Sixty Years of Excellence

Jan 15, 2025

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.

Tom Cleary founded MLC in 1965. With one client, he opened the doors to become Lansing’s first multi-client lobbying firm. “I saw an opportunity to serve the business and association community and help guide them through state government,” said Tom. “With one client placing their trust in me, I began the first multi-client lobbying firm in Lansing – establishing Michigan Legislative Consultants.”

Fourteen years later, with an expanded client base, Fritz Benson joined the firm. As MLC continued to grow, Mike Busch joined as the third member of the lobby team in 1987. We’re able to deliver exceptional service to our clients because of our well-rounded team, who come from many experiences and backgrounds and bring the same drive for success to the office each day.

The timeline of team MLC:

    • 1988: Ann Spagnuolo, Business Manager
    • 2002: Tim Ward, President
    • 2004: Brendan Ringlever, Vice President
    • 2009: Liz Gullett, Communications and Social Media Manager
    • 2011: Tony Des Chenes, Partner
    • 2015: Matt Sowash, Partner
    • 2018: Nicole Wandell, Administrative Coordinator
    • 2020: Jennifer Wilson, Assistant to the President
    • 2021: Monica Martinez, Lobbyist
    • 2021: Amber Chandler, Lobbyist
    • 2022: Karli Hensler, Client Services Manager
    • 2022: Kaylee Gingras, Information Management Administrator
    • 2022: Rudy Hobbs, Partner
    • 2023: Emily Simmons, Lobbyist

From that first client to the more than 90 clients we represent today, MLC remains committed to the same high level of service that drives our clients to success in Lansing.

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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