Why It Matters

Dane Manufacturing registered with Michael Best Strategies LLC as its lobbying firm.

By the Numbers

Michael Best Strategies LLC filed the new client registration for Dane Manufacturing on August 21, 2026. The lobbying team comprises five representatives: Jack Hiller, a Policy Adviser; Meg Sheline, a Policy Analyst; Erik Berdy, a Partner; Lucia Alonzo, a Principal; and Sarah Helton, a Partner and Practice Group Chair for Government Procurement and Trade.

Lucia Alonzo has filed 55 total lobbying disclosures across her career. Sarah Helton, who previously worked as an intern for Rep. F. James Sensenbrenner, Jr. (R-WI-5), has filed 51 total lobbying disclosures. Erik Berdy has filed 42 total lobbying disclosures. Meg Sheline has filed 13 total lobbying disclosures. Jack Hiller, who has no documented congressional staff experience, has filed 14 total lobbying disclosures.

Broader Context

The firm registered multiple new clients in August 2026, including Dantherm Cooling on August 21 and IonQ Inc. on August 20.

The Bottom Line

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