Finding a way to YES.
Lori Kershner
President
Lori Kershner, LMK Advocacy's President, brings great perspective and experience from her years working in the public sector. Prior to entering the private sector, Lori worked in various areas of government including the Ohio House of Representatives and the Office of the Secretary of State. Early in her career, Lori worked on a variety of political campaigns locally and statewide, building relationships across Ohio.
She was then hired by the Ohio House of Representatives where she worked as a legislative aide for the Chairman of the Health Committee. Following her work in the legislature, Lori lobbied on behalf of the influential Ohio State Medical Association representing 15,000 physicians to the General Assembly.
Lori then ran the Ohio practice of a large government affairs consulting firm for three years before starting LMK Advocacy in order to focus on Ohio government affairs consulting. Additionally, Lori has familiarity and success in grant writing, state incentive packages, grassroots advocacy and policy issues.
Lori has a BA in Political Science and Certificate in Political Communication from Ohio University. She is a member of the Ohio Lobbying Association and Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce.
In addition to Lori Kershner, LMK Advocacy has a strong network of business partners and affiliates who augment her work in the areas of grassroots, public policy and grant writing.
Thomas Wetmore
Director of Government Affairs
Thomas Wetmore brings more than a decade of experience in state government, public policy, and government affairs. He earned his bachelor’s degree in History from Ohio University and began hisStatehouse career in 2014 as a Legislative Aide in the Ohio Senate.
Thomas later served with the Ohio Department of Education before joining Securing Ohio’s Future PAC as Central Ohio Field Manager during the 2018 gubernatorial election cycle. In 2019, he transitioned to government affairs with the Ohio Municipal League, representing the interests of Ohio’s 920 cities and villages before the Ohio General Assembly and executive agencies.
During his time with OML, Thomas also served as Executive Director of two statewide organizations, including one he helped establish. His responsibilities included legislative advocacy, stakeholderengagement, policy analysis, conference and event coordination, and the development and delivery of educational programs for local government leaders and other stakeholders.
Thomas brings to LMK Advocacy a strong understanding of the legislative process, extensive experience working with state and local government leaders, and a well-established network throughout the Ohio Statehouse and local government community. He also serves as a board member for the Ohio After School Network.
Thomas lives in Canal Winchester with his wife, Katie, and their children, Harper and Thomas III. Outside of work, he is an avid musician who plays bluegrass banjo and guitar, enjoys coaching his children’s sports, and is an active member of his church.
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