John C. Rogers is the President of Whyte Hirschboeck Dudek Government Affairs (WHDGA), a government affairs firm which is a subsidiary of Wisconsin-based Whyte Hirschboeck Dudek S.C. Prior to his current position, John C. Rogers was connected with the Professional Advocacy Consultant Enterprises (PACE) Capstone, a government affairs firm based in Washington D.C. that he co-founded in 1994.
March 2009 Archives
John C. Rogers
Monday, March 9 2009Ken Mehlman
Monday, March 9 2009Since 2008, Ken Mehlman has worked for renowned private equity firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts (KKR) as leader of its Global Public Affairs division. In this capacity, he has reached out to the company’s vast portfolio assets, shareholders, and public and political relations the world over. At present, he also occupies the position of KKR Managing Director.
George R. Roberts
Monday, March 9 2009George Roberts’ non-business activities include his philanthropic arm Roberts Enterprise Development Fund, which has helped develop more than 20 nonprofit businesses that create transitional to permanent employment for people who are economically underprivileged, homeless, and recovering from substance abuse. He is among the pioneers of venture philanthropy (or engaged philanthropy) which combines long-term grant support with management assistance for the recipient organizations and social entrepreneurs.
Henry R. Kravis
Monday, March 9 2009Henry Kravis has also contributed $10 million to New York’s Mount Sinai Hospital and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. He sits on the board of trustees of the Metropolitan Museum and the New York City Ballet, and is chairman of the board of trustees of the Educational Broadcasting Corporation, New York’s regional public television corporation.
Liza Mientus
Monday, March 9 2009Now serving as Vice President of Governmental Affairs and consultant for Ron Klink and Associates, Liza Mientus has worked for some of the most powerful lawmakers in Capitol Hill since 1993. Liza Mientus was once a staff member of the offices of Massachusetts Rep. Joe Kennedy, West Virginia Rep. Nick Rahall, and Pennsylvania Rep. Ron Klink. She also worked as a professional staff member for Minnesota Rep. Collin Peterson, a former ranking member assigned to the House Committee on Government Reform and Subcommittee on Regulatory Reform.
Mick Nardelli
Monday, March 9 2009A native of Pennsylvania, Mick’ entered public service in 1997, when US Representative Ron Klink hired him as his Legislative Director. When Klink vacated his seat in 2000, Rep. John Tierney picked him as one of his senior staff. During his years in public service, Mick Nardelli amassed a huge network of contacts at the federal government level.
Ron Klink
Monday, March 9 2009For six years, Ron Klink served on the Oversight and Investigative Subcommittee, the one governing a hefty portion of the US Federal Government, including the Securities and Exchange Commission, Department of Justice, Department of Defense, Food and Drug Administration, Federal Communications Commission, and the Department of Energy. He also joined the committees on Commerce, Energy, Financial Services, Education, Workforce, and Small Business.
Christopher Grimaldi, Esq.
Monday, March 9 2009Today, as an acclaimed member of the lobbying firm Patricia Lynch Associates Inc., Christopher Grimaldi handles a diverse group of clients with manifold interests in entertainment, realty, culture, and technology. He has stellar contributions to organizations such as The Witkoff Group, The Walt Disney Company, Vornado Realty, American Traffic Solutions/Mulville ICS, General Motors Corporation, Madison Square Garden, and Children’s Progress Inc.
Allison Lee
Monday, March 9 2009Alison Lee’s client roster includes: Children’s Progress Inc., The Walt Disney Company, General Motors Corporation, The Coca-Cola Bottling Company of New York, Women’s Interart Center Inc., and American Traffic Solutions/Mulville ICS. One other prestigious organization she lobbied for is the Environmental Defense Fund, which is dedicated to “finding ways that work” for sustainable, practical environmental solutions. Her other environmental affiliation and initiative is the town of Rosendale Environmental Commission.
Patricia Lynch
Monday, March 9 2009Patricia Lynch’s sphere of influence is not limited to her work with these prominent government personnel. She sits as a member of the board on several institutions that facilitate socio-civic to artistic initiatives in the community. Among these nonprofit organizations are My Sister’s Place, the Palace Theatre, the Charity Group, and the Greenwich Village-Chelsea Chamber of Commerce.