Beyond the Bio – Meet Brendan Ringlever

Feb 18, 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 Brendan has been part of our firm for 21 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?
      • I liked business and numbers and thought I’d be a CPA, seriously!
    • What are your favorite activities to unwind from work?
      • Running, cooking, and watching my kids play sports.
    • If you were to give a TED Talk, what would it be on and why?
      • The importance of being yourself and being empathetic.
    • Who are three people, living or past, that you would most want to have dinner with?
      • George Washington, Jimmy Buffett, and Chris Farley
    • What skills are most important in your role?
      • Timing/knowing when to insert yourself, having a sense of urgency, and understanding how leaders need to balance priorities and make decisions.
    • How do you describe your job to someone outside of the industry?
      • I help people navigate and get what they need from government.
    • What’s one thing you know now that you wish you knew when you started?
      • How to balance personal life and work life. Our jobs, much like others, are 24/7.
    • What is one thing about MLC that makes us great?
      • We have a cohesive team of professionals – the best in business.

Fast questions, real insights – dive deeper in our rapid-fire Q&A video!

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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