512-710-3244
919 Congress Avenue, Suite 250, Austin, TX, 78701, 
Subjects: All Subjects
Links:Website, LinkedIn
Former legislative director and committee director of the Texas House Committee on Public Health
Experience working on Texas House and Senate campaigns
Proven record of helping clients navigate complex legislative issues and oversight
2) Air Liquide
3) American Association of Nurse Practitioners
4) Baker Hughes
7) Cemex
8) Community Choice Financial OpCo, LLC
10) Community Medical Services
11) Endeavors
12) First Service Credit Union
13) Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce
15) Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund
17) Luminant Generation Company LLC
18) Maric Healthcare
21) PrizePicks
24) Rice University
25) San Jacinto River Authority
26) Speedy Stop Food Stores LLC
27) Target Hospitality Corporation
28) Texans for Charitable Bingo Inc
29) Texas EMS Alliance Association
30) Texas Manufactured Housing Association
32) Texas Pacific Land Corporation
35) TXU Energy Retail Company LLC
36) Vistra Corp.
Craig Holzheauser brings to Cornerstone years of involvement in Texas state and local politics. The son of a state representative, Craig went to work in the private sector after college before beginning a political career at the state capitol in 2012.
Working as a legislative consultant, managing the campaigns of House and Senate members, and serving as legislative director and then committee director of the House Committee on Public Health in his first year of employment, Craig is goal oriented and proven himself to be a quick study. Craig has a keen political intuition and a knack for developing the type of relationships that matter in campaigns, service of an elected official, or success for his clients.
A native of Victoria, Texas, Craig holds a Bachelor of Science in Construction Science from Texas A&M University.
(512)710-3244
919 Congress Ave, Suite 250, Austin, TX, 78701, 
Subjects: All Subjects
Links:Website, LinkedIn
Over 20 years of state government service at the highest levels
Extensive knowledge and experience of government procurement and operations
Recipient of TSABAA's Administrator of the Year Award for leadership and agency business administration
Ranked #1 Former Texas Agency Head by the Capitol Inside 2019 Texas Lobby Power Rankings
2) Alorica
3) American Association of Nurse Practitioners
4) Baker Hughes
8) Cemex
9) Community Choice Financial OpCo, LLC
11) Community Medical Services
12) Endeavors
13) Environmental Defense Action Fund
14) First Service Credit Union
15) Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce
18) Hewlett-Packard Enterprise Company
19) Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund
21) Luminant Generation Company LLC
22) Maric Healthcare
23) National Association of Chain Drug Stores
24) Pagewood
29) Rice University
30) RSM LLP
31) Rubicon Advisors
32) San Jacinto River Authority
33) Speedy Stop Food Stores LLC
34) Target Hospitality Corporation
35) Texans for Charitable Bingo Inc
36) Texas Manufactured Housing Association
39) Texas Pork Producers Association
42) TXU Energy Retail Company LLC
45) ViiNetwork, Inc. (d/b/a ViiMed)
46) Vistra Corp.
Martin Hubert brings a wealth of state government experience to the clients of Cornerstone Government Affairs. From his early career as chief counsel to the Senate Natural Resources Committee to his gubernatorial appointment as a commissioner of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to his eight years as the deputy comptroller of Texas, Hubert has managed thousands of employees and millions of taxpayer dollars under both Democrat and Republican administrations.
Martin was the 2008 recipient of TSABAA's Administrator of the Year Award. Presented annually, this prestigious award was established to formally recognize state employees who have demonstrated outstanding leadership skills and who have made significant contributions to state agency business administration.
As the final general counsel to legendary Lt. Governor Bob Bullock, Martin learned the mastery of government relations from some of the most influential leaders in Texas history. His knowledge of agriculture stems from generations of the Hubert family's cow/calf and farming operations in South Texas and serving as the Texas Deputy Commissioner of Agriculture for eight years. Martin offers a unique combination of legal, natural resources, tax policy and state government procedural expertise.
Hubert is a graduate of the Georgetown University Law Center and St. Mary's School of Law. He was Brigade Executive Officer in the Corps of Cadets at Texas A&M University, where he was a member of the Ross Volunteers Honor Guard and the Singing Cadets. He successfully completed Army Ranger School and served in the U.S. Army Reserves. He is a marathon runner and coaches his son's little league teams.
Hubert is a second tenor and helps raise money for Legal Aid through the Travis County Bar Association's "Bar and Grill" fundraisers. He and his wife Celeste live in a historic home in Austin, where they are involved with the Austin Symphony, St. Theresa's Catholic Church and School, and the happily busy lives of their children Belle and Patrick.
(713)4932742
1800 West Loop South, Suite 1250, Houston, TX, 77056, 
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Links:Website, LinkedIn
Former chief of staff for House Appropriations Cardinal
Leads both federal and state clients from the firm's Houston office
Serves on advisory and steering committees for Texas delegation members
2) Air Liquide
3) Alorica
4) American Association of Nurse Practitioners
5) Baker Hughes
9) Cemex
10) Community Choice Financial OpCo, LLC
12) Community Medical Services
13) Endeavors
14) First Service Credit Union
15) Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce
18) Hewlett-Packard Enterprise Company
19) Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund
21) Luminant Generation Company LLC
22) Maric Healthcare
23) National Association of Chain Drug Stores
24) Pagewood
27) PrizePicks
30) Rice University
31) RSM LLP
32) Rubicon Advisors
33) San Jacinto River Authority
34) Speedy Stop Food Stores LLC
35) Target Hospitality Corporation
39) TXU Energy Retail Company LLC
40) ViiNetwork, Inc. (d/b/a ViiMed)
41) Vistra Corp.
42) Vistra Corporate Services Company
43) Waterford.org
Tony Essalih joined Cornerstone in 2011 as a co-lead of the firm's flagship Texas office in Houston. He spent 12 years on Capitol Hill and came to Cornerstone from the office of Congressman John Culberson (R-Houston). Tony worked for Congressman Culberson for 10 years, the last five as his chief of staff. Prior to becoming chief of staff, Tony served in a variety of capacities including legislative assistant, legislative director, communications director, and deputy chief of staff. He spent eight years in Washington, D.C. before relocating to Houston in 2007.
As chief of staff, Tony was responsible for guiding the day-to-day operations of the Congressman's Washington and Houston offices, and oversaw a 15-member staff under a fixed budget. Outside of the office, he served as the principal liaison to the Congressman's campaign committee and provided strategic counsel and advice related to his re-election efforts. Tony's areas of policy expertise include transportation, energy, budget and appropriations. Tony also led outreach efforts and served as an emissary on behalf of the Congressman with state lawmakers in Austin and local elected officials in Houston.
Prior to Culberson's election in 2001, Tony worked as a legislative assistant for Congressman Culberson's predecessor, former House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Bill Archer. Tony's began his tenure on Capitol Hill with former House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Doc Hastings.
Tony has advised and assisted numerous local, state, and federal campaigns. He serves on the board of the National InterFaith Foundation, the Advisory Board for the Houston Technology Center, spent two years on the Board of the Spring Branch Medical Center and was a member of Houston Mayor Annise Parker's transition team in 2010.
Tony was born and raised in Fredericksburg, VA and received his B.A. in Political Science from Mary Washington College. He was a member of Mary Washington's NCAA semifinalist men's soccer team. He lives in Houston and has two angelic daughters, Grace and Libby.
(512)4106465
919 Congress Ave., Ste. 510, Austin, TX, 78701, 
Subjects: All Subjects
Links:Website, LinkedIn
Possesses extensive knowledge of the Texas legislative process
Works with a diverse set of clients in furthering their state legislative goals
Extensive background working on public health policy, energy resources and the budget
2) Air Liquide
3) American Association of Nurse Practitioners
4) Baker Hughes
6) Baymark dba TX Treatment Services
8) Cemex
9) Community Choice Financial OpCo, LLC
11) Community Medical Services
12) Endeavors
13) First Service Credit Union
14) Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce
17) Hewlett-Packard Enterprise Company
20) Luminant Generation Company LLC
21) Maric Healthcare
22) National Association of Chain Drug Stores
23) Pagewood
27) Rice University
28) Rubicon Advisors
29) Target Hospitality Corporation
30) Texans for Charitable Bingo Inc
31) Texas Manufactured Housing Association
34) TXU Energy Retail Company LLC
35) ViiNetwork, Inc. (d/b/a ViiMed)
36) Vistra Corp.
Anne Mazuca brings over a decade of legislative experience working at the Texas Capitol, most recently serving six years as Chief of Staff to State Representative R.D. ‘Bobby' Guerra.
During her time working in the Texas legislature, she has worked for Members from Dallas, Galveston and South Texas, allowing her the opportunity to build relationships with local elected officials, community leaders and stakeholders from across the state while working on a wide range of policy areas. Prior to being named chief of staff, she served as a legislative director and legislative aide where she was the primary staff lead for the House Appropriations Committee Article II and Article III focusing on healthcare and education funding, the Public Health Committee, Energy Resources, Business & Industry, Ways & Means and Insurance committees.
In her capacity as chief of staff, Anne was responsible for guiding the day-to-day operations of the Capitol and McAllen offices. Outside of the office, she provided support for her Member's re-election campaign where she provided feedback on messaging, managed all Texas Ethics Commission and campaign finance filings and offered general advice and assistance related to his campaign.
An Austin native, Anne has close ties to the city in which she still resides.
(832)7246682
919 Congress Ave., Ste. 510, Austin, TX, 78701, 
2) Air Liquide
3) American Association of Nurse Practitioners
4) Baker Hughes
8) Cemex
9) Community Choice Financial OpCo, LLC
11) Community Medical Services
12) Endeavors
13) Environmental Defense Action Fund
14) First Service Credit Union
15) Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce
18) Hewlett-Packard Enterprise Company
22) Maric Healthcare
23) National Association of Chain Drug Stores
25) PrizePicks
28) Rice University
29) San Jacinto River Authority
30) Speedy Stop Food Stores LLC
31) Target Hospitality Corporation
32) Texans for Charitable Bingo Inc
33) Texas EMS Alliance Association
34) Texas Manufactured Housing Association
38) TXU Energy Retail Company LLC
39) ViiNetwork, Inc. (d/b/a ViiMed)
40) Vistra Corp.
41) Vistra Corporate Services Company
42) Waterford.org
(512)7103246
919 Congress Avenue, Suite 510, Austin, TX, 78701, 
2) Air Liquide
3) Alorica
4) American Association of Nurse Practitioners
6) Baker Hughes
10) Cemex
11) Community Choice Financial OpCo, LLC
13) Community Medical Services
14) DeWitt County
15) Endeavors
16) Environmental Defense Action Fund
17) First Service Credit Union
18) Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce
20) Gonzales County
22) Hewlett-Packard Enterprise Company
26) Maric Healthcare
27) McMullen County
28) National Association of Chain Drug Stores
29) Pagewood
31) PrizePicks
34) Rice University
35) RSM LLP
36) Rubicon Advisors
37) San Jacinto River Authority
38) Speedy Stop Food Stores LLC
39) Target Hospitality Corporation
40) Texans for Charitable Bingo Inc
41) Texas EMS Alliance Association
42) Texas Manufactured Housing Association
46) TXU Energy Retail Company LLC
47) ViiNetwork, Inc. (d/b/a ViiMed)
48) Vistra Corp.
49) Vistra Corporate Services Company
50) Waterford.org