A6_-_Key_Personnel_Creosote.pdf

Request for Proposal

Solicitation No. BPM006852

Lobbyist

Arizona Department of Administration

State Procurement Office

Solicitation Attachment – Key Personnel | Revision No. 1 | Revised 11-22

Attachment 6 – Key Personnel

Answer all questions thoroughly in the spaces provided. Complete this form in full for each one of the key personnel proposed to be involved in performing the Services. Insert or attach a separate resume as applicable, but any attached resumes are supplemental to this form and do not substitute for this form. If there are more than three (3) Key Personnel, please utilize the same form for each additional Personnel by making copies of this page as needed.

1 Name: Hugo Polanco Job title: Partner

Length of employment with the company:

6 years Length of time in current role: 6 years

Proposed percentage of overall time to be dedicated to the Services:

If applicable, length of time in related experience with large local, state or federal government agencies:

n/a

Proposed position with regard to the Services:

Lead Lobbyist and Primary Point of Contact

Proposed primary responsibilities with regard to the Services:

Directly responsible for overseeing all strategic lobbying activities, client communications, and execution of deliverables outline in the Scope of Work.

• Lead all state legislative advocacy efforts on behalf of the Agency

• Serve as the day-to-day liaison between the Agency and the Arizona State Legislature

• Coordinate with the Agency’s Director of Government Relations to develop a pre-session legislative strategy

• Deliver weekly legislative updates, bill tracking, and public position recommendations

• Maintain the Agency’s “Request to Speak” account

• Facilitate meetings with legislators, the Governor’s Office, and relevant stakeholders

• Submit the required full-session report no later than 20 days after sine die

• Ensure compliance with all state lobbying laws and ethical standards

Describe experience in performing Services similar to those that are to be assigned:

Hugo Polanco is a seasoned government affairs professional and legislative strategist with extensive experience leading lobbying and advocacy efforts in Arizona. As a senior member of Creosote Partners, Hugo has:

• Successfully lobbied on complex legislative issues including voting rights, election integrity, budget appropriations, and election procedures.

• Built and sustained bipartisan relationships with members and staff of the Arizona Legislature, as well as state agency personnel and executive branch officials

• Managed end-to-end legislative campaigns, from drafting bill language and securing sponsors, to coordinating committee testimony, amendment strategy, vote counting, and direct lobbying

• Provided weekly bill tracking reports, stakeholder briefings, and communications strategy aligned with legislative goals

• His deep understanding of the political environment and his disciplined, data-informed approach to advocacy make him ideally suited to lead this engagement on behalf of the Agency.

List job-related certifications, training, and education:

Course: The Campaign Method for More Effective State Government Affairs, July

Resume: A6_-_Supplemental_-_Resumes/Bios

Answer all questions thoroughly in the spaces provided. Complete this form in full for each one of the key personnel proposed to be involved in performing the Services. Insert or attach a separate resume as applicable, but any attached resumes are supplemental to this form and do not substitute for this form. If there are more than three (3) Key Personnel, 2 Name: Marilyn Rodriguez Job title: Founder/Partner company:

8 years Length of time in current role: 8 years

Proposed percentage of overall time to be dedicated to the Services:

If applicable, length of time in related experience with large local, state or federal government agencies:

n/a

Proposed position with regard to the Services:

Lobbyist

Proposed primary responsibilities with regard to the Services:

• Lead state-level legislative lobbying on elections and election law issues

• Coordinate lobbying communications and logistics with clients

• Attend hearings, monitor floor activity, and track legislation relevant to client priorities

• Provide strategic analysis, bill summaries, and messaging support

• Facilitate direct contact between clients and legislators or state officials

Describe experience in performing Services similar to those that are to be assigned:

Marilyn Rodriguez is a veteran government affairs professional and founder of Creosote Partners. She has:

• Successfully advanced legislative goals for clients

• Served as a lead lobbyist for multiple statewide organizations

• Managed multi-issue lobbying campaigns, coalition engagement, and stakeholder coordination

• Provided daily updates, strategic memos, and real-time committee coverage

• Maintained excellent working relationships with bipartisan legislators and committee staff

List job-related certifications, training, and education:

n/a

Answer all questions thoroughly in the spaces provided. Complete this form in full for each one of the key personnel proposed to be involved in performing the Services. Insert or attach a separate resume as applicable, but any attached resumes are supplemental to this form and do not substitute for this form. If there are more than three (3) Key Personnel, 3 Name: Gaelle Esposito Job title: Partner company:

7 years Length of time in current role: 7 years

Proposed percentage of overall time to be dedicated to the Services:

If applicable, length of time in related experience with large local, state or federal government agencies:

n/a

Proposed position with regard to the Services:

Lobbyist

Proposed primary responsibilities with regard to the Services:

• Track legislation and advise clients on policy impacts

• Lobby members of the legislature and key committees

• Coordinate testimony and public comment

• Develop talking points and briefing materials

• Conduct political research and analysis

Describe experience in performing Services similar to those that are to be assigned:

Gaelle Esposito has led legislative advocacy efforts on myriad policy campaigns in Arizona. She has:

• Represented clients before the legislature since 2017

• Built trusted relationships with lawmakers

• Guided clients through strategy planning, messaging, and legislative testimony

List job-related certifications, training, and education:

Answer all questions thoroughly in the spaces provided. Complete this form in full for each one of the key personnel proposed to be involved in performing the Services. Insert or attach a separate resume as applicable, but any attached resumes are supplemental to this form and do not substitute for this form. If there are more than three (3) Key Personnel, 4 Name: Natalya Brown Job title: Senior Associate Lobbyist company:

5 years Length of time in current role: 3 years

Proposed percentage of overall time to be dedicated to the Services:

If applicable, length of time in related experience with large local, state or federal government agencies:

n/a

Proposed position with regard to the Services:

Lobbyist

Proposed primary responsibilities with regard to the Services:

• Monitor, track, and summarize relevant legislation

• Conduct legislator and stakeholder outreach

• Prepare reports and strategy memos for client briefings

• Assist with managing RTS account activity and committee schedules

Describe experience in performing Services similar to those that are to be assigned:

Natalya Brown has played a key role in supporting lobbying campaigns for clients.

She has:

• Managed legislative tracking and RTS alerts for multiple statewide clients

• Participated in stakeholder meetings and legislative testimony preparation

• Drafted detailed reports on legislative progress and political dynamics

List job-related certifications, training, and education:

Course: The Campaign Method for More Effective State Government Affairs, July

Answer all questions thoroughly in the spaces provided. Complete this form in full for each one of the key personnel proposed to be involved in performing the Services. Insert or attach a separate resume as applicable, but any attached resumes are supplemental to this form and do not substitute for this form. If there are more than three (3) Key Personnel, 5 Name: Jeanne Woodbury Job title: Senior Associate Lobbyist company:

2 years Length of time in current role: 2 years

Proposed percentage of overall time to be dedicated to the Services:

If applicable, length of time in related experience with large local, state or federal government agencies:

n/a

Proposed position with regard to the Services:

Lobbyist

Proposed primary responsibilities with regard to the Services:

• Track and analyze bills

• Draft memos, public comments, and talking points

• Support coordination of testimony and committee engagement

• Communicate with legislative and executive offices on client priorities

Describe experience in performing Services similar to those that are to be assigned:

Jeanne Woodbury brings experience and capacity in public policy and communications to her lobbying work. She has:

• Assisted with rapid response, public messaging, and legislative tracking

• Supported clients in their legislative engagement and public education efforts

• Developed systems for bill tracking to provide clients with a more user-friendly experience

List job-related certifications, training, and education: