Staff Profiles

Meet the People Behind The Vandervort Group, LLC

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Todd H. Vandervort President and CEO

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Todd H. Vandervort, President and CEO of The Vandervort Group LLC, brings over 37 years of experience in delivering legislative, regulatory, and procurement services to a diverse range of clients, including both large and small businesses as well as trade associations.

Todd H. Vandervort, President and CEO

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Todd H. Vandervort, President and CEO of The Vandervort Group LLC, brings over 37 years of experience in delivering legislative, regulatory, and procurement services to a diverse range of clients, including both large and small businesses as well as trade associations.

Todd specializes in policies and initiatives related to health care, construction, workforce development, pharmaceuticals, alcoholic beverage regulation, the fire service, and small businesses.

Todd is a member of the President's Council of the Business Council of NYS, Inc. He chairs the Business Council's Contract Procurement Committee and serves as Vice-Chair of the Information, Technology, and Telecommunications Committee. Additionally, he is active on several key committees within the Business Council, including those focused on Government Affairs, Environment, Workforce Development, and Small Business.

Todd previously served on the Board of the Capital District YMCA and was a founding member of the YMCA's Circle of Champs program, which helps children with life-threatening illnesses lead normal lives. He was also a Board member and Past President of the Sarah Wells and William Bull Stone House Association in Orange County for over 22 years. Currently, Todd serves on the Northeast Construction Trades Workforce Coalition, an organization dedicated to educating, inspiring, and connecting individuals pursuing careers in the trades. Additionally, he serves as a Trustee for the Pioneer Foundation for Service and Art, a nonprofit that provides essential social and educational services to the Albany community.

Todd grew up in Guilderland and Syracuse, NY, and earned a degree in Political Science from Hartwick College. He is a father of two and enjoys spending his free time with his children and his wife, Margaret. Outside of the office, Todd can often be found on the golf course or the ski slopes.

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Margaret L. Vandervort Executive Vice President of Government Affairs

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Margaret joined the firm in September 1989 and plays an integral role in the legislative and business operations of the firm. 

Margaret L. Vandervort
Executive Vice President of Government Affairs

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Margaret joined the firm in September 1989. She oversees the legislative and business operations of the firm.

Margaret oversees and reports on activities at various levels of state and local government using a communications tool she developed called “New York News.” This tool earned the Empire State Society of Association Executives’ 2013 Award for Excellence in Government Relations.

In addition, Margaret brings valuable association management skills to the firm. Her extensive business experience, combined with her enthusiastic approach, has helped associations achieve their goals in membership strategies, improved communications, and personal connections.

Margaret serves on several committees of The Business Council of NYS, Inc. She is also involved with St. Catherine’s Annual Dr. Arthur J. Wallingford Golf Tournament Committee.

She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish from SUNY Fredonia.

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John W. “Jack” Vandervort Legislative Associate & Digital Manager

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Jack joined The Vandervort Group in September 2022 and is happy to enter the firm as a 3rd generation. Jack's work centers around legislative bill tracking and communication with clients. Jack also manages and updates all the social media accounts and creates digital content for the firm.

John W. “Jack” Vandervort
Legislative Associate & Digital Manager

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Jack joined The Vandervort Group in September 2022 and is happy to enter the firm as a 3rd generation, following in the footsteps of his grandfather, Jack Vandervort and father, Todd Vandervort. He graduated from SUNY Oneonta in 2020 with a degree in Sport Management. His personable and detail-oriented skills make him an asset to the firm, as his work centers around legislative bill tracking and communication with clients. Jack also manages and updates all the social media accounts and creates digital content for the firm.

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Jane D. Vandervort Assistant Director of Legislative Operations

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Jane joined the firm in May 2023 after graduating from Syracuse University’s Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs. Jane received a Bachelor’s of Arts Degree Summa Cum Laude with a double major in Political Science and Citizenship & Civic Engagement (CCE), and a Minor in Project Management.

She brings her extensive knowledge and internship experiences to The Vandervort Group. Her main duties involve coordinating legislative campaigns and projects for the firm’s clients.

Jane D. Vandervort
Assistant Director of Legislative Operations

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Jane joined the firm in May 2023 after graduating from Syracuse University’s Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs. Jane received a Bachelor’s of Arts Degree Summa Cum Laude with a double major in Political Science and Citizenship & Civic Engagement (CCE), and a Minor in Project Management.

She brings her extensive knowledge and internship experiences to The Vandervort Group. Her main duties involve coordinating legislative campaigns and projects for the firm’s clients.

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