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The Limestone Group was founded in 2015 when two experienced lobbyists, Jason Baird and Jack Hillard joined forces to better advocate on behalf of their clients. Their ideas and actions get results on both sides of the aisle, in the legislative and executive branches on a local, state and federal level.

The Limestone Group transforms ideas into strategic, actionable plans and provides results in the form of achievable policy solutions. They nurture relationships within the advocacy community while positioning their clients to maximize their organizational strengths.

They will create a campaign that educates decision makers about the issues, identifies areas of opportunity and provides a strong voice and a seat at the table during critical meetings.

The Limestone Group provides strategic consulting services that can advance your organization to the next level through every step of the process, ultimately achieving your goals!

Jason Baird is the founder of The Limestone Group (formerly Baird Government Solutions) and is a seasoned government affairs and policy professional. An accomplished lobbyist, Jason has worked on issues and for clients at all levels of government, including federal, state, local and both the Executive and Legislative Branches. Jason has an appreciation for the role of government in public affairs, business, and economic development. Jason uses his over 20 years working with government to get the best results for his clients. He has earned a reputation for working hard and being very loyal to his clients and their causes.

Jason is actively involved in his community, serving on numerous task forces and nonprofit boards. He currently serves as a Georgetown Municipal Water Board member. He has previously served on the Lexington Downtown Entertainment District Task Force and was a member of the Georgetown Mayoral Transition Team. He is a member of Commerce Lexington, former President of the Kentucky Association of State Executives, Board member of Spindletop Hall and is an active member of the Georgetown College Alumni Board. Jason and his family attend Faith Baptist Church where he is a Trustee for the church. Jason graduated in 2000 and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Georgetown College, Georgetown Kentucky. Jason is married to his college sweetheart Courtney Collins Baird who is a Elementary School Math Interventionist in Georgetown. They share two daughters and a son.

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Jack Hillard brings over twenty–five years of public affairs experience to the Limestone Group. He has worked in issue development and campaigns with National Institute of Health (NIH) affiliated research centers at Harvard Medical School and the University of Kentucky.

Jack has represented the Kentucky Cancer Foundation, Kentucky Blood Center, Kentucky Science and Technology Corporation and Kentucky Chamber of Commerce in Frankfort and Washington in the development of successful public – private partnerships. He has managed a Congressional office and provided consultation to the White House Office of Communications.

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Kimberley (Kim) Stone Kindrick is the Systems Administrator for the Limestone Group. She earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration with minors in Mathematics and Computer Science from Georgetown College in Kentucky.

After graduating, Kim served as a Computer Programmer/Systems Analyst and Information Systems Manager for the Kentucky Retirement Systems. She spent 20 years designing, developing, and maintaining computer systems particularly in the areas of Tax Reporting, Health Insurance, Payroll, and Imaging/Workflow.

Upon retiring from KRS, she entered the field of Finance Management. Over the years, she has been a Deacon, Sunday School Teacher, and the Treasurer of her church. She also enjoys photography, genealogy, and going on walks with her husband.

A lifelong Kentuckian, Kim grew up in Paducah and has lived in Georgetown since college. She and her husband, who also attended Georgetown College, have raised two daughters in the beautiful Central Kentucky area.

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