Our Teams

Michael G. Musser, II (“Muss”)

President
Email: muss@mcneesgr.com
Direct: 717-329-7856
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Mike Musser (“Muss”) serves as a President of McNees GR. Based in Harrisburg; he is best known for having an expansive network and the ability to bring parties together to achieve results. Regardless of whether he’s dealing with a Fortune 500 company or a small family-run business, Muss has an uncanny ability to make connections and find synergies that add value.

From the corporate boardroom to the local municipal meeting, as the Co-Chair of the group, Muss oversees a bi-partisan team of individuals that can deliver results for clients in any situation.

Muss’s primary area of practice has been and continues to be assisting clients navigate issues at the county and state agency level. Whether it be opening a door for a client who’s looking to grow their business or navigating the complexity of government to secure needed funding or regulatory approvals for a real estate development project, Muss has the experience and relationships to deliver results for his clients.

When not at work, Muss enjoys spending time with his wife and two boys. As an enthusiastic alumnus of Bishop McDevitt High School, he takes pride in using his connections to contribute to the school's success.

Dave Feidt

VP of Government Relations
Email: dfeidt@mcneesgr.com
Direct: 717-514-8632
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Dave Feidt serves as Vice President of Government Relations for McNees GR, where he has worked for nearly his entire professional career. Based in Harrisburg, Dave is best known for his diverse and extensive relationships across Pennsylvania and his tireless work ethic.

Dave’s primary areas of practice are grassroots advocacy and real estate consulting. He has led efforts at all levels of government. From rallying a community in support of a new development or zoning change to mobilizing people across the state in opposition to controversial federal legislation, he has the ability and experience to execute a successful effort no matter what level of government the client may be dealing with.

Dave has served as the Chairman of the Dauphin County Republican Committee since 2016 and as Co-Chair of the Central Caucus of the Pennsylvania Republican Party since 2020. He has also served for over a decade on the board of the Derry Township Municipal Authority, where he currently serves as Chairman.

Sheri R. Collins

Strategic Business & Broadband Advisor
Email: scollins@mcneesgr.com
Direct: 717-645-2393
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Sheri leverages more than three decades of leadership experience in state government, including nearly 20 years in economic development roles. Prior to joining McNees GR, Sheri served the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in a range of roles including as a Deputy Secretary at the Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development (DCED) and Deputy Secretary for the Office of Technology & Innovation, where she was responsible for deploying over $150 million to various initiatives and organizations to advance Pennsylvania’s economy.

Sheri has been a champion for Pennsylvania’s rural communities, leading the charge to increase access to high-speed internet service and working to establish the Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority. She also served as Pennsylvania’s State Alternate to the Appalachian Regional Commission and played a significant role in advocating for ARC’s continued operations, and expansion of the organization’s funding.

Sheri’s experience in state government gives her a unique advantage and allows her to support her private and public sector clients by providing sound, strategic guidance on a variety of topics including market expansion, funding opportunities, and partnership development.

A resident of Dauphin County, Sheri serves on the Advisory Board of The Salvation Army Harrisburg Capital City Region and is a Patient Volunteer with Hospice of Central Pennsylvania.

Katie Conter

Business Development & Government Funding Consultant
Email: kconter@mcneesgr.com
Direct: 717-903-2082
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Katie Conter is a Business Development/Government Funding Specialist with a proven track record of success and a reputation as a trusted professional experienced in all aspects of Pennsylvania’s county and state government and political arena.

She has spent nearly a decade helping McNees GR clients by leveraging her extensive state government and political experience – including roles at the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, the Pennsylvania House Democratic Campaign Committee, and as Finance Director/Partner for a Harrisburg-based consulting firm focusing on business development and fundraising.

Katie specializes in county-based grant program management, local and state grant funding project management, and strategic partnerships across all sectors of Pennsylvania. She collaborates with various counties on funding programs that are available for municipalities, authorities, and nonprofits – with a goal of driving economic development and completing key projects for clients. Katie plays a crucial role in connecting clients with Pennsylvania leaders, fostering strategic relationships and helping them navigate the complexities of both government and the private sector.

Katie earned her B.A. in Marketing from Marshall University, graduating magna cum laude. She was awarded 30 Under 30, Pennsylvania’s Top Rising Stars in 2012 and Top 50 Political Consultants in Pennsylvania in 2022. She received her certification in PA Economic Development Course in 2023.

Nate Regotti

Greater Pittsburgh Regional Director
Email: nregotti@mcneesgr.com
Direct: 724-454-3444
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Based in Pittsburgh, Nate Regotti brings over a decade of experience navigating the complexities of state and local government. He helps clients develop government relations strategies, identify funding opportunities, and build relationships with key community stakeholders and elected officials.

Nate is the Greater Pittsburgh Regional Director, where he holds deeply rooted relationships across Western Pennsylvania, and in northern West Virginia. He previously served as Chief of Staff to Pennsylvania State Representative Pam Snyder where he built a wide network of state officials in Harrisburg and around the Commonwealth. During his time with Rep. Snyder, Nate helped municipalities in applying and securing grant funding, solved constituent issues, and lead the office’s strategic communications.

Prior to joining McNees GR, Nate was the Senior Manager of Government Affairs for Comcast in the Keystone region, representing the company to community stakeholders and municipal officials across Western Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia. A graduate of Waynesburg University, Nate earned a bachelor’s degree in communication. He and his wife, Casey, live in the Mid Mon Valley with their young son Rory.

Charles Willoughby

Ohio Regional Director
Email: cwilloughby@mcneesgr.com
Direct: 330-904-2001
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Charles brings over 15 years of legislative and executive experience, helping clients navigate Ohio’s state government. As a registered lobbyist, he specializes in developing government relations strategies and communicating clients’ needs to key officials, especially within the Ohio General Assembly and the Governor’s Administration.

Charles provides effective representation as clients face changing regulations that impact their operations. He has led efforts to reform Ohio’s electric utility subsidies and competitive energy markets, attracting industrial investments. He also played a key role in expanding clean energy credit eligibility and removing barriers for the "Teach for America" program in Ohio schools.

His work includes advocating for millions in telecom technology investments while preserving local control under Ohio’s Constitution. Charles began his career as an aide in the Ohio Senate, later becoming chief aide to the Ohio House Transportation Committee and legislative liaison for the Ohio Attorney General. He also directed the Ohio Chamber of Commerce’s Energy & Environmental Policy section, influencing significant policy changes.

A graduate of Miami University, Charles holds a background in political science and history. He is an active member of the Ohio Lobbying Association and supports its Foundation, which provides scholarships to public policy students.

Jessica Kemmerer

Government and Strategic Advocacy Advisor
Email: jkemmerer@mcneesgr.com
Direct: 484-714-6717
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Jessica L. Kemmerer is a seasoned government affairs, grassroots, and political consultant with over a decade of experience. She is known for her work in advocacy, strategic political management, and organizational leadership. With an exceptional grasp of Pennsylvania politics and a keen strategic vision, Jess is a trusted advisor to clients navigating the complexities of state and local government relations.

Jess began her career in 2012 as a Constituent Advocate in the office of U.S. Senator Pat Toomey. She later managed Congressman Charlie Dent’s campaign, playing a pivotal role in his successful re-election efforts.

She has built strong relationships with members and staff of the Pennsylvania General Assembly, officials in Commonwealth agencies, and county commissioners and municipal leaders statewide. Her expertise also encompasses grant procurement and management, where she identifies and secures essential funding opportunities while ensuring compliance and implementation for her clients.
Jess’s strategic outreach is designed to navigate complex governmental processes and build coalitions at all levels of government to effectively advance her clients' priorities. She is passionate about organizational leadership and collaborative engagement.

Jess holds a Master of Public Administration from Penn State University and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Kutztown University.

Michael Lamb

Public Finance and Government Services
Email: mlamb@mcneeslaw.com
Direct: 412-227-2575
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Michael E. Lamb, an attorney in the Public Finance and Government Services group at McNees, brings nearly 40 years of experience serving Allegheny County, the City of Pittsburgh and multiple publicly funded entities, developing solutions for clients across multiple areas of public policy, law, finance and public affairs. Michael helps clients navigate the complexities of politics and government at the local, county and state levels; establishing and fostering extensive contacts with individuals and organizations across the commonwealth; and generating public finance, development, planning and other opportunities with governments, authorities and agencies.

Michael possesses a keen understanding of the legal, regulatory, political and financial processes specific to getting things done in government. He is intimately familiar with matters related to financing of public projects and the transactions that support the development and maintenance of public infrastructure and services. With his vast public policy and legal experience and his extensive community and government contacts, he crafts real solutions for his clients.

Michael joined McNees in December 2023 after serving for 16 years as the City of Pittsburgh’s Controller. In Pittsburgh, he co-founded The Congress of Neighboring Communities (CONNECT) and serves on the boards of 3 Rivers Wet Weather and Literacy Pittsburgh.

Brittney Baker Shurr

Government Affairs & Business Development Consultant
Email: bbakershurr@mcneesgr.com
Direct: 717-857-7429
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Based in Reading, Pa., Brittney is a Government Affairs & Business Development Consultant for McNees GR. She brings more than a decade of experience working in government relations and legislative advocacy roles.

Prior to joining McNees GR, Brittney served as Director of Government Affairs and Public Policy for the Greater Philadelphia Association of REALTORS® (GPAR), where she managed the association’s government affairs efforts. In that role, she was responsible for, among other things, public policy development, grassroots advocacy, legislative outreach and PAC fundraising. Brittney’s previous positions have included Association Executive for the Reading-Berks Association of REALTORS®, and Political Field Representative – South Central Region for the Pennsylvania Association of REALTORS®. She began her career working in the Office of Governor Tom Corbett.

Brittney earned her bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Government from Kutztown University of Pennsylvania. She has been listed in the Lehigh Valley Business Construction & Real Estate Power List in 2021 and 2022. She resides in Muhlenberg Township, Berks County with her husband and two daughters.

Drew Crompton

President
Email: dcrompton@mcneeslaw.com
Direct: 717-579-2417
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Drew Crompton is a prominent figure in Pennsylvania’s legal and political landscape, with over 30 years of experience across all three branches of state government. His tenure in the Pennsylvania Senate culminated as General Counsel to the Senate Republicans and Chief of Staff to President Pro Tempore Joe Scarnati.

In 2020, Drew was appointed and confirmed to the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania, serving as a judge until 2022 and handling cases that shaped the state’s judicial landscape. His experience and knowledge of governmental and judicial issues uniquely qualify him to navigate complex challenges and advocate effectively for clients.

As both a member at McNees, Wallace, & Nurick law firm and President of McNees Government Relations, his practice encompasses statewide litigation and high-stakes government relations, where his insight and strategic acumen deliver exceptional results.

Drew is a graduate of Dickinson College and Widener Law School, and his career is marked by numerous professional honors, including service on key statewide boards and commissions.
He resides in Mechanicsburg, pleasantly surrounded by the women in his life—his wife Megan, two daughters, and two female dogs—and can often be found cheering on his daughters at sporting events across the state.

Bill Thomas

VP of Government Affairs
Email: bthomas@mcnessgr.com
Direct: 717-574-2923
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Bill is a seasoned government relations and political affairs professional, with significant experience influencing public policy at the state and local level.
Before joining McNees GR, Bill was a key staff member in the Pennsylvania legislature, serving as Leadership Executive Director in the House of Representatives and part of the House Democratic Caucus leadership team. He was Executive Director of the Pennsylvania House Gaming Oversight Committee, where he developed his expertise in gaming policy. He had previously served as the Deputy Communications Director for the House Majority Leader from 2008 to 2010.

Bill started his government career in West Virginia, where he served as Assistant Director of the West Virginia Legislative Reference and Information Center, a nonpartisan office of the West Virginia Legislature.

As Vice President of Government Affairs for McNees GR, Bill utilizes his extensive experience and understanding of the legislative and political processes, to advocate for issues important to clients. Through his wide range of contacts, Bill engages elected officials, stakeholders and grassroots partners to deliver effective results for clients.
A native of Long Island, NY, Bill is a graduate of the University of Charleston in Charleston, WV. He currently lives in Harrisburg, PA, with his wife Shelly, and three children.

Kevin Sunday

Policy Director
Email: ksunday@mcneesgr.com
Direct: 717-487-3571
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Kevin Sunday advises business leaders, trade associations, economic development organizations, universities and non-profits successfully get to yes with key stakeholders and government decision-makers in the legislature and executive agencies. To help clients succeed, Kevin takes a deep dive into the realm of policy research and analysis to develop and execute public affairs strategies that facilitate project development and minimize reputational risk.

He previously led advocacy for infrastructure and energy policy at the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry and served in a senior communications role at the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.

Kevin graduated magna cum laude from Towson University and earned a certificate of leadership development from the US Army War College. He serves on the board of directors for the American Red Cross and the Army Heritage Educational Center Foundation and resides in central Pennsylvania with his wife and two children.

Johanna Kapura

Administrative Coordinator
Email: jkapura@mcneesgr.com
Direct: 717-8560643
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Johanna Kapura is the Administrative Coordinator for McNees GR, where she plays a vital role in supporting the firm’s government relations practice. Based in Harrisburg, Johanna is known for her exceptional legal administrative skills, having spent her entire career in the legal field. She seamlessly manages the day-to-day operations of McNees GR often taking an active role in legislative tracking, in addition to providing critical support to the team.

Johanna has extensive experience in legal administration, which she brings to McNees GR with a focus on efficiency, organization, and problem-solving. Her attention to detail and proactive approach ensure that the team is well-equipped to navigate the complexities of government relations and advocacy work.

When she’s not in the office, Johanna enjoys traveling with her husband and daughter. You can often find her at the soccer field, cheering on her daughter.

Angie Armbrust

Government Affairs Specialist
Email: aarmbrust@mcneesgr.com
Direct: 717-319-6721
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Angie Armbrust is a government relations professional based in Harrisburg, PA. She leverages her extensive experience and knowledge of state government to advocate for clients, fostering connections with administrative officials and, when necessary, guiding them to the appropriate legislator for each issue.

Angie is a Government Affairs Specialist at McNees GR and has 20 years of experience in government. Her responsibilities involve engaging with legislative and administrative officials on matters such as health care policy, economic development, tax policies, transportation issues, and procurement. She keeps clients informed by monitoring regulatory developments, state contracts, and other state programs. With years of experience representing various health care provider associations, Angie possesses specialized knowledge in professional licensure issues and broader health care policy. She is adept at guiding clients through Pennsylvania’s complex regulatory landscape. Throughout her career, Angie has collaborated with several nonprofit organizations that provide specialized services and often work alongside a larger national organization, equipping her with the expertise to effectively manage those relationships.

Angie earned her B.A. in History and Political Science from the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, as well as her M.P.A. in Urban and Regional Affairs from the University of Pittsburgh.

Natalie Cook

Government Affairs Specialist
Email: ncook@mcneesgr.com
Direct: 717-512-2141
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Natalie Cook is a government affairs specialist at McNees GR and is based in Harrisburg, PA. With extensive experience in state government, she provides strategic guidance on legislative and regulatory matters, helping clients effectively navigate complex issues.

Natalie has nearly two decades of experience in state government, specializing in healthcare, non-profit, transportation and business sectors. Her diverse knowledge base enables her to advise clients on legislative strategy, relationship building, and Pennsylvania’s intricate regulatory process. By actively engaging with legislators and administration officials, she connects clients with the appropriate contacts to help them achieve their goals and advance their priorities.

Natalie has significant experience representing nonprofit organizations and professional licensees, bringing a unique perspective and a collaborative approach to her client work. Her emphasis on coalition building and grassroots advocacy allows her to effectively advocate for shared goals and amplify her clients' voices. Additionally, her extensive experience with professional licensure issues has honed her skills in legislative analysis and communication, enabling her to provide clear and insightful assessments that guide decision-making.

Natalie earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from Temple University, and she enjoys spending quality time with her family.