MCBRIDE CONSULTING - Key Persons

Job Titles:

• Senior Executive Consultant - MWBE Practice Director

As a performance-driven and dynamic marketing leader, Angelina has over 20 years of experience building brands and leading omnichannel marketing initiatives for Fortune 200 companies, start-ups, financial institutions, and nonprofits. During her tenure at American Express, PepsiCo, and Philip Morris, she was responsible for setting the marketing agenda for global clients, utilizing customer-centric analytics to develop and implement brand strategies. She managed multi-million dollar advertising budgets that delivered award-winning campaigns, yielding increases in market-share and exceeding sales goals. In her role as the Executive Director of the Washington Heights Business Improvement District, her business acumen helped drive economic growth in Northern Manhattan. She worked with local businesses as well as city agencies, federal and state government, and community-based organizations to create and implement economic development programs. Angelina's business expertise - strategic planning, advocacy, stewardship, capacity building, and program and workforce development - means she is a highly valuable asset to all McBride Consulting & Business Development Group clients. She's passionate about helping women in business obtain their Minority & Women Business Certification (MWBE) certification as a step along the path to prosperity. She recognizes the importance of educating clients on how to seize and maximize opportunities because understanding the why behind any strategy is the key to its success. Angelina prioritizes community building as a means to promote economic and social prosperity for all stakeholders - especially in a city as large, vibrant, and diverse as New York. As a part of the McBride Consulting & Business Development Group, Angelina is excited to leverage her knowledge and share her network; she loves connecting the right people to the right opportunities. A self-proclaimed team player, she's eager to collaborate with the team, provide her expertise, and work with both existing and new clients who seek the top-tier business guidance that the McBride Consulting & Business Development Group offers. Born and raised in Queens, Angelina is fluent in English, Spanish, and French. She earned her Latin American Studies degree from New York University, and subsequently obtained an MBA from New York University - Leonard N. Stern School of Business. She is also certified as a Digital Media Marketing Strategist from New York University.

Job Titles:

• Managing Director
• Senior Vice President

Becky A. Brooks brings extensive experience with myriad industries and education to the Colorado office of McBride Consulting & Business Development Group. Over the years, she has served clients in the water, health, medicine, renewable energy, transit, financial M&A, tobacco, and mining industries. Ms. Brooks has been involved in both the political arena and lobbying in Colorado for over 30 years. Her activities have included extensive involvement in numerous campaigns ranging from governor to the U.S. Senate to more localized races for state representatives and state senate. She was chief lobbyist for the Colorado Education Association for nearly a decade and has been involved in a number of statewide initiatives focusing her talents on public relations and field components of the campaigns. Before moving to Colorado, Becky served in 1984-85 as President of the Texas State Teachers Association with a statewide membership of 92,000 teachers. She also served on the public utilities transition team for Governor Mark White and was appointed a member of the Southern Regional Education Board. In Colorado, Becky served for ten years on the Colorado Foundation for Water Education and is currently serving as the commissioner for CD 1 on the Colorado State Fair Board. She has a B.A. in English from the University of North Texas and has done graduate work at the University of East Texas.

Job Titles:

• Senior Vice President

DuWayne Gregory, an Army veteran, brings 26 years of country, county, and community service to the McBride Consulting & Business Development Group. As Senior Vice President, Gregory will be involved in the day to day operations at McBride Consulting and Business Development Group with a concentration in diversity issues and the MWBE practice, which is rapidly growing. An out-of-the-box thinker, DuWayne is a business, community, and local government leader who feels problem solving begins by delving into the issue, listening and getting perspectives from all stakeholders, and then formulating a working strategy and plan and executing it. He's excited to help the team provide clients with comprehensive solutions that comply with all applicable minority, women, disadvantaged, service-disabled veteran-owned business enterprise requirements on the federal, state, county and local levels. DuWayne served five terms representing the county's 15 th legislative district in the Suffolk County Legislature. In 2011, he was chosen as the Legislature's Majority Leader and was the first person of color to serve in that role. Three years later, he became the first person of color chosen as Presiding Officer and was annually reelected by his colleagues for six years making him the third longest serving Presiding Officer. Knowing that successful local businesses are a big part of thriving communities, he created Charting the Course, a workshop series designed to help his legislative colleagues connect with their local business communities. This successful series provided a platform for conversations and connections to occur and helped bridge the gap between local government and business. As Presiding Officer of the legislature, DuWayne consistently worked to create policies that inspire change, protect the rights of workers, and stimulate the local economy. He also co-sponsored efforts to form the Long Island Manufacturing Task Force to encourage growth of the manufacturing sector here in Suffolk County. Additionally, he created the Marine Industry Revitalization Advisory Council to protect and promote Suffolk's $1.6-billion marine industry and to attract good-paying jobs to the region while also creating legislation to give service-disabled veterans who are business owners an equal opportunity to contract with the county under the women- and minority-owned business law. A graduate of North Carolina Wesleyan College, DuWayne has received many honors and recognition throughout his career. In 2019, he was recognized as one of Long Island's Top 100 Influencers by City & State New York. They also recognized him in their inaugural Color of Power List as one of the top 100 Black Influencers in New York State, and he was listed on the Long Island Press' Power List (2015-2019). DuWayne lives in Copiague with his wife of nine years, Erica. They have four children ranging in ages from 23 to 29 years old. When not working or spending time with his family, DuWayne enjoys a good game of golf or some time fishing.

Job Titles:

• Business Consultant

James L. Williams is an international business consultant who has been in business in numerous industries. He has been in executive positions in healthcare, information, software, and high technology industries, financial services, and in international commerce trade industries.

Job Titles:

• Executive VP

He has served his country for 38 years in the military with the United States Marine Corps; he retired with the rank of Major General in 2010. He has commanded Marines at every level in combat operations and readiness. General Williams was last assigned as the Commanding General, 4th Marine Division and served on the Secretary of Defense's Reserve Force Policy Board. Included in his military decorations are the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, the Korea Defense Medal, and the National Defense Medal, to name a few. During the Carter and Reagan Presidencies, Major General Williams served as a Military White House Social Aide. He was serving at The White House during the Middle East Peace talks between Israel and Egypt, the Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (SALT) with the Russians, the rescue attempt to free American hostages from Iran, and during the assassination attempt on President Reagan in 1981. Major General Williams received a Bachelor of Science Degree from Slippery Rock University, PA. His education includes Master's Degrees from Georgetown University in Government and National Affairs, and Yale University in Hospital Management and Public Health/Finance. He has completed program studies at Harvard's JFK School of Government in the National and International Studies Program. General Williams has completed the LOGTECH Program, Center of Excellence in Logistics and Technology, University of North Carolina, Kenan-Flagler Business School, Chapel Hill, North Carolina and a Master of Science in Strategic Studies, U.S. Army War College, Carlisle Barracks, Carlisle, Pennsylvania. Major General Williams has served or is serving on Boards of Directors and/or Boards of Advisors on the for-profit companies: Zenneck Power, LLC., Mobile Equity Corporation ‘dba' Qruz, and DCG International. In the non-profit sector; The Tower Center at Southern Methodist University, the North Texas Crime Commission, the Admiral Nimitz Foundation and National Museum of the Pacific War, The American Board of Physician Specialties and Disaster Medicine Committee, The Veterans Coalition of North Central Texas, the VA Medical Center of North Texas, the World Craniofacial Foundation, The Bridge-Homeless Program, and International Learning of Texas School, a public charter school. General Williams also spends numerous hours helping Veterans and surviving spouses fight for the benefits and services they so rightfully deserve.

Job Titles:

• Strategic Advisor

As a Principal, and lead of the Municipal Affairs practice at Sussex, Jamie Besner advocates, lobbies and provides strategic direction to the firm's clients on municipal government issues across Canada. He specializes in licensing and regulatory issues, public works and infrastructure projects, transit and transportation procurement, environmental issues, land development and zoning approvals as well as economic development matters. Over the last 17 years, he has successfully advocated for legislative policy changes, implemented procurement strategies and promoted new economic development projects on behalf of numerous Canadian and international Fortune 500 companies, industry associations and professional unions. Under Jamie Besner's lead, the Sussex municipal affairs practice, referred to by The Toronto Star as "the most prominent, powerful and sought after lobbyist firm working at City Hall" , has strongly represented a client in virtually every major economic development initiative or policy debate that the City of Toronto has engaged in since its amalgamation. While at the City of Toronto, Jamie served as Executive Assistant to Councillor David Shiner where he gained an in-depth knowledge of the legislative and inner political workings of Toronto Council. His areas of focus included Works, Transportation, Budget and Economic Development matters. Jamie's political involvement encompasses all three levels of government. He served as Executive Assistant to Mayor Mel Lastman and Director of Operations during 1997 Mayoralty Campaign. As a political organizer, campaign manager, and fundraiser he has organized and worked on many successful campaigns in both Ontario and Quebec over the last 25 years. These experiences have provided him with an extensive network of business and political contacts that he engages on behalf of his clients. Jamie is a native of Montreal and is fluently bilingual. He attended York University's Glendon College specializing in International Relations and Political Science. He currently sits on the Board of Directors of the Just for Laughs/ JFL42 Comedy Festival in Toronto.

Job Titles:

• Senior Associate

John McDonough brings his decades of crisis management, and business know-how to bear on his business development role for the McBride Group and backs that up with a personal credo of honesty, integrity, and hard work to get the job done. John's experience in both the private and civil service sectors allowed him to hone and refine his skills with great results for the organizations and customers he served. He credits his Marine Corp training with installing a can-do work ethic where no job is beneath him and success is based on his personnel oversight and communication skills. Twenty-seven years ago John made the switch to Civil Service as a New York State Court Officer where he rose through the ranks to become a Captain. He managed, trained, and supported a team of up to 100 Officers. Needless to say, John understands what it takes to motivate and manage a team and what is necessary to make a venture successful. Committed to community and fiercely proud of his Irish heritage, John currently sits on the Board of the Brehon Law Society of Nassau County and is a past President and current Board member of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick on Long Island. He also is on the Irish Studies Advisory Board at Molloy College. He has been honored by The Irish Echo, the Long Beach Lawyers Association, and the Matrimonial Bar - Nassau County Bar Association. John has also been involved in political campaigning and fundraising for well over 20 years. John lives with his wife of 21 years and his 19-year-old Daughter. John and his wife are kept entertained and busy with their "boys," a black lab named Murphy (a guide dog school dropout but there's no judgement in the McDonough household) and Reilly, a little terrier that was a Superstorm Sandy rescue who has become Murphy's constant companion. When not working or spending time with his family you will find John out on a golf course.

Job Titles:

• Senior Consultant
• Strategic Advisor

Paul Miller possesses decades of experience on Capitol Hill successfully formulating and executing government affairs strategies on behalf of clients. Over the years, Paul has successfully leveraged his expertise to build partnerships that drive public policy through strong relationships with both executive and legislative branches of government that cross the ideological spectrum and he's happy to extend his skills to all clients of McBride Consulting & Business Development Group. In 2005, Paul was elected the youngest President of the American League of Lobbyists (now the Association of Government Relations Professionals), the national association representing the lobbying profession. In 2016, Paul started the National Institute for Lobbying & Ethics where he currently serves as President. Paul was also instrumental in shaping the debate on lobbying reform in 2006 and 2007. As chief spokesman and lobbyist for the profession, Paul met with leaders from both parties on the issue of reform. He has appeared before both the House and Senate and has appeared on most television programs educating the public on the issue of lobbying and proposed changes to the Lobbying Disclosure Act. He has been a tireless champion in the fight to protect every citizen's right to petition their government through lobbying activities. As a leader in his profession, Paul has met with global leaders-here and abroad-from Peru, Chile, Indonesia, Great Britain, Brazil, Viet Nam, Czechoslovakia, Italy, Scandinavia, Poland, and Japan to talk about lobbying and how they can go about creating an effective system for lobbyists in their countries. He has appeared on NBC Nightly News, ABC News, C-Span, CNN, MSNBC, The News Hour with Jim Lehr, and Lou Dobbs discussing ethics and transparency issues. Paul believes strongly that giving back to the community is an important part of any business. In 1999, he created the Hoops for Youth Foundation, which pits members of Congress vs. lobbyists each year in an effort to raise money for children's charities in the Washington, D.C. area. To date the Foundation has raised over $2.5 million for local kids. Paul currently serves on his alma mater's Deans Advisory Board at the University of Wisconsin Whitewater. In 2013, Paul was named Northern Virginia Businessman of the Year. Born and raised in Racine, Wisconsin, Paul received his B.S. in Political Science from the University of Wisconsin Whitewater. Paul spent his senior year interning for former U.S. Congressman Les Aspin. He is married to Amy and they have two daughters, Taylor and Alexis. Jon Schneider is a strategic public affairs and relations communications professional and brings over 20 years of knowledge, skill, and experience to the McBride Consulting & Business Development Group. Recently named by City and State as one of 10 Long Islanders on the rise, noting, "A behind-the-scenes deal maker … he has helped broker deals with unions, wrangle legislative votes, and devise political agendas for some of the island's most powerful people." Throughout his career, Jon has consistently worked with individuals and organizations that strive to improve their communities. His focus on the strategy behind the goals and approaching any opportunity with a collaborative viewpoint has helped private clients achieve their visions and elected officials meet their policy objectives. Jon served in Congress for 10 years as Deputy Chief of Staff and Communications Director for Congressman Tim Bishop where he worked on key issues like coastal protection, ensuring support for major facilities like Brookhaven National Laboratory, and the 106 th Air Rescue Wing. While serving as Deputy County Executive for Intergovernmental Affairs for Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone's administration, he managed the County's intergovernmental and communications staff, including serving as an on-the-record spokesperson and drafting key addresses. Jon worked closely with key leaders in Albany and passed critical elements of the County Executive's agenda, including legislation to create a Traffic and Parking Violations Agency, expansion of gaming to Suffolk County, and securing the largest investment in clean water infrastructure in Suffolk County in 40 years. Jon most recently served as Director of Public Relations for Long Island University where he also led the University's government relations efforts and worked with former Congressman Steve Israel to establish the Global Institute at LIU. A native Long Islander, Jon's happy to be living in and working for the communities of Long Island. He lives in Suffolk County with his wife, Mary Ellen, and their two children, Eleanor, 11, and Benjamin, 8. In what spare time he can find, he enjoys Netflix with his family, running … and the occasional half marathon.

Job Titles:

• Executive
• Operations Coordinator

Job Titles:

• Consultant
• Executive

Kevin brings 40 years of business development experience and success to the Robert McBride Consulting & Business Development Group. With a proven track record of implementing business development strategies to open up new markets, manage business relationships, build credibility, and establish immediate rapport with potential clients establish him as a valuable part of the Group-and to the Group's clients. With vast connections and experience in both the private and local government sectors, he takes prides in his ability to consistently develop strong, dedicated client relationships and lucrative partnerships built on trust. Kevin possesses an entrepreneurial spirit and focused negotiating skills that repeatedly has him leading growth initiatives and creating market differentiation for his clients. He's excited to offer new and tried-and-true solutions to assist the Group's clients. When he isn't working, as an avid golfer he will likely be found on the golf course or somewhere close by. He serves as a member of the Board of Governors and Chairman of the House Committee for the Wheatley Hills Golf Club in East Williston, NY. A father of two grown children, he lives in Williston Park with his wife of 33 years. Kevin is also a member of several professional organizations: The Long Island Builders Institute, the Long Island Real Estate Group, the Long Island Business Development Council, the Association for a Better Long Island, and the Commercial Industrial Brokers Society.

Job Titles:

• Partner
• SVP
• Chairman of the Islip Town Democratic Committee

Luis is a public affairs, communications and political consultant who has worked nationally and internationally providing advise on lobbying, media relations, crisis management, building community relations, directing coalitions, and building grassroots support. Born in Wisconsin, raised in Latin America before returning to the U.S. for college, Luis brings a truly international viewpoint and know-how to his work. Luis works as a political consultant in local, state, and federal campaigns domestically, as well as in several Latin American countries, such as Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Panama, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia. Since October 2016, Luis has served as Chairman of the Islip Town Democratic Committee, previously serving as an Assistant Deputy County Executive in the Office of the Suffolk County Executive. For over 10 years, Luis also worked in the New York State Assembly as Chief of Staff to a member of the Assembly's majority leadership. Luis has been both a presenter and panelist in several international communications and political consulting conferences. He is also a political analyst and contributor for national and international media outlets such as Voz de America, Univision, El Diario La Prensa,NTN24, and VivoPlay. His columns are published in the U.S. and throughout Latin America. Luis received his degree in Applied Mathematical Economics with a concentration on Asian Studies from Marquette University. He lived and studied in Beijing, China for a year and can converse in basic Chinese. He's fluent in English, German, and Spanish. Luis, an avid traveler and self-proclaimed foodie, resides in Bay Shore (Islip, NY) with his wife and their three daughters … when they are not seeking native culinary delights around the world.

Job Titles:

• Communications & Programs and Grant Procurement Director

Marcos Maldonado brings 16 years of highly successful grant writing and fundraising experience to the McBride Consulting & Business Development Group. Proficient in the myriad areas of fundraising, from individual and corporate giving, to identifying and applying for government grants, and securing giving through elected officials, he knows how to navigate through the complexity of grant application and identify what will work or not work for an organization. Marcos has been grant writing full-time since 2010. Among his many highlights, he has successfully secured funding from corporations such as Allstate, AT&T, Microsoft, State Farm, America's Promise, and various giving circles, as well as numerous grants from elected officials and government agencies for everything from capital improvements to mentoring organizations to treatment and recovery centers. He brings extensive experience and skill in resourcing the right information in order to bring a grant application to successful fruition and achieve overall fundraising goals. His career in non-profit fundraising began at Rochester Institute of Technology as the Telefund Coordinator. During his tenure, he helped raise millions of dollars for student scholarships and university academic programs. In 2007, as Development Associate for Stony Brook University, he became an award-winning fundraiser, receiving the Frederick R. Preston Award for Partnerships for his work with college students and alumni of color, and the Student African American Brotherhood. With a focus on building successful, long-term relationships in both the private and public sectors (federal, state, town, and local municipalities) he knows he can always connect the right person to the right cause. His work is formed with the understanding that the successful communities of tomorrow can be transformed by the vision - and giving - of today. Marcos' professional and personal passion is helping people and affecting the lives of those who benefit from his successful grant writing. He volunteers in a variety of local community organizations and endeavors and mentors people who'd like to start non-profits. Marcos lives on Long Island and is an engaged and proud father of a spirited 3-year old daughter who keeps him both running and laughing.

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• NEMT Executive Consultant

Job Titles:

• Managing Director
• Vice President

Job Titles:

• Consultant
• Senior Executive

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• Chief Operating Officer

Job Titles:

• CEO
• Consultant
• Executive
• President
• Chairman of the Membership Committee for the New England Water Environment Association
• Water Industry Consultant

With over three decades of practical experience in the municipal Water Industry, David has worked as both a public official and a consultant focused on assisting municipal officials in managing and optimizing their municipal assets. He served as Director of Consulting Services for Black & Veatch, RJN Group, and Veolia Water North America, and also was the Client Director for some of these companies' highest profile projects with clients such as the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority, the New York City Department of Environmental Protection, the City of Buffalo Water Authority, DC Water, and the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission. He was primarily responsible for growing the company's business, overseeing the client's best interests, developing strategies, and assisting on project execution. David has worked on asset management/optimization projects with many other communities and utilities: Massachusetts: the MWRA and its 43 customer communities that include the Boston Water and Sewer Commission, the City of Worcester, and the Cities of Lowell, Lawrence, Haverhill, Gloucester, Peabody, Salem, Springfield, Pittsfield, Lee, North Adams, Holyoke, Attleboro, Fall River, Taunton, and New Bedford. New Hampshire: the Cities of Portsmouth, Keene, Nashua, Manchester, and the towns of Merrimack, Dover, and Concord. Rhode Island: the Narragansett Bay Commission and their customer communities, and the Cities of East Providence, Cranston, Warwick, and Woonsocket. Connecticut: the Greater New Haven Water Control Authority, the Hartford MDC and their customer communities, the Cities of New London, Bridgeport, Middletown, Norwalk, Trumbull, Stamford, Torrington, New Britain, and Waterbury, and the towns of Greenwich, Danbury, Fairfield, and Norwich. Vermont: the City of Burlington and the towns of Brattleboro, Bennington, Rutland, and Norwich. New York: NYCDEP, Oneida County, and the City of Buffalo. New Jersey: City of Newark, the Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission (PVSC), Planfield Area Regional Sewerage Authority (PARSA), and Rahway Valley Sewerage Authority (RVSA). Mid-Atlantic states: Baltimore City, DC Water, Cities of Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, and Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC). David serves as Chairman of the Membership Committee for the New England Water Environment Association and has recently been inducted into its 5S Society. He is an active member of the America Public Works Association (New England Chapter), New England Water Works Association, New York Water Environment Association, New Jersey Water Environment Association, Chesapeake Water Environment Association, US Conference of Mayors, and the National League of Cities. David resides in Rumford, RI with his wife, Patty.

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• Consultant
• Senior Executive

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• Consultant
• Senior Associate
• Senior Executive

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• Senior VP - Albany / NYC Lobbyist