Bottom Line: Coaches call in hired guns for Olympics, sponsorship solution

Coaching

FGS Global registered to lobby for a “federal solution that protects Olympic sports programs and broad-based sports sponsorship” on behalf of several associations representing sports coaches: American Baseball Coaches Association, American Volleyball Coaches Association, College Swimming & Diving Coaches Association of America, Collegiate Rowing Coaches Association, Intercollegiate Tennis Association, National Field Hockey Coaches Association, National Wrestling Coaches Association, and the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association.

One of the lobbyists on the account is Colleen Bell, former legislative director for Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.).

Energy

The Williams Companies, a Tulsa-based energy company, hired CGCN Group to lobby on issues related to the natural gas pipeline industry, including tax policies. One of the lobbyists on the account is Travis Cone, former deputy staff director for the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee.

Infrastructure

The City of Boston hired Rasky Partners to lobby for federal “investments in infrastructure, transportation, housing, education and disaster preparedness.” The lobbyist on the account is Jeff Terrey, a former legislative director at the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office.

Tax

Land O'Lakes hired Mehlman Consulting to lobby on federal tax policy. David Thomas, former director of congressional relations for the Federal Trade Commission, will work on the account.

Manufacturing

The audio giant Sonos hired HWG LLP, formerly known as Harris, Wiltshire & Grannis LLP, to lobby on cybersecurity issues. Jared Marx, a telecommunications expert who chairs the firm’s litigation and investigations practice, will work on the account.