail don millcreekstrategies com TOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST Economic development Energy Oil and gas Regulatory Taxation Technology Transportation Utilities ABOUT MILL CREEK STRATEGIES LLC Mill Creek Strategies LLC is a full service public affairs firm located in Little Rock Arkansas Specializing in energy and transportation policy Mill Creek Strategies has extensive experience designing and executing successful public policy campaigns providing governmental relations public relations and marketing expertise to a wide range of clients 53

KELLEY ERSTINE Chief Executive Officer Independent Insurance Agents of Arkansas 5000 Northshore Drive North Little Rock AR 72118 Office 501 221 2444 Fax 501 221 0364 E Mail kelley bigiarkansas com TOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST Insurance and regulatory issues Workers compensation Civil justice reform General business issues ABOUT INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENTS OF ARKANSAS The Independent Insurance Agents of Arkansas also known as Big I Arkansas has approximately 400 member agencies representing more than 3 000 agents statewide Big I Arkansas was organized in 1900 and is affiliated with the Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of America The Big I is involved in education public relations government affairs industry relations professional standards and protecting the interests of the insurance buying public 54

PARK ESTES Executive Director Arkansas Asphalt Pavement Association 301 South Victory Street Little Rock AR 72201 Office 501 219 1100 Fax 501 219 0884 E Mail director arasphalt com Website www arasphalt com TOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST Construction regulatory issues Economic development Education Environment Highway safety Roads and highways Taxes Transportation ABOUT ARKANSAS ASPHALT PAVEMENT ASSOCIATION The Association membership represents the paving contractors hot mix asphalt producers oil refiners merchandisers members aggregate producers and associate members The goals are quality asphalt through communication design research and education 55

DENNIS FARMER President ARBEV 700 Rock St Ste 4 Little Rock AR 72202 Office 501 376 9552 Fax 501 375 4430 E mail arbev sbcglobal net TOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST Health and nutrition Recycling and the environment Water quality and availability Legislative and regulatory affairs ABOUT ARBEV ARBEV 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 nonalcoholic beverage that can be named 56

VICKI FARMER IOM CAE Executive Director Arkansas Optometric Association 1401 West Capitol Suite 247 Little Rock AR 72201 Office 501 661 7675 Fax 501 372 0233 Cell 501 773 1252 E mail vicki arkansasoptometric org Website www arkansasoptometric org TOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST Eye health visual welfare Health and vision insurance Health education Medicaid Medicare Professional standards and ethics ABOUT ARKANSAS OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION The Arkansas Optometric Association is a non profit professional association representing Optometry in Arkansas Arkansas Optometric Association is dedicated to its mission to preserve promote and advance Optometry in Arkansas Our vision is to be the trusted resource in eye health and vision care 57

MELINDA FAUBEL Director External Affairs AT T 1401 West Capitol Suite 420 Little Rock AR 72201 Office 501 373 3330 Fax 501 373 3090 Cell 501 944 5190 E mail melinda faubel att com Website www att com TOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST Broadband Commerce Entertainment Public safety Regulatory Taxes Technology Telecommunications ABOUT AT T As a modern media company AT T s unique blend of businesses work together to provide our customers around the world with connectivity technology entertainment news advertising and more 58

STEVE FERREN Executive Vice President Arkansas Oil Marketers Association P O Box 229 Little Rock AR 72203 1 Riverfront Place Suite 630 North Little Rock AR 72114 Office 501 374 6293 Fax 501 374 7351 Cell 501 425 1033 E mail Steve aoma org Website www AOMA org TOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST Any issue affecting petroleum products i e Alternative fuels Motor fuel taxes Beer Sales tax Environmental issues Tobacco ABOUT ARKANSAS OIL MARKETERS ASSOCIATION The Arkansas Oil Marketers Association was formed in 1942 to foster a cooperative spirit among petroleum marketers In 1942 we marketed through the traditional service station Today in addition to the service station we own operate or sell to convenience stores and end user accounts We provide the gasoline and diesel that keeps Arkansas moving In today s fast moving world you can fuel your car purchase a prepared meal and take home milk and other grocery items from one location a convenience store Our association is heavily involved with educational programs for our members and their employees We hold seminars for truck drivers on how to handle petroleum products safely for convenience store employees on the lawful sale of tobacco products and general educational seminars on finance human resource management and other topics of interest to our members 59

ISAAC FOLEY Director of Political Consulting Impact Management Group 425 W Capitol Avenue Suite 3525 Little Rock AR 72201 Office 501 244 9600 Cell 479 841 8768 E mail isaac impactmanagement com Website www impactmanagement com RICHARD BEARDEN Partner TERRY BENHAM Partner ROBERT COON Partner SCOTT PACE PharmD JD Partner ASHLEY FRANS Director of Communications TOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST Ballot initiatives Education Public relations Technology Transportation ABOUT IMPACT MANAGEMENT GROUP Impact 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 Washington D C and Baton Rouge Louisiana 60

CATHY FORAKER Area Manager External Affairs AT T 1133 East Harold Street Fayetteville AR 72703 Office 479 571 6604 Fax 479 442 3117 Cell 479 790 9787 E mail cf9399 att com Website www att com TOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST Broadband Entertainment Public safety Regulatory Taxes Technology Telecommunications ABOUT AT T As a modern media company AT T s unique blend of businesses work together to provide our customers around the world with connectivity technology entertainment news advertising and more 61

ASHLEY FRANS Director of Communications Impact Management Group 425 W Capitol Avenue Suite 3525 Little Rock AR 72201 Office 501 244 9600 Cell 501 612 4182 E mail ashley impactmanagement com Website www impactmanagement com RICHARD BEARDEN Partner TERRY BENHAM Partner ROBERT COON Partner SCOTT PACE PharmD JD Partner ISAAC FOLEY Director of Political Consulting TOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST Energy Agriculture Transportation Economic development Child advocacy ABOUT IMPACT MANAGEMENT GROUP Impact 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 Washington D C and Baton Rouge Louisiana 62

LINDSEY BAILEY FRENCH Legal Counsel Association of Arkansas Counties 1415 West 3rd Street Little Rock AR 72201 Office 501 372 7550 Fax 501 372 0611 E mail lfrench arcounties org Website www arcounties org ABOUT ASSOCIATION OF ARKANSAS COUNTIES The 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 63

MARY NEAL FRENCH Lobbyist Wholesale Beer Distributors of Arkansas Inc WBDA P O Box 3477 Little Rock AR 72203 3477 Quapaw Tower 700 East 9th 1J Little Rock AR 72203 Office 501 375 9232 Cell 501 425 3203 E mail wbda arbeerdist com Website arbeerdist com ABOUT WHOLESALE BEER DISTRIBUTORS OF ARKANSAS INC The Wholesale Beer Distributors of Arkansas Inc was founded on March 27 1934 for the express purpose of establishing a higher plane of commercial integrity for those engaged in the manufacture sale and or distribution of beer in the state of Arkansas to educate the state s beer industry to the necessity of conducting its business in the public interest to eliminate law violations that sometimes surround the sale and use of beer to oppose discriminating legislation relating to the beer industry and to promote model laws affecting said industry 64

RON FULLER President Fuller Enterprises Inc 5 Braeburn Court Little Rock AR 72212 Office 501 960 6611 Cell 501 960 6611 E mail R3988 aol com Website ronfullerenterprises com TOPICS 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 Tobacco ABOUT 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 65

ERIKA GEE Wright Lindsey Jennings 200 W Capitol Ave Suite 2300 Little Rock AR 72201 Office 501 212 1305 Fax 501 376 9442 Cell 501 680 4880 E mail egee wlj com Website www wlj com ABOUT WRIGHT LINDSEY JENNINGS Clients with legal and business issues involving government regulation need the assistance of attorneys with experience and relationships in this specialized area Wright Lindsey Jennings Government Relations attorneys have substantial professional backgrounds in the public sector and the experience crafting practical government relations solutions for our clients Because we are lobbyists as well as attorneys we are uniquely situated to represent any type of client interest involving federal state or local government at any stage of the process We further assist our clients by analyzing and monitoring legislation drafting new legislation and proposed amendments and preparing and presenting testimony on behalf of our clients before legislative committees We are also skilled in representing entities and individuals in regulatory and licensure matters before government agencies the legislative branch municipal and county government Both Justin T Allen and Erika Ross Gee served as Chief Deputy Attorneys General before rejoining the firm and they have broad experience and contacts in all types of state government issues 66

ANN H GILBERT JD Executive Director Arkansas Transit Association Inc 620 West Broadway North Little Rock AR 72114 Office 501 372 8900 Fax 501 372 8901 Cell 501 804 1879 E mail agilbert arktransit org ADAM WADDELL President Fayetteville NEIL WILKINS Vice President Choctaw GEORGANNA IMHOFF HUDDLESTON Secretary Treasurer Little Rock TOPICS 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 insurance ABOUT 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 67

NICOLE GILLUM General Counsel Capitol Advisors Group 1301 W Capitol Avenue Little Rock AR 72201 Office 501 353 0562 Cell 479 970 6013 E mail nicolegillum cagark com Website www cagark com BILL VICKERY Managing Partner MITCHELL LOWE Partner JOHN BURRIS Partner TOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST Agriculture Business commerce Defense Economic development Education Energy Gaming Health care Information technology Tax issues Telecom Transportation ABOUT CAPITOL ADVISORS GROUP Capitol 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 68

JON GILMORE President Founder Gilmore Strategy Group 1512 West 3rd Street Suite 6 Little Rock AR 72201 Office 501 777 5149 Cell 501 529 8757 E mail jon gilmorestrategy com Website www gilmorestrategy com TOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST Heathcare Technology Infrastructure Management consulting Agriculture Political affairs Public relations Opinion research ABOUT GILMORE STRATEGY GROUP Gilmore founded his rm in 2016 after serving as Deputy Chief of Staff for Governor Asa Hutchinson Previously Gilmore managed Hutchinson s campaign for Governor in 2014 Gilmore continues to serve as the Chief Political Strategist and Pollster for Governor Asa Hutchinson Key lobbying clients include Microsoft Dell CRH CareSource University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Acadia Healthcare Arkansas Pharmacists Association Guidehouse AT T and more Gilmore has been featured in the Arkansas Business Arkansas 250 every year since the rst publication in 2017 recognizing his in uence in Arkansas politics Gilmore is an experienced pollster a member of the Republican Governors Association Finance Committee and also serves as the registered agent for AsaPAC the Governor s political action committee 69

ALLEN GORDON Attorney at Law Edward Allen Gordon 105 S Moose Street Morrilton AR 72110 Office 501 354 0125 Cell 501 208 1527 E mail agordon gcvlaw com TOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST Administrative rules and regulations Energy issues and policy Construction industry Natural gas exploration and title issues ABOUT ALLEN GORDON Since 1973 Allen Gordon has been engaged in a diverse general law practice He served as a member of the Arkansas Senate from 1983 through 2000 During that time he served on the Judiciary Committee and as chairman of Senate State Agencies Committee and as co chairman of Legislative Council Administrative Rules and Regulations subcommittee From 2007 until 2012 he served as legislative liaison for Attorney General Dustin McDaniel 70

RICK GREEN Governmental Strategist WSG Consulting P O Box 306 Conway AR 72033 Office 501 548 1969 Fax 501 329 0321 Cell 479 208 8288 E mail rick WSGArkansas com Website www WSGArkansas com ROBBIE WILLS Attorney BILL H STOVALL III Governmental Strategist DANA WILLS Governmental Strategist TOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST Budget and taxation Economic development Education Energy Health care Technology Telecommunications Transportation intermodal Utilities ABOUT RICK GREEN WSG 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 firm he served as chief legislative liaison to the Governor of Arkansas 71

MAX GREENWOOD Vice President Government and Media Relations Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield 601 S Gaines St Little Rock AR 72201 Office 501 378 2131 Fax 501 378 2975 E mail magreenwood arkbluecross com Website www arkansasbluecross com TOPIC OF SPECIAL INTEREST Health insurance ABOUT ARKANSAS BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD Founded 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 72

AUSTIN GRINDER Attorney Lobbyist Mullenix Associates LLC 501 Woodlane Avenue Suite 105 Little Rock AR 72201 Office 501 725 5190 Cell 501 844 7795 E mail austingrinder arkansas net Website www lobbyarkansas com ABOUT AUSTIN GRINDER Austin Grinder is a lobbyist and leads the legal team for Mullenix Associates LLC He coordinates legal research drafts legislation evaluates client issues provides strategic counsel and lobbies members of state government Austin s professional experience and strong relationships developed over the last six years are an asset for the clients he represents in the legislative and regulatory arenas with real property health policy insurance technology and a wide range of other issues Austin communicates regularly with state agency personnel members of the governor s staff and members of the Arkansas General Assembly to keep them briefed on client issues ABOUT MULLENIX ASSOCIATES LLC Mullenix Associates LLC founded in 1999 is consistently recognized as one of the state s most effective government affairs consulting firms Members of the firm have almost 80 years combined experience Mullenix Associates is proud to represent local national and international companies developing or expanding business in Arkansas Fortune 500 companies professional trade associations and other organizations Each client large or small receives the same attention to detail to address specific needs timelines and issues Mullenix Associates represents the interests of companies who have made some of the largest economic development investments in the history of the state The positive impact on the state s economy will be felt for generations The Mullenix Associates track record is strong because the firm is serious about achieving success for clients 73

ANDREW GROBMYER Executive Vice President Agricultural Council of Arkansas P O Box 250909 Little Rock AR 72225 1200 West 4th Street Little Rock AR 72201 Office 501 376 0455 Fax 501 376 0081 Cell 501 454 9643 E mail andrew grobmyer agcouncil net Website www agcouncil net Facebook Instagram Twitter AgCouncilofAr TOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST Agriculture Banking Energy Environment Labor Tax Telecommunications Transportation Trade ABOUT AGRICULTURAL COUNCIL OF ARKANSAS The 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 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 74

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KENNETH R HALL JD Executive Vice President Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce Associated Industries of Arkansas P O Box 3645 Little Rock AR 72203 3645 1200 West Capitol Avenue Little Rock AR 72201 Office 501 210 4210 Fax 501 372 2722 E mail khall arkansasstatechamber com Website www arkansasstatechamber com RANDY ZOOK President CEO ANDREW PARKER Director of Governmental Affairs TONI LINDSEY Director of Governmental Affairs TOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST Any 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 ARKANSAS The 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 businessrelated associations 76

ARNOLD HAMEISTER Director of Logger Education and Training Arkansas Timber Producers Association 2311 Biscayne Drive Suite 206 Little Rock AR 72227 Office 501 224 0016 Fax 501 224 9625 Cell 501 764 2958 E mail arnoldatpa gmail com TOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST Education specifically as it relates to logging Safety and environmental issues ABOUT ARKANSAS TIMBER PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION The Arkansas Timber Producers Association was incorporated as a nonprofit 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 awardwinning 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 77

BRADLEY HARDIN State Government Affairs Manager Arkansas AEP Southwestern Electric Power Company 101 West Township Street Fayetteville AR 72703 2823 Office 479 973 2347 Fax 479 973 2326 Cell 501 590 6939 E mail behardin aep com TOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST Air quality Economic development Electric utility regulation Environmental Taxes Transportation Water quality ABOUT AEP SOUTHWESTERN ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY Southwestern Electric Power Company serves 550 000 customers in Louisiana Arkansas East Texas and the Panhandle area of North Texas Its headquarters is in Shreveport LA with regulatory and external affairs offices in Shreveport and Fayetteville AR SWEPCO s Texas regulatory and government affairs services are provided through American Electric Power s Austin Texas offices Southwestern Electric Power Company is part of the American Electric Power system which 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 utility units operate as AEP Ohio AEP Texas Appalachian Power in Virginia and West Virginia AEP Appalachian Power in Tennessee Indiana Michigan Power Kentucky Power Public Service Company of Oklahoma and Southwestern Electric Power Company in Arkansas Louisiana and east Texas AEP s headquarters are in Columbus Ohio 78

LUCAS HARGRAVES Principal Hargraves Consulting 1401 West Capitol Avenue Suite 245 Little Rock AR 72201 Cell 501 351 1135 E mail lucas hargravesconsulting com Website www hargravesconsulting com AMANDA STORY JD Associate TOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST Business and commerce Education Energy Health care Insurance Issue campaigns Medicaid Public relations media strategy Taxation Telecommunications ABOUT HARGRAVES CONSULTING Hargraves 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 locallyowned businesses and non profit organizations 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 79

J D HARPER Executive Director Arkansas Manufactured Housing Association 1123 South University Avenue Suite 720 Little Rock AR 72204 Office 501 663 8444 Fax 501 663 8447 Cell 501 690 6591 E mail jdharper amha net Website www amha net TOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST Sales and use tax issues Zoning and land use Regulatory agencies Transportation issues Business and employment matters ABOUT ARKANSAS MANUFACTURED HOUSING ASSOCIATION The 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 80

MORRIL HARRIMAN Counsel Mitchell Williams Selig Gates Woodyard PLLC 425 West Capitol Avenue Suite 1800 Little Rock AR 72201 3525 Office 501 688 8824 Fax 501 918 7824 Cell 501 804 5074 E mail mharriman mwlaw com Bio https www mitchellwilliamslaw com morril harriman DERRICK W SMITH Partner MARTHA M HILL Counsel TOPICS 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 issues ABOUT MITCHELL WILLIAMS SELIG GATES WOODYARD PLLC Mitchell 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 81

JOE HARRIS JR Owner Del Ark Consulting Group P O Box 781 Osceola AR 72370 Office 870 563 6798 Fax 870 563 1292 Cell 870 838 5401 TOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST Our 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 GROUP Mr Harris currently serves on the Arkansas Waterway Commission as a commissioner and 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 pastchairperson 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 82

RETT HATCHER JD CPA Partner Capitol Consulting Firm 1401 W Capitol Ave Suite 233 Little Rock AR 72201 Cell 479 883 6193 E mail rett ccfirm com Website www ccfirm com TOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST Government procurement Legislative advocacy Coalition and association management Initiative and petition process Research and intelligence Political consulting ABOUT CAPITOL CONSULTING FIRM Capitol 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 83

LEO J HAUSER Partner Bi Partisan Strategies Inc 1401 West Capitol Avenue Suite 100 Little Rock AR 72201 Cell 501 352 1868 E mail leo hauser bike Website www bipartisanstrategies com TOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST Biotechnology Consumer health care Education Health care Medicaid Medicare Mental health Pharmaceuticals Substance abuse ABOUT LEO J HAUSER Leo 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 Committee His 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 84

BRUCE HAWKINS DBH Management Consultants 207 East Church Street Morrilton AR 72110 Office 501 354 3086 Fax 501 354 8291 Cell 501 208 2300 E mail dbhawkins suddenlinkmail com Website www dbhmanagement com TOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST Ambulance medical transportation policy Emergency services communications General business marketing Health care policy Higher education Insurance related issues Law enforcement Long term care Medicaid Medicare Natural gas energy policy Procurement Racing gaming Retirement policy Tax issues reforms ABOUT DBH MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS DBH 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 85

MARK R HAYES Executive Director Arkansas Municipal League P O Box 38 North Little Rock AR 72115 301 West 2nd Street North Little Rock AR 72114 Office 501 978 6100 Fax 501 374 0541 E mail mhayes arml org Website www arml org JACK CRITCHER Legislative Liaison JOHN WILKERSON General Counsel TOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST All issues impacting cities and towns such as Local sales tax and exemptions Land use matters Municipal government ABOUT ARKANSAS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE The 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 86

STEVE HIGGINBOTHOM Executive Director Wholesale Beer Distributors of Arkansas Inc P O Box 3477 Little Rock AR 72203 3477 Quapaw Tower 700 East 9th 1J Little Rock AR 72203 Office 501 375 9232 Home 870 295 2370 Cell 870 295 0008 E mail shwbda arbeerdist com Website www arbeerdist com ABOUT WHOLESALE BEER DISTRIBUTORS OF ARKANSAS INC The Wholesale Beer Distributors of Arkansas Inc was founded on March 27 1934 for the express purpose of establishing a higher plane of commercial integrity for those engaged in the manufacture sale and or distribution of beer in the state of Arkansas to educate the state s beer industry to the necessity of conducting its business in the public interest to eliminate law violations that sometimes surround the sale and use of beer to oppose discriminating legislation relating to the beer industry and to promote model laws affecting said industry 87

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STANLEY L HILL Vice President of Public Affairs Government Relations Arkansas Farm Bureau Federation P O Box 31 Little Rock AR 72203 0031 10720 Kanis Road Little Rock AR 72211 3825 Office 501 228 1564 Fax 501 228 1836 E mail stanley hill arfb com Website www arfb com TOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST Agriculture Business and commerce County government Environment Natural resources Roads and highways State agencies boards and commissions Taxes Water ABOUT ARKANSAS FARM BUREAU FEDERATION Farm 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 and 3 Provide products and services which improve the quality of life for our members The Arkansas Farm Bureau Federation currently represents over 190 000 member families 89

RICH HUDDLESTON Executive Director Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families Union Station Suite 306 1400 W Markham St Little Rock AR 72201 Office 501 476 3484 Fax 501 371 9681 Cell 501 343 3429 E mail rhuddleston aradvocates org Website www aradvocates org TOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST Budget Children and families Child welfare Early childhood education Family economic issues Health care Juvenile justice K 12 education State tax ABOUT ARKANSAS ADVOCATES FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES AACF is a non profit child advocacy organization created in 1977 to give children a voice at the State Capitol Our mission is to promote better public policy to ensure that all children and families have the resources and opportunities to lead healthy and productive lives and realize their full potential We do this through evidence based research coalition building communications outreach and engaging the public and lobbying 90

LANCE JOHNSTON Partner Bi Partisan Strategies Inc 1401 West Capitol Avenue Suite 100 Little Rock AR 72201 Office 501 499 2814 E mail lancejohnston me com Website www bipartisanstrategies com TOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST Economic development Small business Energy Health care Mental health Disabilities Real estate and development ABOUT LANCE JOHNSTON Lance 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 91

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MATT KING Director of Public Affairs Government Relations Arkansas Farm Bureau Federation P O Box 31 Little Rock AR 72203 0031 10720 Kanis Road Little Rock AR 72211 3825 Office 501 228 1297 Fax 501 228 1836 Cell 501 519 4297 Email matt king arfb com Website www arfb com TOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST Agriculture Business and commerce County government Environment Natural resources Roads and highways State agencies boards and commissions Taxes Water ABOUT ARKANSAS FARM BUREAU FEDERATION Farm 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 and 3 Provide products and services which improve the quality of life for our members The Arkansas Farm Bureau Federation currently represents over 190 000 member families 93

GREG KIRKPATRICK President Arkansas Automobile Dealers Association P O Box 9150 North Little Rock AR 72119 600 Main Street Suite 200 North Little Rock AR 72114 Office 501 372 2596 Fax 501 372 4389 E mail greg arkautodealers com Website www aadaonline com TOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST Environment issues Motor vehicles Property taxes Sales and use tax Traffic safety issues Transportation Workers compensation ABOUT ARKANSAS AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSOCIATION Founded in 1932 the Arkansas Automobile Dealers Association represents 225 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 8 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 94

MICHELLE KITCHENS Director of Governmental Affairs and Community Outreach Arkansas Center for Health Improvement 1401 W Capitol Avenue Suite 300 Little Rock AR 72201 Office 501 526 2244 Cell 501 607 4389 E mail mkitchens achi net Website www achi net TOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST Data resources Health Health policy Health insurance Medicare Medicaid Emergency transportation ABOUT ARKANSAS CENTER FOR HEALTH IMPROVEMENT ACHI 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 95

LISA LAKE Director External Affairs AT T 1401 W Capitol Avenue Suite 420 Little Rock AR 72201 Office 501 373 5903 Fax 501 373 3090 Cell 501 563 8230 E mail lisa lake att com Website www att com TOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST Broadband Entertainment Media Public safety Regulation Taxation Technology Telecommunications ABOUT AT T As a modern media company AT T s unique blend of businesses work together to provide our customers around the world with connectivity technology entertainment news advertising and more 96

MICHAEL LAMOUREUX DBH Management Consultants 207 East Church Street Morrilton AR 72110 Office 501 354 3086 Cell 479 886 2277 E mail lamoureuxlaw gmail com Website www dbhmanagement com TOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST Ambulance medical transportation policy Emergency services communications General business marketing Health care policy Higher education Insurance related issues Law enforcement Long term care Medicaid Medicare Natural gas energy policy Procurement Racing gaming Retirement policy Tax issues reforms ABOUT DBH MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS DBH 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 Michael is a graduate of Arkansas Tech University with a degree in Political Science He attended the William H Bowen Law School in Little Rock and received his Juris Doctorate in 1999 He was first elected to the Arkansas House of Representatives when he was 26 years old and finished his career in the legislature as President Pro Tempore of the Arkansas Senate In 2015 Michael left the Senate when he was recruited by Governor Asa Hutchinson to be his Chief of Staff He remained in this role until May of 2016 97

RANDY LANN Executive Director Arkansas Homefurnishings Association 1405 West 6th Street Little Rock AR 72201 2901 Office 501 375 3091 Fax 501 376 3436 Cell 501 993 3091 E mail randylann aristotle net TOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST Employment issues and benefits Health insurance Non sufficient funds NSF issues Retail issues Sales tax Tort reform Workers compensation ABOUT ARKANSAS HOMEFURNISHINGS ASSOCIATION In 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 savings on dental insurance health insurance and networking opportunities between AHA members to allow the exchange of retail experience and information 98

TIMOTHY J LEATHERS ESQ Vice President of Consulting inVeritas Northwest AR Little Rock Washington DC Office 501 954 7878 Fax 501 954 9955 Cell 501 786 2246 E mail tleathers inveritasinfo com Website www inveritasinfo com RUTH H WHITNEY ESQ CEO President WILLIAM A GRUBER ESQ Vice President of Government Relations and Strategic Partnerships TOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST Agriculture Economic development Education Energy Finance Health care Information technology Intelligence Local government Natural resources Pharmaceuticals Regulatory Retail Tax Technology Telecommunications Transportation ABOUT INVERITAS inVeritas is a global public affairs firm specializing in corporate and brand management public relations government relations market research and intelligence The inVeritas team has worked at the highest levels of government and 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 for passing legislation securing funding building coalitions and providing cost containment on disputes Our comprehensive approach delivers sound results through Strategic relationships development Coalition building and political engagement Legislative and regulatory analysis Issue advocacy ABOUT TIM LEATHERS Tim Leathers joined inVeritas after retiring as Deputy Director and Revenue Commissioner with the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration having served 39 years under seven governors He began as a law clerk with DFA while attending law school and also served as tax attorney and chief legal counsel His state experience provided the opportunity for him to develop expertise in Arkansas state taxation and finance as well as administrative procedure and economic development incentives 99

LAURIE LEE Managing Partner Trace Strategies 411 South Victory Suite 206 Little Rock AR 72201 Cell 501 258 6353 E mail laurie tracestrats com Website www tracestrats com TOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST Turnkey grassroots Ballot issues Business development Education Health care Public affairs Public government relations Tax issues ABOUT TRACE STRATEGIES The core mission of our firm is to provide the very best strategies to help our clients achieve their goals and succeed Whether success means a winning campaign advocating for an issue brand development business consulting or digital management Trace Strategies is the experienced partner you want on your team 100

KELLEY LINCK Lobbyist Mullenix Associates LLC 501 Woodlane Avenue Suite 105 Little Rock AR 72201 Office 501 725 5190 Cell 870 404 2741 E mail kelleylinck arkansas net Website www lobbyarkansas com ABOUT KELLEY LINK Kelley Linck is a lobbyist with Mullenix Associates LLC As a former member of the Arkansas General Assembly he understands the challenges policymakers face when working to craft and pass legislation He utilizes the first hand knowledge he gained as a legislator and chairman of the House Public Health Committee to benefit the clients of Mullenix Associates Kelley effectively evaluates issues provides strategic input tracks legislative committee activities and lobbies members of state government The broad experience Kelley gained at the Arkansas Department of Human Services where he served as Chief of Staff and Intergovernmental Affairs under Secretary Cindy Gillespie serves him well in his role at Mullenix Associates ABOUT MULLENIX ASSOCIATES LLC Mullenix Associates LLC founded in 1999 is consistently recognized as one of the state s most effective government affairs consulting firms Members of the firm have almost 80 years combined experience Mullenix Associates is proud to represent local national and international companies developing or expanding business in Arkansas Fortune 500 companies professional trade associations and other organizations Each client large or small receives the same attention to detail to address specific needs timelines and issues Mullenix Associates represents the interests of companies who have made some of the largest economic development investments in the history of the state The positive impact on the state s economy will be felt for generations The Mullenix Associates track record is strong because the firm is serious about achieving success for clients 101

MICHAEL LINDSEY Director of Public Affairs and Government Relations Walmart Stores Inc 702 South West 8th Street Bentonville AR 72716 Cell 479 402 1669 E mail michael lindsey walmart com Website www corporate walmart com TOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST Employment compliance Financial services Health care Retail Taxation Workers compensation ABOUT 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 71 banners in 27 countries and e commerce websites in 10 countries With fiscal year 2016 sales of approximately 482 billion Walmart employs 2 3 million associates worldwide In Arkansas Walmart employs more than 50 000 associates and operates more than 120 stores clubs and distribution centers around the state Additionally the Walmart Foundation awarded more than 76 million in cash in kind donations and volunteer hours to Arkansas nonprofits in 2015 102

TONI LINDSEY Director of Governmental Affairs Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce Associated Industries of Arkansas 1200 West Capitol Avenue Little Rock AR 72201 Office 501 372 2222 Fax 501 372 2722 Cell 479 409 4389 E mail tlindsey arkansasstatechamber com Website www arkansasstatechamber com TOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST Any 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 ARKANSAS The 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 103

STEPHANIE MALONE Chief Executive Officer Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association P O Box 3486 Little Rock AR 72203 1400 W Capitol Avenue Suite 165 Little Rock AR 72201 Office 501 376 2852 Fax 501 372 0951 E mail smalone arktla org TOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST Administrative law Commercial law Criminal law Courts Civil procedure Environmental issues Family law Insurance issues Medical malpractice Product liability Victims rights Workers compensation ABOUT ARKANSAS TRIAL LAWYERS ASSOCIATION The 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 104

CHARLIE MARTIN Executive Director HomeCare Association of Arkansas 411 South Victory Suite 204 Little Rock AR 72201 Office 501 376 2273 Fax 501 376 7107 Cell 501 993 1016 E mail hcaaark sbcglobal net Website www homecareassociationarkansas org TOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST Home healthcare Personal and attendant care Home infusion therapy Durable and home medical equipment Medicaid licensure permit of approval Home health care licensure permit of approval ABOUT HOMECARE ASSOCIATION OF ARKANSAS The 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 105

DUSTIN MCDANIEL McDaniel Wolff Benca PLLC 1307 West 4th Street Little Rock AR 72201 Office 501 954 8000 Fax 866 419 1601 Cell 870 243 0266 E mail dmcdaniel mwbfirm com Website www mwbfirm com TOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST Administrative law Agriculture Alcohol and tobacco regulation Antitrust Criminal justice Education Gaming Health care Intellectual property Technology Telecommunications ABOUT DUSTIN McDANIEL Dustin McDaniel served as Arkansas s 55th AG from 2007 2015 and in the Arkansas House of Representatives from 2005 2007 Dustin provides national advocacy for clients among state attorneys general and governors He also provides strategic legal and policy counsel to clients with state government needs in Arkansas Dustin is also licensed to practice in the District of Columbia 106

KEVIN MCGILTON Vice President Government Affairs Riceland Foods Inc 2120 S Park Avenue Stuttgart AR 72160 Office 870 673 5520 Fax 870 673 5667 Cell 870 830 7028 E mail kmcgilton riceland com Website www riceland com DANNY KENNEDY CEO BEN NOBLE COO TOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST Agriculture Manufacturing Energy Environmental regulations ABOUT 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 107

MONTINE McNULTY CEO Arkansas Hospitality Association P O Box 3866 Little Rock AR 72203 603 South Pulaski Street Little Rock AR 72201 Office 501 376 2323 Fax 501 376 6517 Cell 501 912 8694 E mail montine arhospitality org Website www arhospitality org TOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST Lodging Marinas Restaurants foodservice Small business issues Taxes Travel tourism Unemployment issues ABOUT ARKANSAS HOSPITALITY ASSOCIATION The Arkansas Hospitality Association AHA is the official voice of the restaurant lodging and tourism industries in Arkansas The association serves as an umbrella organization for the Arkansas Lodging Association the Arkansas Restaurant Association and the Arkansas Travel Council As the official voice of the hospitality industry for over 75 years the Arkansas Hospitality Association represents the industry before the General Assembly and government agencies promotes public awareness of the industry and its contributions to the Arkansas economy facilitates discounted benefits and services to its members offers training and education programs on food and alcohol safety student training programs and more to build the future of the hospitality industry in Arkansas 108

ANDY MILLER Senior Government Community Relations Director Flywheel Energy LLC 1401 W Capitol Suite 225 Little Rock AR 72201 Office 501 335 0282 Cell 501 607 4269 E mail andy miller flywheelenergy com TOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST Natural gas and oil exploration and production Natural gas gathering and marketing ABOUT FLYWHEEL ENERGY LLC Flywheel 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 109

JAMES MILLER James Miller Associates 3516 Dearborn Circle Bryant AR 72022 Cell 501 831 2544 E mail jamesmillerandassociates gmail com Website www jamesmillerandassociates com TOPICS 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 policy ABOUT JAMES MILLER ASSOCIATES James 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 110

LISA MILLER M M Strategies 1512 West 3rd Street Suite 8 Little Rock AR 72201 Cell 501 412 3781 E mail mandmstrategies gmail com Website www mandmstrategies com TOPICS 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 policy ABOUT M M STRATEGIES M M Strategies is an Arkansas based professional consulting firm 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 111

MICHAEL W MITCHELL Attorney Mitchell Blackstock Sneddon PLLC 1010 West 3rd Street Little Rock AR 72201 Office 501 378 7870 Fax 501 375 1940 Cell 501 680 0628 E mail mmitchell mitchellblackstock com Website www mitchellblackstock com TOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST Access to medical care Assisted living Behavioral health Developmental disabilities Health law and insurance Long term services Medicaid Motor vehicles Pharmaceutical issues Physicians Podiatric medical issues Psychiatric hospital issues ABOUT MICHAEL W MITCHELL Michael 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 112

ROBERT MOERY Principal Broadview Strategies 1301 W Capitol Avenue Little Rock AR 72201 Cell 501 516 5067 E mail rmoery broadviewstrategies com Website www broadviewstrategies com TOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST Agriculture Transportation Taxation Economic development Racing and gaming Alcohol regulation Natural resources Health care Telecommunications ABOUT BROADVIEW STRATEGIES Broadview 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 113

JOE MOLINARO Executive Director Arkansas Cable Telecommunications Association 411 South Victory Suite 201A Little Rock AR 72201 Office 501 907 6440 Cell 501 690 0966 E mail joe arcta org CURTIS STAMP Chairman REID MORGAN Vice Chairmen ANGELA DELILLE Secretary Treasurer TOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST Cable Internet Regulatory Taxes Technology Telecommunications Utilities ABOUT ARKANSAS CABLE TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION The 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 114

MELISSA MOODY Partner Capitol Partners P O Box 7627 Little Rock AR 72217 Cell 501 231 3363 E mail mmoody96 gmail com Website www capitolpartnersllc com LANEIGH PFALSER Associate TOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST Agriculture Economic development Energy Health care Insurance Real estate Recycling Regulatory State and federal government relations Taxation Transportation Utilities ABOUT CAPITOL PARTNERS Capitol 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 115

JON MORAN Senior Vice President of Government Affairs Rogers Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce 317 West Walnut Street Rogers AR 72756 Office 479 636 1240 Cell 479 616 4484 E mail jon rogerslowell com TOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST Business infrastructure funding Economic development Health care Higher Education Regional infrastructure funding School funding formula Taxation Tourism Transportation highway funding Workers compensation ABOUT THE ROGERS LOWELL AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Founded in 1922 the Rogers Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce is a five star accredited chamber interested in transportation education recreation and a stable business climate for Arkansas The chamber has 2 100 businesses representing over 3500 individuals 116

JULIE MULLENIX Attorney Lobbyist Mullenix Associates LLC 501 Woodlane Avenue Suite 105 Little Rock AR 72201 Office 501 725 5190 Cell 501 844 7071 E mail juliemullenix arkansas net Website www lobbyarkansas com ABOUT JULIE MULLENIX Julie Mullenix is an attorney and lobbyist at Mullenix Associates LLC She relies on over two decades of experience to advise and assist clients in developing legislative priorities drafting legislation implementing successful strategies and lobbying the legislature Julie has been involved in innumerable successful client projects over the years and loves assisting new clients in finding solutions to the challenges they face She maintains consistent communication with state agency leaders the governor s office and members of the General Assembly to represent the interests of her clients ABOUT MULLENIX ASSOCIATES LLC Mullenix Associates LLC founded in 1999 is consistently recognized as one of the state s most effective government affairs consulting firms Members of the firm have almost 80 years combined experience Mullenix Associates is proud to represent local national and international companies developing or expanding business in Arkansas Fortune 500 companies professional trade associations and other organizations Each client large or small receives the same attention to detail to address specific needs timelines and issues Mullenix Associates represents the interests of companies who have made some of the largest economic development investments in the history of the state The positive impact on the state s economy will be felt for generations The Mullenix Associates track record is strong because the firm is serious about achieving success for clients 117

TED MULLENIX President Lobbyist Mullenix Associates LLC 501 Woodlane Avenue Suite 105 Little Rock AR 72201 Office 501 725 5190 Cell 501 844 7000 E mail tedmullenix arkansas net Website www lobbyarkansas com ABOUT TED MULLENIX Ted Mullenix is president at Mullenix Associates LLC and a lobbyist for the firm Prior to the passage of the Arkansas Term Limits law he served 16 years as a member of the Arkansas General Assembly where he became experienced in state budget legislative and regulatory processes Following his service in the legislature Ted founded Mullenix Associates and has spent over two decades developing successful strategies to provide wins at the legislature for his clients The firm s strong and growing client list is reflective of the work ethic and integrity Ted was known for while serving as a member of the Arkansas Legislature ABOUT MULLENIX ASSOCIATES LLC Mullenix Associates LLC founded in 1999 is consistently recognized as one of the state s most effective government affairs consulting firms Members of the firm have almost 80 years combined experience Mullenix Associates is proud to represent local national and international companies developing or expanding business in Arkansas Fortune 500 companies professional trade associations and other organizations Each client large or small receives the same attention to detail to address specific needs timelines and issues Mullenix Associates represents the interests of companies who have made some of the largest economic development investments in the history of the state The positive impact on the state s economy will be felt for generations The Mullenix Associates track record is strong because the firm is serious about achieving success for clients 118

TRACEY ANN NELSON Executive Director Arkansas Education Association 1500 West Fourth Street Little Rock AR 72201 Office 501 375 4611 Fax 501 375 4620 Cell 501 658 6906 E mail tanelson aeanea org Website aeaonline org CAROL FLEMING President TOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST Children s issues Election laws Health care Public elementary and secondary education Revenue Workers compensation and unemployment compensation ABOUT ARKANSAS EDUCATION ASSOCATION For 151 years the Arkansas Education Association AEA has been the voice of public education in Arkansas We believe it is the oldest and largest voluntary professional organization in the state The AEA represents teachers and other school employees throughout Arkansas Our vision is a great public school for every student Our mission is to advocate for education professionals and unite our members and the state to fulfill the promise of public education to prepare every student to succeed 119

SHANNON NEWTON President Arkansas Trucking Association P O Box 3476 Little Rock AR 72203 1401 West Capitol Avenue Suite 185 Little Rock AR 72201 Office 501 372 3462 Fax 501 376 1810 E mail shannonnewton arkansastrucking com Website www arkansastrucking com TOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST Economic development issues Environmental regulations Highway user fees Tort reform Transportation funding Transportation policies Trucking regulations Workers compensation insurance ABOUT ARKANSAS TRUCKING ASSOCIATION Incorporated 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 120

SUSANA O DANIEL Director of Public Affairs Arkansas Education Association 1500 West Fourth Street Little Rock AR 72201 Office 501 375 4611 Cell 479 422 8207 E mail sodaniel aeanea org Website aeaonline org CAROL FLEMING President TOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST Children s issues Election laws Health care Public elementary and secondary education Revenue Workers compensation and unemployment compensation ABOUT ARKANSAS EDUCATION ASSOCATION For 151 years the Arkansas Education Association AEA has been the voice of public education in Arkansas We believe it is the oldest and largest voluntary professional organization in the state The AEA represents teachers and other school employees throughout Arkansas Our vision is a great public school for every student Our mission is to advocate for education professionals and unite our members and the state to fulfill the promise of public education to prepare every student to succeed 121

SHEENA OLSON Government Relations Arkansas Children s 1 Children s Way Slot 310 Little Rock AR 72202 3591 Office 501 364 3759 Cell 501 258 6370 E mail olsonsj archildrens org TOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST All issues concerning the health and well being of children including health policy Medicaid health insurance medical research health care delivery and access to services for families across the state ABOUT ARKANSAS CHILDREN S Arkansas Children s Inc is the only health care system in the state solely dedicated to caring for children which allows the organization to uniquely shape the landscape of pediatric care in Arkansas The 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 opened February 2018 includes 233 613 square feet of inpatient beds emergency care clinic rooms and diagnostic services Arkansas Children s outreach programs that blanket the state and include telemedicine mobile health and school based health solutions 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 122

STEPHANIE OSBORNE Executive Director Arkansas Advanced Energy Association P O Box 26403 Little Rock AR 72221 Office 501 712 3186 Cell 214 226 4121 E mail stephanie arkansasadvancedenergy com Website www arkansasadvancedenergy com TOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST Energy Solar Energy efficiency Performance contracting Taxes Alternative fuels ABOUT ARKANSAS ADVANCED ENERGY ASSOCIATION AAEA is dedicated to growing Arkansas s economy through expanded utilization of advanced energy technologies including energy efficiency demand response natural gas electric generation solar wind hydro nuclear electric vehicles alternative fuels and smart grid These are innovations that make our energy supply more secure clean and affordable AAEA engages in policy advocacy at the federal state and regulatory levels industry policy group briefings targeted outreach to other businesses and policymakers in Arkansas and across the country and regular communications with our members 123

SCOTT PACE PharmD JD Partner Impact Managment Group 425 W Capitol Ave Suite 3525 Little Rock AR 72201 Office 501 244 9600 Cell 501 690 8735 E mail pace impactmanagement com RICHARD BEARDEN Partner TERRY BENHAM Partner ROBERT COON Partner ISAAC FOLEY Director of Political Consulting ASHLEY FRANS Director of Communications TOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST Ballot issues Behavioral health issues Business commerce Economic development Energy Health care issues Public relations Workforce training ABOUT IMPACT MANAGEMENT GROUP Impact 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 Washington D C and Baton Rouge Louisiana 124

ANDREW M PARKER JD Director of Governmental Affairs Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce Associated Industries of Arkansas P O Box 3645 Little Rock AR 72203 3645 1200 West Capitol Avenue Little Rock AR 72201 Office 501 210 4202 Fax 501 372 2722 Cell 501 539 0953 E mail aparker arkansasstatechamber com Website www arkansasstatechamber com RANDY ZOOK President CEO KENNETH R HALL JD Executive Vice President TONI LINDSEY Director of Governmental Affairs TOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST Any 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 ARKANSAS The 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 125

MARVIN PARKS Partner Bi Partisan Strategies Inc 1401 W Capitol Avenue Suite 100 Little Rock AR 72201 Cell 501 733 4346 E mail mlparks797 gmail com Website www bipartisanstrategies com TOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST Agriculture Economic development Education Health care Insurance Small business Tort reform issues ABOUT MARVIN PARKS Marvin 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 Leo Hauser and Lance Johnston to represent several clients in the health care medical malpractice and tort reform arenas This gives them the ability to reach out to all members of the Arkansas General Assembly in a bi partisan effort 126

BILL PASCHALL CEO Paschall Strategic Communications 2300 Cottondale Lane Suite 200 Little Rock AR 72202 Office 501 663 6545 Fax 501 663 6529 Cell 501 831 3300 E mail bill paschallstrategic com TOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST Agriculture Economic development Education Energy issues Health care Motor vehicles Oil and gas Regulatory Taxation Technology Telecommunications Transportation Utilities ABOUT PASCHALL STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS Paschall Strategic Communications is a strategic communications firm that has been providing public affairs public relations and governmental relations consulting and advertising and marketing support to a wide range of clients for over 32 years 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 legislative advocacy and proactively informing our clients when new issues arise 127

LANEIGH PFALSER Associate Capitol Partners P O Box 7627 Little Rock AR 72217 Cell 501 743 5035 E mail lpfalser gmail com Website www capitolpartnersllc com MELISSA MOODY Partner TOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST Agriculture Economic development Energy Health care Insurance Real estate Recycling Regulatory State and federal government relations Taxation Transportation Utilities ABOUT CAPITOL PARTNERS Capitol 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 128

BRADLEY PHILLIPS President Phillips Management Consulting Service Inc P O Box 237 Conway AR 72033 Cell 501 269 2723 E mail bradley phillipsmanagement net TOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST Governmental affairs Public relations Media relations Vendor state relations Software and app development Project management Association management and services Advertising State procurement Pubilc utility policy Pharmaceuticals Mental health advocacy Medical marijuana Information technology Medicaid Vapor products ABOUT 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 16 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 129

JEFF PITCHFORD Director of State Affairs Public Affairs Government Relations Arkansas Farm Bureau Federation P O Box 31 Little Rock AR 72203 0031 10720 Kanis Road Little Rock AR 72211 3825 Office 501 228 1625 Fax 501 228 1836 Cell 501 350 3262 E mail jeff pitchford arfb com Website www arfb com TOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST Agriculture Business and commerce County government Environment Natural resources Roads and highways State agencies boards and commissions Taxes Water ABOUT ARKANSAS FARM BUREAU FEDERATION Farm 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 and 3 Provide products and services which improve the quality of life for our members The Arkansas Farm Bureau Federation currently represents over 190 000 member families 130

LEN PITCOCK Managing Partner The Perimeter Group 2111 Park Avenue Hot Springs AR 71901 Cell 501 580 4300 E mail len cablelynx com Website www perimeter arkansas com ERNEST CUNNINGHAM Senior Partner TOMMY WREN Managing Partner TOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST The 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 Economic development Education Energy Healthcare Information technology Judicial Taxation Telecommunications ABOUT THE PERIMETER GROUP A 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 former lawmakers governor s staff and corporate government affairs professionals who understand the people processes and procedures needed to find your way around policy issues in Arkansas 131

NICHOLAS POOLE Legislative Analyst Arkansas State Employees Association Inc P O Box 1588 Little Rock AR 72203 1301 West 7th Street Little Rock AR 72201 Office 501 378 0187 Fax 501 378 0113 E mail npoole aseaar org Website www aseaar org TOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST State government State employee pay plan State employee retirement system State employee health insurance ABOUT 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 132

ROB RATLEY Consultant RAR Strategies 2105 S 88th Street Fort Smith AR 72903 Cell 479 414 2087 E mail RARstrategies gmail com TOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST Economic development Community development Quality of place initiatives Native American collaboration Strategic planning Crisis management Communication strategy Innovative energy projects ABOUT RAR STRATEGIES Rob Ratley served as Arkansas Community Affairs Manager for OGE Energy Corp from 2006 2020 in the Fort Smith Region He has 16 years experience in Eastern and South central Oklahoma for a total of 31 years in Community Affairs He is a Cherokee Nation Citizen with key relationships with Cherokee Choctaw and Chickasaw representatives Rob was Founding Chairman of the Fort Smith Regional Alliance served as the 2020 Chair of the Fort Smith area United Way and the 2020 Chair of the Western Arkansas Military Community Council In 2020 he served on the Fort Smith Regional Chamber Executives Committee a position he has held for the past 10 years RAR Strategies is excellent at communication and teambuilding and is ready to assist with your public logic project in the sectors listed Our contact information is listed above and we are ready to make your organization a sucess 133

SCOTT P RICHARDSON McDaniel Wolff Benca PLLC 1307 West 4th Street Little Rock AR 72201 Office 501 954 8000 Fax 866 419 1601 Cell 501 658 5274 E mail scott mwbfirm com Website www mwbfirm com TOPIC OF SPECIAL INTEREST K 12 education ABOUT SCOTT P RICHARDSON From 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 134

BILL ROACHELL President Associated Builders Contractors of Arkansas 6 Collins Industrial Place North Little Rock AR 72113 Office 501 812 0828 Cell 501 517 7577 E mail broachell abcark org Website www abcark org TOPIC OF SPECIAL INTEREST Construction related issues ABOUT ASSOCIATED BUILDERS CONTRACTORS OF ARKANSAS ABC 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 135

J KELLY ROBBINS Executive Director Arkansas Rice 1200 West 4th Street Little Rock AR 72201 Cell 501 680 1316 E mail kelly arkansasrice org Website www arkansasrice org TOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST Issues impacting the rice community Agriculture related matters ABOUT ARKANSAS RICE Arkansas 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 136

JAY K ROBBINS Director of Government Relations Arkansas Bar Association 2224 Cottondale Lane Little Rock AR 72202 Office 501 801 5665 Cell 501 520 1595 E mail jrobbins arkbar com Website www arkbar com TOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST Legislation affecting the practice of law Legislation affecting all substantive areas of the law Civil procedure Criminal procedure Administrative law Courts ABOUT ARKANSAS BAR ASSOCIATION The 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 aquire 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 137

AVA F ROBERTS Executive Director Arkansas Environmental Federation Plaza West 415 N McKinley Suite 835 Little Rock AR 72205 Office 501 374 0263 Fax 501 374 8752 Cell 501 920 3963 E mail aroberts environmentark org Website www environmentark org TOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST Economic development Environment ABOUT ARKANSAS ENVIRONMENTAL FEDERATION The 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 138

DEREK RUDKIN CAE Executive Director Pulaski County Medical Society 500 S University Avenue Suite 311 Little Rock AR 72205 Office 501 687 0039 Fax 501 663 1737 E mail derek pulaskicms org Website www pulaskicms org TOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST Health care Health insurance Scope of practice Prescription authority ABOUT PULASKI COUNTY MEDICAL SOCIETY The 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 139

BO RYALL President and CEO Arkansas Hospital Association 419 Natural Resources Drive Little Rock AR 72205 Office 501 224 7878 Fax 501 224 0519 Cell 501 256 1170 E mail boryall arkhospitals org TOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST All legislation affecting Health care Health insurance Workers compensation insurance Medicaid Health education Tax exempt hospital issues ABOUT ARKANSAS HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION The 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 140

KENT SCHROEDER Executive Director Arkansas Residential Assisted Living Association 692 Honeysuckle Lane Cabot AR 72023 Office 501 941 2075 Fax 501 941 2075 E mail KENTSCHROEDER classicnet net MIKE MITCHELL Association Lobbyist TOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST Aging issues Assisted living Criminal record checks Disability care issues Elder care Fire safety Health care Insurance including long term care insurance Long term care Medicaid Mental health issues Nursing Personal care Private career training Residential care ABOUT ARKANSAS RESIDENTIAL ASSISTED LIVING ASSOCIATION ARALA The ARALA is the trade association that was founded in 1983 to represent the residential care and later the assisted living industry in Arkansas Members are licensed facilities in Arkansas with Associate Members as well The ARALA holds a membership meeting on at least a quarterly basis and has a monthly newsletter It is affiliated with the Assisted Living Federation of America ALFA which is a national organization 141

COURTNEY SHEPPARD Partner Government Solutions LLC 1710 Hillsborough Lane Little Rock AR 72212 Office 501 626 8882 Fax 501 227 3837 Cell 501 626 8882 E mail fcsheppard comcast net Website www arkansaslobbying com TOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST Human resource management Electric deregulation Oil gas and brine Hospital issues Pharmacy issues Taxation Telecommunications Tobacco issues Engineering issues Health care issues ABOUT GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS LLC Government 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 pharmaceuticals and wireless infrastructure 142

JAY L SHUE Attorney at Law Shue Law Firm 1220 Kavanaugh Boulevard Little Rock AR 72205 Office 501 517 1259 Cell 501 517 1259 E mail jaylshue gmail com TOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST Health care industry Federal and state government investigations Audits Medicaid False Claims Act Qui Tam legislation Medicaid eligibility Enrollment frameworks Legislation and general business ABOUT JAY L SHUE Jay Shue served as Arkansas first Medicaid Inspector General and six years as the Deputy Attorney General of the Arkansas Attorney General s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit With more than twenty years as a prosecutor litigator and attorney Shue represents national and state companies in all areas of health care including mental health long term care government contractors and technology firms He provides clients with strategic advice and counsel in federal and state government investigations audits enforcement and general business matters Shue assists clients in developing adaptive policies for both corporate and agency practices meeting compliance requirements as well as identifying gaps in compliance processes He is well versed in drafting working with government agencies and entities specifically DHS Attorney General s Office and Office of Medicaid Inspector General legislators and committees and in presenting bills to committees of the General Assembly Some of his areas of focus include the Medicaid False Claims Act Qui Tam legislation and new models of Medicaid eligibility and enrollment frameworks as well as reimbursement Shue offers seasoned experience and maintains robust relationships within this specialized area of the legal world 143

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DERRICK W SMITH Partner Mitchell Williams Selig Gates Woodyard PLLC 425 West Capitol Avenue Suite 1800 Little Rock AR 72201 3525 Office 501 688 8845 Fax 501 918 7845 Cell 501 416 3230 E mail dsmith mwlaw com Bio https www mitchellwilliamslaw com derrick smith MARTHA M HILL Counsel MORRIL HARRIMAN Counsel TOPICS 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 issues ABOUT MITCHELL WILLIAMS SELIG GATES WOODYARD PLLC Mitchell 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 145

H SCOTT SMITH JD Director of Governmental Affairs Arkansas Medical Society P O Box 55088 Little Rock AR 72215 5088 10 Corporate Hill Suite 300 Little Rock AR 72205 Office 501 224 8967 Fax 501 224 6489 E mail ssmith arkmed org Website www arkmed org DAVID WROTEN Executive Vice President MIKE MITCHELL JD General Counsel LAURA HAWKINS Legislative Support Specialist TOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST Health care delivery Health Department regulations Health insurance Hospital issues Malpractice legal reform Medicaid Patient confidentiality Pharmaceutical issues Public safety ABOUT ARKANSAS MEDICAL SOCIETY The 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 146

ROBERT D SMITH III Attorney Law Office of Robert D Smith III 312 South Pulaski Street Little Rock AR 72201 Office 501 374 2215 Fax 501 374 2217 E mail ssmith8226 aol com TOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST All issues relating to Agriculture Business interests Electrical and gas utilities Gas and brine exploration and service Health care reform Industry Securities and investment banking industry Taxes Representative clients include Albemarle Corporation Calpine Corporation Nucor Steel Company RELX Inc Stephens Investments Holding LLC 147

ROGER SMITH Roger Smith Government Relations 13 S Pego Way Hot Springs Village AR 71909 Office 501 922 8875 Cell 501 922 8875 E mail mrogersmith suddenlink net TOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST Life health insurance Health care County government Taxation Law enforcement Education Agriculture State agencies Medicaid Public retirement plans Judiciary ABOUT ROGER SMITH GOVERNMENT RELATIONS Roger Smith is a former member of the Arkansas House of Representatives who served on the Revenue Tax Insurance Commerce and State Agencies Committees as well as chairman to the Joint Retirement Committee His knowledge of government operations budgeting and the legislative process have proven to be a valuable asset to his clients Roger believes in positive relationships between members of state government and our clients Clients include the Arkansas State Firefighters Association Arkansas Fraternal Order of Police Little Rock Fraternal Order of Police Arkansas State Orthotics Prosthetics Association Medical Associates of Northwest Arkansas MANA and The Breast Center of Northwest Arkansas 148

ROSI SMITH Government Relations Arkansas Children s 1 Children s Way Slot 310 Little Rock AR 72202 3591 Office 501 364 1481 Cell 501 993 3500 E mail smithro archildrens org TOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST All issues concerning the health and well being of children including health policy Medicaid health insurance medical research health care delivery and access to services for families across the state ABOUT ARKANSAS CHILDREN S Arkansas Children s Inc is the only health care system in the state solely dedicated to caring for children which allows the organization to uniquely shape the landscape of pediatric care in Arkansas The 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 opened February 2018 includes 233 613 square feet of inpatient beds emergency care clinic rooms and diagnostic services Arkansas Children s outreach programs that blanket the state and include telemedicine mobile health and school based health solutions 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 149

LASHANNON SPENCER Chief Executive Director Community Health Centers of Arkansas Inc 1701 South Harrison Street Little Rock AR 72204 Office 501 492 8384 Cell 501 517 0842 E mail lspencer chc ar org Website www chc ar org ALLAN NICHOLS Board Chairman TOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST Affordable prescription drugs Chronic illness disease management Community development Disaster preparedness response Health care access Health care workforce Health disparities Health education disease prevention Healthy lifestyles Medicaid Mental health Oral health Pediatric to geriatric health care Uninsured underinsured ABOUT COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS OF ARKANSAS INC Community Health Centers of Arkansas CHCA Inc was established in 1985 as the Arkansas Primary Care Association which serves as the voice for our state s 12 Community Health Centers CHCs with over 120 service site locations CHCs are non profit community owned and governed organizations CHCs are Patient Centered Medical Homes which provide or make provisions for affordable quality comprehensive integrated primary medical dental mental health enabling services that address transportation translation and preventive services in medically underserved areas on a sliding scale fee As such CHCs serve as economic engines within their respective communities often providing the only medical care within a 25 mile radius CHCA coordinates shared resources facilitates collaborative partnerships and provides technical assistance and training focused on helping Community Health Centers strengthen and expand services to Arkansas most vulnerable populations CHCA has been providing training and technical assistance to CHCs to support operations and quality of care for patients in the provision of comprehensive health services to underserved vulnerable populations including primary medical oral behavioral preventive and enabling services that address transportation translation and access to insurance coverage etc CHCA has demonstrated success with supporting the needs of Arkansas CHCs building and strengthening statewide and local collaborations leveraging resources supporting the expansion of new programs and services and being good stewards of federal and state funding 150

KEVIN D STEELE Deputy Director Arkansas Homefurnishings Association 1405 West 6th Street Little Rock AR 72201 Office 501 375 3091 Fax 501 376 3436 Cell 501 539 3093 E mail kevin steele arhfa com Website www arhfa com TOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST Employment issues and benefits Health insurance Non sufficient funds NSF issues Retail issues Sales tax Tort reform Workers compensation ABOUT ARKANSAS HOMEFURNISHINGS ASSOCIATION In 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 instate 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 savings on dental insurance health insurance and networking opportunities between AHA members to allow the exchange of retail experience and information 151

BRENT STEVENSON President Brent Stevenson Associates 318 S Pulaski Street Little Rock AR 72201 Office 501 372 4500 Fax 501 372 4505 E mail brent brentstevensonassociates com TOPICS 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 compensation ABOUT BRENT STEVENSON ASSOCIATES Brent 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 152

MARK STODOLA Counsel Barber Law Firm PLLC 425 W Capitol Avenue Suite 3400 Little Rock AR 72201 Office 501 372 6175 Cell 501 454 7070 E mail mstodola barberlawfirm com Website www barberlawfirm com PIPERE BRETTELL Government Relations JIM JULIAN Counsel ROBIN RAHMAN Counsel REECE OWENS Counsel TOPICS 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 Information ABOUT BARBER LAW FIRM The Barber Law Firm offers comprehensive legal and political strategies to our clients before all three branches of government legislative executive and judical 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 153

AMANDA STORY JD Associate Hargraves Consulting 1401 W Capitol Avenue Suite 245 Little Rock AR 72201 Cell 870 589 0277 E mail Amanda hargravesconsulting com Website www hargravesconsulting com LUCAS HARGRAVES Principal TOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST Business and commerce Education Energy Health care Insurance Issue campaigns Medicaid Public relations media strategy Taxation Telecommunications ABOUT HARGRAVES CONSULTING Hargraves 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 locallyowned businesses and non profit organizations 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 154

BILL H STOVALL III Governmental Strategist WSG Consulting P O Box 306 Conway AR 72033 Office 501 548 1969 Fax 501 329 0321 Cell 501 413 0888 E mail Bill WSGArkansas com Website www WSGArkansas com ROBBIE WILLS Attorney DANA WILLS Governmental Strategist RICK GREEN Governmental Strategist TOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST Budget and taxation Economic development Education Energy Health care Technology Telecommunications Transportation Utilities ABOUT BILL STOVALL Bill 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 Liberal Arts degree from the University of North Carolina Greensboro 155

SCOTT SULLIVAN Legislative and Government Relation Farm Credit Services of Arkansas Southern Arkansas University Southern Arkansas University Tech 1833 North 9th Street DeQueen AR 71832 Office 870 584 8990 Fax 870 642 5116 E mail sullivanscottn yahoo com TOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST Agriculture issues Agriculture lending Higher education 156

BILLY TARPLEY Executive Director Arkansas State Dental Association 7480 Highway 107 Sherwood AR 72120 Office 501 834 7650 Fax 501 834 7657 E mail billy arkansasdentistry org TOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST Anti tobacco proposals Community water fluoridation Dental insurance Medicaid reimbursement to providers Medical and infectious waste Small business issues ABOUT ARKANSAS STATE DENTAL ASSOCIATION The 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 157

SHERMAN TATE President CEO Tate Associates 400 Hardin Road Suite 100 Little Rock AR 72211 Office 501 850 8967 Fax 501 537 1193 Cell 501 350 4141 E mail sherman tate banksouthern com JANET KELLER Vice President ABOUT TATE ASSOCIATES Sherman Tate has some 30 years in corporate America where he had executive level responsibility for governmental affairs as well as profit and loss responsibility He has a thorough understanding of the legislative process Our mission is to represent the best interest of our clients by presenting factual information to members of the General Assembly as well as other elected officials 158

KIRKLEY THOMAS Vice President Governmental Affairs Arkansas Electric Cooperatives Inc P O Box 194208 Little Rock AR 72219 4208 1 Cooperative Way Little Rock AR 72209 Office 501 570 2263 Fax 501 570 2667 Cell 501 416 7291 E mail kirkley thomas aeci com Website www ecark org TOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST Economic development Environmental issues Regulatory agencies Rural issues Utilities ABOUT ARKANSAS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES INC The statewide organization of electric cooperatives was formed in 1949 to serve the needs of the 17 electric distribution cooperatives that provide electric power to 500 000 meters and approximately 1 2 million Arkansans in 74 of the 75 Arkansas counties The distribution cooperatives are democratically controlled corporations each with a board of directors popularly elected from the membership They are regulated by the Arkansas Public Service Commission The Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas are members of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association Arkansas Living magazine which is published by AECI reaches over 400 000 Arkansans each month 159

RANDY THURMAN Partner Government Solutions LLC 722 North Spruce Street Little Rock AR 72205 Office 501 343 4823 E mail rthurman arkansaslobbying com Website www arkansaslobbying com ABOUT GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS LLC Government 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 pharmaceuticals and wireless infrastructure 160

DON A TILTON Principal The Capitol Group LLC P O Box 242210 Little Rock AR 72223 Office 501 821 0100 Fax 501 821 0102 E mail tilco thecapitolgroup com Website www thecapitolgroup com ABOUT THE CAPITOL GROUP LLC The 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 Arkansas State Dental Association Calpine Corporation Community Health Systems Keystone Corporation LKQ Kroger Corporation Public Information Advocates Simmons Arena and Saracen Resort Casino 161

JODIANE TRITT Executive Vice President Arkansas Hospital Association 419 Natural Resources Drive Little Rock AR 72205 Office 501 224 7878 Fax 501 224 0519 Cell 501 859 5805 E mail jtritt arkhospitals org TOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST All legislation affecting Health care Health insurance Workers compensation insurance Medicaid Health education Tax exempt hospital issues ABOUT ARKANSAS HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION The 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 162

LORRIE P TROGDEN President CEO Arkansas Bankers Association 1220 West Third Street Little Rock AR 72201 Office 501 978 3602 Cell 501 539 3980 E mail lorrie trogden arkbankers org Website www arkbankers org TOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST Banking Economic development ABOUT ARKANSAS BANKERS ASSOCIATION The Arkansas Bankers Association represents the assets offices and employees in the 126 regulated traditional banks and thrifts in Arkansas which have 60 7 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 163

CHRIS VILLINES Executive Director Association of Arkansas Counties 1415 W Third Street Little Rock AR 72201 Office 501 372 7550 Fax 501 372 0611 E mail cvillines arcounties org MARK J WHITMORE Chief Legal Counsel LINDSEY BAILEY FRENCH General Counsel JOSH CURTIS Governmental Affairs Director TOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST Ballot issues Bridges City 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 compensation ABOUT ASSOCIATION OF ARKANSAS COUNTIES The 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 8 000 county employees AAC is a service organization acting as the hub of nine affiliate associations representing county government Governed by a 17 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 164

JOHN VINSON PharmD Chief Executive Officer Arkansas Pharmacists Association 417 South Victory Street Little Rock AR 72201 Office 501 372 5250 Fax 501 372 0546 Cell 479 462 9640 E mail john arrx org Website www arrx org TOPICS 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 reform ABOUT ARKANSAS PHARMACISTS ASSOCIATION The 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 165

TAMMY WATERS Manager Communications and Government Relations Domtar 285 Highway 71 South Ashdown AR 71822 Office 870 898 2711 Cell 903 293 2617 E mail tammy waters domtar com Website www domtar com TOPICS 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 issues ABOUT DOMTAR Domtar is a leading provider of a wide variety of fiber based products including communication specialty and packaging papers market pulp and absorbent hygiene products With approximately 9200 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 annual sales are approximately 5 2 billion and its common stock is traded on the New York and Toronto Stock Exchanges Domtar s principal executive office is in Fort Mill South Carolina 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 850 people 166

SUSANNA WATT Director of Client Services JCD Consulting Services P O Box 337 Beebe AR 72012 Cell 501 366 1308 E mail Susanna jcdconsulting net Website www jcdconsulting net TOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST Agriculture Business and commerce Elections Energy Health care Long term care Non profits Public relations Education ABOUT JCD CONSULTING SERVICES JCD 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 167

MARK J WHITMORE Chief Legal Counsel Association of Arkansas Counties 1415 West Third Street Little Rock AR 72201 Office 501 372 7550 Fax 501 372 0611 Cell 501 940 0531 E mail mwhitmore arcounties org CHRIS VILLINES Executive Director LINDSEY BAILEY FRENCH General Counsel JOSH CURTIS Governmental Affairs Director TOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST Bridges City county local affairs Coroner issues Courts Criminal justice Environmental issues Freedom of Information Juvenile issues justice Jails Law enforcement Procurement issues Road issues Tax issues Transportation issues Workers compensation ABOUT ASSOCIATION OF ARKANSAS COUNTIES The 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 8 000 county employees AAC is a service organization acting as the hub of nine affiliate associations representing county government Governed by a 17 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 168

RUTH H WHITNEY ESQ CEO President inVeritas Northwest AR Little Rock Washington D C Office 501 954 7878 Fax 501 954 9955 Cell 501 517 0551 E mail rwhitney inveritasinfo com Website www inveritasinfo com WILLIAM A GRUBER ESQ Vice President of Government Relations and Strategic Partnerships TIM LEATHERS ESQ Vice President of Consulting TOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST Agriculture Economic development Education Energy Finance Health care Information technology Intelligence Local government Natural resources Pharmaceuticals Regulatory Retail Tax Technology Telecommunications Transportation ABOUT INVERITAS inVeritas is a global public affairs firm specializing in corporate and brand management public relations government relations market research and intelligence The inVeritas team has worked at the highest levels of government and 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 for passing legislation securing funding building coalitions and providing cost containment on disputes Our comprehensive approach delivers sound results through Strategic relationship development Coalition building and political engagement Legislative and regulatory analysis Issue advocacy ABOUT RUTH H WHITNEY Ruth H Whitney is the founder and CEO of inVeritas Ruth serves as a strategic advisor to clients based on over 25 years of expertise in law government politics and public opinion She has been privileged to provide multi state management and advise Global 500 companies prominent professional services firms state and federal governments law firms nonprofit corporations and industry associations 169

JOHN L WILKERSON General Counsel Arkansas Municipal League P O Box 38 North Little Rock AR 72215 Office 501 978 6136 Fax 501 374 0541 E mail jwilkerson arml org Website www arml org MARK R HAYES Executive Director JACK CRITCHER Legislative Liaison TOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST All issues impacting cities and towns such as Local sales tax and exemptions Land use matters Municipal government and governmental affairs Law enforcement and public safety Freedom of Information Broadband Employment issues Economic development Civil litigation Land use ABOUT ARKANSAS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE The 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 WILKERSON John 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 170

H G TRES WILLIAMS III Government Relations 411 South Victory Suite 203 Little Rock AR 72201 Office 501 376 2843 Cell 501 920 6913 Residence 501 223 0833 E mail treswilliams111 gmail com tres ardigest com TOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST Banking regulation and statutes Freedom of Information and transparency Advertising laws and regulations Commercial law Administrative law Environmental law and regulations Sustainable materials management and recycling First Amendment issues Information technologies and Net Neutrality Public and legal notices Issues pertaining to privacy and libel County and municipal issues Economic and cultural development Legislative and judicial procedures Campaign and electoral initiatives ABOUT TRES WILLIAMS Tres 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 171

DANA WILLS CPA Governmental Strategist WSG Consulting P O Box 306 Conway AR 72033 1510 Mill Street Conway AR 72034 Office 501 548 1969 Fax 501 329 0321 Cell 501 514 5573 E mail Dana WSGArkansas com Website www WSGArkansas com ROBBIE WILLS Attorney BILL H STOVALL III Governmental Strategist RICK GREEN Governmental Strategist TOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST Budget and taxation Economic development Education Energy Health care Legal services Technology Telecommunications Transportation Utilities ABOUT DANA WILLS CPA Dana 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 172

ROBBIE WILLS Attorney WSG Consulting P O Box 306 Conway AR 72033 1510 Mill Street Conway AR 72034 Office 501 548 1969 Fax 501 329 0321 Cell 501 730 4677 E mail Robbie WSGArkansas com Website www WSGArkansas com BILL H STOVALL III Governmental Strategist DANA WILLS Governmental Strategist RICK GREEN Governmental Strategist TOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST Aviation Budget and taxation Economic development Education Energy Health care Legal services Technology Telecommunications Transportation Utilities ABOUT ROBBIE WILLS Robbie 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 173

DEBRA WOLFE Director of Government Affairs Arkansas Pharmacists Association 417 South Victory Little Rock AR 72201 Fax 501 372 0546 Cell 501 230 5959 E mail lrpolitico gmail com TOPICS 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 reform ABOUT ARKANSAS PHARMACISTS ASSOCIATION The 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 174

TOMMY WREN Managing Partner The Perimeter Group P O Box 943 Melbourne AR 72557 Cell 870 613 7585 E mail taw472 outlook com Website www perimeter arkansas com ERNEST CUNNINGHAM Senior Partner LEN PITCOCK Managing Partner TOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST The 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 Economic development Education Energy Healthcare Information technology Judicial Taxation Telecommunications ABOUT THE PERIMETER GROUP A 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 former lawmakers governor s staff and corporate government affairs professionals who understand the people processes and procedures needed to find your way around policy issues in Arkansas 175

DAVID WROTEN Executive Vice President Arkansas Medical Society P O Box 55088 Little Rock AR 72215 5088 10 Corporate Hill Suite 300 Little Rock AR 72205 Office 501 224 8967 Fax 501 224 6489 E mail dwroten arkmed org Website www arkmed org H SCOTT SMITH JD Director of Governmental Affairs MIKE MITCHELL JD General Counsel LAURA HAWKINS Legislative Support Specialist TOPICS OF SPECIAL INTEREST Health care delivery Health Department regulations Health insurance Hospital issues Malpractice legal reform Medicaid Patient confidentiality Pharmaceutical issues Public safety ABOUT ARKANSAS MEDICAL SOCIETY The 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 176

KEN YANG Founder President American Dream Strategies LLC 622 Gertrude Benton AR 72015 Cell 501 909 9315 E mail AmericanDreamStrategies gmail com ABOUT AMERICAN DREAM STRATEGIES LLC American Dream Strategies is a full service political consulting government affairs public relations digital marketing and strategic communications firm With over 10 years of national and statewide political and public policy experience we have the relationships that help our clients become successful by developing an aggressive long term strategy a public affairs plan and building meaningful relationships 177

JARROD YATES Government Relations Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield 601 S Gaines St Little Rock AR 72201 Office 501 378 2131 Fax 501 378 2975 E mail jwyates arkbluecross com Website www arkansasbluecross com TOPIC OF SPECIAL INTEREST Health insurance ABOUT ARKANSAS BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD Founded 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 178

GUIDELINES FOR PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT 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 The professional lobbyist will comply with the laws and regulations governing lobbying in the state of Arkansas as well as the 179

GUIDELINES FOR PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT CONT 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 180

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