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Randy P. Vulakovich

Senior Principal, Government Relations

Pittsburgh, PA
 
 
 

How Randy Helps Clients

Randy is the chair of the firm's State Government Relations Practice Group. In his practice he readily assists clients with the development, management and implementation of comprehensive political and legislative strategies in support of their public policy, legislative, regulatory and procurement objectives.

Randy is also a recognized leader in the greater Pittsburgh business community. In 2019, he was named to the Allegheny Conference on Community Development’s Our Next 75 initiative steering committee which is helping shape the next generation of regional transformation by evaluating the challenges facing the Pittsburgh region and then setting priorities for what the region should focus on for its future. Additionally in 2018, Randy was selected as one of 10 Pittsburgh leaders to participate in an effort under Harvard Business School’s U.S. Competitiveness Project known as the Young American Leaders Program. As a member of Pittsburgh’s delegation, Randy collaborated with Harvard’s internationally renowned faculty and influential leaders from thriving cities across the country, sharing insights and best practices designed to help foster cross-sector collaboration to improve prosperity and propel communities forward. Randy also devotes time to lifting up the next generation of leaders, serving as an Executive Mentor through The Advanced Leadership Initiative (TALI), an organization whose vision is to dramatically improve the regional presence of African Americans in executive leadership roles thus helping to create a more diverse, inclusive and prosperous community. In 2015, Randy was selected by the Pittsburgh Business Times as a “Fast Tracker” – an award honoring the region’s most outstanding business, government and non-profit leaders under the age of 40 for their impact on the growth and scope of their workplace. Randy currently serves on the firm's Diversity & Inclusion Council. 

Randy previously served as the firm’s Chief Administrative Officer and was responsible for facilitating best practices and executing the firm’s operational objectives, focusing on improving efficiencies and the effectiveness of administrative operations and processes firm wide. Prior to the CAO role, Randy spent nearly seven years as the firm’s Chief Business Development Officer, during which time he was responsible for leading the firm's strategic business goals pertaining to client service, marketing and revenue generation. In 2010, Randy served in a leadership role during Tom Corbett’s 2010 successful gubernatorial campaign.

I strive to immerse myself with the client so I can adopt their business goals, objectives and issue(s) as if they are my own.

What Clients Can Expect

As a result of Randy’s extensive experience in business as well as working in and around government and politics, clients know they can rely on Randy to learn and understand their business and issues inside and out. Randy is uniquely positioned to help clients navigate the often complex and confusing government process as they seek to achieve their business goals and objectives. He is a strategic thinker whose pragmatic and thoughtful approach is well-regarded by those inside and outside the halls of government. Clients appreciate his business acumen, attention to detail, proactivity and thorough communication. Simply stated, clients will say that Randy is an extension of their team.

Outside the Office

Randy is a former two-sport collegiate athlete who injects that competitive edge into everything he does, including pick-up games with his three children and their friends. When he’s not working or thinking about the work that he truly enjoys, he skis with his wife and children in the winter, golfs in the summer, coaches his children’s football, soccer and baseball teams and squeezes in a workout whenever his crazy schedule permits. Randy also devotes his time to causes and non-profit organizations that make a difference in the community.