Mark Barnes Associates (DBA Dillon Aero, INC.)

Lobbying and consulting firm

Based in AZ

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AI Overview

With $380K in lobbying spend across 13 quarterly filings, Mark Barnes Associates (DBA Dillon Aero, INC.) is an active lobbying client. Their lobbying covers 2 issue areas. Active from 2023 to 2025.

$380K
Total Spend
3
Years Active
1
Firms Hired
4
Lobbyists Deployed
2
Issues Lobbied

Spending Trend

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YearLobbying Spend
2023$60K
2024$0
2025$320K

Issues Lobbied

Foreign RelationsDefense

Lobbying Firms

American Defense International, INC.

Lobbyists

Michael HersonRachel LipseyNeil MckiernanJessica Steffens

Government Agencies Targeted

These are the government entities that Mark Barnes Associates (DBA Dillon Aero, INC.) disclosed contacting in their lobbying filings.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESSENATE
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What They Lobby About

These are actual descriptions from their quarterly lobbying disclosure filings, summarizing what they lobbied Congress and federal agencies about.Issue areas: Foreign Relations, Defense

Discussions with officials regarding minigun sales to Mexico.

Issues relating to the transfer of national defense items.

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Last updated: February 2026

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