COLUMBUS, OH –– Shumaker Advisors Ohio, LLC is pleased to announce that Jared Holt has joined the Ohio team as Director of Government Relations.

Jared brings nine years of experience in state government and lobbying to his role as Director of Government Relations for Shumaker Advisors. His experience ranges from political campaigning, constituent advocacy, and policy development, to lobbying on behalf of higher education and the Ohio Treasury. Most recently, he has held the positions of Director of Government Relations for the University of Toledo and as Legislative Liaison for Ohio Treasurer Robert C. Sprague. Jared’s passion for relationship building is evident through his enthusiasm for constructing the network between his clients and the state legislature.

“We are excited to have Jared join our Shumaker Advisor’s team,” said Mark Wagoner, Chairman of Shumaker Advisors.  “Our growth has been tremendous in both Ohio and Florida over the past few years, where our team has grown to more than 10 government relations professionals focused on providing creative solutions to our client’s most complex problems.”

“Jared is a great fit for our team,” said Andy Herf, President of Shumaker Advisors. “Having worked in the legislature, at the University of Toledo and in the State Treasurer’s office, Jared is perfectly positioned to serve our clients’ needs in the legislative and executive branches of government.”

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Shumaker Advisors Ohio, LLC works closely with clients in the food and beverage, construction, tourism, health care, retirement planning, agriculture, environment, general public policy, and related industries, to provide a bridge to government, government agencies and legislators that shape the future of business in these highly regulated markets.