Steven “Mickey” Foti
ABOUT STEVEN
With 22 years of service in the Wisconsin State Legislature and a deep background in government relations, Mickey has the knowledge and skill to support clients in a wide range of policy and regulatory matters. During his time with the state legislature, Mickey participated in a variety of committees, including serving as vice chair of the Joint Committee on Finance. He also spent eight years as the majority leader of the Wisconsin Assembly. During his tenure, he was responsible for scheduling the legislature, determining bills to be debated, and running floor debate for the majority.
Steven’s Expertise: Government Relations, Public Policy, and Regulatory Issues
Prior to joining Michael Best Strategies, Mickey successfully founded several entrepreneurial ventures and owned Hanson Service Corporation. There, he represented clients’ interests before various levels of government and provided proposal strategy on their behalves.
ADDITIONAL KEY EXPERIENCE
- Wisconsin State Assembly – January 1983 – December 2005
EDUCATION
- University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, Business
HONORS
- Vietnam Veterans Legislator of the Year, 1995
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
- Watertown Elks Club 1995 – present
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Steven’s affiliations during his professional career: