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CHARLES DENOWH

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CHARLES DENOWH

(Montana, )

The Montana Group

cd@montanagroup.net
406-239-5952
1820 N. Last Chance Gulch, Helena, Montana, 59601,

The Montana Group consults in government affairs, politics, and public relations. We offer an integrated approach to public affairs, with specialties in lobbying, campaign management, grassroots & grasstops engagement, and communications strategy. The Montana Group features the largest and most experienced team of lobbyists in Montana, with over fifty years combined statehouse experience. Our expertise extends across multiple issue areas, including: technology, energy, healthcare, manufacturing, telecommunications, agriculture, and land use. In addition to government affairs, the firm provides services in public relations, campaign fundraising, campaign management and consulting, grassroots organization, association management, web development and social media, and data analysis and development.

1) Bennett Law Office

2) Billings Generation, Inc.

3) Colstrip Energy Limited Partnership

4) Google LLC and its Affiliates

5) Modivcare

6) Montana Water Well Drillers Association

7) PacifiCorp

8) PMI US Corporate Services Inc. and Affiliates

9) Rosebud Energy Corp

10) Rosebud Operating Services, Inc.

11) Tesla, Inc.

12) Yellowstone Energy Limited Partnership

13) Yes Every Kid

15-20 years

Chuck's wide range of political and policy experience are one of the greatest assets of the Montana Group. He specializes in grassroots organization, fundraising, and campaign management. Before becoming a lobbyist, Chuck served as the Chief Policy Advisor to the Republican caucus in the Montana House of Representatives. He also served four years as the Executive Director of the Montana Republican Party. During his tenure at the Montana GOP, Chuck oversaw a modernization of party programs, grew the party from three employees to twenty, and tripled fundraising.

Chuck joined the Montana Group in 2006. Denowh has managed dozens advocacy campaigns for corporate and non-profit organizations, as well as working on some of biggest political campaigns in the state. His most recent campaign work includes the successful 2020 elections for U.S. Senator Steve Daines and Congressman Matt Rosendale. He served as state finance director for Congressman, now Governor, Greg Gianforte.

Chuck has managed four successful ballot initiatives, including two amendments to the Montana Constitution. Most recently he managed the CI-116 constitutional amendment, which was enacted with 65 percent of the vote, and the opposition to I-185, which was defeated by a 53-47 margin.

Chuck grew up in Sidney; he earned a BA in political science and an MPA, both from the University of Montana, and an MS in Applied Economics from the University of North Dakota.

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MARK TAYLOR

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MARK TAYLOR

(Montana, )

Taylor Luther Group

mark@taylorluthergroup.com
406-441-4871
1 South Montana Avenue, Ste. M-2, P.O. Box 4182, Helena, MT, 59601,

Subjects: All Subjects

Links:Website

20+ years

Mark earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in government from Georgetown University in Washington D.C. in 1993 and received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Montana in 1997.

Mark has extensive experience in a wide variety of business, legislative, and regulatory matters, representing client interests before the Montana Legislature, and Montana's State and Federal Courts. In addition, Mark's business consulting activities extend to more than 25 states in a variety of topics, primarily focusing on information technology and public safety initiatives.

In the health care arena, Mark previously served as general counsel to the Montana Hospital Association for nearly 15 years. In addition, he has served as counsel to more than a dozen hospitals across Montana on various matters. Mark is well-recognized in the hospital regulatory arena in Montana, including having been published in several hospital-related trade publications. He currently serves as Chair of the St. Peter's Hospital Board of Directors, is a member of the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana Advisory Board, is on the Pontifical Gregorian University Foundation Board and the Sacred Story Institute Board, and several other corporate boards.

Mark was born and raised in Central Montana (near Lewistown), where he and his family continue to operate their family farm and ranch. He enjoys spending time with his wife, Elaine, and their two daughters, Morgan and Raegan. Mark also enjoys hunting, golfing, fishing, and traveling.

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SHELBY DEMARS

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SHELBY DEMARS

(Montana, )

The Montana Group

info@montanagroup.net
406-495-8383
1820 N. Last Chance Gulch, Helena, Montana, 59601,

Subjects: Agencies/Regulations, Animals/Agriculture, Ballot Measures/Campaign Finance/Elections, Business/Commerce, City/County Government, Corrections/Criminal Justice, Energy/Utilities, Public Safety, Taxes

Links:Website, LinkedIn

The Montana Group consults in government affairs, politics, and public relations. We offer an integrated approach to public affairs, with specialties in lobbying, campaign management, grassroots & grasstops engagement, and communications strategy. Firm Specialties:The Montana Group features the largest and most experienced team of lobbyists in Montana, with over fifty years combined statehouse experience. Our expertise extends across multiple issue areas, including: technology, energy, healthcare, manufacturing, telecommunications, agriculture, and land use. In addition to government affairs, the firm provides services in public relations, campaign fundraising, campaign management and consulting, grassroots organization, association management, web development and social media, and data analysis and development.

1) DRAFTKINGS INC.

2) FANDUEL INC.

3) MONTANA ASSOCIATION OF OIL, GAS & COAL COUNTIES INC.

4) MONTANA POLICE PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATION

5) UNITED PROPERTY OWNERS OF MONTANA

15-20 years

Shelby's expertise centers on corporate and campaign communications, public relations, government affairs, and grassroots advocacy. Shelby, a Montana native, has served in numerous roles for advocacy efforts and has consulted for dozens of local and statewide political candidates in Montana.