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Carpi & Clay is a lobbying firm for several local agencies and private businesses, including San Diego County Water Authority and SAIC.
Ben Clay founded the company in 1984 as the Clay Co. In 1986, Clay brought on Ken Carpi; Carpi's name got to go first because he won the coin toss. In 1986, Clay brought his wife on board; the three are partners in the firm.
Because Carpi & Clay is a lobbying firm Ben Clay runs a small office in Sacramento: while Nikki Clay runs the main office in San Diego. Carpi runs a branch office in Washington, D.C.
Ben and Nikki Clay both spoke for the firm. Carpi was unavailable.
RESUME
Company: Carpi & Clay.
Address: 427 C St., San Diego.
Founded: 1984.
Prior experience: Ben: Lobbyist for city and county of San Diego. Ken: Legislative aide for then-senator Pete Wilson. Nikki: Government expert for Stoorza Communications.
Sources of start-up capital: Private capital.
2002 revenue: $1.5 million.
Number of employees: Eight.
Web site: (www.carpiclay.com).
BACKGROUND
Born: Ben: Aug. 22, 1945, St. Louis...