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Dan Leite
Dan has been with Capitol Advocates for 14 years and became one of the firm's owners and partners in 2003. He has been active with the Ohio General Assembly for nearly 20 years, starting with his legislative career in the Ohio House of Representatives where he served as the Legislative Aide to former State Representative Dan Troy. Prior to joining Capitol Advocates, Dan served as the Assistant Director of Legislation for the Ohio State Medical Association (OSMA).
Dan is a native of Fremont, Ohio, and possesses a Bachelor of Science degree from Bowling Green State University. He is an avid tri-athlete and has completed 145 marathons, three Ironman Triathlons and currently serves as the Vice-Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Columbus Marathon. |
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Kurt Leib
Kurt joined Capitol Advocates as a partner in 2003. His primary expertise is in the areas of utility policy, taxation issues, budget and finance policy, retail and other business issues. Kurt began his lobbying career with the Ohio Grocers Association in 1997 representing the interests of the food industry before the Ohio legislature and state agencies. He then spent a number of years managing legislative policy and strategy for Lorillard Tobacco in Ohio and six other Midwestern states. A native of Circleville, Ohio, Kurt graduated from Ohio State University with a bachelor’s degree in journalism. Before completing college, Kurt was already building experience around Capitol Square as an intern in the Statehouse Bureau of the Dayton Daily News. He was also Statehouse Bureau Chief for United Press International as well as a long-time staff writer for the highly respected Ohio Report, published by Gongwer News Service. Kurt resides in Dublin with his wife Nikki and children, Alexis, Sam and Audrey. |
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Keith Brooks
Keith received his BA from The Ohio State University and JD from University of Toledo College of Law. Upon graduation, he served in the Ohio Senate as legal counsel to the majority and later became chief of staff. Departing the Senate, Keith affiliated and became of counsel with the law firm of Agee, Clymer, Morgan and Fulton where he began his lobbying practice. Keith maintained his practice with that firm for 25 years before establishing Capitol Advocates. |
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Courtney Saunders
Prior to joining Capitol Advocates, Courtney gained valuable experience and an in-depth understanding of the Ohio legislative and political process while working in the Ohio House of Representatives. As a Policy Advisor to former Speaker of the House, Jon Husted, she staffed the Education, State Government and Elections, Local Government and Revitalization, and the Infrastructure, Homeland Security and Veterans Affairs Committees. Courtney began her career in state government as the Legislative Aide to former State Representative Jimmy Stewart. She has also assisted in a variety of political campaigns, both at the state and national level.
Before working in state government, Courtney served as the Director of the Meigs County Chamber of Commerce. She is originally from Gallipolis, Ohio, and is a graduate of The Ohio State University with a degree in Communication. |
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Client List
American Diabetes Association
Caterpillar, Inc.
Cavaliers Operating Company, LLC
The Dannon Company
FORBA, LLC
Genentech, Inc.
General Motors Company
Independent Insurance Agents of Ohio, Inc.
Lorillard Tobacco Company
Marathon Oil Company
Ohio Assisted Living Association
Ohio Credit Union League
Ohio Municipal Electric Association
Ohio Optometric Association
Ohio Poultry Association
Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America
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