Manchester & Concord, N.H. – (December 5, 2024) – McLane Middleton Government and Public Strategies (GPS) is pleased to announce that Debra Vanderbeek has joined the group as a senior advisor.
Deb most recently served as Chief of Staff for the New Hampshire Senate from 2021-2024 where she provided strategic counsel for developing and implementing key legislative initiatives and budget policy and oversaw Senate staff and operations. Before serving as Senate Chief of Staff, Deb served as Chief of Staff for Congressman Jeb Bradley. Deb also owned and managed her own government and public affairs consulting business for many years.
“Deb’s success and hard work are a reason the Senate has been successful,” said Jeb Bradley, former New Hampshire Senate President, about Deb’s departure from public service.” She is respected by everyone in the Statehouse for her honesty and integrity.”
“I am happy to welcome Deb Vanderbeek to McLane Middleton GPS, bringing more than 35 years of experience in public policy and advocacy. We’re excited to have Deb join forces with Rich Sigel and Joel Maiola, who founded and have led GPS over the last 12 years,” said Barry Needleman, Managing Director of McLane Middleton.
McLane Middleton GPS is a subsidiary of McLane Middleton that offers government and public affairs planning, strategic communications, issues management, coalition building and lobbying services for clients. The group serves a broad range of clients – including the general business sector, energy and health care, educational institutions, advocacy organizations and not-for-profits.
Deb will be based in the firm’s Concord office. She can be reached at debra.vanderbeek@mclanegps.com or (603) 628-1174.