The Maryland Government Relations Association (MGRA) was formed in 1984 to encourage the professional development of people working in the field of government affairs. Membership is limited to government affairs professionals in good standing with the Maryland State Ethics Commission who are willing to comply with MGRA’s Practice Guidelines. The group has grown from a few women in the government affairs field to more than 100 professional lobbyists of all backgrounds. MGRA is the official representative for lobbyists in Annapolis on pertinent issues and hosts a variety of networking and social events regularly. These events include a Primary and General Election Project, legislative leadership breakfast, annual Awards Banquet to recognize leaders in the profession, State Night at the National Council of State Legislature's (NCSL) Legislative Summit, social event at the Maryland Association of Counties (MACo) Summer Conference, happy hours, and other professional and social engagements. If you are a government affairs professional practicing in Maryland, please join us by visiting our website at www.mgra.org. MGRA 2022-2024 Board of Directors:
President – Brian Frazee, Maryland Hospital Association
1st Vice President – Eddie Pounds, Perry White Ross & Jacobson
2nd Vice President – Kerry Watson, MGM Resorts International
Treasurer – Drew Jabin, Maryland Bankers Association
Treasurer Emeritus – Sandy Dodson, Maryland Auto
Secretary – Emily Arneson, Kennedy Krieger Institute
Immediate Past President – Ann Ciekot, Public Policy Partners
Jen Brock, High Street Strategies
Moira Cyphers, American Clean Power Association
Christopher Dews, Cornerstone Government Affairs
Andrew Griffin, Maryland Chamber of Commerce
Eric Johnston, Marriott International
John Kane, Aton Strategies
Sarah Mersky Miicke, Baltimore Jewish Council
Natasha Mehu, Manis Canning & Associates
Keiffer Mitchell, BGR Group
Sherrie Sims, G.S.
