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IMA’s top-notch staff of lobbyists has more than 100 years of lobbying experience collectively. In fact, the IMA lobbying team is recognized as one of the top lobbying teams in the state in terms of effectiveness, influence and knowledge. Listed below is a list of IMA lobbyists, followed by a short bio and a listing of specializations for each.

Patrick J. Kiely,
President

Pat Kiely began his career with IMA in 1991. Prior to that, Pat served in the Indiana House of Representatives for 13 years, and served as Ways and Means Chairman for eight years. Pat was also Vice President/Manager of City Securities Corporation, and the former owner of Computerland, the first computer store in Indianapolis.

Pat’s areas of specialization include taxes, budget, economy, education and manufacturing.

Edward O. Roberts,
V.P. of Human Resources, Labor, Legal and Political Matters

Ed Roberts began his career with IMA in 1977. Prior to that he was on the staff of the Indiana House of Representatives, an Indianapolis Police Officer and served in the US Air Force during the Viet Nam conflict.

Ed’s areas of specialization include worker’s compensation, unemployment compensation, health and safety and tort law. He also handles the day-to-day operations of IMPAC – the Indiana Manufacturers Political Action Committee.

Brian Burton, Vice President,
Marketing & Member Services

Brian Burton began his career with IMA in 1999. Prior to working at IMA, Brian was Vice President of the Indiana Chamber of Commerce and the former Executive Vice President of the Indiana Junior Chamber of Commerce.

Brian’s areas of specialization are focused mainly in the human resources and employee benefits arena.

Jeff Goodwin,
Executive Vice President & COO

Jeff Goodwin began his career with IMA in 1990 Prior to that Jeff served as President of the Indiana Association of HMO’s and Prepaid Health Plans, and as a member of the Board of Directors of both the Indiana and Indianapolis Association of Health Underwriters.

Jeff’s areas of specialization include health care and health related insurance issues as they affect the manufacturing community.

Mark Cahoon,
V.P. of Government Finance and Economic Development

Prior to joining IMA in 1993, Mark was the Executive Director of the Committee on State Taxation, a Washington, D.C.-based trade association specializing in multi-state corporate tax issues. Also during that time, Mark served as President of the Council of State Chambers of Commerce, the national association of state chambers of commerce.

Mark’s areas of specialization include personal property and real estate tax assessments, corporate taxes, gross income taxes, sales and use taxes and state budget and fiscal matters.

Patrick Bennett,
V.P. of Environment, Energy and Infrastructure

Patrick began his career with IMA in 1999. Previously, he was employed by the Indiana Builders Association as their Director of Governmental Affairs.

Patrick’s areas of specialization include legislation and regulation pertaining to air, water and solid & hazardous waste. Mr. Bennett also provides management services to industry coalitions on water quality and wetland issues.

 

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