Porzio Governmental Affairs, LLC (PGA), a leader in strategic government relations and public policy advocacy, is pleased to announce the addition of two dynamic professionals to its team. Steve V. Oroho, former New Jersey State Senator and Senate Republican Leader, joins as Director of Legislative Strategy, while Thomas Bushnauskas, a seasoned government affairs professional with expertise in outreach and legislative initiatives, steps into the role of Government Affairs Associate. Together, they bring a wealth of experience and added capabilities to help clients achieve their goals in an ever-evolving policy landscape.

“The addition of Steve Oroho and Thomas Bushnauskas reflects PGA’s commitment to delivering exceptional results for our clients. Steve’s legislative expertise and decades of public service, combined with Thomas’s innovative approach to outreach and government affairs, position us to navigate complex policy challenges with unmatched insight and strategy,” said Lynn M. Nowak, Executive Vice President of Porzio Governmental Affairs, joined by fellow Vice Presidents Barbara DeMarco and Sal M. Anderton. “Together, their contributions enhance our ability to service our existing clients with an even greater set of skills and depth.”

Steve V. Oroho brings decades of distinguished public service experience to PGA. A former New Jersey State Senator representing the 24th Legislative District from 2008 to 2023, Steve served as Senate Republican Leader and earned a reputation as a pragmatic and dedicated leader with a noted ability to work across the aisle. Throughout his tenure, he championed economic development, regulatory reform, and fiscal responsibility, with notable achievements including laws to support small businesses and streamline New Jersey’s regulatory environment.

Before his legislative career, Steve held leadership roles in local government, including serving on the Franklin Borough Council and the Sussex County Board of Chosen Freeholders. His financial acumen as a Certified Financial Planner and Certified Public Accountant further complemented his work as a longtime member of the Senate Budget Committee.

Thomas Bushnauskas joins PGA with a broad background in public service, and political strategy. Most recently, Thomas served as the Executive Director of the Police Athletic League of Parsippany, focusing on youth development and strengthening community ties. His earlier work as a Legislative Staffer to Former Assemblyman John F. McKeon involved managing constituent relations and providing crucial support for legislative matters, including the development and passage of key bills.

Thomas also has significant experience in communications and outreach. As Director of Outreach & Return on Investment for U.S. Representative Josh Gottheimer, he led communications strategies and developed relationships with key stakeholders. His earlier roles include serving as Communication Outreach Specialist for Passaic County and Chief of Staff to County Freeholder Sandi Lazzara, where he helped guide a successful re-election campaign and designed impactful legislation.

Outside of his professional roles, Thomas is deeply committed to civic engagement, serving as the Treasurer for the Passaic County Young Democrats and holding trustee positions with the Hawthorne Education Foundation and the Alliance Trustee for the Municipality of Hawthorne.

About Porzio Government Affairs
Founding in 2006 as a subsidiary of Porzio, Bromberg & Newman, P.C., Porzio Government Affairs plays an active role in shaping the laws, regulations and other government actions that impact their interests. PGA’s professionals have decades of substantive experience in New Jersey’s governmental public affairs arenas and a deep network of contacts at the local, state and federal levels.