Greg represents a wide range of interests and has a broad base of knowledge from experience on controversial and landmark issues in the areas of energy, telecommunications, taxation, environment, natural resources and land use.  Greg has nearly 25 years of combined legislative and lobbying experience having spent over a decade working for several Republican legislators, including serving as Chief of Staff to a Majority Leader in the Wisconsin State Senate.  During contentious legislative redistricting efforts in 2000, Greg provided analysis and advice to Assembly and Senate Republican leadership. Greg is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse.

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ghubbard@hwz-gov.com
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AJ represents a variety of clients ranging from non-profits and trade associations to labor unions and Fortune 500 companies on legislative, regulatory and procurement issues.  He has successfully advocated for clients in some of the most significant debates in recent years including telecommunications modernization and consumer lending regulation.  AJ was Chief of Staff to an Assembly Democratic Leader in the Wisconsin State Assembly and spent over seven years in the Wisconsin Legislature developing strategy, crafting legislation and working closely with legislators, the Administration, and staff.  He is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison and earned his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Miami.

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awilson@hwz-gov.com
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Ramie has over a decade of experience in lobbying, grassroots advocacy and legislative research and has worked to maintain strong relationships with legislative members on both sides of the aisle. Ramie represents clients in areas such as health care, long-term care, education, and child welfare with particular experience with the Wisconsin Medicaid Program. Ramie remains active in her community by volunteering her time to local charities and served as past-chair of Kennedy Heights Community Center Board, a center dedicated to creating a support network for low to moderate income families. Ramie is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

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rzelenkova@hwz-gov.com
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F 608.255.4612

Katie is an Associate at HWZ with eight years of combined government affairs and legislative experience. Most recently, Katie spent two years in the private sector crafting and advancing policies and political strategies for a variety of industries including education, health care and long-term care, agriculture and energy. She also brings extensive knowledge of the legislative process to HWZ as she spent six years managing constituent relations and office operations for Wisconsin State Senator Rob Cowles.

Katie remains active in her community by serving as an advocacy volunteer for the Madison Affiliate of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

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kwhite@hwz-gov.com
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F 608.255.4612

Dan joins HWZ with over 12 years of experience in state government, most recently serving as chief of staff to the state senate majority leader. Dan has been involved with the development of the state budgets and legislative agendas under three different governors, and has held numerous policy, political, and administrative roles. He holds a bachelor’s degree in business from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse.

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dromportl@hwz-gov.com
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F 608.255.4612

Chara is an administrator at HWZ with over eighteen years of combined administrative and customer service experience. Most recently, Chara spent two years managing a multi-purpose housing project. She also brings extensive knowledge of business administration and client relations to HWZ as she spent 6 years as Assistant General Manager of a multi-site franchise.
Chara remains active in her community by volunteering with multiple agencies relating to Homelessness and Early Childhood Education. Chara currently serves as a board member for the Dane County Homeless Services Consortium, Community Action Coalition of South Central Wisconsin and Reach Dane. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Business with a concentration in Accounting from Robert Morris University.

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ctaylor@hwz-gov.com
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