Michael Frederick

President & CEO of the Frederick Group

Michael Frederick graduated from Michigan State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree from James Madison College. He received his Juris Doctorate from the Thomas M. Cooley Law School and was subsequently sworn in by a sitting Justice of the Supreme Court of Michigan.


He has run campaigns, served as an aide to numerous legislators in both the House of Representatives and the State Senate, including the Speaker of the House. In addition, he was a lobbyist for a trade association before forming the Frederick Group in 2008.

Mike has been recognized as one of the most effective lobbyists by the political trade publication MIRS on several occasions. He currently represents a variety of clients with numerous interests ranging from agriculture to education to health care to name a few. In addition, he acted as a consultant for a former national client and advised them on state strategies covering all 50 states.

He is also very active in the community currently serving as a member of the Clinton County Road Commission. Mike has previously served as Vice Chairman of the Lansing Charter Township Planning Commission, a member of the Lansing Charter Township Brownfield Redevelopment Authority, the Ingham County Economic Development Corporation’s Board of Directors and the Ingham County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority. Lastly, he served as treasurer for the Women’s Center of Greater Lansing, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping women realize their potential.

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Danielle Sirianni

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Danielle Sirianni joined the firm after having served on legislative staff to numerous legislators for more than 10 years, most recently as chief of staff for former Senate Assistant Majority Leader and chairman of the K-12 budget, Wayne Schmidt.

During her tenure in the legislature, Danielle worked for different legislators and excelled in a plethora of legislative issues. She was instrumental in coordinating and collaborating stakeholder groups with legislators to move both policy and appropriation bills through the legislative process. Her background in policy includes natural resources, energy, healthcare, economic development, tax policy, agriculture, and regulatory reform.

Danielle will serve existing clients and help the firm expand its client portfolio. The Frederick Group is thrilled to have Danielle join the team with her well rounded experience, both legislatively and politically. In her free time, Danielle is avid cooker, crafter and she grows vegetables and herbs on her patio.

Nancy Peacock

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Nancy Peacock, a Michigan native, has spent more than 15 years working as an Administrative Assistant in the lumber industry. She takes great pride in being a devoted mother of two daughters and two grandchildren, and she enjoys spending time with her family, baking, gardening, and pursuing various crafts during her leisure time.

Nancy recently joined The Fredrick Group and is eager to broaden her understanding of Michigan’s government while leveraging her skills to contribute to the team’s achievements.

Sam Kotas

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Sam Kotas recently joined the firm as an intern. He is currently a Senior at MSU, with a major in Public Policy. He is eager to support and make an impact within the firm. In his free time he enjoys hiking, camping, and watching the Lions win . He plans on attending law school after graduation.