The Cornerstone Experience: Spring 2023

The Cornerstone Experience

HAPPY SINE DIE

Congratulations to our state offices who wrapped up legislative sessions, and best of luck to our Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Louisiana, Maine, Oklahoma and Texas teams as they finish out 2023 legislative sessions in their states!

CLIENT HIGHLIGHTS

Kia Day at the Georgia Capitol

Our client Kia completed a successful day at the Liberty Plaza of the Capitol - the first ever "Kia Day" CEO of Kia America and CEO of Kia Georgia joined other members of the automobile manufacturing company in meetings with legislators and other state officials to discuss various industry-related policy issues throughout the day. Additionally, legislators recognized Kia's immense contribution to the state through its manufacturing plant in West Point, Georgia, which produces 340,000 vehicles annually and employs more than 2,700 teammembers Inhisremarks,GovernorKempthankedKiaAmerica foritsinvestmentinGeorgiaanditscommitmenttomakingthestate theemobilitycapital

Phoebe Putney Breaks Ground on New Facilities

Congratulations to our longtime client Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital for breaking ground on a new Trauma and Critical Care Tower and Living and Learning Community, which will house a new emergency center, neonatal and adult intensive care units and create an expanded nursing school for Albany Technical College, respectively. The construction of these two facilities represents the most significant investment in new healthcare infrastructure for southwestGeorgiainrecentyears

FISTA Opens Innovation Park

Cornerstone client Fires Innovation Science and Technology Accelerator (FISTA) officially opened the FISTA Innovation Park last week, which will serve as a hub for defense contractors and will create hundreds of job opportunities and increase investment in the defense industrythroughoutOklahoma

KRATOS Celebrates 100th MQM-178 Firejet

In April, Kratos Defense & Security Systems, Inc - a Cornersonte Public Affairs and PAC client-celebratedthe100thMQM-178Firejethigh-performancejetpoweredtargetdrone aircraft produced at the Kratos Unmanned aircraft manufacturing facility in Oklahoma City Joined by Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK), Representative Tom Cole (R-OK-4), Representative Stephanie Bice (R-OK-5), and Oklahoma Secretary of Military and VeteransAffairsJohnNash,thiseventwasatrueteameffortthatelevatedKratos’workin thenationalsecurityspace,andspecificallyOklahoma,withlocalmediaandcommunity leadersandcelebratedtheaccomplishmentandthepartnershipwithandsupportfrom CongressionalandStateelectedofficialswhichmadeitpossible.

OUT & ABOUT

CornerstonecolleaguesJohnSandellandDaoNguyenattendedourclientYMCA's2023NationalAdvocacyDayconference toparticipateinadiscussionandsharetheirpredictionsontheremainderofthe118thCongress YMCA'sNationalAdvocacy DaybringstogetherYMCAcolleaguesfromaroundthecountrytolearnabouttheY'slegislativeprioritiesandconnectwith members of Congress. Our team was grateful for the opportunity to celebrate the Y and its continued commitment to betteringthelivesofyoungpeopleandcommunitiesacrossthecountry

Cornerstone Mississippi colleague Beckie Feldman attended the Southern Rail Commission (SRC) I-20 Corridor Passenger Rail Stakeholder Conference in Louisiana with our client Amtrak and their team The SRC welcomed a host of elected officials and stakeholdersfromLouisiana,Mississippi,Alabamaand Florida and announced key project milestones for passenger rail projects within the I-20 Corridor and alongtheGulfCoast Amtrakalsoannounceditwillbe leading the Federal-State Partnership Program application for the I-20 Corridor to support the extension of a passenger rail service from Meridian, Mississippi to Dallas/Fort Worth along the I-20 corridor

Karen Kelly, a principal in the firm's Kentucky office, moderated a panel in April at the 2023 RX Summit, the largest, most influential event addressing the opioid crisis Also on the panel were Rep Cartwright (D-PA), Rep Carter (R-GA), Rep Trone(D-MD),Rep Rogers(R-KY)andRep Clyde(R-GA)

For 13 years, the RX and Illicit Drug Summit has brought multidisciplinary stakeholders together to share strategies for prevention,treatmentandrecovery

AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

LouiePerry, one of the firm's founders and a principal and director in the firm's D.C. and Georgia offices, was awarded the Government Partner Award by our 20-year client The National Wild Turkey Federation for his longstanding dedication and commitment to the Federation's mission of influencing conservation policy Since Cornerstone's founding, Louie has led the firm's work on behalf of the Federation.

Nial Patel, a principal in the firm's Louisiana office, was named one of Greater Baton Rouge's 2023honoreesforempoweringwomenandexpandingsocialjusticebytheYoung Women's Christian Association The YWCA USA honorees represent individuals whose achievements and advocacy work has helped empower women and promote peace, justiceanddignityforall.Nialwasjoinedbykeynotespeaker,JaneFonda(picturedleft).

Dylan Mooers, a vice president in the firm's DC office, was recognized by the University of Maryland's Terrapin Club as a rising star, named to the Club's 30 Under 30 list of 2023. The list honors 30 individuals who have made a major impact in their communities and careers, while continuing to support the university andembodyingMarylandPride.

Delora Sanchez Ifekauche, a principal and director in the firm's Maryland office, was named one of the 2023 Power Players in Government and Lobbying by The Daily Record. The Power List recognizes 40 men and women believed to be the most powerful figuresinMaryland'sstateandlocalgovernments

MattHinchandJimmyCenters, both principals in the firm's Iowa office, were recognized by the Des Moines Register as two of Iowa's 50 Most Wanted Republicans for their ability to effectively influence and shape the upcoming 2024presidentialelection.

With the Iowa 2024 presidential caucuses less than a year away, the Des Moines Register recognizedthislistofseasonedpoliticalstaffers, high profile influencers, connectors and local activists with a proven track record of successfullyinfluencingpublicopinion Viewtheentirelisthere.

PERSONAL HIGHLIGHTS

Congratulations to Tony Essalih and his wife Jess who welcomed their new baby boy into the world this past February. William Henry Essalih was born on February 2nd, weighing 6 pounds and 14 ounces and measuring 20inches.WewishTonyandhisfamilythebestasthey celebratethisnewadditiontotheirfamily!

colleagues gathered this month to celebrate several upcoming weddings. Congratulations to Dao Nguyen and Lizzie Messer who will both be tyingtheknotthissummer!

Congratulations to Allie Lee, an associate in our Louisiana office, on her recent engagement! We wish Allie and herfianceallthebest!

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FEDERAL GOVERNMENT RELATIONS

STATE GOVERNMENT RELATIONS

PUBLIC AFFAIRS OPERATIONS

ALLIE LEE ASSOCIATE (LA)

SHUWANZA GOFF PRINCIPAL (DC)

MACEY HAMMERSTROM ASSOCIATE (DC)

ELIZABETH TEED SENIOR ASSOCIATE (DC)

MEREDITH MCLAUGHLIN SENIOR ASSOCIATE (ME)

ROBIN JULIANO PRINCIPAL (DC)

EMILY BRODA ASSOCIATE (DC)

MAX MOLL PRINICIPAL (PUBLIC AFFAIRS/TX)

FRED CLARK SENIOR CONSULTANT (DC)

CAITLIN GREENE EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT (DC)

DALLAS PRATER SENIOR ASSOCIATE (DC)