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Bill is one of the most seasoned and senior lobbyists at the State Capitol. His extensive experience in solving complex problems and working on major issues affecting his clients has earned him a solid reputation as "a lobbyist who can get things done!" He has received numerous awards recognizing his professional abilities including being named as one of the top ten lobbyists in Minnesota by the Star and Tribune Newspaper. What Bill enjoys most about lobbying is empowering people and using his rich experience and contacts in the public and private sectors to successfully represent his clients. Les Heen — Government Affairs Specialist Les began working on the Minnesota State Senate staff in 1990, producing and anchoring regional television programs for Senate Media Services. Later that year, he became a committee administrator for Senator LeRoy Stumpf and worked on a wide variety of issues for the Senator's northwestern Minnesota district. His work included organizing legislative capital investment tours, and reviewing building proposals for the state's higher education systems while Senator Stumpf served as Chair of the Senate Higher Education Funding Division. As Legislative Network Director for the University of Minnesota Alumni Association starting in 1996, Les directed efforts to make University supporters a powerful force at the State Capitol. In 1998, his grassroots organizing played a major role in securing $242 million for University capital investment projects. Les later worked on statewide communications and legislative initiatives for Minnesota Farmers Union, and served as a guest lecturer for organizations seeking to improve legislative relations. Most recently, Les served for twelve years as President and General Manager of Pioneer PBS —the regional PBS station for southwestern and west central Minnesota. In this role, he testified many times before legislative committees on public television initiatives, and worked to secure a $1.95 million legislative appropriation for equipment at Pioneer's new Granite Falls headquarters. Buck McAlpin — Government Affairs Specialist Buck has worked in Government Affairs for nearly 20 years. In in 2004, Buck founded McAlpin Consulting LLC, to provide consulting and active lobbying services to corporate, trade association and non-profit clients, which provides primarily health care consulting. Buck has worked in the health care arena since 1985, starting as a Paramedic for North Memorial Health Care and working through the ranks to Operations Manager and most recently as the Director of Government Relations. Buck has an extensive background in health care financing and a strong understanding of the commercial and governmental payment programs at the State and Federal level. Buck also understands the legislative hurdles involved around "Scope of Practice" issues. Buck drafted, lobbied and successfully implemented the first of its kind "Community Paramedic" program in Minnesota. Buck travels around the Country as a frequent speaker and a sought out expert on Scope of Practice issues and implementation of the Community Paramedic Program. 01