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Our team
President and Managing Partner
Bruce Berke
Bruce is the founder of Sheehan Phinney Capitol Group. Having worked the halls and hearing rooms of the State House for more than 40 years, he is one of the most experienced lobbyists in Concord and has developed deep relationships with key policy makers.
Bruce began his work in state government in 1980 as a college intern and later served as a legislative assistant to the New Hampshire House Majority Leader. He began his lobbying career as the Legislative Counsel to the Business & Industry Association of New Hampshire, the state’s leading business advocacy organization.
Over the years, he has represented clients in a wide variety of policy issues including taxation, environmental regulation, electric utility restructuring and health policy.
Most recently, Bruce served as the business community’s representative to the Governor’s Economic Re-Opening Task Force, which was established during the Covid-19 State of Emergency, and was named to NH Business Review’s “New Hampshire 200” as one of the Granite State’s most influential business leaders.
He has also been involved in political campaigns for the past 40 years and is a sought-after advisor to candidates during each election cycle.
Email Bruce — Direct: 603-496-8092
Partner
Henry Veilleux
A New Hampshire native, Henry began his government affairs career with a small lobbying firm after graduating as a political science major from the University of New Hampshire in 1986.
He next moved to the Business & Industry Association of New Hampshire, representing the interests of its more than 400 member-businesses and staffing its highly respected environmental affairs and energy and regulated utilities committees. He transitioned back to private practice in 1999, eventually becoming a partner in Sheehan Phinney Capitol Group.
Henry is a highly respected and well-liked lobbyist with three-and-a-half decades of experience. He currently represents clients in the lodging and restaurant industry, healthcare providers, solid waste management industry, life insurers, automobile part vendors and nonprofit organizations.
Henry is on the Granite YMCA Board of Trustees and serves on the board of directors for the Crotched Mountain Foundation.
Email Henry — Direct: 603-496-1296
Partner
Elizabeth Sargent
Beth began her career in government relations in 1997. She represents clients in law enforcement, pharmacy and funeral services, as well as a number of professional associations.
Beth is currently a member of the legislative committee of the Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce and is an active volunteer with Christ the King Food Pantry and other organizations in Concord.
She is a graduate of Plymouth State University, where she previously served on the Board of Directors of the school’s Alumni Association.
Email Beth — Direct: 603-568-0213
Partner
Simon Thomson
Simon joined the firm in 2015 after serving for 10 years as a staff member for two New Hampshire U.S. Senators, John E. Sununu and Kelly Ayotte.
During Simon’s tenure as a senate staffer, he worked on many in-state issues, which led to him developing meaningful relationships throughout the state and in state government that now provide our clients with a deep network to address concerns.
Since joining the firm, Simon has been involved in many key legislative issues at the State House. With his experience in public service, commitment to his clients, and the respect he has built on both sides of the aisle, Simon has become a go-to advocate who has served Capitol Group’s clients well.
Simon was raised in a political family. His grandfather, Meldrim Thomson Jr., served three terms as governor of New Hampshire in the 1970s and his mother served three terms as a state representative.
As a third generation participant in New Hampshire’s political process, Simon has developed his own network of elected officials and state agency staff members, which gives him insight on the innerworkings of the State House and throughout state government.
Simon, his wife Liz, and their two sons live in Merrimack, N.H. He is a member of the board of directors at Franklin Savings Bank and previously served on the board of directors of the Greater Nashua YMCA and on the Merrimack Conservation Commission.
Email Simon Direct: 603-627-8360
Lara McIntyre
Lara joined the firm in 2017 after working as a staff member for New Hampshire Governor Christopher Sununu and U.S. Senator Kelly Ayotte.
Prior to starting a family, Lara also gained government experience as an executive assistant for former Massachusetts Governor Paul Cellucci and First Lady Jan Cellucci.
Lara is an active volunteer in her home town of Londonderry, most recently serving as president of Londonderry Friends of Music. She is a graduate of Pennsylvania State University and holds a Master of Science in Public Affairs from the University of Massachusetts.
Email Lara — Direct: 603-627-8372
Partner
Karen Soucy
Karen started working with SPCG and its clients in 2020. Prior to joining SPCG, Karen lobbied for a local government relations firm representing a variety of clients for 15 years. She advocated for clients in the health care industry, Medicaid managed care, outdoor recreation and housing before the New Hampshire legislature, executive branch, and state agencies.
Karen has also served as executive director for the N.H. Manufactured Housing Association since 2016. Karen lobbies for and guides the association’s mission, handles communication and membership issues, and coordinates the Manufactured Housing Community Action Program. Due to its success the program was codified in state law.
Email Karen — Direct: 603-344-5797