Beyond the Bio – Meet Rudy Hobbs

Apr 8, 2026

by Liz Gullett

As MLC’s Communications and Social Media Manager, Liz Gullett keeps clients informed and up-to-date on the goings on in Lansing and the Capitol.

MLC partner Rudy has been part of our firm for three years. Click here to read their full bio and get to know them better!

  • What did you want to be when you were a kid?
    • A train conductor.
  • What is your favorite activity to unwind from work?
    • A long walk outside.
  • If you were to give a TED Talk, what would it be on and why?
    • I would give a talk on how to win a campaign. I’ve successfully run many throughout my career and have a strong track record, along with numerous lessons learned that I can share.
  • Who are three people, living or past, that you would most want to have dinner with?
    • My grandfather, Michelle Obama, and Vernon Jordan.
  • What skills are most important in your role?
    • Relationship building, public speaking, and organizational skills.
  • How do you describe your job to someone outside of the industry?
    • I am a consultant who helps clients monitor legislation and position their organizations to partner with the state.
  • What’s one thing you know now that you wish you knew when you started?
    • How important and valuable impromptu legislative office drop-ins can be.
  • What is one thing about MLC that makes us great?
    • The level of service we offer our clients beyond the scope of lobbying.

Michigan Legislative Consultants is a bipartisan lobbying firm based in Lansing, Michigan. Our team of lobbyists and procurement specialists provide a wide range of services for some of the most respected companies in America. For more on MLC, visit www.mlcmi.com or connect with us on LinkedIn and Twitter.

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