Andy Goodman

Managing Partner

For two decades Andy has been a sturdy and credible advocate for the clients of Milliron Goodman. His unwavering commitment to bipartisanship and long-term vision for his clients has become the cornerstone of the firm’s reputation. Andy is responsible for managing the firm and directing Milliron Goodman’s results-oriented strategy with clear direction. Certainly, leadership on issue advocacy and trustworthy methodology to government and business are what have made Andy one of the most reliable advocates in Harrisburg.

As he sees it, gaining common ground necessitates well-educated, straightforward messaging when presenting both sides of an issue. Clients have come to depend on him for his critical analysis, and comprehensive strategies for political insight. His legislative experiences, examination of facts, and political participation have led Milliron Goodman’s clients in many successful advocacy campaigns.

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Served in the Air Force on active duty
Earned a degree in Public Relations, with minors in Government and International Studies
Earned a Master of Business Administration degree while working at Milliron Goodman
Enjoys sports, travel, gardening, and being with his family
Born, raised, current resident, and proud promotor of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Catharine Connor

Partner

With nearly two decades of experience working with state elected officials, government agencies and participants in the legislative process, Catharine offers clients a unique perspective. She is well-versed in public policy, government relations, and advocacy campaigns. Catharine started her career conducting non-partisan research for the Pennsylvania General Assembly before joining the Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Pennsylvania, where she assisted in representing the interests of private colleges and universities within the Commonwealth. She went on to work for a government relations firm where she developed successful legislative strategies and lobbied the Pennsylvania General Assembly and agencies on behalf of clients in industries including healthcare, insurance, transportation, and gaming. In addition to helping the firm’s clients navigate the complex legislative process, Catharine ensures our clients are current on the latest happenings n Pennsylvania politics.

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Earned a degree in Public Policy from Penn State University and also holds an associate degree in legal assistant studies
Experience in organizing advocacy days, drafting legislation, amendments, and talking points
Member of the Pennsylvania Association of Government Relations
Enjoys staying active and being with her daughter and family

Erik A. Ross

Senior Associate

Erik Ross brings over 30 years of experience in state government and lobbying to Milliron Goodman. He specializes in state government relations with a focus on transportation, energy, environmental, and public utility issues in one of the most innovative regulatory environments in the country. His duties include lobbying members and staff of the Pennsylvania General Assembly, executive departments, and regulatory agencies on behalf of clients. In addition, he serves as a liaison between clients and state government officials and assists in the drafting or amending of legislative and regulatory proposals.

Erik’s public sector experience includes positions as Research Analyst to the Chairman of the Senate Majority Policy Committee and Senate Environmental Resources & Energy Committee; and Legislative Assistant and Executive Assistant to the Pennsylvania Senate Majority Whip Mike Fisher from 1989 to 1993. His duties included management of legislative/policy development; drafting legislation, amendments, and correspondence; assisting the Majority Whip on the Senate floor; and assisting the Senate Majority Leader’s staff on caucus-related projects.

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Previously served as a senior lobbyist at a leading law firm
Experienced with topics related to healthcare, insurance, and transportation policy
Earned a degree in Public Service and a masters in Policy Analysis from Penn State University

Mark Meyer

Senior Associate

With over 25 years of government experience, Mark brings a wealth of knowledge and a broad network of leadership that spans both sides of the aisle and beyond Harrisburg.

Most notably, Mark served as Chief of Staff for a decade to Pennsylvania State Senate Majority Leader, managing operations of the Leader’s staff and offices. He helped with the advancement of the majority caucus agenda by serving as the chief point of contact between the Majority Leader, Legislators and the Governor’s office; providing oversight and guidance on legislation, the budgetary process, communications, and policy initiatives.

Prior to serving in the Majority Leader’s office, Mark was the Executive Director of the Senate Transportation Committee and Senate Law and Justice Committee.

Additionally, Mark started this career working as regional representative to U.S. Senator Arlen Specter in Southwestern PA.

He has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Westminster College and a Masters of Public Policy and International Affairs from the University of Pittsburgh.

Resides with his family in Lewisberry, PA.

Kerry Lange

Senior Associate

Kerry is responsible for client advocacy and implementing various legislative strategies in the Capitol. She embraces the fact that success for each client often requires a unique and frequently-evolving strategy. When she’s not in the Capitol meeting with legislators and staff, she can be found a few blocks away at the Milliron Goodman office, drafting legislation, amendments, and issue papers, and organizing annual advocacy days for various associations.

During her tenure at Milliron Goodman, she has developed a strong affinity for being the voice for her clients and providing legislators and staff with various client perspectives to consider in their policymaking process.

Prior to becoming a registered lobbyist, Kerry acquired a wide range of experience in the public sector, at both state and local level offices, including the York County District Attorney’s Office, the Republican Party of Pennsylvania’s Harrisburg and York offices, and Majority Whip’s Office.

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Has nearly a decade of professional experience in government relations
Experienced in topics related to agriculture, healthcare, housing, judiciary, and tourism
Earned a degree in Political Science from York College of Pennsylvania

Patty Mackavage

Senior Associate

Patricia Mackavage, known as Patty, is a Senior Associate within the firm. Patty represents clients’ interests before the Pennsylvania legislature, executive branch, and local governments. While she advocates for a wide range of issues, her areas of expertise lie in the state budget process, public finance, economic development, and healthcare.

With extensive experience in Pennsylvania’s legislative landscape, Patty served as deputy secretary for legislative affairs under Governors Rendell and Schweiker. In this role, she acted as a liaison between the governor’s office and the state General Assembly, negotiating legislation, public policy, capital projects, and addressing constituent concerns. Patty worked closely with state House and Senate leaders, coordinating the development and introduction of legislation for 15 executive branch departments, including the Department of Revenue, Liquor Control Board, Department of Transportation, Turnpike Commission, Department of Environmental Protection, Department of Public Welfare (now Human Services), and the Department of Labor & Industry. Patty held the roles of secretary, acting secretary and deputy secretary for legislative affairs under Governor Mark Schweiker. During Governor Ridge’s administration, she served as legislative director and assistant legislative director for the Department of Revenue.

Patty also worked as a senior lobbyist for another government relations firm, where she lobbied the Pennsylvania General Assembly and developed legislative and procurement strategies for clients in transportation, technology, financial services, gaming, liquor, healthcare, and local governments.

Patty has been recognized for her influence, being named one of the most politically influential Pennsylvanians in 2017, 2018, 2021, 2022, and 2023. This prestigious list highlights leaders from various sectors, including government, business, philanthropy, and labor. Patty, when not advocating state government, enjoys spending time with her family.

Brett Biggica

Senior Associate

Brett is responsible for advocating and advising clients in the public and private sectors by connecting them with decision makers and helping them navigate the complex government infrastructure and regulatory agencies to meet their goals. Brett has been involved in state government his whole career. He started in the House of Representatives before moving into the government affairs profession. He worked as in-house representation for a telecommunications company before joining the Milliron & Goodman team.

Brett’s years experience in both the public and private sector give him a unique perspective on how to get things done in Harrisburg. It is this experience and the relationships he has developed in that time that allows Brett to deliver for clients.

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Has over 15 years of professional experience working both on the inside and outside of Pennsylvania state government.
Experienced in topics related to utilities, transportation, and procurement.
Earned a degree in Political Science from Marshall University.

Ron Boston

Senior Associate

Ron Boston is a Senior Associate within Milliron Goodman. In this role, Ron helps clients navigate the complexities of state government. Throughout his career, Ron has cultivated strong, personal relationships with staff from all four legislative caucuses and every level of the executive branch. He has worked with a diverse range of clients, both for-profit and non-profit, with a primary focus on Energy, Economic Development Financing, Labor, and Agriculture.

Before joining Milliron Goodman, Ron has previously lobbied and served as the Legislative Director for the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED). In this capacity, he worked closely with the Governor’s office and the legislative caucuses to pass the $2 billion Economic Development Stimulus Legislation under Governor Ed Rendell. He also led DCED’s collaboration with key staff members from the Commonwealth Finance Authority (CFA).

Earlier in his career, Ron worked within the General Assembly in various roles, culminating in his position as Executive Director of the Northeast Delegation. In this capacity, he coordinated regional legislative activities, staffed committee meetings in Harrisburg and Northeastern Pennsylvania, and managed funding opportunities for delegation members.

Most recently, Ron served on the Public Works Transition Team for Harrisburg Mayor Wanda Williams and as Chair of the Community and Economic Development Committee. He has also held leadership positions within the Olde Uptown Harrisburg Neighborhood Association, where he served as Chair of the Public Safety Committee.

Ron holds a Master of Public Administration (MPA) from Penn State University and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Dickinson College, where he graduated magna cum laude and was inducted into the Phi Beta Kappa national honors fraternity.

Deborah Weibley

Office Manager

Dynamic, pleasant, and efficient are just a few of the words most often used to describe Deborah. In her current role as Office Manager at Milliron Goodman, she leverages over 25 years of experience and expertise in supporting attorneys, paralegals, and executives. Throughout her career, she has earned the reputation as a resourceful and dependable assistant, multi-tasking across a broad spectrum of responsibilities to ensure executives can optimize their time and energy in the most positive way possible.

Deborah graduated from Cumberland Valley High School and received an associate degree in paralegal studies from Central Penn Business School. She earned her paralegal certification through NALA.

Deborah is an avid elephant lover and enjoys staying active, boating and spending time with her family and 2 whoodles.

Melanie Greene

Executive Director, Professional Services

Melanie Greene oversees the administrative support for the firm’s team. Melanie has been with Milliron Goodman for over eight years, focusing on PAC accounting and compliance as well as planning advocacy events both large and small. In total, Melanie has over 35 years of experience including public accounting, membership administration and event planning. As part of her role, Melanie now leads the Milliron Goodman Association Management division.

Melanie excels in organizing “things,” including people, staff, documents, and finances. Each association client requires similar efforts to support their governing body in their leadership goals, but they also must have a personal focus to ensure that specific objectives are met. Melanie listens and helps define the vision for the association whether it may be greater engagement by members, preserving professional standards or producing a great annual event. Long-term goals are met by daily decisions and she maximizes efficiency and ensures the clear, concise communications to clients, legislators and staff.

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Earned an Associate’s Degree in Business Administration.
Member of the Pennsylvania Society of Association Excellence

Matt Owens

Associate of Legislative Affairs

Matt started his career in public policy by obtaining a degree in Economics from George Mason University. At George Mason, Matt interned for the university’s own Mercatus Center and interned in Washington D.C. for the Tax Foundation. After college, Matt attended Leadership School and learned the value of a strong grassroots network. Shortly after Matt interned for Grover Norquist’s Americans for Tax Reform. Most recently Matt Worked as a Policy Analyst for the Department of Policy and Legislative Services with the House Republican Caucus. During his time in the House, Matt gained experience on the Finance, Housing, and Commerce Committees

John P. Milliron, Esquire

Founder and Mentor (Retired)

John Milliron is the founder of Milliron Goodman. As a Partner Emeritus, John provides strategic counsel to the firm. John plays a prominent role in Democratic politics from local to statewide campaigns and is considered a Harrisburg “insider” for political strategy, fundraising and advocacy.

John’s experience and ability to connect with members of the legislature offers his clients a unique opportunity when promoting an issue or concern. Without bias and known for delivering both pros and cons on any issue, John has earned an “insiders” spot as a trusted advisor and counsel to many within the legislature.

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Former State Representative of the 79th Legislative District
Served on the Finance, Transportation, Insurance, Urban Affairs and Business and Commerce Committees
Served as the co-chairman of the House Democratic Campaign Committee
Founding Member of the Pennsylvania Association of Government Relations (PAGR)
Authored numerous articles for both state and national business journals and magazines
Earned a degree in Public Administration from Elizabethtown College and Duquesne University
Earned his law degree from Widener University School of Law

Joseph D. Holston, Esquire

Retired

Joe has 40 years of experience in advocacy before the Legislature and numerous state departments and agencies. After graduating from law school, Joe started his career in the Harrisburg office of a major international law firm where he focused on state and local taxation, interactions with other state agencies, and lobbying. In 1990 Joe started his own law firm and practiced on his own or as a name partner in a boutique firm until he joined Milliron Goodman in 2021.

Joe is widely recognized for his understanding of the Pennsylvania legislative process and knowledge of the intricacies of state taxation and the Liquor Code, among other topics.

A founding Director of the Pennsylvania Association of Government Relations; past President and Chairman of the Board of the Capital Area Big Brothers Big Sisters, for which he still serves on the Board; a member of the Board of Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers; and the current President and Board Chair for the Burgess McCormac Foundation, Joe believes strongly in giving back professionally as well as to his community.

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Earned an Economics degree from LaSalle College where he was a member of the Honors Program
Received his Juris Doctor from the University of Notre Dame Law School where he was a Judge Roger Kiley Fellow
Enjoys travel, golf, reading, and mentoring

About Milliron Goodman

At the Center of Change

Our Team

Anchored in the commitment to your success, we educate those who serve.

Andy Goodman

Managing Partner

Catharine M. Conner

Partner

Erik A. Ross

Senior Associate

Mark Meyer

Senior Associate

Kerry Lange

Senior Associate

Patty Mackavage

Senior Associate

Brett Biggica

Senior Associate

Ron Boston

Senior Associate

Deborah Weibley

Office Manager

Melanie Greene

Executive Director, Professional Services

Matt Owens

Associate of Legislative Affairs

John P. Milliron, Esquire

Founder and Mentor (Retired)

Joseph D. Holston, Esquire

Retired

Aimee Snyder

Administrative Director

Tess Stevenson

Deputy Director, Professional Services

Breyana Fulton

Deputy Executive Director

Ashley Mohn

Event Director

Janelle Witters

Event Director

Annmarie Whalen

Executive Director

Connections to Get the Job Done

“PMTA could not accomplish what Milliron Goodman does on our behalf. The staff is extremely responsive and always there for us no matter what day of the week or the time of day. They are always willing to tell our members’ story. Milliron Goodman has all the right connections to get the job done.”

Joe Butzer

Interim President of Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association