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  • (573) 353-8279

  • 235 E High StreetSuite 301Jefferson CityMO65101

Clarkston Nelson Government Solutions is a full-service governmental relations and advocacy firm located in Jefferson City, Missouri. Although recently founded, our team shares a longstanding, respected reputation in the Missouri State Capitol. Our uniquely qualified professionals have decades of combined experience working in the Missouri state legislature, Executive Branch and state agencies.

The world of politics has changed over the years making it essential for businesses to have an effective and efficient working relationship with policy makers. Our team holds extensive policy knowledge, strong communication and relationship-building skills and precise legislative strategies resulting in successful governmental advocacy for our clients.

At Clarkston Nelson, we believe our teamwork approach based on years of experience, hard work and dedication to our client's interests provide a strong route to client advocacy and effective results bridging the gap between business and government.

FIRM SPECIALTY
DIRECT LOBBYING
In a world of constant change due to term-limits, ever changing political winds and executive branch turnover, we at Clarkston Nelson adapt and thrive due to our extensive experience and hard work. We work extremely hard to successfully help our clients reach their advocacy goals through our professionalism and unique understanding of the legislative and executive process. We provide direct lobbying efforts to shape legislation and regulations from the beginning to implementation. Our firm is capable of providing all services necessary such as legislation and issue monitoring, public engagement counseling, public testimony, and coalition building.

STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS
We believe that public opinion shapes much of the debate and decisions at the government level. Clarkston Nelson have a long history of working with clients in the preparation and development of messaging to assist in their advocacy efforts before the legislature, regulators or any other decision-making body. Our strategic communications will be aimed at reaching our client's underlying goal and often can be conveyed to the media and public to potentially sway opinion to our favor. Often times, strategic communications are aided with coalition building efforts to expand our sphere of influence and find additional partners that share with our goals and preferred outcomes.

RELATIONSHIP BUILDING
Our firm recognizes the vast importance of relationship building throughout the political, regulatory, and industry sectors. We believe healthy relationships are built on honest communication and respect. We work diligently with legislators and department contacts to know our clients and understand why their issues matter. Clarkston Nelson strive to maintain professional and positive relations with state elected officials and decision-makers and can utilize our relationships to assist clients with ensuring their issues are properly understood and considered when needed.

DOUG NELSON spent five years as Missouri's State Commissioner of Administration working with all branches of government and every executive branch department on contracting and procurement matters. As Commissioner, he oversaw more than 2,000 active procurement contracts, information technology and cybersecurity issues, bond issuances and budget matters. Along with Doug's unmatched experience in all types of government contract issues, his extensive network of national and state contacts makes him a great resource to clients. Doug also spent more than 18 years as an Assistant Missouri Attorney General focusing on consumer and contract litigation and administrative/regulatory matters. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1987 from the University of Missouri, Columbia, and Law degree in 1990 from the University of Missouri, Kansas City.

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Oxley and Associates is a government affairs firm headquartered in Portland, Oregon. Our experienced team of professionals represents a broad range of issues and clients in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Alaska.

For over 29 years, we've used professional expertise and strong relationships to tactfully represent the interests of regional and national organizations, from local non-profits to Fortune 500 companies.

20+ years

Gary Oxley established Oxley & Associates, Inc. in 1992, after serving as the Development & Government Affairs Manager for The Southland Corporation, a multi-level corporation that included the 7-Eleven Store chain and its subsidiaries. He has grown the firm into a multi-state, independent, full-service political and public affairs firm that represents a distinguished list of clients, including some of Oregon's largest employers. The broad range of issues that impact the firm's large portfolio of clients reflects the depth of public policy knowledge and related strategic skills that he brings into every advocacy situation he is asked to engage in at any point in time.

Gary has been actively involved in local politics and has been appointed to serve on a variety of state and local policy committees. He is a co-founder of the Retail Task Force (a coalition of real estate developers, realtors, national commercial tenants, and land use consultants). Gary previously served as a member of the Portland City Club's Land Use and Economic Development Committee, the State Health Department's Food Service Advisory Board, the Liquor Control Commission's Package Store Advisory Committee, and the Board of the Oregon Trail Chapter of the American Red Cross. Gary is a member and past director of the Capitol Club.

Oxley and Associates is a government affairs firm headquartered in Portland, Oregon. Our experienced team of professionals represents a broad range of issues and clients in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Alaska.

For over 29 years, we've used professional expertise and strong relationships to tactfully represent the interests of regional and national organizations, from local non-profits to Fortune 500 companies.

11-15 years

As President of Oxley and Associates, Evyan Andries manages the firm's operations and development of political strategy for its diverse client base. She brings over a decade of experience in helping clients navigate complex regulatory, legislative, and political issues with agencies, municipalities, and state and local governments. In her time at Oxley, she has built trusted relationships with legislators, local government officials and leadership at agencies across the state.

Evyan is an adept political strategist and negotiator. She has helped shape the political and regulatory environment on issues in health care, transportation, energy, criminal justice, agriculture, and labor and employment among others. When Oregon's decision makers debate controversial policies impacting corporations, businesses, associations, or nonprofits, Evyan ensures her clients have a seat at the table. She's supported several of Oregon's largest retailers in navigating an evolving regulatory and political environment, allowing them to build a a strong reputation within the community while maintaining their operational integrity. Her rapport, expertise, and work ethic have helped clients start important conversations in the state from modernization of the public defense system to bringing baseball to Portland through the Portland Diamond Project.

Evyan has built a strong reputation in crisis management, supporting clients through a challenging, ever-changing regulatory environment in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and wildfires. With boots on the ground, she was able advise clients on required adjustments to their operations to ensure compliance and safety in the community.

Evyan received her Bachelors degree in International Management from Pepperdine University and a Certificate in Dispute Resolution from the Strauss Institute at the Pepperdine School of Law. She currently serves on the Executive Committee of LEAP, Leaders and Executives Across Professions, an organization of women executives focusing on career advancement, mentoring and referrals. In her spare time, Evyan enjoys being with her husband Colin and son Jack, exploring Oregon's beautiful scenery, hosting casual dinner parties, attending shows and traveling internationally. She has an adventurous spirit and has lived in Italy and London, where she became proficient in Italian and French.

Clarkston Nelson Government Solutions is a full-service governmental relations and advocacy firm located in Jefferson City, Missouri. Although recently founded, our team shares a longstanding, respected reputation in the Missouri State Capitol. Our uniquely qualified professionals have decades of combined experience working in the Missouri state legislature, Executive Branch and state agencies.

The world of politics has changed over the years making it essential for businesses to have an effective and efficient working relationship with policy makers. Our team holds extensive policy knowledge, strong communication and relationship-building skills and precise legislative strategies resulting in successful governmental advocacy for our clients.

At Clarkston Nelson, we believe our teamwork approach based on years of experience, hard work and dedication to our client's interests provide a strong route to client advocacy and effective results bridging the gap between business and government.

FIRM SPECIALTY
DIRECT LOBBYING
In a world of constant change due to term-limits, ever changing political winds and executive branch turnover, we at Clarkston Nelson adapt and thrive due to our extensive experience and hard work. We work extremely hard to successfully help our clients reach their advocacy goals through our professionalism and unique understanding of the legislative and executive process. We provide direct lobbying efforts to shape legislation and regulations from the beginning to implementation. Our firm is capable of providing all services necessary such as legislation and issue monitoring, public engagement counseling, public testimony, and coalition building.

STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS
We believe that public opinion shapes much of the debate and decisions at the government level. Clarkston Nelson have a long history of working with clients in the preparation and development of messaging to assist in their advocacy efforts before the legislature, regulators or any other decision-making body. Our strategic communications will be aimed at reaching our client's underlying goal and often can be conveyed to the media and public to potentially sway opinion to our favor. Often times, strategic communications are aided with coalition building efforts to expand our sphere of influence and find additional partners that share with our goals and preferred outcomes.

RELATIONSHIP BUILDING
Our firm recognizes the vast importance of relationship building throughout the political, regulatory, and industry sectors. We believe healthy relationships are built on honest communication and respect. We work diligently with legislators and department contacts to know our clients and understand why their issues matter. Clarkston Nelson strive to maintain professional and positive relations with state elected officials and decision-makers and can utilize our relationships to assist clients with ensuring their issues are properly understood and considered when needed.

HEATH CLARKSTON has more than two decades working for a variety of clients as a registered lobbyist in Missouri with state government relations and public relations experience. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Public Administration and Political Science in 1997 from Missouri State University in Springfield. He began his career as a legislative intern for the Taxpayers Research Institute, a division of Associated Industries of Missouri. After joining Gallagher Consultants Inc. in 2006, Heath quickly earned a reputation as a tenacious, hard-working voice in the Missouri State Capitol for his clients. An active member in many civic and professional organizations, Heath is the benchmark of hard work in the State Capitol.

Oxley and Associates is a government affairs firm headquartered in Portland, Oregon. Our experienced team of professionals represents a broad range of issues and clients in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Alaska.

For over 29 years, we've used professional expertise and strong relationships to tactfully represent the interests of regional and national organizations, from local non-profits to Fortune 500 companies.

0-5 years

Jordan Bice joined Oxley & Associates in 2018. He works on a myriad of issues, including energy, transportation, and tax policy. He helps clients navigate Oregon's transition to a lower carbon emissions future and a cleaner transportation system by keeping his finger on the pulse with legislators and key state agencies, such as ODOE, DEQ, and ODOT. Whether it is helping transit programs run smoothly, businesses get goods to market, or troubleshooting carbon reduction programs, Jordan uses his policy and regulatory background, communication skills, and relationship building to help clients serve their customers better.

Before joining the Oxley team, Jordan worked in government affairs for the electric utility, Pacific Power, specializing in Oregon legislative issues and transportation electrification policy and programs. Prior to returning to Oregon, he worked in Washington, D.C. as a Legislative Aide for U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley on energy, environment, and agriculture issues. Jordan has campaign experience from his time working on a successful U.S. Senate race.

Jordan grew up in Lake Oswego and graduated from the University of Washington with a political science degree and a minor in music. Aside from work, he sits on the Board of Directors for the youth mentorship non-profit, Friends of Baseball, and lives in Southeast Portland with his wife, Samantha, son, Elliott, and Chihuahua, Griffey.

RONALD BOOK

(Florida)
  • (305) 935-1866

  • 4000 Hollywood Blvd.Suite 677-SHollywoodFL33021

Clients:

1) 7-11, Inc.

2) Alpha-gal Alliance Action Fund

3) AN RB Titles, LLC

4) Ashbritt

5) AT&T

6) Atlantic Pacific Communities

7) AutoNation, Inc

8) Bal Harbour Village

9) Bayshore Grove Capital

10) Best Buddies International

11) Biscayne Bay Pilots

12) Brevard County

13) Bright Health Group

14) Broward County

15) Carfax, Inc.

16) Carmichan Holdings

17) Casa Familia, Inc.

18) CertainTeed, LLC

19) Charlotte County Airport Authority

20) Childcare Resources of Indian River

21) City of Arcadia

22) City of Aventura

23) City of Cooper City

24) City of Coral Gables

25) City of Dania Beach

26) City of Fort Lauderdale

27) City of Lauderdale Lakes

28) City of Marathon

29) City of Marco Island

30) City of Margate

31) City of Miami

32) City of Miramar

33) City of North Bay Village

34) City of North Miami

35) City of North Miami Beach

36) City of Pinellas Park

37) City of Riviera Beach

38) City of Sunny Isles Beach

39) City of Sunrise

40) City of Tamarac

41) Cross City Lumber

42) Driver's Rights Inc

43) Empower Pharmacy

44) Equifax

45) First Service Residential Florida, Inc

46) Florida Apartment Association

47) Florida Association of Motorist Service Providers, Inc

48) Florida Association of Public Insurance Adjusters

49) Florida Distributing Company

50) Florida High School Athletic Association

51) Florida Horsemen's Benevolent & Protective Association, Inc

52) Florida Network of Children Advocacy Centers

53) Florida Panthers

54) Florida Pharmacy Association

55) Florida Power & Light Company

56) Florida Regional Councils Association

57) Florida Repertory Theatre

58) Florida Smoke Free Association

59) Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency

60) Gannett Media Group

61) Gate301 Miami, Inc.

62) Gold Coast Beverage Distributors, Inc

63) Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida, Inc.

64) Grant Street Group

65) Hard Rock Stadium

66) Hillsborough Clerk of the Court and Comptroller

67) JARC Florida

68) Jewish Community Services of South Florida

69) Keiser University

70) Lauren's Kids

71) Learning Ally

72) MACtown

73) Martin Property Holdings Co. 1, LLC

74) MB437, LLC

75) Miami Beach Community Health Center

76) Miami Jewish Health Systems

77) Miami Project/Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis

78) Miami-Dade County

79) Miami-Dade County Public Schools

80) Museum of Discovery & Science

81) Neptune Wholesale, Inc

82) New Horizons Community Mental Health Center, Inc

83) North Broward Hospital District (d/b/a Broward Health)

84) Older Adults Technology Services (OATS)

85) OpenGov

86) Pacesetter Personnel Services

87) Pelican Harbor Seabird Station

88) Penn Credit

89) Performance Title Services, Inc

90) Professional Opticians of Florida

91) Public Health Trust-Jackson Memorial Hospital

92) Rainmaker Technology Corporation

93) Related Ross

94) Reyes Holdings, L.L.C.

95) Safe Children Coalition

96) SEED Foundation, Inc., The

97) Seminole County Board of County Commissioners

98) Solemia

99) South Broward Hospital District

100) South West Florida Enterprises

101) The GEO Group, Inc.

102) Thriving Mind South Florida

103) Title Clerk Consulting Company, LLC

104) Town of Davie

105) Town of Fort Myers Beach

106) Town of Loxahatchee Groves

107) Underdog Sports

108) University of Miami

109) Village of Estero

110) Village of Palm Springs

111) Village of Royal Palm Beach

112) Vitas Healthcare Corporation

113) White Rock Quarries

114) Whitman Family Development

115) Willdan Engineering

FAISAL HASAN

(Federal)
Clients:

MICHAEL HENDERSON

(Missouri)
  • (573) 520-7240

  • 235 E High StreetSuite 301Jefferson CityMO65101

Clients:

PAUL KANITRA

(Federal)

KELLY MALLETTE

(Florida)
  • (305) 935-1866

  • 4000 Hollywood Blvd.Ste 677-SHollywoodFL33021

Clients:

53) Gannett Media Group

54) Gold Coast Beverage Distributors, Inc

55) Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida, Inc.

56) Grant Street Group

57) Hard Rock Stadium

58) Hillsborough Clerk of the Court and Comptroller

59) JARC Florida

60) Jewish Community Services of South Florida

61) K.A.S & Associates, Inc.

62) Keiser University

63) Lauren's Kids

64) Learning Ally

65) MACtown

66) MB437, LLC

67) Miami Beach Community Health Center

68) Miami Jewish Health Systems

69) Miami Project/Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis

70) Miami-Dade County

71) Miami-Dade County Public Schools

72) Neptune Wholesale, Inc

73) New Horizons Community Mental Health Center, Inc

74) North Broward Hospital District (d/b/a Broward Health)

75) Older Adults Technology Services (OATS)

76) OpenGov

77) Pacesetter Personnel Services

78) Pelican Harbor Seabird Station

79) Penn Credit

80) Professional Opticians of Florida

81) Public Health Trust-Jackson Memorial Hospital

82) Rainmaker Technology Corporation

83) Related Ross

84) Reyes Holdings, L.L.C.

85) Safe Children Coalition

86) SEED Foundation, Inc., The

87) Seminole County Board of County Commissioners

88) Solemia

89) South Broward Hospital District

90) South West Florida Enterprises

91) The GEO Group, Inc.

92) Thriving Mind South Florida

93) Town of Davie

94) Town of Fort Myers Beach

95) Town of Loxahatchee Groves

96) Underdog Sports

97) University of Miami

98) Village of Estero

99) Village of Palm Springs

100) Village of Royal Palm Beach

101) Vitas Healthcare Corporation

102) White Rock Quarries

103) Whitman Family Development

104) Willdan Engineering

CHRIS NEAL

(Rhode Island)
Clients:

1) CARFAX

Clients:

PETE VUJOVICH

(Minnesota)
Clients:
Clients: