A senior official under former Gov. Larry Hogan (R) is starting a lobbying and consulting firm.
Jeanne Haddaway-Riccio is joining forces with Robert Rauch to form R & R Solutions, a lobbying and consulting firm. The new firm will be led by four principals including Haddaway-Riccio, Rauch, Ryan Snow and Jennifer Williams.
Haddaway-Riccio is a Republican former state delegate from the Eastern Shore who went on to serve three years as deputy chief of staff to Hogan. She was later appointed secretary of the Department of Natural Resources by Hogan in 2019, a position that she held until Hogan left office in 2023.
Rauch, a civil engineer, is chair of the board of Rauch Inc. He also served on the University System of Maryland Board of Regents.
Snow also held roles in the Hogan administration, including director of intergovernmental affairs. He was also a project manager for Talbot County Economic Development and Tourism. He is currently a consultant specializing in economic development and infrastructure.
Williams, a former president of the Talbot County Council, is an attorney and real estate broker.
In a statement, Haddaway-Ricco said the firm will focus on legislative advocacy, regulatory affairs, grassroots mobilization, strategic consulting and grant writing.
“Our team’s deep-rooted knowledge of local, state, and federal issues, combined with our strategic approach to advocacy, uniquely positions us to effect real change,” Haddaway-Riccio said in her statement. “We are committed to driving meaningful policy advancements for the betterment of our state and our nation.”