EDMOND

GROUP

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for any project.

John M. Edmond

President & Founder

John M. Edmond has more than 20 years of senior-level professional experience in both the public and private sector assisting clients in political campaigns. He has a strong background in public affairs, regulatory issues, policy development, banking and land use approvals. John has represented corporations, trade associations, nonprofit organizations, and public agencies before federal, state, and local governments. Before starting his own firm, John was the Sr. Vice President at Mercury Public Affairs, a top global lobbying firm. John’s focus includes candidates, political action committees, issue-based initiatives, and strategic community relations. He has a background in the financial services sector. He has worked for a Fortune 500 bank, where he managed ultra-high-net-worth individuals and companies’ assets. His experience includes investment banking, home finance and business development.

Alex Lakatos

Vice President

Alex Lakatos serves as the Vice President at Edmond Group where she handles operations, research, and manages the team. Before joining Edmond Group, Alex worked in San Francisco at a local lobbying firm doing campaign and political strategy for local labor unions and raising funds for a portfolio of federal and state political candidates throughout California. Previously, Alex has worked in San Francisco doing political and media consulting, on the finances team for the U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and in the office of Congressman Earl Blumenauer in Washington, D.C.

Kate Lomas Gutierrez

Staff

Kate Lomas Gutierrez is a government affairs associate at our firm. She does research and keeps us up to date on important news happening in Long Beach and Southern California. She also monitors state and local legislation that affects the communities in the trade associations we represent, and communicates our advocacy efforts through different mediums. Kate graduated in June 2021 with a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and a minor in Technology management from the University of California, Davis. She is currently an MBA candidate at Long Beach State University.

Francella Fierro

Staff

Francella Fierro is the Managing Director at Edmond Group. She manages scheduling, research, and administrative work that ensures the company is efficient in delivering quality client services. Prior to joining Edmond Group, Francella worked with the Apartment Association, California Southern Cities, one of the oldest property owners tradegroup, as the Operations Manager doing project management, marketing and communications, and member acquisition, all while creating connections with the team. The skills she gained over the years are useful in strengthening relationships and communication between the company and its clients.

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