Boutique. Statewide. Connected.
Government relations, public affairs, and strategic advisory for companies whose success depends on understanding Arizona — and the government inside it.
90 years combined experience · Arizona Legislature · Pima County · Fortune 500 corporate government affairs
Bilingual · Strategic partners in most U.S. states and Washington, D.C.
WHO WE ARE
Two principals. Direct partner engagement
on every client.
Ramón Valadez
Founder & Managing Partner
Michael DiMaria
Partner
Ramón Valadez is the founder and managing partner of V&A. He brings 37 years of government experience, including 24 years as an elected official across the Arizona State House, State Senate, and Pima County. He holds an MBA and a degree in electrical engineering, and has served as CEO, CFO, and COO of multiple startups. Native Spanish speaker. Born and raised in Tucson.peaker. Born and raised in Tucson.Native Spanish speaker. Born and raised in Tucson.Native Spanish speaker. Born and raised in Tucson.
Michael DiMaria brings more than 30 years of corporate government affairs experience across major U.S. telecommunications and technology companies. At Lumen Technologies (formerly CenturyLink), he reduced the company's tax liability by more than $1.5 billion and helped secure nearly $1 billion in State of Arizona telecommunications contracts. Earlier roles at AT&T, Comcast, and Cox Communications. Tax Policy Committee Chairman of the Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
WHAT WE DO
Four practices. One firm.
Government Relations & Public Affairs
Legislative, regulatory, and county-level engagement at every level of Arizona government. For companies pursuing contracts, permits, public funding, or regulatory clarity — and for those defending an existing business against legislative or regulatory threat.
Founder & Owner Advisory
Strategic advisor relationships with founders and owners of profitable, operating businesses. Built on direct CEO, CFO, and COO experience — not theory. Retainer-based advisor engagement, not fractional executive roles.
Strategic Advisory
MBA-level business strategy and financial work for companies whose growth depends on government — contracts, permits, regulatory environment, or public funding. Business plans, financial models, capital raise narratives, and market entry analysis with the government dimension fully integrated.
Mexico-to-Arizona Market Entry
Bilingual government relations and business development for Mexican companies entering the Arizona market. V&A is the Arizona-side firm — building local credibility, navigating U.S. government, and establishing operations on this side of the border with cultural fluency English-only firms cannot match.
ARIZONA, STATEWIDE
Wherever the work takes us.
PROOF
What the work looks like.
Lumen Technologies
Reduced tax floor from 10% to 2.5%, removed $400M in assets from the calculation, and preserved operational integrity for a Fortune 500 telecommunications client.
Federally-Funded Broadband Project
Ongoing government relations support for a technology company executing a major federally-funded fiber broadband project for an Arizona county government, including strategic positioning through a subsequent contractual dispute.
Major Capital Project, Pima County
Ongoing government relations partner for a multi-billion-dollar infrastructure development navigating county government, utility agreements, and community relations on a compressed corporate timeline.
INSIGHTS
Arizona intelligence. Specific, useful, no fluff.
The Lobbying Myth: Why Real Legislative Consulting Starts Long Before You Step Into the Capitol
Most people think lobbying starts when a bill hits the floor. The truth? Real legislative consulting ...more
Government Relations
May 12, 2026•4 min read
7 Mistakes You’re Making with Your Government Relations Strategy (And How to Fix Them)
Most business setbacks aren't due to bad products or poor management — they're due to avoidable government relations errors. Here are the seven most common mistakes and how to fix them. ...more
Government Relations
April 21, 2026•6 min read
Government Relations & Strategic Engagements
For corporations, infrastructure developers, technology companies, and organizations navigating Arizona government, regulatory environments, government contracts, or public funding.
Mexico-to-Arizona Market Entry
Para empresas mexicanas que buscan establecer operaciones en Arizona. / For Mexican companies establishing operations in Arizona.
Founder & Owner Advisory
For founders and owners of established businesses seeking a strategic advisor with real CEO, CFO, and COO experience. We do not operate as a fractional executive.
For time-sensitive matters: (602) 804-0053
Valadez & Associates LLC
Government relations, public affairs, and strategic advisory.
Phoenix Office
2801 E Camelback Rd, Suite 200
Phoenix, AZ 85016
Mailing
PO Box 31
Sahuarita, AZ 85629
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