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John M. Sullivan.  John is the founder and principal associate with GPAC.  The development of the firm has been a career-fulfilling desire of John since his entrance into politics in 1976. His lobbying career has entertained such notable advances as Tort Reform and Gaming, as well as the election of the state's first Republican governor since Reconstruction. Currently, his client list details a cross section of the state's most dynamic innovators in the fields of Information Technology, Healthcare, Workers Compensation, and Tourism.    With a masters degree from Millsaps College and an undergraduate from the University of Southern Mississippi John brings a clear macro sense of economic understanding, maintaining a 'big picture' approach for all of his lobbying endeavors as well as legislative counterparts. John has maintained for himself a bi-partisan approach to the electorate of Mississippi providng a clear unbiased problem-solving approach for the needs and desires of each client of GPAC. John now embraces a new chapter in his tenure with the GPAC team as in July of 2008 he will take a leave of absence from his lobbying duties for an opportunity as the new State Executive Secretary to the Mississippi Board of Contractors. This is the first time in nearly 34 years that the Board of Contractors has had a 'new' Secretary but more importantly is that the move will allow John to focus on key issues that surround the impending successful growth potential for his beloved state in this post Katrina renaissance as the point for the Board in overseeing all commercial and residential contractor licensing throughout the state. We wish him great success and look forward to the day that he will return with the GPAC team . jms@gpac.net  Reid Guy. Reid brings fresh new appeal to the clients of GPAC. He has been active in politics and government throughout his adult life with most of his political experiences positioned in volunteering and managing local and statewide campaigns. His knowledge regarding the process of law and how government works combined with a 'down to earth- real working sense' of government affairs, public relations, and marketing will be a tremendous asset to GPAC A 2003 graduate of Mississippi College, Reid spent several years in the real estate business, including owning his own real estate company. While being involved with the Mississippi Association of Realtors, he served on the Mississippi Association of Realtors’ Legislative and Governmental Affairs Committee; has his brokerage license. Reid currently serves as the Executive Director for the American Subcontractors Association of Mississippi. Lobbying has become a passion of Reid’s, and he works hard to make sure the clients’ of GPAC's best interests are number one! Lobbying areas include, but are not limited to:  Economic Development/ Small Business  Education   Energy Information Technology Healthcare Oil & Gas  Tourism Insurance Construction reid@gpac.net T.Grace Butler. Grace adds a fourth dimenison to the GPAC team. She has served both here in Jackson and Washington. Her exploits as a member of the State Senate staff under eight years with Lt. Governor Amy Tuck followed with a year in D.C. as a Congressional Fellow with Senator Kennady's office.Grace recieved her undergraduate in Political Science from Alcorn in 1997 and in 1999 her Masters, from the University of Southern Mississippi 'With Highest Distinction' in Public Adminstration/ Public Law; while in D.C. she completed an extenison certification in Political Management from George Washington University.  Grace has extensive relationships here in Jackson in both the Democratic and Republican parties. Her strong suit is her abilty to 'get the job done'. She is blessed with having a keen sense of intutive knowledge. In addition to her many talents, Grace enjoys Grant Writing as means to keep busy. GPAC has found a treasure in Grace Bulter and its clients will be the better for her. Welcome! Lobbying areas include, but are not limited to:  Municipalities Counties Medicaid Education Health  Legal grace@gpac.net For further information, contact: John M. Sullivan c/o GPAC 120 N. Congress St. Suite 610 Jackson, MS 39201 Phone 601-352-7646 Toll-Free 888-639-8745 Fax 601-352-7131

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