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The hardest working advocacy and association management firm in Sacramento is ready to deliver for your organization.

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SYASL's track record of success is now entering its third decade.

For over 20 years, SYASL has exceeded the expectations of our advocacy and assocaition management clients. Today, we continue to raise the bar - elevating the visibility of our clients, influencing the state policymaking process and optimizing operations for some of California's leading associations. We believe in both proven tactics and innovative strategies, building strong relationships along the way. SYASL acts as a seamless extension of our clients' teams and also serves as the in-house team for select clients. Consistently facing each new challenge with integrity and determination is a hallmark of our firm.

Our experience and expertise are notable, but it's our highly engaged, senior-driven teams that set us apart.

Our history links bakc to 1975 with the founding of Edward R. Gerber & Associates. SYASL's founding partners, Josh Shaw and Paul Yoder, purchased Gerber's firm in 1998, establishing Shaw / Yoder, Inc. When Andrew Antwih was named a partner in 2009, the firm became Shaw/Yoder/Antwih, Inc. Two additional partners, Karen Lange and Jason Schmelzer, were added in 2015.

Successful collaborations have also contributed to our firm's reputation and growth. In 2001, Shaw / Yoder, Inc. joined forces with Don Peterson of Peterson Consulting, Inc. to purchase Strategic Local Government Services (SLGS), LLC. Following Don Peterson's passing in 2009, Shaw/Yoder/Antwih purchased Peterson Consulting. Clients from both SLGS and Peterson Consulting, Inc. became SYASL clients in 2015.

Initiated in 2008, SYASL maintains a strategic partnership with Chuck Cole of Advocation, Inc.

What We Do

Associations are born of common interests and concerns among stakeholders in any given profession or interest group. What's often overlooked amidst the excitement of banding together in support of those interests is the need to run the day-to-day operations of such an organization. Doing so often amounts to a second full-time job for association members.

That's where Shaw Yoder Antwih Schmelzer & Lange comes in. By tapping our experts to spearhead your association's operations and streamline its financials, you can focus on delivering what matters most to your members. And that leads to an enthusiastic, engaged membership base that fuels the momentum of your organization and its mission.

From rountine daily tasks in meeting the needs of your members to long-term strategic and financial planning, SYASL brings unparalleled dedication and comprehensive management services to brings the st ability and know how to transform your association from respected group to renowned industry authority.

Whether your association is looking to establish a foundation from which to grow or seeks to improve upon its impact and effectiveness, SYASL will tailor our comprehensive services to allow your team to do what it does best - shape and influence the trajectory of your cause.

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Whether your organization has an existing lobbying strategy or recognizes the need to develop a legislative presence in California, SYASL is well-positioned to maximize your influence on the issues that impact you.

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That’s where Shaw Yoder Antwih Schmelzer & Lange comes in. By tapping our experts to spearhead your association’s operations and streamline its financials, you can focus on delivering what matters most to your members. And that leads to an enthusiastic, engaged membership base that fuels the momentum of your organization and its mission.

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Previously, Michael served as a Legislative Assistant in the Office of Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr.

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