09/16/2024

Pappas & Associates Expands its Leadership Team

The firm named William Schwartz as a partner

Pappas & Associates, one of Ohio's leading government relations and strategic consulting firms, today announced the expansion of its leadership team by naming William Schwartz as a partner.

"Will's experience and dedication to our clients made him a natural fit to become a partner. We are confident that his leadership will further strengthen our firm and enhance our ability to serve our clients," said Tom Pappas, president of Pappas & Associates. "I look forward to the contributions he will make as he grows with us and helps drive our future success.”

As a partner, Schwartz will work closely with Pappas to uphold the firm’s commitment to integrity and excellence in public policy consulting. He will also continue to play a pivotal role in serving key Pappas & Associates clients, including Fortune 100 companies, major retailers, professional sports leagues, leading healthcare organizations and cutting-edge technology firms.

Pappas & Associates has experienced rapid growth over the past year, including the addition of lobbyists Schwartz, Alex Moorman and Kyle Miller.

"Under Tom's leadership, Pappas & Associates has become a top-tier provider of public policy consulting across Ohio," said Melissa McKinley, president of Michigan-based Kelley Cawthorne, which merged with Pappas & Associates in 2023. "Will's elevation is yet another example of the firm's continued upward trajectory into the future."