Andre Claridge
Managing Partner
Andre is a business savvy public affairs professional and entrepreneur with twenty years experience in government, politics and business. Andre has developed and executed successful lobbying, public relations and business development strategies for start-ups, Fortune 500 companies, small not-for-profits, large industry associations, unions and political campaigns. Comfortable in front of the camera, Andre has made guest appearances on YNN’s Capital Tonight (Time Warner Cable) offering his communications and political analysis…Read More >>
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Cort Ruddy
Associate Partner
Cort Ruddy puts almost two decades of experience in politics and journalism to work for PC Public Affairs clients. Mr. Ruddy began his career covering politics as the deputy managing editor for National Journal’s Hotline in Washington, D.C. He made the jump into politics to become the speechwriter for U.S. Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton. Upon his return to Central New York, Mr. Ruddy spent five years as the chief of staff and top advisor to…Read More>>
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Kandi Terry
Director of Government Affairs
Kandi is a dynamic public affairs professional who is also known for her down-to-earth attitude and relentless work ethic. With over 15 years of experience working as a high-level policy staffer for the New York State Senate, Kandi has helped shape state and national laws impacting our criminal justice and transportation systems. Moonlighting as a college professor, Kandi teaches political science and criminal justice to future political leaders and criminal justice professionals…Read More >>
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Tom O’Connor
Director of Public Affairs
Thomas J. O’Connor is an accomplished legislative expert with nearly 25 years experience in high-level positions in New York State government. Tom concluded his state service in August 2009 serving as Assistant Chief Executive Officer of the State Liquor Authority (Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control) under Governor Paterson. Tom also served as Deputy Commissioner for Government Affairs at the State Liquor Authority from 2006 to 2007 under Governor George Pataki and Governor Eliot Spitzer…Read More >>
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