Governor Paterson is the Latest to Join Bi-Partisan Firm’s Board

Summit, NJ - Mike DuHaime, CEO of MAD Global, and Laura Matos, Partner, announced today that former New York Governor David A. Paterson has joined the company’s advisory board. This is the third major announcement of growth for MAD Global in the past three weeks, following the announcements of the firm’s expansion in Washington state and Ohio.

“I am very excited to be in on what is essentially the ground floor of a company with unlimited potential,” said former Governor Paterson. “Mike’s reputation precedes him, and I’ve already had the pleasure of working with Laura, a seasoned political strategist who is one of the best in the business. Mike and Laura make a great team, and I am confident that MAD Global will see continued growth and positive outcomes under their leadership. I look forward to collaborating with this first-class team, providing my insight and expertise to help achieve those goals.”

David Alexander Paterson became the 55th Governor of the State of New York on March 17, 2008.

During his tenure as governor, New York State reduced its deficit by $2 billion and mitigated further devastating financial upheaval, allowing it to maintain its credit rating for the duration of his term. Governor Paterson also enacted legislation attaching severe criminal penalties to predatory lending and reduced New York’s fiscal deficit by nearly $40 billion. One of his greatest achievements was establishing a new budget process that has yielded on-time budgets since his departure from office.

Paterson’s political career began when he was elected to represent Harlem at age 31, making him the third youngest state senator in New York’s history. In 2002, he was elected Minority Leader of the New York State Senate, making him the first African American and blind legislative leader in state history.

In 2014, he was appointed as Chairman of the New York State Democratic Party and served on the MTA Board. He also served as an adjunct professor of government at New York University and on the faculty at Touro College. He has worked with the Durst Corporation, the National Federation of the Blind and currently chairs the Board of the Achilles Track Club.

Paterson currently serves as Senior Vice President and Senior Advisor to Las Vegas Sands Corp. and will remain there while serving on the advisory board of MAD Global.

“We are thrilled to welcome Governor Paterson to the MAD Global Advisory Board, further expanding our firm’s bipartisan credentials," said DuHaime. “Governor Paterson led a distinguished career in public service, with a strong record of accomplishments, and we are confident his knowledge and deep experience will deliver world-class results to our clients.”

“The addition of Governor Paterson to our Board is another sign of significant growth for MAD Global,” stated Matos. “Over these past weeks and months since our initial launch we have been able to expand while continuing to increase our firm’s reach and service. The Governor’s expertise and gravitas will be a tremendous asset to MAD Global and our clients and a perfect complement to the wide ranging bi-partisan public affairs services we already provide.”

Firm adds two new communications professionals, and expands to Pennsylvania

Summit, NJ - MAD Global Strategy Founder and CEO Mike DuHaime is proud to announce the continued growth of the firm with the addition of two leading communications professionals, along with its expansion into Pennsylvania.

Frank Buonomo joins the firm to head up its Pittsburgh operation. He is a seasoned public relations and government relations professional having worked extensively in professional sports, banking, including several years running his own public relations and marketing company.

“Frank Buonomo is a true communications professional and a person of the highest integrity, and we are lucky to have him join our firm,” said DuHaime, a four-year teammate of Buonomo on the Rutgers University Hockey team. “His unique and diverse experience is a tremendous asset to our growing team.”

Buonomo, has worked in senior communications and operations roles for the Pittsburgh Penguins, Minnesota Wild, St. Louis Blues, Nashville Predators, New York Rangers, and Dollar Bank, which has operations in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Virginia.

“I am excited to lead MAD Global’s expansion into Pennsylvania. With operations in New Jersey and Ohio, this is the perfect opportunity for growth for the company here in the Keystone State,” said Buonomo.

Also joining the firm is Mountain Lakes, New Jersey Councilwoman Audrey Lane. Lane comes to MAD Global with over two decades of experience through her work as an elected official, political and policy professional, and communications specialist at Hearst Magazines, among many others.

“Audrey Lane is well-respected in local government circles in New Jersey thanks to her dedication to the community she serves,” said DuHaime. “Audrey brings a wealth of contacts across New Jersey’s business and political communities, as well as deep experience in communications.”

“MAD Global has attracted some of the best in the public affairs business. I am excited to join such a talented team and help advance the company’s continued growth,” added Lane.

Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, former U.S. Senator Jeff Chiesa and former New Jersey Attorney General Christopher Porrino serve as members of MAD Global’s advisory board. Senior Democratic strategist Laura Matos, public affairs campaign professional Bill Hildebrand, and former CNN and MSNBC producer Emily D’Alberto all joined MAD Global earlier this year. Republican strategist Jai Chabria runs the company’s Ohio operation, with the help of communications professional Taylor Van Kirk.

Seasoned health care executive and public affairs professional Cary Evans joins firm; MAD Global Seattle office marks fourth state for the firm in just 12 months

Summit, NJ - MAD Global Strategy Founder and CEO Mike DuHaime announced today the company is expanding to the Pacific Northwest launching its operation with a key hire in Seattle.

Cary Evans, a seasoned health care executive with a distinguished career in public affairs and politics, has joined MAD Global and will spearhead the company’s growth in the Pacific Northwest. The Seattle office marks the fourth new state for the firm since its launch just 12 months ago. This is the second major hire in two weeks as MAD Global just announced the addition of Brenton Temple, campaign manager for Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, to its Columbus, Ohio operation.

“MAD Global already has a footprint in the Pacific Northwest with clients in the tech, energy, and healthcare sectors in and around Seattle, so it made smart business sense to grow our presence in Washington state. There is no better person to lead that effort than Cary Evans,” said DuHaime.

Most recently, Evans served as Vice President of Government Affairs and Community Relations at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, a leading health system in Washington state, and previously served as Vice President for the organization leading internal and external communications for six years throughout the COVID pandemic and a major health care merger.

“Cary is a smart, strategic, accomplished public affairs professional who has been trusted by people at the highest levels of business and government in America, and we are so fortunate to have him join our team,” added DuHaime.

Prior to his most recent role, Evans served at an education non-profit, owned his own strategic political consulting and public affairs company where he developed strategic and communications campaigns for corporate and political clients including Ford Motor Company, Coca-Cola, and Verizon.

In addition, Evans served as senior staff and consultant for multiple U.S. presidential campaigns, including overseeing the West Coast operation for Bush-Cheney 2004, where he first worked with Mike DuHaime 20 years ago.

Evans holds a Master of Public Policy from Georgetown University and a Juris Doctor from Seattle University School of Law. He also has a Bachelor of Arts from Claremont McKenna College and is a United State Marine Corps veteran.

“I am excited to join MAD Global and help chart its future on the West Coast,” said Evans. “I have worked with Mike and members of the MAD Global team for two decades, and they are the best in the business.”

MAD Global is a bipartisan public affairs firm with professionals who have worked at the highest level of U.S. politics, government, and journalism, providing solutions for clients that span across a wide range of industries including healthcare, energy, sports, and tech. The firm has offices in New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Washington state. Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, former U.S. Senator Jeff Chiesa and former New Jersey Attorney General Christopher Porrino serve as members of MAD Global’s advisory board.