Inside Michigan Politics, the state’s leading political trade journal, recently recognized Tom Hoisington for outstanding performance by naming him one of the top five lobbyists in Michigan, an accolade which appropriately reflects Tom’s presence and expertise as a key lobbyist strategist and advisor.  Additionally, Inside Michigan Politics rated Public Affairs Associates, Inc., of which Tom is President, the most effective multi-client firm in Lansing.

Tom has been a veteran of the Lansing political scene for over 30 years, having held staff positions in both the Michigan Senate and House of Representatives.  He also served two years as director of local programming for the Michigan Energy Administration and served as an elected official on the Ingham County Board of Commissioners from 1976 to 1982.  He was elected chairperson of this board in 1980.

Tom joined Public Affairs Associates, Inc. in 1981, where his primary areas of expertise include legislative and political strategy.  Since joining PAA, he has served as public policy advisor and lobbyist for some of Michigan ’s largest companies and trade associations including: Shell Oil Company, Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants, Health Care Association of Michigan, Michigan Manufactured Housing Association, Pfizer, Inc., DTE Energy, Dow Chemical USA, AFLAC, EDS, General Motors Corporation, and the Michigan Health & Hospital Association.

Tom currently serves as a member of the Olivet College Board of Trustees and the Ingham Health System Board of Directors.  In addition, he has served on the advisory boards of a number of Lansing-area organizations including: BoarsHead Theater, Impression 5 Museum and the Council for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect.

Tom, a native of Lansing, received his Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science and English History from Michigan State University.  He is married to Louise Alderson, a Lansing District Judge.  Their three children, Joshua, Lindsay and Jeff, are all attending Michigan colleges.

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