By: Margaux Rowan
One of New York’s most respected lobbying firms, McBride Consulting and Business Development Group, continues to go from strength to strength with the arrival of Chris Melynczuk, former Chief of Staff to New York State and Nassau County Democratic Chairman Jay Jacobs, as the firm’s new Director of Client Engagement.
“Chris brings a wealth of knowledge that can only be achieved by participating at the highest levels of politics and business. These attributes will help serve our growing client roster, ensuring that we are able to meet the unique goals and objectives that are specific to each client,” stated the firm’s President and CEO Robert McBride.
McBride has consistently ranked as one of New York’s ideal lobbying firms, working with a diverse and growing roster of clients in fields including housing, energy, health care, among others, to advance critically important regional projects.
With office locations in Melville, Manhattan, and Albany, McBride maintains a strong presence throughout New York. The firm’s access to key markets and decision-makers has been a critical factor in its ability to deliver results for clients across both public and private sectors. These strategically placed offices also allow McBride to stay directly engaged with regional developments and adapt to shifts in policy that affect clients in real time.
Melynczuk’s addition to the team reflects McBride’s continued investment in deepening relationships at the state and local levels. His experience as a senior aide in one of the most influential political circles in New York has sharpened his understanding of how to align public interests with client goals. In his new role, he will help bridge the gap between institutions and decision-makers, ensuring that client needs are clearly communicated and effectively addressed through the legislative and regulatory process.
Throughout his time working alongside Chairman Jay Jacobs, Melynczuk helped guide a range of complex political strategies, providing him with firsthand insight into both electoral dynamics and policy development. That perspective is especially valuable in McBride’s work, where navigating intersecting political priorities and business interests requires both agility and trust. His reputation as a thoughtful and strategic advisor is expected to strengthen McBride’s bipartisan approach.
Clients who work with McBride benefit not just from policy guidance but from a team that understands how to translate ideas into action. Melynczuk’s skill set complements that mission, especially in issue areas that require tight coordination between community stakeholders and government officials. Whether it’s advancing infrastructure initiatives or facilitating regulatory approvals, his ability to build consensus across different sectors adds an extra layer of support for McBride’s client engagement strategy.
“I am forever grateful to Chairman Jacobs for the opportunity to engage in public service, allowing me to improve our community through the political process. Working with the diverse and bipartisan team at McBride will provide me with the opportunity to continue that service by engaging with some of our region’s leading businesses, institutions, and organizations as the firm’s Director of Client Engagement,” Melynczuk said.
About McBride Consulting and Business Development Group:
McBride Consulting and Business Development Group, with office locations in NY, CO, FL, TX, VA, MA, RI and Canada, represents some of the world’s most respected businesses, municipalities, governments, and agencies. The rapidly expanding firm was named one of the finest lobbying firms in New York State and in New York City by City & State. Our group calls upon their extensive breadth of knowledge and influential resources to help our clients realize measurable results and accomplish what may have once been considered the impossible.
Published by Zane L.
