John M. Edmond has more than 25 years of senior-level professional experience in both the public and private sector assisting clients in political campaigns. He has a strong background in public affairs, regulatory issues, policy development, banking and land use approvals. John has represented corporations, trade associations, nonprofit organizations and public agencies before federal, state and local government. Before starting his own firm, he was the Sr. Vice President at Mercury Public Affairs a top global lobbying firm and prior to working for Mercury, he spent over 15 years as Chief of Staff in the City of Long Beach.