1816 - Key Persons

Job Titles:

• Senior Consultant
• Founding Director of Bosma Industries for the Blind

Brian C. Bosma recently joined 1816 Public Affairs Group LLC as a Senior Consultant providing strategic advice and consulting services to the firm and its clients. Mr. Bosma remains as a partner with the law firm of Kroger Gardis & Regas practicing in the municipal law, finance and corporate transactions areas and Chairs KGR's Municipal Law Practice Group. Mr. Bosma is a founding director of Bosma Industries for the Blind and serves as the Chairman of the Bosma Visionary Opportunities Foundation, which is the largest provider of services and employment to the blind and visually impaired in the State of Indiana. He has been recognized by numerous professional associations and has been recognized as an "Indiana Super Lawyer" and annually recognized as an Outstanding Attorney by The Best Lawyers in America®. He was recently selected as Best Lawyers® 2021 Government Relations Practice "Lawyer of the Year," a distinction awarded to just one attorney in a metropolitan area and a specific practice area.

Job Titles:

• Director of Operations

Brooke Fair joined 1816 Public Affairs Group LLC in 2019 as Director of Operations. Brooke has a background in event management along with operational management. Prior to joining 1816, Mrs. Fair worked in the retail management industry for 11 years at Buckle, Inc. Brooke worked her way up to Store Manager Level and before leaving the company she worked as an Operations Manager.

Job Titles:

• Director of Government Affairs and Associate General Counsel

Grant joined 1816 Public Affairs Group in 2020 as Director of Government Affairs and Associate General Counsel. He represents clients in legislative and executive branch lobbying, local government affairs, regulatory affairs, public policy initiatives, and political strategy.

Job Titles:

• President

Michael R. O'Brien has counseled clients on legislative and executive branch matters and served as political advisor to candidates and elected officials since 2002. He joined 1816 inc. in 2016 and was instrumental in building the firm's impressive client roster and formidable presence in the Statehouse. He was named President of 1816 Public Affairs Group LLC in 2020.

Job Titles:

• Vice President
• Director of Government Affairs

Neil Krevda joined 1816 Public Affairs Group LLC in 2019 as Director of Government Affairs. Neil has an extensive background in the legislative, regulatory, state agencies and utilities. He is also the President of the Indiana Broadband and Technology Association. He worked for GTE/Verizon for many years and spent the last 25 years in the Government Affairs group within Verizon. He handled various issues in six states including Indiana. Prior to GTE/Verizon, Neil worked for the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission, the Indiana Consumer Counselor Office and an electric utility in the State of Indiana.

Job Titles:

• General Counsel
• Policy Advisor
• Executive Director of IBA

Tyler O. Starkey joined 1816 Public Affairs Group LLC in 2015 as Policy Advisor and General Counsel. As the Policy Advisor and General Counsel, Tyler Starkey helps clients navigate political and regulatory processes, enabling them to proactively maximize benefits while minimizing risks associated with new and upcoming legislation. Tyler is also the Executive Director of the Indiana Beverage Alliance which is the Indiana trade association for beer wholesalers.