Kevin Sloat is the Principal and founder of SHJ&A. Mr. Sloat brings over three decades of experience in state government to the firm. Mr. Sloat has served as both an Executive Branch Legislative Secretary and as Deputy Chief of Staff. Mr. Sloat supervised legislative operations in 81 state departments in the Executive Branch. He developed an expertise in California’s state budget process, and he is widely regarded as an expert on California’s legislative process.

Mr. Sloat is highly regarded in Sacramento both as a legislative strategist and as a direct lobbyist. Mr. Sloat started his lobbying practice in 1997 with one support staff and it quickly grew into one of the most influential lobbying firms in California. He has successfully guided many major legislative initiatives for a variety of large corporate and public sector clients. He is also recognized as an expert on the development and advocacy of State Budget projects.