Fairfax, VA – Today the National Institute for Lobbying & Ethics (NILE) announces its 2022 Top Lobbyists, Grassroots, & PAC Professionals. After a seven-week nomination process that saw overwhelming submissions, 100 individuals were chosen from across the nation. Our 2022 designees represent associations, non-profits, small firms, large firms, and corporations. Everyone chosen showed significant 2022 success, took an innovative approach to their field, and demonstrated commitment to giving back to their community, as well as adherence to the highest ethical standards. Nominations are evaluated blindly by fellow lobbyists to ensure receiving the honor of Top Lobbyist is 100% merit-based.
Each year NILE sets out to create an annual Top Lobbyist list to recognize and spotlight the amazing work done by lobbyists, PAC managers/directors, and grassroots professionals across the U.S. This distinction aims to be representative of the profession, not based on who you know and/or where you work. We take pride in the fact that the Top Lobbyist designation was created by lobbyists, for lobbyists. It is an opportunity for those in the profession to lift each other up and spotlight our important role in the political arena.
“This year’s list again highlights the phenomenal work of best-of-class professionals,” stated Jocelyn Hong, NILE President. “This recognition is special because lobbyists designed it, and lobbyists judged their peers. Our profession is sometimes misunderstood by the public and our contribution to government is often overlooked. This distinction highlights the positive side of the lobbying profession, people who are making an impact on public policy.” added Hong.
“The public doesn’t get to pull the curtain back and see the incredible work we do daily. Today we give them that opportunity by recognizing the Top 100 in the nation. This list of incredible professionals inspires me, and I believe their accomplishments will inspire many in our profession to raise the bar even higher,” stated Paul A. Miller, NILE Board Chairman.”
We wanted to showcase this year’s true industry leaders, and we believe the individuals below are reflective of just that!
Congratulations to all 2022 Top Lobbyists, Grassroots, & PAC Professionals!
Association/Non-Profit - 29
Mark Ames | American Industrial Hygiene Association
Brian Banks | American Counseling Association
Manuel Bonilla | American Society of Anesthesiologists
Pearce Crosland | Building Owners & Managers Association International
Lucas Crumley | Ohio Corn and Wheat Growers Association
Quardricos Driskell | Autoimmune Association
Michael Formica | National Pork Producers Council
Marco Giamberardino| National Electrical Contractors Association
Steve Hall | American Council of Engineering Companies
Catharine Harris | American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology
Carl Holshouser | TechNet
Jordan Howard | Associated General Contractors of America
Callie Hoyt | National Marine Manufacturer's Association
Kristina Keenan | Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States
Mondi Kumbula-Fraser | Consortium of Universities of the Washington Metropolitan Area
Nancy LeaMond | AARP
Danielle McBeth | Florida A&M University
Robert Mellion | Massachusetts Package Stores Association
Sean Neal | American Osteopathic Association
James Nichols | March of Dimes
Austin O'Boyle | National Apartment Association
Paulo Pontemayor | Catholic Health Association of the United States
Anna Quider | Northern Illinois University
Charlyn Stanberry | National Association of Broadcasters
Jason Stverak | Credit Union National Association
Sharon Sussin | National Federation of Independent Business
Anne Thompson | National Corn Growers Association
Emily Tryon | American Land Title Association
Stephen Wanczyk-Karp | National Association of Social Workers, Connecticut Chapter
Corporate - 20
Kellie Adesina | The Kraft Heinz Company
Pablo Benavente | Turo a Peer-to-Peer Carsharing Company
Anais Carmona | T-Mobile
Terri Fariello | United Airlines
Brandon Farris | Chemours
Nichole Francis Reynolds | ServiceNow Inc.
Seth Guidry | Dow
Karis Gutter | Corteva Agriscience
Gene Irisari | Samsung Electronics America
Eric Johnston III | Marriott
Kenny Koerner | CGH Medical Center
Liz Lopez | Constellation Brands
Maria Luisa Boyce | UPS
Regina Luzincourt | Navient
Rebecca McGrath | Cardinal Health
Jason Park | Expedia Group
Robert Rose | MetLife
Ibn Salaam | Waste Management
Molly Wilkinson | American Airlines
Cherie Wilson | Delta Air Lines
Large Firm - 21
Lucia Alonzo | Michael Best Strategies
Anna Abram | Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
Mary Burke Baker | K&L Gates LLP
Nat Bell | DLA Piper
Carolyn Coda | Invariant
Amy Davenport | Arnold & Porter
Joseph Eannello | Capitol Counsel LLC
Jose Felix Diaz | Ballard Partners
Marc Gerson | Miller & Chevalier
Larry Gonzalez | The Raben Group
Ann Jablon | Capitol Counsel LLC
Dee Martin | Bracewell LLP
Sean McGlynn | K&L Gates LLP
Bobby McMillin | Arnold & Porter
Yasmin Nelson | Bracewell LLP
Sarah Peters | Husch Blackwell Strategies
Laurie Purpuro | K&L Gates
Alex Vogel | The Vogel Group
Robb Walton | BGR Group
Shawna Watley| Holland & Knight
Clarence Williams | Becker & Poliakoff
Small Firm - 30
Anthony Abdelahad | Ventry Associates
Na'ilah Amaru | Human Services Council
Charmayne Anderson | The Ferguson Group, LLC
Julia Angelotti | Merchant McIntyre Associates
Cristina Antelo | Ferox Strategies
John "JB" Byrd | Miller Wenhold Capitol Strategies
Charles Carithers | Cornerstone Government Affairs
Sarah Corcoran | Guide Consulting Services
Brianne Doura-Schawohl | Doura-Schawohl Consulting LLC
Gerard Evans | Evans & Associates
Noe Garcia III | Avisa Partners
Andrew Garfinkel | Keller Partners & Company
Ariel Gonzalez | Chamber Hill Strategies
Jeff Green | J.A. Green & Company
Marla Grossman | ACG Advocacy
Rochelle Kelly-Apson | McBride Consulting & Business Development Group
Frank McCarthy | McCarthy Advanced Consulting
Caitlin McDonough | Harris Jones & Malone
Gene Moran | Capitol Integration
Erin Neal | Velocity Government Relations
Kristy Park | Park Government Relations
T.J. Petrizzo | The Petrizzo Group
Sally Schaeffer | Uncorked Advocates
Robin Stombler | Auburn Health Strategies
Zolaikha Strong | Last Energy
Peggy Tighe | Powers Pyles Sutter & Verville PC
Xavier Warren | Congressional Partners
Todd White | Rulon & White Governance Strategies
Mark Williams | Ferox Strategies
Eriade Williams | theGroup
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