Michigan Chamber Lobbying Team

Rich Studley
President & CEO
As Chief Executive Officer of the Michigan Chamber, Rich is responsible for the planning, organizing, and directing of all Chamber programs including legislative and political action. He is a registered lobbyist and serves as the Chamber's chief spokesperson on a wide range of subjects including Transportation, Travel & Tourism, and Telecommunications. His direct dial phone number is (517) 371-7659.

Robert S. LaBrant, JD, CCE
Senior Vice President, Political Affairs and General Counsel
Bob administers the Chamber's Political Affairs division and is responsible for the Chamber's Political Action Committee and ballot proposal activity. He coordinates the Chamber's litigation and serves as its lobbyist on Lobby Law, Campaign Finance and Elections. His direct dial phone number is (517) 371-7653.

Jim Holcomb
Vice President of Business Advocacy & Associate General Counsel
Jim is primarily responsible for directing the activities of the Chamber's lobbying team on priority issues. He also acts as spokesperson for the Chamber's business advocacy programs and promotes Chamber positions through speaking engagements and interactions with the media.

Wendy Block
Director, Health Policy and Human Resources
Wendy is the Chamber's lobbyist responsible for Chamber health policy and human resources initiatives, such as Health Benefits, Workers' Compensation, Unemployment Insurance and Lawsuit Abuse. She is also responsible for staffing, organizing, and directing the Chamber's standing committee on health policy and human resources. Her direct dial phone number is (517) 371-7678.

Philip G. Guyeskey
Director, Political Affairs
Phil's works in the issue areas of Small Business, Item Pricing and Minimum Wage. His primary responsibility involves working with key members in the areas of candidate recruitment and candidate support. His direct dial phone number is (517) 371-7652.

Tricia Kinley
Director, Tax Policy & Economic Development
Tricia is the Chamber's lobbyist responsible for handling Chamber tax policy initiatives. In addition, she is responsible for staffing, organizing, and directing the Chamber's standing committee on tax policy. Her direct dial phone number is (517) 371-7669.

Doug Roberts, Jr.
Director, Environmental & Energy Policy
Doug is the Chamber's lobbyist responsible for environmental and energy policy, such as Great Lakes, Water Quality, Recycling and Renewable Energy. In addition, he is responsible for staffing, organizing, and directing the Chamber's Environmental Quality, and Energy, Technology & Telecommunications committees. His direct dial phone number is (517) 371-7673.

Jim Sandy
Director, MBLEE
Jim directs education quality issues for the Chamber and coordinates the activities of the Michigan Business Leaders for Education Excellence. His issue areas include High School Graduation Requirements, No Child Left Behind and Charter Schools. His direct dial phone number is (517) 371-7640.