20+ years

Jason Webb's often heard motto is "You must educate before you can advocate." He believes that policy makers are invariably dependent on concise and accurate information. While the introduction of those conversations is the foundation for advocacy, it's the ongoing discussion and exchange of ideas that tend to build success in the long run.

"If you can reduce complicated matters down to their core principles, then individuals will usually have a better chance of understanding them. Greater comprehension brings with it the likelihood that people will consider different perspectives on an issue. By increasing diverse viewpoints, we can collectively solve complex problems," he says.

For over two decades, Webb has worked in government relations, serving a diverse range of clients that include Fortune 500 companies, trade associations and non-profit corporations. His proficiency includes economic development, environment, finance, healthcare, insurance, natural resources, professional licensure, taxes and technology.

The son of a coal miner, Webb understands the adage that there is no substitute for hard work. He worked his way through college, completed internships at Merrill Lynch and a trading firm on the Chicago Board Options Exchange and worked with the Senior PGA Tour.

Webb received his Bachelor in Business Administration in finance and political science from the Gatton College of Business and Economics at the University of Kentucky.

15-20 years

Charles Schneider is a senior advisor in Bradley's Governmental Affairs Practice Group. He is an experienced lobbyist and a former campaign operative with over 20 years of political campaign and policy experience.

Prior to joining the firm, Charles served as vice president of Public Policy for the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce, where he worked to improve processes and advance public policy initiatives. He previously served as the CEO of the Home Builders Association of Tennessee, chief lobbyist for the Tennessee Chamber of Commerce & Industry, and as a legislative liaison for Gov. Bill Haslam.

Charles has worked across the Southeast and in Washington, D.C., on both political campaigns and as a policy analyst. He has worked for U.S. senators, governors, congressmen, and congresswomen, as well as served as a general consultant to hundreds of legislative and local candidates in Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Virginia and, of course, Tennessee. Many of Charles' closest relationships were developed supporting Tennessee's senators and representatives during their first campaigns.