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V O L . X X X I N O. X X I X 80 BO O K O F L I S T S 2 0 2 6 S A L A R I E S Maine's highest-paid lobbyists Ranked by compensation reported to the Maine Ethics Commission 1 Maine's highest-paid lobbyists Ranked by compensation reported to the Maine Ethics Commission 1 Lobbyist Compensation fiscal year 2024 Clients fiscal year 2024 1 J. Andrew Cashman , founder Resolve Government Relations 141 Main St., Suite 692, Freeport 04032 480-4820 • resolvegovernmentrelations.com $ 318,244 Acentra Health, Anheuser-Busch, Bread Financial, CSX Transportation, DoorDash, embecta, Ford Motor Co., Google LLC and its affiliates, Maine Assoc. of Realtors, Maine Assoc. of Nonprofits, Maine Health Care, Maine Occupational Therapy Assoc., Pearson, Receivable Management Assoc. International 2 James Mitchell , partner Mitchell Tardy Jackson 104 Sewall St., Augusta 04330 622-1365 • mitchelltardyjackson.com $ 316,917 Cannabis Guild of Maine, Central Maine Power Co., Comcast, Enbridge Inc. (US), First Atlantic Healthcare, JD Irving, Maine Alliance for Economic Growth, Maine Mayors Coalition, Maine Natural Gas, Maine Tourism Assoc., Maine Yankee, People for Opportunity, Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA), Procter & Gamble, Scientific Games LLC, Waste Management Inc. 3 Jake Mitchell , lobbyist Mitchell Tardy Jackson 104 Sewall St., Augusta 04330 622-1365 • mitchelltardyjackson.com $ 241,249 Altria Client Services LLC, Cannabis Guild of Maine, Central Maine Power Co., Comcast, CropLife America, MolsonCoors Beverage Co., National Marine Manufacturers (NMMA), People for Opportunity, Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA), RISE, Waste Management Inc., Water Sports Industry Assoc. 4 B.J. McCollister , founder & president The Resurgam Group 408 Fore St., Suite 201, Portland 04101 332-0110 • resurgamgroup.com $ 240,218 Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck LLP, Charter Communications Inc., Covenant Health, Datavant c/o MultiState Assoc. LLC, Diageo, Home Medical Equipment and Services Association of New England (HOMES), LQK Corp., Maine Audubon, Maine Gun Safety Coalition, Maine Service Employees Assoc., New Approach Advocacy Fund, The Nature Conservancy 5 Zachary S. Lingley , founder & principal Patriot Consulting LLC 104 Sewall St., Augusta 04330 902-0179 • patriotconsultingmaine.com $ 232,000 Altria Client Services LLC, Cannabis Guild of Maine, Central Maine Power Company, Energy Efficient Investments, Oxford Casino 6 Joshua A. Tardy , partner Mitchell Tardy Jackson 104 Sewall St., Augusta 04330 622-1365 • mitchelltardyjackson.com $ 228,999 Advantage Capital Partners, Altria Client Services LLC, Bank of America Corp., Cannabis Guild of Maine, Central Maine Power Co., Comcast, CropLife America, JD Irving, Maine Tourism Assoc., MolsonCoors Beverage Co., RISE 7 Chace Jackson , lobbyist The Resurgam Group 408 Fore St., Suite 201, Portland 04101 332-0110 • resurgamgroup.com $ 182,500 Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck LLP, Covenant Health, Diageo, LQK Corp., Maine Audubon, Maine Gun Safety Coalition, Maine Service Employees Assoc., Maine Public Health Assoc., The Nature Conservancy 8 Jeremy Payne , principal Cornerstone Government Affairs 77 Sewall St., 2nd Floor, Augusta 04330 987-4528 • cgagroup.com $ 153,100 AGC Maine, Anduril Industries, Arcadia, Clynk, CTIA-The Wireless Assoc., Garmin International, Grover Gaming, LS Power Grid Maine LLC, RENEW Northeast, Veterans Guardian 9 Matt Marks , principal Cornerstone Government Affairs 77 Sewall St., 2nd Floor, Augusta 04330 987-4528 • cgagroup.com $ 152,100 AGC Maine, Anduril Industries, Clynk, CTIA-The Wireless Assoc., Garmin International, Grover Gaming, LS Power Grid Maine LLC, RENEW Northeast, Veterans Guardian 9 Meredith McLaughlin , assistant vice president Cornerstone Government Affairs 77 Sewall St., 2nd Floor, Augusta 04330 987-4528 • cgagroup.com $ 152,100 AGC Maine, Anduril Industries, Clynk, CTIA-The Wireless Assoc., Garmin International, Grover Gaming, LS Power Grid Maine LLC, RENEW Northeast, Veterans Guardian 11 Chris Jackson , partner Mitchell Tardy Jackson 104 Sewall St., Augusta 04330 622-1365 • mitchelltardyjackson.com $ 140,312 Allegis/Redwood/Maxim Public Affairs LLC, American Chemistry Council, Cigar Assoc. of America, Consumer Healthcare Products Assoc., Maine Association of Nurse Anesthetists, Maine Outdoor Brands, Maine Potato Board, Maine Press Assoc., National Marine Manufacturers (NMMA), Penn Entertainment, Water Sports Industry Assoc. 12 Michael V. Saxl , managing principal Maine Street Solutions LLC 2 45 Memorial Circle, Augusta 04332 622-7432 • mainestreetsolutions.com $ 109,529 AARP, America's Health Insurance Plans, AmeriHealth Caritas, AT&T, Bioscience Assoc. of Maine (BioME), BNRG Maine LLC, Capio, Coalition of Opioid Treatment Providers, Connected Commerce Council, DirectTV LLC, DISH Network LLC, DraftKings Inc., Full Plates Full Potential, General Dynamics Bath Iron Works, Home Care & Hospice Alliance of Maine, LKQ Corp., Maine Cannabis Industry Assoc., Maine State Bar Assoc., Manufacturer's Assoc. of Maine, MotivCare, National Popular Vote, Point32Health, RepresentUs, Share Our Strength, Tomra North America Inc., Turo, University of New England, Visa U.S.A. Inc., York Hospital 13 James Bass , lobbyist Soltan Bass LLC 96 State St., 2nd Floor, Augusta 04332 621-6300 • soltanbass.com $ 102,200 Cigna, Consumer Data Industry Assoc., Green 4 Maine LLC, Maine Assoc. of Broadcasters, Maine Assoc. of Insurance Cos., Maine Bankers Assoc., Maine Society of Anesthesiologists, Maine Veterans' Homes, Medical Mutual Insurance Co. of Maine, Motion Picture Assoc., Pine State Trading Co., T-Mobile, Xpressbet 13 Charles C. Soltan , managing member Soltan Bass LLC 96 State St., 2nd Floor, Augusta 04332 621-6300 • soltanbass.com $ 102,200 Cigna, Consumer Data Industry Assoc., Green 4 Maine LLC, Maine Assoc. of Broadcasters, Maine Assoc. of Insurance Cos., Maine Bankers Assoc., Maine Society of Anesthesiologists, Maine Veterans' Homes, Medical Mutual Insurance Co. of Maine, Motion Picture Assoc., Pine State Trading Co., T-Mobile, Xpressbet 15 Benjamin Gilman , consultant Drummond Woodsum Strategic Consulting 84 Marginal Way, Suite 600, Portland 04101 772-1941 • dwmlaw.com $ 95,890 Biotechnology Innovation Organization-Agriculture, Charter Communications Inc., DentaQuest, Maine Alliance for Economic Growth, Maine Automotive Right to Repair, Maine Primary Care Assoc., Nexamp Inc., State Farm Insurance Companies, Summit Utilities Inc. Wabanaki Alliance, W.L. Gore & Associates 16 Clara McConnell , government affairs specialist Maine Street Solutions LLC 2 45 Memorial Circle, Augusta 04332 622-7432 • mainestreetsolutions.com $ 94,579 AARP, American Coatings Assoc., AmeriHealth Caritas, Bioscience Assoc. of Maine (BioME), BNRG Maine LLC, Capio, Coalition of Opioid Treatment Providers, DirectTV LLC, DISH Network LLC, Home Care & Hospice Alliance of Maine, LKQ Corp., Maine Adult Education Assoc., Maine Cannabis Industry Assoc., Maine County Commissioners Assoc., Maine State Bar Assoc., MotivCare, National Popular Vote, RepresentUs, Share Our Strength, University of New England, Visa U.S.A. Inc., York Hospital 17 Nina Fisher , government affairs associate Serlin Haley 126 Western Ave., Suite 2 #194, Augusta 04330 747-1600 • serlinhaley.com $ 93,525 3M Co., American Institute for Packaging and Environment (AMERIPEN), Carpet and Rug Institute, Consumer Technology Assoc., Distilled Spirits Council of the United States Inc., Elevance Health Inc. and its affiliates (including Anthem Health Plans of Maine), Healthcare Distribution Alliance, Maine Gun Safety Coalition, Meta Platforms Inc., Personal Care Products Council, Tobacco-Free Kids 17 Andrew Hackman , principal lobbyist Serlin Haley 126 Western Ave., Suite 2 #194, Augusta 04330 747-1600 • serlinhaley.com $ 93,525 3M Co., American Institute for Packaging and Environment (AMERIPEN), Carpet and Rug Institute, Consumer Technology Assoc., Distilled Spirits Council of the United States Inc., Elevance Health Inc. and its affiliates (including Anthem Health Plans of Maine), Healthcare Distribution Alliance, Maine Gun Safety Coalition, Meta Platforms Inc., Personal Care Products Council, Tobacco-Free Kids 17 Pierce Haley , partner Serlin Haley 126 Western Ave., Suite 2 #194, Augusta 04330 747-1600 • serlinhaley.com $ 93,525 3M Co., American Institute for Packaging and Environment (AMERIPEN), Carpet and Rug Institute, Consumer Technology Assoc., Distilled Spirits Council of the United States Inc., Elevance Health Inc. and its affiliates (including Anthem Health Plans of Maine), Maine Gun Safety Coalition, Meta Platforms Inc., Personal Care Products Council, Tobacco-Free Kids 17 Alexandra McGerigle , government affairs associate Serlin Haley 126 Western Ave., Suite 2 #194, Augusta 04330 747-1600 • serlinhaley.com $ 93,525 3M Co., American Institute for Packaging and Environment (AMERIPEN), Carpet and Rug Institute, Consumer Technology Assoc., Distilled Spirits Council of the United States Inc., Elevance Health Inc. and its affiliates (including Anthem Health Plans of Maine), Maine Gun Safety Coalition, Meta Platforms Inc., Personal Care Products Council, Tobacco-Free Kids Source: Maine Commission of Governmental Ethics & Election Practices 1 For lobbying year Dec. 1, 2023 through Nov. 30, 2024 2 A wholly-owned subsidiary of Verrill, headquartered in Boston, Mass., with locations in Maine - This list was compiled by Heide Martin and previously unpublished in Mainebiz. 1 For lobbying year Dec. 1, 2023 through Nov. 30, 2024 2 A wholly-owned subsidiary of Verrill, headquartered in Boston, Mass., with locations in Maine This list was compiled by Heide Martin and previously unpublished in Mainebiz. S O U R C E : Maine Commission of Governmental Ethics & Election Practices