TED CHRISTIAN
Director
Ted brings a diverse background from over 20 years of professional experience in the business, governmental, and political arenas. He currently oversees DMGS business matters in Philadelphia, PA, New Jersey, and Washington, DC, emphasizing political and grassroots consulting. Before joining DMGS, Ted was a Principal at GSP Consulting, a predecessor to DMGS. He led their operations in Southeastern PA and New Jersey.
Ted has worked on political campaigns on the local, state, and federal levels in numerous states, including New Jersey, where he once served as Executive Director at the New Jersey Republican State Committee. He has also worked for a national political party organization and served as a political appointee at the U.S. General Services Administration, the federal government’s procurement and acquisition agency. In addition, Ted has worked for several major private-sector organizations that include Comcast, IBM, and New Jersey-based ADP.
Ted served as State Director for the Trump Campaign in Pennsylvania in 2016, helping win the state for a Republican Presidential candidate for the first time since 1988. Ted was also responsible for running the Delegate races during the primary and served as the Floor Whip during the Republican National Convention. He also served on the Trump Presidential Transition team, Trump for America and was a member of the 2016 Electoral College serving as Secretary. Ted returned to the Presidential campaign for the re-election campaign in 2020 and again in 2024 as Senior Advisor in Pennsylvania. In 2024, Ted was also a Delegate to the RNC Convention.
Ted received a B.A. from William Paterson University in Wayne, NJ, and an M.A. from Rowan University in Glassboro, NJ. Ted is also a former Commissioner on the Delaware River Port Authority and has previously served in appointed positions on the Pennsylvania Workforce Investment Board and the Bucks County Redevelopment Authority and on the Transition for PA State Treasurer Stacy Garrity.
KATHLEEN L. DELAND
Director
Katie DeLand brings over twenty years of experience in both public service and government affairs. Katie began her foray in public services when she was selected to serve as a Congressional Page for the U.S. House of Representatives while in high school for Congressman John Boehner, who later became Speaker. Upon her return to Ohio, Katie managed her first Ohio Statehouse campaign and worked as a House Page & legislative aide for now State Auditor Keith Faber before entering the private sector.
EXPERIENCE
Katie joined DMGS in 2007 and manages the Ohio office and operations. Her background has allowed for a varied expertise, but she specializes in higher education, public safety, economic development, and social service policies. Katie has been successful in advocating for community project funding to support important and critical projects across Ohio. Her policy successes are equally as valuable, with specific work in higher education, economic development, workforce training, and non-profit regulations. Further, Katie has developed great experience in multi-state lobbying, working and managing projects in states across the Midwest, South and New England.
Katie is active in politics and was appointed to the Ohio Republican Party’s State Central Committee representing the 12th Senate District in 2017, and served as the Assistant Treasurer for the Ohio Republican Party until 2022. Katie is also one of the youngest county chairmen in the state, serving as the Darke County Republican Party Chair since 2020. She is a graduate of the JoAnn Davidson Ohio Leadership Institute and is one of three female founders of Ohio Women Lead Right, a statewide organization dedicated to supporting conservative women. Locally, she sits on the Board of Directors for the Darke County Chamber of Commerce, serves as Chairman of the Darke County Chamber’s Legislative Committee, and is the secretary for both the North Star Community Association and St. Louis Catholic Church Parish Council. Katie lives in Western Ohio with her husband and five children.
EDUCATION
Katie received a B.A. in English and Business Writing from The Ohio State University.
DOMINIC MAGNOLO
Executive Director
Mr. Magnolo is a proficient, successful professional in the government healthcare IT solutions space with a background in politics & government affairs that provides a unique perspective for meeting client needs while understanding political realities that impact decision makers.
EXPERIENCE
Dominic has served in various capacities in the executive branch of NJ State government along with appointed positions to various Boards and Commissions. He left state service in 2012 after a career that spanned over 28 years across the Departments of Treasury, Corrections and Human Services. From 1998 to 2012 he was with the Department of Human Services serving as Special Assistant to the Commissioner. In 2002 he began work at the Department’s Division of Medical Assistance & Health Services (Medicaid) where he managed Government Affairs, Medicaid recoveries, Public Records.
In January 2012 Dominic joined Xerox State Healthcare as Vice President for Government Healthcare Solutions (GHS) for NJ, PA, CT, DE and RI. He was responsible for the expansion of existing business and identifying new state government business opportunities; screening Requests for Proposals (RFP); leading bid proposal teams; identifying strategic partners; and winning new business. During his tenure at Xerox, Dominic closed deals totaling $134M including $30M in new business and grew the NJ GHS account from $32M to $49M.
In May 2015 Dominic joined Phoenix Ventures LLC as Director of Business Development where he was responsible for developing strategic business relationships for potential partnerships, navigating complex government sales cycles, identifying opportunities and driving growth for companies transitioning into or expanding in the public sector. His primary focus was on government healthcare including Medicaid & Medicare, healthcare analytics, and information technology.
Dominic was the longest serving Chairman of a NJ County Board of Elections, serving on the Mercer County Board from 1994 to 2012. He was appointed and re-appointed to the Board by six Governors of both parties. He also served as Chairman of the Mercer County Board of Social Services, President of the Trenton City Ward Commission and is active in various community organizations.
EDUCATION
Dominic received a Master’s Degree in Governmental Administration from the University of Pennsylvania and his Bachelor’s Degree from the College of New Jersey.
LUC MONTMINY
Luc brings almost two decades of government affairs experience to the Duane Morris Government Strategies team, grounded in a deep academic background in international relations, international economic policy, and global trade dynamics. He has spent years studying the intricacies of international trade, identifying impediments to both bilateral and multilateral commerce, and developing pathways to pragmatic solutions that foster economic cooperation.
In Government Affairs Consulting, Luc’s work spans multiple sectors and organizational types, resulting in tens of millions of dollars secured to meet clients’ programmatic and capital needs. He specializes in assisting start-up technology firms focused on defense and national security applications and leverages these insights to help nonprofits secure discretionary funding. His policy expertise extends beyond international trade to encompass federal appropriations, health care policy, energy policy, and subsidy programs. He has also worked extensively and successfully with clients at the state level of government across multiple states, spanning numerous policy areas, grant/subsidy programs, and appropriations processes. Luc calls Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, home with his wife and three children.
Prior to his consulting work, Luc served as Operations Director for the Ontario Progressive Conservative Party in Canada, managing a multimillion-dollar budget, supervising policy advisory committees, and leading communications and campaign training for 107 electoral districts. Before that, he served as Executive Assistant to the Leader of the Ontario P.C. Party. Luc holds a master’s degree from Western University, where his studies concentrated on international economic policy and the strategic dimensions of the global trade system.
RYAN STEVENS
Director Of Government Affairs & Business Development
Ryan Stevens is a Pennsylvania lobbyist and government affairs strategist with more than a decade of experience helping organizations navigate complex state legislative and regulatory environments. Based in Harrisburg, PA, Ryan leads the Duane Morris Government Strategies (DMGS) Harrisburg office and directs the firm’s national multi-state lobbying practice, one of the most expansive state-level advocacy platforms in the country.
Ryan works with Fortune 500 companies, trade associations, nonprofits, startups, and mission-driven organizations that need to influence policy at the state level, whether that’s in Pennsylvania or across the country. He has overseen client lobbying and government affairs projects in more than 30 states, with legislative and regulatory expertise spanning all 50 states.
Pennsylvania Lobbying and Government Affairs
As a registered Pennsylvania lobbyist and head of DMGS’s Harrisburg office, Ryan advises clients on Pennsylvania state legislature dynamics, agency relationships, regulatory strategy, and grassroots engagement. He is known for translating complex Pennsylvania policy environments into practical, executable strategies, helping clients effectively engage policymakers, state agencies, and key stakeholders across the Commonwealth.
Multi-State Lobbying & National Government Affairs
Ryan also helps lead DMGS’s multi-state advocacy practice, coordinating government affairs strategy for clients operating across multiple state jurisdictions simultaneously. His multi-state lobbying experience spans the energy, transportation, public safety, education, manufacturing, gaming, and nonprofit sectors. For organizations that need a single point of accountability across a complex, multi-state legislative footprint, Ryan provides unified strategic direction and on-the-ground execution.
Recognition & Leadership
Ryan is widely recognized as one of Pennsylvania’s leading government relations professionals. In 2026, he was named to City & State PA’s Who’s Who in Government Relations. He appeared on the Central Penn Business Journal’s Power 100 list in both 2024 and 2025, has been named multiple times to CPBJ’s Lobbyist Power List, and was named to City & State PA’s 40 Under 40 in 2022. In 2024, he was appointed to the transition committee of then-Attorney General-elect Dave Sunday.
Ryan serves on the boards of the State Government Affairs Council (SGAC) and the Pennsylvania Association for Government Relations (PAGR), two of the most prominent professional organizations in the state government affairs and lobbying community.
Background
Prior to joining DMGS, Ryan served as District Director and Chief of Staff to State Representative Sheryl Delozier, advancing legislative priorities and supporting bipartisan criminal justice reform efforts, including work with the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD). Earlier in his career, he held senior field and grassroots leadership roles with the Republican Party of Pennsylvania and served on the East Stroudsburg School Board, becoming Monroe County’s youngest elected official at the time in 2013.
Ryan also co-hosts Back in Session, a DMGS podcast covering state-level policy trends and legislation shaping policy across the country.
He earned a B.A. in Political Science with a minor in German from East Stroudsburg University and lives in Harrisburg with his wife, Amanda, and their son, Jax.
Practice Areas: Pennsylvania lobbying | Multi-state government affairs | Legislative Tracking | Regulatory Strategy | Grassroots Advocacy | Energy | Transportation | Public Safety | Education | Technology | Artificial Intelligence | Data Centers | Manufacturing | Gaming | Nonprofit advocacy | Licensure| Animal Welfare
ANNE DUDRO
Director Of Federal Government Affairs
Anne Dudro brings over two decades of expertise in federal policy to the Duane Morris Government Strategies team. Throughout her career, she has been committed to crafting and executing innovative strategies that address complex challenges while promoting effective public policies.
Before joining DMGS, Anne co-founded and served as managing partner of Commonwealth Consulting Partners, a Pittsburgh-based government relations firm. There, she specialized in helping clients achieve immediate objectives and long-term goals through tailored government affairs strategies, focusing on grant procurement, education, and emerging technologies. With a collaborative team approach, Commonwealth Consulting Partners successfully secured millions of dollars for clients through competitive federal and state grant programs and competitions.
Anne’s extensive consulting experience also includes her tenure as a Senior Associate at HCM Strategists, where she spent seven years managing diverse client portfolios. Her work included overseeing philanthropic initiatives for Fortune 500 companies and leading multi-million-dollar projects centered on education and healthcare across the United States.
Anne spent seven years in President George W. Bush’s administration, holding several key roles. From 2006 to 2008, she served as Chief of Staff for the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education at the U.S. Department of Education under Secretary Margaret Spellings. Prior to that, she held two staff positions at the White House from February 2002 to February 2005. As a member of the Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy, led by Harriet Miers, Anne coordinated and managed four policy councils and the presidential policy development process. Earlier, she worked in the Office of Speechwriting, collaborating with senior communications and policy advisors to ensure Administration policies were accurately conveyed.
Anne began her career at the political consulting firm American Continental Group, where she established a strong foundation for her subsequent leadership in public policy and strategic consulting.
A graduate of St. Lawrence University with a degree in Government, Anne now resides in Pittsburgh with her husband and three children. She is actively involved in her community and has served on numerous boards.
JOHN C. ZANG
John Zang is a Senior Policy Analyst at Duane Morris Government Strategies in Washington, D.C., where he advises clients on legislative and regulatory strategy at the federal level. In this role, he excels at building and nurturing relationships with congressional staff and policy professionals, ensuring support for clients’ comprehensive government affairs agendas. He manages a diverse portfolio of clients across transportation, healthcare, defense, and education, providing targeted advocacy, grant development, and policy intelligence to advance their public sector goals.
John’s deep understanding of federal policy complexities allows him to analyze and articulate complex concepts to policy stakeholders. John works with clients across all practices and sectors to develop and implement government affairs strategies tailored to each client’s unique needs. Recognized for his excellent communication skills, John effectively conveys clients’ positions on legislative and regulatory affairs to government agencies, interest groups, and elected officials, establishing strong advocacy networks on their behalf. John has successfully secured millions in federal discretionary and Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) funds and advanced legislative initiatives in both chambers of Congress.
John also plays a critical role on the Grant Strategies team, providing valuable grant monitoring, development, and writing services for local, state, federal, and private grant projects. He also advises on program alignment and assists with grant writing and compliance. In addition to managing client accounts, he mentors junior staff and regularly speaks on topics including lobbying compliance, congressional outlooks, and trade policy.
Before joining DMGS, John actively engaged in political campaigns, including serving as the Operations Director for Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice Christine Donohue in 2015 and working for Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf’s campaign in 2014.
John earned his J.D., cum laude, from American University Washington College of Law, where he was a member of the American University Law Review. He holds a B.A. in International Politics from The Pennsylvania State University. He is a member of the D.C. Bar, a former board member of the Government Relations Association, and volunteers with HumanitiesDC and the D.C. Commission on the Arts and Humanities.
SHARON SEYLER
Deputy Director
Sharon has expertise in the legislative process and has strong relationships with state and federal legislators. Sharon’s skills consist of legislation, non-profit, policy analysis, strategic communication, and public administration.
Sharon attended Atlantic Cape Community College in Mays Landing, NJ, earning an Associate degree in General Studies. Sharon also studied at Thomas Edison State University in a combined Bachelor’s/Master’s Program for Organizational Leadership and Communications.
RYAN DEMARA
Director of Public Affairs and Grassroots Engagement
Ryan DeMara brings extensive experience in political campaigns, legislative affairs, and grassroots organizing to Duane Morris Government Strategies. Based in the greater Philadelphia area, he supports DMGS clients with government affairs, grassroots consulting, business development, and firm marketing initiatives.
Ryan focuses primarily on servicing clients in Pennsylvania and New Jersey and has also assisted with DMGS’s multi state practice, supporting advocacy efforts across the country, as well as legislative tracking and monitoring across all 50 states. Clients rely on Ryan for building durable grassroots programs and coalition networks that align advocacy goals with on the ground engagement, ensuring policy strategies are supported by credible local voices and sustained participation.
In 2024, Ryan was named Co-Director of Pennsylvania Attorney General-Elect Dave Sunday’s Transition Committee, following his role as Campaign Manager for Sunday’s successful 2024 Attorney General campaign, the first Republican victory for the office since 2008.
Prior to joining DMGS, Ryan served as Political Director for the Bartos for U.S. Senate campaign, where he led political operations and grassroots organizing. He previously held senior field roles with the Republican Party of Pennsylvania, including Regional Field Director, and later served as Pennsylvania’s Statewide Voter Registration Director for the Republican National Committee during the 2020 election cycle. In that role, he oversaw grassroots efforts that produced historic gains in Republican voter registration statewide. Earlier in his career, Ryan also worked in the Pennsylvania legislature and served as a Regional Director for a U.S. Senate campaign in 2018.
Ryan is a former Vice Chair of the Pennsylvania Young Republicans and is a graduate of Villanova University, where he earned a B.A. in Political Science and Communications.
THOMAS JAY ELLIS
Managing Director, Government Affairs
Thomas Jay Ellis is Managing Director of Pennsylvania Government Affairs for DMGS in its Philadelphia office. Tom also serves as Special Counsel to Duane Morris LLP in its Corporate Practice Group, concentrating in municipal finance. Tom previously spent 24 years with Ballard Spahr LLP as a partner in its Public Finance Group. He has worked on a variety of tax-exempt financings, primarily with Pennsylvania local government and authority issuers, as well as colleges and universities. Tom was unanimously elected chairman of the Board of Commissioners in Montgomery County, Pa., in 2006. He held that position until January 2008 and was vice chairman of the board from 2004 to 2005. In 2008, Tom was the Republican candidate for state treasurer in Pennsylvania. Prior to his election to the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners in 2003, he served on the Cheltenham Township Board of Commissioners from 1990 to 2002. He previously served as a member of the Cheltenham Township Planning Commission and Cheltenham Township Citizens Advisory Committee and on the Board of Directors of the Moss Rehabilitation Hospital. He has also served on the Board of Directors of the Pennsylvania Association of Bond Lawyers and Independence Blue Cross.
EXPERIENCE
The Montgomery County Board of Commissioners appointed Tom to a five-year term on the Board of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA), beginning on September 1, 2001. He was reappointed to a second five-year term in 2006.
EDUCATION
Tom is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania (B.A., summa cum laude, 1982), where he was elected to Phi Beta Kappa, and the University of Pennsylvania School of Law (J.D., cum laude, 1985), where he served as editor of the University of Pennsylvania Law Review and was a member of the Order of the Coif.
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