Drives development of firm’s growth and successful client outcomes
before theGROUP
Founder and managing partner of boutique management consultancy
10 years in banking most recently as VP at Wachovia Bank (now Wells Fargo Bank)
Master of Business Administration with honors from Emory University’s Goizueta Business School; Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Indiana University
beyond theGROUP
Owns a music publishing company, huge music fan
St. Louis, Missouri native
Lives in Maryland with his wife, Nicole, and daughter, Gabriella
Deputy Chief of Staff and Legislative Director to former Senator Rob Portman (R-OH)
Legislative Director to former Senator John Ensign (R-NV)
Bachelor of Science degrees in Political Science and International Relations from Brown University and Master of Science degree in International Relations from The London School of Economics
Develops and implements engagement strategies to assist clients in achieving their business, policy, political and social objectives
Provides clients with legislative and political intelligence on issues facing their respective organization and industry
before theGROUP
25-year veteran of legislative/electoral politics and strategic consulting
Deputy Chief of Staff for Intergovernmental and External Affairs to former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid
Chief of Staff for the Barack Obama for U.S. Senate campaign
Master in Public Administration, John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University; Bachelor of Arts, cum laude, in Political Science, Morgan State University
beyond theGROUP
Resides in Historic Capitol Hill
Guest lectures at The Archer Center, University of Texas System and George Washington University
Commissioner & Manager of Capitol Hill Little League Juniors Division and Tournament Team
Participates in Competition Physique Body Building
Advocates for clients’ policy priorities before Congress and the Administration.
Identifies opportunities and develops and executes strategic plans to advance clients’ goals.
before theGROUP
Vice President, Government Relations at NCTA – The Internet & Television Association, the cable industry’s principal trade association
Deputy Chief of Staff to former Congressman G. K. Butterfield (D-NC)
Special Assistant to the late Congressman Frank W. Ballance, Jr. (D-NC)
Liaison to the Gallaudet University Board of Trustees
Staff lead for co-founder of the Congressional State Medicaid Expansion Caucus; Staff lead for co-chair of the Congressional Childhood Cancer Caucus and the Rare Disease Congressional Caucus
beyond theGROUP
Recognized by The Hill as a Top Lobbyist in 2022; Selected by the Advocacy Association as a Top 20 Lobbyist in 2022
Avid boater and currently pursuing US Coast Guard sailboat certification
Terrible golfer, better tennis player; slowly improving at both
Develops comprehensive strategies for a broad range of stakeholders looking to navigate immediate and long-term challenges and priorities
Engages closely with the Administration and Capitol Hill to provide thoughtful counsel related to the frequently evolving landscapes of policy and politics
before theGROUP
Chief of Staff to former Congressman Cedric Richmond (D-LA)
Policy Director for Congressional Black Caucus
Senior Policy Advisor for Sen. Martin Heinrich’s (D-NM) Joint Economic Committee
Policy Advisor for former Congressman Xavier Becerra’s (D-CA) Leadership Office
Assists global corporations and non-profits with creating and executing legislative strategies that support their organizational objectives
before theGROUP
Partner at a top DC lobbying firm
Deputy Chief of Staff/Legislative Director, former Rep. Robert Brady (D-PA)
Press Secretary, former Rep. Albert Wynn (D-MD)
Juris Doctor, American University, Washington College of Law; Master of Arts, Political Science, Georgia State University; Bachelor of Arts, Administration of Justice, Howard University
beyond theGROUP
General Counsel, Washington Government Relations Group
Develops and executes results-based public policy strategies designed to assist clients in achieving their business, policy, and political goals
Advises clients on the evolving legislative and regulatory environment to maximize their ability to leverage opportunities and mitigate risk
before theGROUP
Senior Policy Advisor for prominent D.C. multi-client government relations practice
25-plus years in leadership roles on Capitol Hill
Staff Director, Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee for former Senator Lamar Alexander (R-TN) and former Senator Richard Burr (R-NC)
Chief of Staff, former Senator Lamar Alexander (R-TN)
Professional Staff Member, U.S. House Education and Workforce Committee, former Congressman John Boehner (R-OH), Chairman
Professional Staff, U.S. Department of Education
Master of Public Administration, The George Washington University; Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, The George Washington University
beyond theGROUP
Lives in Arlington, Virginia with his wife and daughter
