Cleveland, Ohio —LNE Group LLC, a leading state and federal government relations and strategic advisory firm, has expanded into West Virginia through the acquisition of the clients of PDH Business Solutions, a state advocacy firm founded by Paul Hardesty. The newly acquired clients are now served by LNE Group West Virginia LLC, headquartered in Charleston, the state capital.
“We are thrilled to add Paul Hardesty and his clients to the LNE Group family,” said Lee C. Weingart, Founder and Chairman of LNE Group. PDH’s clients are complementary to LNE Group’s client base, and none is competitive with any current client. Weingart went on to say, “Paul’s clients are in critical industries like energy (traditional and renewable), health care, communications, higher education, professional services, and retail. We have deep experience in those sectors and look forward to bringing this expertise to our new clients. As a former West Virginia state senator with close ties to leading Republicans and Democrats in West Virginia politics, Paul perfectly fits our bipartisan approach to government advocacy.”
Paul Hardesty said, “After fifteen years in the state advocacy business, I am happy to join forces with LNE Group to better serve my long-time clients. We have offered our clients top-notch state advocacy support in West Virginia. I view LNE Group’s expanded service offering, including State of Ohio advocacy, federal government advocacy, grant funding, and other strategic advisory consulting services, as a great benefit to the former PDH clients.”
The acquisition strengthens LNE Group’s position as a premier bipartisan advocacy firm serving corporate, nonprofit, and institutional clients across the Midwest, Appalachia, and beyond. LNE Group West Virginia will build on this foundation, adding new team members and expanding its client base throughout the region.
“We see many opportunities for growth in West Virginia,” Weingart added. “This expansion reflects LNE Group’s long-term commitment to helping clients navigate complex government landscapes and secure strategic outcomes.”
LNE Group West Virginia will be headquartered in the state capital, Charleston. “We plan to grow West Virginia, bringing on new team members and many new clients,” concluded Weingart.
About LNE Group
LNE Group is one of Ohio’s largest independent government relations firms, providing bipartisan advocacy and strategic advisory services at the state, federal, and international levels. With offices in Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati, Washington, DC, and Berlin, Germany, the firm celebrated 20 years in business in 2022. Learn more at www.LNEGroup.com.