BIOGRAPHIES
THE APEX GROUP
DAVID G. ACKERMAN
David Ackerman is a principal partner in The Apex Group. He provides a
wealth of political experience having served in key appointed positions in the
California Legislature, the State Administration and with local government
agencies. Representing a variety of private sector clients before all levels
of government as an independent consultant, Mr. Ackerman has been able to
utilize his extensive background in California
government and politics.
Mr. Ackerman served as Executive Vice President and Chief Advocate for the
California Chamber of Commerce. While at the Chamber, he directly supervised all
government advocacy activities in areas ranging from health care, taxation,
resource management and transportation. Mr. Ackerman was the principal
spokesman for the Chamber before the Legislature, executive branch and
regulatory agencies.
In 1988, Mr. Ackerman left the Chamber to pursue his own government
relations firm under DGA Associates. Utilizing his transportation background
and government experience, Mr. Ackerman was immediately contracted to direct
the government relations program and advocacy for the Associated General
Contractors (AGC) of California
and AGC of San Diego.
Mr. Ackerman's success as an advocate for the California business community can be
attributed to his experience in state government. He most recently served in
a cabinet level appointment as Undersecretary of the Business, Transportation
and Housing Agency during Governor George Deukmejian's term in office. Mr.
Ackerman also was appointed Chief of Staff for the Lieutenant Governor and
Staff Director and Chief Consultant for the State Assembly Ways and Means
Committee.
Mr. Ackerman received his bachelor's degree in political science from UCLA
and holds a master's degree in public administration from California State
University, Chico. He is also a member of the Institute of Governmental Advocates.
PAUL P. GLADFELTY
Paul Gladfelty is a principal partner in The Apex Group. His government
relations experience spans two decades having represented the interests of
numerous corporations and trade associations on issues affecting California business.
Mr. Gladfelty started his lobbying career representing the Service
Employees International Union during Governor Jerry Brown's administration
which enabled him to establish numerous Democratic and labor union ties.
In order to expand his political and professional interests, Mr. Gladfelty
successfully made the transition from "labor" to
"management" when he was hired by the California Manufacturers
Association (CMA) in 1977 to represent the Association on labor and insurance
issues. While representing CMA before the Legislature and numerous regulatory
agencies, Mr. Gladfelty was promoted to lead the Association's lobbying team
of six full-time lobbyists as its Vice President and Chief Advocate.
In 1984, while working for the CMA he also founded Californians For
Compensation Reform, a broad-based coalition of employers, local governments
and insurance companies formed to improve the state's workers' compensation
system.
In 1986, Mr. Gladfelty established a successful legislative advocacy and
consulting firm under Gladfelty Government Relations. As an independent
contractor, Mr. Gladfelty has represented the interests of many Fortune 500
companies on a wide range of issues including environmental quality, energy,
health care, construction law, land use, insurance and labor law.
Mr. Gladfelty's educational credentials include a Juris Doctorate degree
from McGeorge School of Law, and a Bachelor of Arts degree in government from
California State
University, Sacramento. He is also a member of the Institute of Governmental Advocates.
JAMIE KHAN
Jamie Khan, a principal of the The Apex Group, is a governmental advocate
specializing in issues involving the State Legislature, as well as various
state regulatory agencies.
Ms. Khan has over 16 years of state and legislative experience. Before
leaving the Legislature, she served as Legislative Assistant to Assemblywoman
Cathie Wright, who has since been elected to the State Senate. As Ms.
Wright's Legislative Assistant, she was responsible for a number of issues
including environmental and toxic problems, as well as local concerns and
regulatory matters.
During her legislative service, Ms. Khan worked for former Assembly
Republican Leader Paul Priolo and Assemblyman Floyd Mori, who served as Chair
of the Joint Oversight Committee for the Agricultural Labor Relations Board.
She began her legislative career in the California State Senate with Senators
Clare Berryhill and Ray Johnson.
Ms. Khan is a native of Sacramento.
She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in government from California
State University,
Sacramento, and an Associate of Arts degree in
Accounting from Sacramento
City College.
As part of her community activities, Ms. Khan serves on the Board of
Directors for Capitol Network - a networking organization of individuals
involved in state government. The organization sponsors events to raise money
for college scholarships and for charities that provide services for women
and children. She is also a member of the Institute of Governmental
Advocates.
WILLIAM E. KRAUSS
William Krauss, a principal of The Apex Group, is a governmental advocate
specializing in issues involving the State Legislature, as well as various
state regulatory agencies.
Mr. Krauss began his political career as a Field Representative for
Senator Tim Leslie. In that capacity he served as the Senator's advisor on a
variety of issues affecting his district with an emphasis on water policy
matters.
After leaving the Senator's office, Mr. Krauss went into business for
himself, founding a political consulting firm specializing in issues
surrounding the charter school movement. In addition, Mr. Krauss served as a
political consultant and campaign manager on a state legislative race.
After several years in politics, Mr. Krauss took a position in the
business sector as a manager with a large manufacturing company. His
experience in the manufacturing industry has given him an invaluable
understanding of the intricacies of business and the impact public policies
have on the economy.
Mr. Krauss returned to political activity by accepting a position with The
Apex Group, where he serves as the lead advocate on several clients,
including the California Mining Association, Lennox International, all of the
firm's recreation-industry clients, and shares responsibility on several
other clients of the firm.
Mr. Krauss graduated cum laude from California
State University,
Sacramento,
with a bachelor's degree in Government and a minor in Communications Studies.
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