The Cornerstone Experience: Summer 2022

The Cornerstone Experience

FRANKFORT, KY Cornerstone is excited to announce the launch of our newest office in Frankfort, Kentucky!

Katelyn Bunning, who has served as a principal on our federal government relations team since April 2021, has moved from D.C. back to her home state of Kentucky to help the firm establish its presence in the Commonwealth. Additionally, we welcomed a new principal, Ethan Witt, who will work with Katelyn to build out our newest state market. Ethan comes to Cornerstone from Eastern Kentucky University, where he most recently served as vice president of their government and community relations department. We look forward to Karen Kelly joining Cornerstone as a principal in our Kentucky office this August.

Karen comes to the firm after serving for nearly a decade as the district director to the Dean of the House of Representatives Hal Rogers (R-KY).

CONGRATULATIONS to our state teams on successful 2022 legislative sessions!

Georgia - 4.4.2022 Mississippi - 4.5.2022 Illinois - 4.9.2022 Maryland - 4.11.2022 Maine - 5.9.2022 Colorado - 5.11.2022 Iowa - 5.24.2022 Oklahoma - 5.27.2022 Louisiana - 6.6.2022

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CLIENT HIGHLIGHTS We are proud to support not-for-profit organizations, corporations, trade associations, small businesses and startups, coalitions and more.

Congratulations to our Georgia clients Oglethorpe Power Corporation and Georgia Electric Membership Corporation for launching a historic renewable energy project of 225,000 solar panels in Houston County - a $55,000 investment providing power to 11,000 homes in the state.

The Houston Solar project will help provide clean energy for more than 4 million Georgians in the community.

In May, Cornerstone client Advanced Materials and Devices, Inc. (AMAD) received a commercialization grant from the Medical Technology Enterprise Consortium.

For 23 years, AMAD has excelled in leading technological advancements and contributed to innovation. We are proud to support their work and look forward to seeing the impact their sensor blast technology will have in supporting military health and readiness.

Cornerstone represents the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation in Georgia, Louisiana, Maryland and Oklahoma. During the 2022 sessions, together, we successfully passed legislation and built support for its diagnostic imaging and genetic testing initiatives.

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OUT & ABOUT

In April, Cornerstone’s Courtney Bradway, Mike Goodman and Dao Nguyen joined our client the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) for an informative visit to the DeCesaris Cancer Institute in Annapolis, Maryland. The institute is widely recognized for offering high-quality cancer care to patients using the latest technology in diagnostics and treatments.

Cornerstone's Delora Sanchez Ifekauche spoke at the 2022 Maryland State of Reform Health Policy Conference in May to discuss the outcomes of the 2022 Maryland Legislative Session with a focus on health policy and fiscal work, while also providing her insights on the road ahead. The conference aims to bridge the gap between health care policy and political reality and identify how the state can work to strengthen the healthcare workforce.

Charles Carithers made several appearances on MSNBC's The ReidOut to talk about the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine and recent Ukrainian counterattacks against Russia. Charles came to Cornerstone from the Department of Homeland of Security and advises our clients on issues related to national security and foreign policy.

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Cornerstone is a proud member of

As has been the case several times in our firm’s history, in 2016, Cornerstone made a bold decision about its future. Recognizing the importance of our collaborative culture, our commitment to team approach, our desire to maintain independence, and in order to properly recognize the value of our professionals now and into the future, Cornerstone sold the company to the employees and established the Cornerstone Government Affairs, Inc. Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP). The ESOP provides every employee owner of our firm equity in the business and ensures a more secure financial future for each member of our team.

The establishment of the ESOP allows us to stay focused on, and remain true to, our vision and philosophy, while at the same time creating equity and leadership opportunities for all employees and keeping everyone invested in the long-term success of the business. As owners of the business, our employees share in the future growth and prosperity of Cornerstone for years to come. It also allows us to adequately reward people for their commitment, loyalty and performance and create a platform for growth, diversification and sustainability.

In May, our colleagues including Matt Paul, Claire Burghoff, Dao Nguyen and Eric Tober participated in and presented on panels during The ESOP Association's (TEA) annual conference to discuss various topics including Advocacy 101, Grassroots, and issues facing ESOPs. SUMMER 2022 NEWSLETTER

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AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

Congratulations to Camille Young who was named Businesswoman of the Year in 2022 at the Our Mississippi Honors Gala, which celebrates diversity and inclusion throughout Mississippi corporations.

National Security Institute Visiting Fellow Honoree

Charles Carithers was honored as a National Security Institute Visiting Fellow for his contributions to NSI and his support of NSI's mission through research, scholarship, panel and event discussion, media and Hill outreach.

Mississippi Business Journal

TOP 40 UNDER 40 Drew Maddox was named to Mississipi Business Journal's Top 40 Under 40 Business Leaders for 2022, a list that identifies 40 of the state's individuals who have distinguished themselves in their careers before reaching age 40.

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NEW TEAM MEMBERS Our team continues to grow!

Meet some of our newest additions...

Federal Government Relations Courtney Cano | Senior Associate (D.C.)

Previously: Cornerstone intern John Scott | Associate (D.C.)

Previously: Business Strategist, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Patrick Kelly | Associate (D.C.)

Previously: Student at the University of Notre Dame

Christian Walker | Vice President (D.C.)

Previously: Deputy Chief of Staff & Legislative Director, Rep. Ann Kirpatrick (D-AZ)

State Government Relations Matt Marks | Principal (ME)

Previously: CEO, Associated General Contractors

Ethan Witt | Principal (KY)

Previously: Assistant Vice President of Government & Community Relations, Eastern Kentucky University

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Public Affairs & Strategic Communications Charlie Hannema | Principal (OK)

Previously: Chief of Communications, Executive Office of the Governor of Oklahoma

Operations Diana Borda | IT Project Manager (D.C.)

Previously: Senior Systems & Salesforce Administrator, Washington Speakers Bureau

Ayana Freeman | Marketing Coordinator (D.C.)

Previously: Diversity & Inclusion Intern, ICF International

Bridget Maloy | Public Affairs Manager (D.C.)

Previously: Financial Systems Analyst, Secretary of the Senate

Welcome to the team!

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