A6_-_Key_Personnel_Pinnacle.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: Pele Fischer Job title: Principal

Length of employment with the company:

7 years Length of time in current role: 7 years

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

100 % If applicable, length of time in related experience with large local, state or federal government agencies:

13 years

Proposed position with regard to the Services:

Lead

Proposed primary responsibilities with regard to the Services:

All

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

Pele Fischer has extensive work in government relations, representing a broad range of public and private clients before legislative and administrative bodies, has earned her wide recognition as an Arizona policy expert and a highly successful lobbyist with unwavering ethics. With over 13 years working at the intersection of law and policy, Pele understands the intricacies of lawmaking at the local, state, and federal levels.

List job-related certifications, training, and education:

Registered Arizona Lobbyist and Licensed Attorney

Resume: See Attached.

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: Steven Moortel Job title: Principal company:

2 years Length of time in current role: 2 years

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

As much as needed.

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

27 years

Proposed position with regard to the Services:

Assist in all lobbying efforts. Team effort and approach.

Proposed primary responsibilities with regard to the Services:

Assist as needed.

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

Steve Moortel has worked in Arizona government relations since 2002. He worked at the Arizona State Capitol in various roles for 10 years and has been lobbying since 2012. Steve represents a broad range of clients and has a proven track record of success for his clients.

List job-related certifications, training, and education:

Registered Arizona Lobbyist

Resume: 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: X Job title: X company:

X years Length of time in current role: X years

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

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

X years

Proposed position with regard to the Services:

X

Proposed primary responsibilities with regard to the Services:

X

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

X

List job-related certifications, training, and education:

X

Resume: filename

Pele Peacock Fischer, Esq.

4455 East Camelback Road, Suite D-145 Phoenix, Arizona 85018 Pele@pinnacle-pa.com (602) 803-3668

EXPERIENCE

Pinnacle Public Affairs Principal (September 2018 – Present) Founder of Pinnacle Public Affairs, previously Peacock Legal, a government affairs and legal consulting firm focused on advancing the business and policy goals of its clients through a comprehensive approach to policy development, advocacy, and legal consulting.

Key initiatives include: Healthcare Advancements, Telemedicine Advancements, Arizona Advanced Directives Registry Reforms, Arizona Health Information Exchange Statutory Reforms, Voting Rights and Democracy Issues, Arizona Area Health Education Centers Program Reforms, Arizona Water Conservation, Public Health Initiatives, Autism, Passage of Prop 207, Marijuana Reforms, among others.

Strategies 360 Senior Vice President (June 2022 – December 2023)

Led the firm’s Arizona professional team of advocates, community builders, and communicators to create impactful policies across the state. The team engaged in extensive work in government relations, representing a broad range of public and private clients before legislative and administrative bodies, campaign related work, and public relations.

Arizona Medical Association (“ArMA”) Vice President of Policy and Political Affairs (September 2015 – September 2018)

• Directed all strategies in legal, political, and regulatory development and advocacy.

• Primary interface with all branches of State Government (Legislature, Governor, Judiciary, State Departments and Agencies, Regulatory Boards).

• Monitored and provided legal counsel on all healthcare related legislative and regulatory activity.

• Led all ArMA lobbying activity and oversaw ArMA’s Doctor of the Day program and annual legislative reception.

• Served as ArMA’s representative with all health care partners (county medical association, specialty societies, hospitals, insurers and health plans, public health partners, national medical organizations, AMA Advocacy Resource Center, Scope of Practice Partnership, AMPAC, Health Current, Arizona Chamber of Commerce, Arizona Department of Health Services, Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System, Arizona Partnership for Immunization, Arizona Public Health Association, among others).

• Responsible for ArMA’s Legislative & Government Affairs Committee.

• Responsible for all Arizona Medical Political Action Committee activities including: administration, fundraising, communications, endorsements, and contributions.

• Key legislative initiatives included: The Arizona Opioid Act, Restoration of KidsCare (Arizona’s Children’s Health Insurance Program), Public Health Initiatives, AHCCCS Initiatives, Repeal and Replace Efforts, Arizona Medical Board reforms including passage of the Medical Licensure Compact, Controlled Substances Prescription Monitoring Program, Surprise Billing Dispute Resolution Process, Credentialing Reforms, Scope of Practice Issues, among others.

Arizona House of Representatives, Phoenix, AZ Policy Advisor and Staff Attorney to the Majority (November 2012 – August 2015)

• Majority staff for Health, Reform and Human Services, Children and Family Affairs, Technology and Infrastructure, and Commerce Committees.

o Majority lead staffer during Medicaid restoration and creation of the Department of Child Safety.

• Provided legal and policy analysis of current law and proposed legislation.

• Created strategies to further the objectives of caucus members and assess the practical impacts of proposed legislation.

• Worked with members, stakeholders and constituents to evaluate concerns and determine best course of action to address.

• Drafted bills and amendments and usher through the legislative process.

• Monitored the activity and implementation of laws and policies at the Department of Health Services, the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System, the Department of Child Safety, and the Department of Economic Security.

• Assisted in the representation of the Legislature in litigation.

First Solar, Tempe, AZ Subcontracts Manager (February 2011 – November 2012)

• Formation and issuance of Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (“EPC”) contracts for photovoltaic (PV) power plants located throughout the United States.

o Negotiate contract terms, conditions, scope and price.

• Manage execution and performance of contracts including oversight of site administration teams, insurance requirements, compliance, change orders, liens, and invoicing.

• Collaborated cross-functionally to develop and implement improved means, methods and tools to improve productivity and drive continuous cost-reduction.

Alvarez & Gilbert, PLLC, Scottsdale, AZ Associate Attorney (November 2007 – February 2011)

• Practice focused on healthcare, construction, real estate and business law, including transactional and litigation matters.

• Managed cases from initial evaluation forward, including resolution strategy and litigation planning and execution.

• Experienced in contract negotiation, formation, review and administration.

• Experienced in dispute resolution including settlement negotiations and mediation.

U.S. Senate, Washington D.C.

Law Clerk (2006)

• Attended Senate committee hearings and executive meetings, prepared floor books for the Senator including speeches, issue briefs, bill summaries, background information and legal research.

• Provided background and legal advice on issue areas including possible legislative and oversight responses.

• Met with lobbyists, stakeholders, and constituents on behalf of the Senator.

EDUCATION

University of Idaho College of Law, Moscow, Idaho J.D. 2007

• Awards and Honors o Faculty Resolution Recognizing Extraordinary Service 2007 o Outstanding Student Service Award 2007 o Pro Bono Service Recognition

• Activities o President, Student Bar Association (3/06 - 5/07) o Trial Team (9/05 - 5/07) o President, Women’s Law Caucus (4/05 - 4/06) o SBA Liaison to the University of Idaho (8/05 - 5/06)

Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas B.B.A. Business Administration 2004

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Arizona Public Health Association Board of Directors, President, Member (2018 – Present)

Girl Scouts, Arizona Cactus Pine Board of Directors (2020-Present) Troop Pearl Member (2017 – Present) Badge Bash Committee Member (2018 – Present)

Phoenix Children’s Hospital, Volunteer Beachball Committee (2023- Present)

Health Current / Contexture, Arizona Health Information Exchange Board of Directors and Executive Committee (2015 – September 2018)

The Arizona Partnership for Immunization (“TAPI”) Executive and Steering Committee Member (2015-2018)

Take the Lead, Healthcare Leadership Program 2018 Cohort

Arizona Chamber of Commerce

Phoenix Chamber of Commerce

Flinn Foundation Arizona Bio-science Road-map Steering Committee (2016 – 2018)

Arizona Society of Healthcare Attorneys Member (2015 – Present)

University of Idaho College of Law, Law Advisory Council Member (Terms 2014-2017, 2017-2020)

Flinn-Brown Civic Leadership Academy Fellow (Fall 2013)

Scottsdale Leadership Member of Class XXV (September 2010 – May 2011) Alumni Relations Committee (2012 - 2013) State Government Day Chair (2013 – 2017)

Fresh Start Women’s Foundation Auxiliary Board (2011 – 2015) Vice-Chair (2013 - 2014) Treasure (2014 – 2015)

Junior League of Phoenix (2008 – 2015) Resource Allocation and Review Chair, Community Council (2011 – 2012) Valley Impact Committee Co-Chair, Community Council (2010 - 2011) Community Council Administrative Financial Assistant, Community Council and Finance Council (2009 - 2010)