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Maine State House
Capitol Insights is a boutique firm providing professional guidance for clients. We have the experience and knowledge to personally craft a plan to address the individual clients issues. We ensure the client understands how policy may move in the future because of changes in public opinion, political pressure and legal interpretation.
We personally introduce you to the right people and help your organization craft and implement comprehensive public relations and government affairs strategies to make sure your organization achieves its goals. Everything we do is geared to educating and motivating opinion leaders to help shape public policy in ways that reflect client input.
At Capitol Insights, you will never be lost in the shuffle...you are the priority.
Phone:
(207) 623-3800
Mobile: (207) 632-0055
FAX:
(207) 621-0175
LOCATION
45 Melville Street
Suite 3
Augusta, ME 04330
"I need an outcome I can be proud of."
Cheryl Timberlake
"I need an outcome I can be proud of," defines Cheryl Timberlake's brand. Cheryl specializes in helping clients achieve consensus in Maine's political and public policy arenas. As a Maine native, Cheryl understands how to get local elected officials and non-profit or business groups working together to address tough policy issues, from alcohol and marijuana regulation to tax reform initiatives, health care decisions and energy policy. Understanding the diverse client affiliations, from industry trade associations to corporate business, Cheryl is adept at making sure her client issues are thoroughly vetted, and an effective advocacy outreach to achieve success.
Cheryl has many long term clients, who appreciate her humor, candor and tenacity from the concept inception phase of an issue through final passage. She is also nimble in off-session, having experience representing client interests in many coalitions, working groups and on referendum campaigns.
Cheryl earned her BA in Economics and Public Policy from Colby College and her MA in Public Policy and Management from the University of Southern Maine. A Dedimus Justice and a Notary Public, she is a member of the University of Southern Maine Alumni Association. Cheryl enjoys all of what Vacationland has to offer, fully appreciating the hunting, fishing and recreational opportunities that Maine showcases. She resides on Echo Lake in Mount Vernon with her husband Charlie.
Phone:
(207) 623-3800
Mobile: (207) 632-0055
FAX:
(207) 621-0175
LOCATION
45 Melville Street
Suite 3
Augusta, ME 04330
Clients of Capitol Insights
Dome interior of the Maine State House
Colby College
Maine Beer & Wine Distributors
Maine State Golf Association
Maine Harness Horseman's Association (2014-2015)
Maine Professionals for Regulating Marijuana (2017-2018)
Spectrum Generations
Sportsman's Alliance of Maine (SAM)
Swisher International, LLC
Think Again Coalition
Professional Affiliations
Dedimus Justice, 1998 - Present
Notary Public, 1991 - Present
Legislative Memorial Scholarship Fund Committee, 1995 – Present, member
USM Alumni Association Board of Directors, 1998 – President; 1997 – Vice President; 1993- 2000 member
Maine Society of Association Executives (MSAE), 2001 – President; 1999-2001 – Director;2002 - Present, member
New England Society of Association Executives (NE/ASAE), 2021 – Present, member
Sportsman's Alliance of Maine (SAM), 2002 – Present, Lifetime Member; 2013-2014 President;2010-2013 Executive Committee, 2008-2010 Director
Pine Tree Society, 2011- 2014 Secretary; 2008-2011 Director
New Ventures Maine – Advisory Council Member; gubernatorial appointment, March 2017
Maine Chamber of Commerce – Member, January 1999 – present
Phone:
(207) 623-3800
Mobile:
(207) 632-0055
FAX:
(207) 621-0175
LOCATION
45 Melville Street
Suite 3
Augusta, ME 04330
What others are saying
“When I transitioned from the legislature to the executive director of the Sportsman’s Alliance of Maine, I was pleased to see that Cheryl served on the SAM Board of Directors. During her service on the board and later as president, there were major reforms and restructuring of the nearly 10,000 member organization and it is my sincere belief that without Cheryl’s leadership many of those reforms would have failed.”
“As a member of the Maine Beer and Wine Distributors Association, I have worked closely with Cheryl Timberlake for nearly 20 years. Going beyond “lobbyist” .....warehouse tours with legislators , organizing legislative gatherings for meet and greets, active participation in both State and Federal industry issues, an uncanny ability to stay on top of the issues, relationship building with Governor’s Office, Legislators, and State Departments....this is what it takes to be successful in today’s political world.
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“As Secretary of State, when we hosted the summer conference of the National Association of Secretaries of State, hiring Cheryl and the resources of Capitol Insights only made logical sense. Her strong organizational skills and results-based accountability model not only made our conference a success, but her skill at connecting us with funders allowed the 2015 NASS Summer Conference to set records in attendance, participant feedback, and in revenue returned to the organization.”