Celebrating Five Years of Success
Tom Sheehy, Principal and Founder of Sheehy Strategy Group (SSG), and his team are celebrating the five-year anniversary of SSG. Founded in late 2018, SSG has emerged as a leading force in the government relations industry, offering lobbying, procurement and digital advocacy services to a diverse array of clients across a wide range of industries throughout California.
The Sheehy Strategy Group is a leading government relations, lobbying, and public strategy firm based in Sacramento, California.
The SSG team includes Tom Sheehy, procurement partner Eric Mandell, and principal Brena Sheehy. Each brings a unique skill set to optimize client service.
Tom Sheehy has a wealth of experience in both the public and private sectors, holding over two decades of knowledge and expertise from working at the most senior levels in both the State Legislature and the Governor’s office. Sheehy has held prominent positions as both the Chief Deputy Director of the California Department of Finance and Principal Consultant in both the California Senate and Assembly. Tom Sheehy and SSG avidly advocate for their clients as they work to achieve effective public policy and regulatory outcomes while protecting the brand and reputational objectives of their clients.
Recognized as one of Sacramento’s most influential lobbyists and fiscal experts, Sheehy is known for his ability to shape and deliver messages clearly and convincingly. Sheehy is personable and accessible in his approach to complex issues, achieving consistently superior results for his clients. His partner, Mandell, contributes more than 40 years of proven, positive results and diverse executive -evel experience in the areas of external affairs, marketing and procurements. Brena Sheehy is in her fifth year as a registered lobbyist with the state of California and brings over 15 years of experience in healthcare and insurance industry experience to SSG.
Tom Sheehy and the SSG team have earned the admiration of many leaders in California’s Capitol community. Jeff Randle, President and CEO of Randle Communications, said: "I've known Tom Sheehy for well over a decade, and he is a great lobbyist. His unique qualifications of over a decade of experience in the State Legislature, the Department of Finance, and the administration make him an expert on complex policy issues facing California every day."
Unique from many of their competitors, SSG has unlocked a multimedia presence through its blog posts, explainer videos, social media channels, and podcasts. With thousands of social media followers and a wide array of information made available on its website, SSG is helping many people navigate the ever-changing complexities of the California political landscape.
Five Years of Accomplishments
Over the past five years, Tom Sheehy and SSG have achieved remarkable milestones and successes, including:
Multi-million-dollar appropriations in the budget
Trailer bill language in the budget
Passage of sponsored bills signed by the Governor
Blocked client-opposed bills in the Legislature, with vetoes from the Governor
Government contract awards to clients totaling over $100 million
Mastery of the intersection between public policy, politics and people
A Vision for the Future
As SSG continues to grow and expand, Tom Sheehy remains committed to providing clients with the highest level of service and expertise. In the coming years, SSG plans to:
Build on its success by providing innovative solutions to complex policy challenges
Strengthen its relationships with clients, partners and stakeholders to ensure a collaborative and effective approach to public policy achievements
Remain at the forefront of industry trends and developments, ensuring that client’s visions are brought to fruition
Celebrating Success and Growth
In celebration of their five-year anniversary, Tom Sheehy and SSG invite clients, partners, and friends to learn more about their accomplishments and vision for the future. SSG looks forward to continuing to serve the broader community with the same dedication and expertise that they exhibited over their past five years of productive work.
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