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Alan J. Deckman is an influential and respected lobbyist at the Connecticut General Assembly and the Executive branch state agencies.
For nearly 15 years, Mr. Deckman brings to his representation of all clients a unique blend of legislative understanding and a practical business knowledge that provides for a complete level of representation for every client.
Mr. Deckman has successfully developed new ways to impact legislative and executive decisions within state agencies and at the State Capitol to help achieve the best results for his company’s clients. He has continuously demonstrated his ability to utilize a results oriented approach that has produced numerous victories for clients with interests in the state budget and tax matters.
As president and senior lobbyist of the TCORS Capitol Group, LLC, Mr. Deckman not only concentrates his government relations practice on developing legislative and regulatory strategies, but also manages complex procurement matters for Fortune 500 companies as well as small Connecticut businesses. Further, he has resolved many administrative problems for clients from a wide range of industries at both the state and local levels of government.
In 2006, Mr. Deckman became President of the TCORS Capitol Group, LLC, as a result of a business transfer of the government relations and association management services from the TCORS law firm.
In 1995, Mr. Deckman joined the law firm of Tobin, Carberry, O’Malley, Riley, Selinger, P.C., where he served both as a professional lobbyist and director of the Government Relations Department.
Recently, Mr. Deckman was selected by the Hartford Business Journal as one of the “40 Under Forty” for his professional accomplishments as a lobbyist in Connecticut as well as his community service.
Education
Mr. Deckman graduated from Assumption College and received the distinguished Crown and Shield Award in 1993. Subsequently, he earned a Masters degree of Public Administration from the Sawyer School of Management at Suffolk University, in Boston, where he was also selected to participate in the highly competitive Dean’s Fellowship Program.
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Alan J. Deckman
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Chris VanDeHoef
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Mr. VanDeHoef joined the Government Relations Department of Tobin, Carberry, O’Malley, Riley, Selinger, P.C., for the 2003 legislative session and the ensuing special sessions. Following a three-month project at the University of Connecticut Alumni Association, Chris returned to the law firm in January of 2004.
Chris became active in Connecticut politics in 2001 when he moved to Hartford from Columbia, South Carolina, where he worked as a consultant on then Governor Jim Hodges’ campaign. From 2001 to 2003, Chris consulted on more than a dozen state-wide campaigns in various states.
A well-respected lobbyist at the TCORS Capitol Group, LLC, Chris focuses his efforts on state and federal initiatives. Chris brings long standing relationships with many members of the Connecticut State Legislature and continues to maintain personal and close relationships with members of the Connecticut Congressional Delegation in Washington DC. Chris is very active in developing and managing client legislative strategies for policy and procurement issues at both the State Capitol in Hartford and the US Capitol in Washington DC; with this he also manages the lobbying strategy for many federal and state initiatives. Additionally, he continues to consult on state and local political campaigns.
Education
Mr. VanDeHoef graduated with a B.S. in Political Science from the Ohio Dominican University in Columbus, Ohio.
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Ms. Deckman joined the law firm of Tobin, Carberry, O’Malley, Riley, Selinger, P.C., in 2001. As an experienced association professional, with a strong background in meeting planning, she provides executive services to a number of the TCORS Capitol Group’s association management clients. In addition to her meeting planning responsibilities, Allyson designs and implements effective client communication strategies. Currently, she serves as the Association Executive for the Connecticut Council of Administrators of Special Education (ConnCASE) and the Children's League of Connecticut, Inc. (CLOC), the Connecticut Association of Private Special Education Facilites (CAPSEF) and is Co-Executive Director of the Massachusetts Glass Dealers Association (MGDA).
Previously, Allyson was the Assistant Marketing Director and Chief Meeting Planner for the Greater Waterbury Chamber of Commerce and its 1,100 members.
Professional Memberships
Allyson is an active member of the Connecticut Society of Association Executives (CSAE) and the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE).
Education
Ms. Deckman earned her B.A. Degree from Post University in Waterbury, CT.
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Allyson J. Deckman
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Valerie Stolfi Collins
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Prior to joining the law firm of Tobin, Carberry, O’Malley, Riley, Selinger, P.C., Ms. Stolfi Collins served as a liaison to key elected officials during various local, gubernatorial, and congressional campaigns where she was responsible for planning and conducting events, day-to-day operations, and campaign “Get Out the Vote” (GOTV) efforts. In addition to her campaign experience, Valerie served as an intern for Congresswoman Nancy Johnson in Washington, D.C.
Currently, Valerie works directly with clients on both government relations and association management matters and serves as the Executive Director of the Connecticut Apartment Association (CTAA), the Connecticut Glass Dealers Association (CGDA), and is Co-Executive Director of the Massachusetts Glass Dealers Association (MGDA). In her capacity as an Executive Director, Valerie has excelled at raising non-dues revenue and increasing membership for her associations. She is an accomplished event planner whose strengths are developing budgets and paying close attention to detail. She has planned numerous tradeshows, conferences, seminars, networking events and golf tournaments, as well as implemented a state approved licensing curriculum.
Professional Memberships
Valerie is an active member of the Connecticut Society of Association Executives (CSAE).
Education
Ms. Stolfi Collins earned her B.A. degree in Political Science and History from the University of Delaware in Newark, DE.
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