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Meg Baglien
Meg Baglien is a Senior Vice President in FTP’s public affairs practice. Meg is a seasoned communications and brand strategist, with over a decade of experience in communications and marketing leadership on both Capitol Hill and in the private sector. Before joining FTP, Meg led communications and integrated marketing campaigns for a diverse portfolio of
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Elizabeth Gonzalez
Elizabeth Gonzalez is the Senior Vice President of Operations at FTP and has been with the firm since its inception in 2012. In her capacity as Senior Vice President, Ms. Gonzalez oversees the planning and execution of the firm’s administrative and business operations for all departments, and has led projects for compensation analysis, performance management,
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Daniel Jacobs
Daniel Jacobs is a Senior Vice President of policy and media strategy on the Public Affairs team. Daniel is a trusted media relations, public affairs, and strategic communications advisor with government, public relations, and professional services industry experience. Before joining FTP, he led proactive media relations efforts and helped manage crisis communications for Deloitte’s government
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Sam LaPaille
Sam LaPaille is a Senior Vice President on the State Government Relations team. Prior to Forbes Tate, Sam LaPaille served as the Senior Deputy Chief of Staff for Federal Affairs at the Office of the Illinois Governor, JB Pritzker. In this capacity, he served as the State’s principal liaison to key federal partners including Illinois’
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Rich Lopez
Rich Lopez is a Senior Vice President at FTP with over 20 years of experience in both Federal and State politics. Rich specializes in Transportation issues and Hispanic Diversity. In addition to working with the White House and Capitol Hill, he has extensive working knowledge of the Department of Transportation, the Federal Communications Commission, and
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Kevin McGrann
Kevin McGrann is a Senior Vice President at FTP. Prior to joining FTP, Kevin was an Assistant Vice President for Federal Relations at AT&T Services, Inc. where he was responsible for representing AT&T’s legislative interests before the U.S. Congress. Kevin joined AT&T in 2015 following a decade of service on Capitol Hill. Throughout his career
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Samantha McLean
Samantha McLean is a Senior Vice President at FTP. She has served over a decade in the United States Senate, leading a policy portfolio related to national security and foreign relations. As the senior legislative assistant for Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX), the Ranking Member on the Senate Commerce Committee, she was responsible for crafting the
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Shanita Penny
Shanita R. Penny, MBA is a Senior Vice President in FTP’s public affairs practice. Shanita is a versatile professional with a proven track record as a coalition builder, advocacy leader, and business strategist, particularly in the cannabis industry and policy reform movement. With over 20 years of experience in helping organizations address complex challenges and
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Andres Ramirez
Andres Ramirez is a Senior Vice President in FTP’s government affairs practice. Andres Ramirez is an accomplished public relations, advocacy, and government relations professional, boasting a track record of awards and recognition. With over 25 years of experience in the local, state, and national arenas, he brings a wealth of expertise to the table. Having
