KP Public Affairs Celebrates 30-Year Anniversary with Third Generation Leadership

SACRAMENTO, CA – PPHC firm KP Public Affairs is excited to celebrate its 30-year anniversary and announce its third generation leadership with a new management team.  

As one of the longest standing and consistently effective advocacy and public affairs firms in California, KP’s work continues to expand in all practice areas including legislative and regulatory advocacy, policy consulting, public relations, and procurement.  

The firm’s new management team will be led by Alison MacLeod, John Doherty, and Brian White, and will oversee day to day operations alongside partners Jon Ross, Ed Manning, Mike Burns, Jeff Sickenger, Jenny Dudikoff, Vanessa Cajina, Patrick George, and Pat Joyce

KP began in the mid-1990’s by combining two firms to create the largest lobbying firm in the state with clients that represented every major industry and local government sector in California. KP has evolved over the last three decades to become a full-service, integrated public affairs firm with a comprehensive public relations and regulatory consulting practice. Throughout this growth, the company has maintained a boutique feel with the highest level of service and dedication to client success. 

“We are focused on delivering client successes today, while positioning the firm for future growth with continuous expansion of our expertise and capabilities. KP has a strong foundation of clients across industry sectors and interest areas, and we have a highly talented team of professionals that are working every day to meet our clients’ goals,” said Alison MacLeod, John Doherty, and Brian White. 

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KP Public Affairs Partner Jon Ross Named Among California’s Top Tech Policy Influencers

We are proud to announce that KP Public Affairs Partner Jon Ross has been recognized by POLITICO as one of the “Top 20 Most Influential Players in California Tech.” This prestigious acknowledgment underscores Jon’s pivotal role in shaping the state’s technology policy landscape.​

As partner and leader of KP’s technology practice, Jon has been instrumental in guiding major tech companies through complex legislative and regulatory challenges. His efforts have significantly shaped policies on data privacy, artificial intelligence, autonomous vehicles, and the broader innovation economy.

Jon’s inclusion in POLITICO’s list highlights his deep expertise in tech policy and commitment to advancing forward-looking policies that support California’s dynamic tech sector.

Read the full article here: POLITICO – Top 20 Most Influential Players in California Tech