0-5 years
Christopher is a seasoned Capitol Hill professional with over six years of experience in Washington, D.C. Most recently, he served as the Deputy Legislative Director for U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), where he played a pivotal role in overseeing legislative activities related to energy, natural resources, the Department of Interior, FEMA and all related federal appropriations. His strong research abilities and insightful policy recommendations made him a trusted advisor to the Senator.
Before his role as Deputy Legislative Director, Christopher served as a Senior Policy Advisor, managing a diverse portfolio that included immigration and telecommunications issues. His foundational experience as a Legislative Aide further enhanced his expertise, particularly in supporting vital military and defense initiatives.
601-826-9063
1020 Highland Colony Parkway,, Ridgeland, MS, 39157,
Subjects: All Subjects
Links:Website
6-10 years
Ryker joined Clearwater Group at the beginning of 2021, bringing experience in insurance, healthcare, economics and finance, federal and local grant management, business development and government relations. He graduated from the University of Mississippi with degrees in Biochemistry and Economics and obtained a Master of Science in Finance from the Owen Graduate School of Management at Vanderbilt University.
Prior to joining the firm, Lackey worked for CVS Health as a financial analyst, specializing in projects involving data compilation and risk management. He is responsible for driving legislative outcomes at the State Capitol and helps with the drafting and monitoring for all clients' legislation.
Ryker leads the firm's policy development and analysis practice area. He also manages the firm's operations at the state capitol during the legislative session and is deeply involved with the executive branch lobbying practice area. He currently serves as a board member for the Rankin County GOP Executive Committee and on the Madison County Business League.
601-214-0019
1020 Highland Colony Parkway, Ridgeland, MS, 39157,
Subjects: All Subjects
Links:Website
0-5 years
Emily Simmons is a seasoned communications professional and policy advisor known for her impactful work in Mississippi politics. From 2016 to early 2024, she served as the communications director and policy advisor to Speaker of the House Philip Gunn, where she played a vital role in shaping legislative priorities and enhancing outreach efforts.
Prior to this, Emily began her career as a Capitol Hill staffer for Senator Trent Lott, gaining six years of invaluable experience in Washington, D.C. She holds degrees in Journalism and Business from the University of Mississippi, which have equipped her with a unique skill set for navigating the political landscape.
In January 2024, Emily joined the Clearwater Group, where she continues to apply her expertise in communications and policy. Her leadership and deep commitment to public service make her a reassuring and notable figure in Mississippi's political arena.
Emily oversees the creative output and design for the firm, ensuring our clients' messaging and data are presented in a clear and digestible manner for interested parties. She plays a vital role in the strategic communications and legislative lobbying practice areas.
(305) 913-0363
333 SE 2nd Ave, Suite 3200, Miami, Florida, 33131,
1) A-S Medication Solutions, LLC
2) Academy of Adoption and Assisted Reproduction Attorneys (AAAA)
5) Chief Executive Officers of Management Companies
8) Florida Society of Health System Pharmacists, Inc
9) La Salle Educational Center, Homestead, Inc.
10) LGM Pharma
11) Miami Downtown Development Authority
13) Naval Continuing Care Retirement Foundation, Inc. d/b/a Fleet Landing
14) North Brevard County Hospital District d/b/a Parrish Medical Center
2083459929
407 West Jefferson St., Boise, ID, 83702,
1) AHS Management Company, Inc. dba Ardent Health
2) Alliance for Automotive Innovation
4) Clearwater
8) GoWest Credit Union Association
10) Idaho Beer & Wine Distributors Association
11) Idaho Ground Water Appropriators, Inc.
12) Idaho Housing and Finance Association
13) Idaho Outfitters & Guides Association
14) Idaho Physical Therapy Association
15) Idaho REALTORS
2088300316
601 W. Riverside, Spokane, ID, 99201,
1) CLEARWATER
(850) 222-8900
204 S Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL, 32301,
1) AAR Corp
3) Alliance for Commercial Real Estate
5) Altria Client Services LLC and its Affiliates
6) Anheuser-Busch Companies, LLC
7) AppleOne Employment Services | All's Well Health Care Services
8) Armis, Inc
9) Associated Industries of Florida
10) AT&T
11) Binti, Inc.
12) BlueGreen US Water Technologies, INC
13) BlueVoyant
15) Brooksville RX
16) CDS Housing
17) Centene Corporation on behalf of its affiliates and subsidiaries
18) Centennial Management Corp.
19) Central Florida Gaming, LLC
21) CHSPSC, LLC
22) Citrus County Board of County Commissioners
23) City of Ocala
24) Classic Learning Initiatives LLC
26) Cleveland Clinic Florida Health System Nonprofit Corporation
29) Endeavors
30) Environmental Defense Fund
31) Everglades Glades College Inc. dba Keiser University
32) Exelerate Smart Traffic LTD
33) FEI Systems
35) Florida Alliance for Seniors
36) Florida Carpenters Regional Council
37) Florida Hospital Association
40) Jabil Inc
42) JetBlue Airways Corporation
43) Kaseware
45) LeadsOnline, LLC
47) Lee County Board of County Commissioners
48) LivaNova, PLC
49) Lottomatrix Corporation d/b/a Jackpot.com
50) Marriott International, Inc
51) Medallion Home
53) MIS Security
55) Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners
57) OpenAI
58) Palladium Investment Partners, LLC
59) Pasco County Board of County Commissioners
60) PayIt, LLC
64) QuickMD LLC
66) Reinsurance Association of America
67) RIDA Realty Investments Corporation
68) Rising Phoenix Holdings Company
69) RSM US LLP
70) Rubrik, Inc.
71) SediVision
77) TechNet
78) TECO Energy, Inc
79) U.S. Submergent Technologies, LLC
80) VSP Vision Inc. c/o MultiState Associates
81) Waymo LLC
83) Workday
84) WW Grainger Inc
(813) 345-4104
21748 SR 54, suite 101, Florida, FL, 33549,
1) Agency for Community Treatment Services, Inc.
3) American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
4) American Flood Coalition Action
6) American Humane Association
9) Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc
11) Centerstone of Florida, Inc.
12) Centerstone Tennessee & Georgia
13) Charter Communications Operating, LLC
14) Chief Executive Officers of Management Companies
16) Clearview Land Design, P.L.
17) CRH Americas Materials, Inc.
18) CRISP Shared Services, Inc.
20) Disruptive Beverage, Inc. DBA Nowadays
21) Florida Crystals Corporation
22) Florida Alliance for Healthy Communities, Inc.
23) Florida Chiropractic Association, Inc
24) Florida Consortium of Public Charter Schools
25) Florida Council for Behavioral Healthcare
26) Florida Health Organization, Inc.
27) Florida Occupational Therapy Association
28) Florida State Massage Therapy Association, Inc
29) Florida State University Foundation
30) GeneDx, LLC
31) Gulfstream Park Racing Association, Inc
32) Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas and West Pasco Counties
34) Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners
35) Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office
36) Humana Inc.
37) Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital
38) Knoa Pharma LLC
39) LIBERTY Dental Plan of Florida, Inc.
41) Man Up and Go
42) Manatee County
43) Montrose Environmental Solutions
44) Neighborly Care Network, Inc
45) Nicklaus Children's Health System
47) Opportunity Solutions Project
50) Pinellas County
53) R.L. Polk & Co.
54) Rekor
55) SentinelOne Inc
56) Seqirus USA Inc.
57) Solo Parent
58) Stonewater, Inc.
59) SUSTAINABLE STONE CRABS, LLC
61) TECO Energy, Inc
64) VERRA MOBILITY
7037955364
1599 North Colonial Terrace, ARLINGTON, VA, 22209,
2) Berken Energy LLC, Ken Newman 512-777-0000
5) Coalition of Hope Foundation Project: Excelsior
10) Earthsafe LLC
12) Give Media Inc.
13) Greg Wahl
17) Joseph Seo
18) Josh Starr
19) Kathy Weygandt
20) MAESTRA LLC
21) Marcus Saenz
22) Pate Dane
23) Patricia and Scott Ferrell (404-457-4969)
24) Peter Pocklington (760) 861-4082
25) PLS CPA
27) Resolution Biomedical, Inc.
28) Revv City Inc.
29) Roark Farms (Bob Roark 719-337-4182)
31) Saddlemountain Supply, Inc.
32) Silverado Homes
33) SQN Sport
34) Steve Markham/Radical Hope LLC 817-360-4294
35) Steve Warnecke 303-513-3510
36) Swyft Health
37) T L Space Inc
38) The Lakes Treatment Center
39) Tiger Services
40) TKO Farms
41) TraitWare Inc.
43) US Physicians International Inc
44) Zephyr Boating
(727) 444-7151
Po Box 4748, Clearwater, FL, 33758-4748,
(512)3225829
816 Congress Avenue, Suite 1900, Austin, TX, 78701,
1) Atmos Cities Steering Committee
2) Central Texas Groundwater Conservation District
4) Clearwater Underground Water Conservation District
5) Dallas County Utility and Reclamation District
6) Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle & Townsend, P.C.
7) Middle Pecos Groundwater Conservation District
8) Middle Trinity Groundwater Conservation District
11) Owner/Operator Members of Texas Mining and Reclamation Association
12) Palo Pinto County Municipal Water District No. 1
13) Panola County Groundwater Conservation District
14) Paseo del Este Municipal Utility District No. 10
15) Paseo del Este Municipal Utility District No. 11
16) Steering Committee of Cities Served by Oncor
17) Texas Coalition for Affordable Power (TCAP)
18) TxSWANA, Lone Star Chapter, Solid Waste Association of North America
2026381950
800 Maine Avenue, SW, Suite 800, Washington, DC, 20024,
1) Association of United States Postal Lessors
6) City of Fort Myers, Florida
9) Document Storage Systems, Inc.
10) H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute Hospital, Inc.
2083459929
407 West Jefferson St., Boise, ID, 83702,
1) AHS Management Company, Inc. dba Ardent Health
2) Alliance for Automotive Innovation
4) Clearwater
8) GoWest Credit Union Association
10) Idaho Beer & Wine Distributors Association
11) Idaho Commission on the Arts
12) Idaho Ground Water Appropriators, Inc.
13) Idaho Housing and Finance Association
14) Idaho Outfitters & Guides Association
15) Idaho Physical Therapy Association
16) Idaho REALTORS
(813) 345-4014
21748 SR 54, Suite 101, Lutz, FL, 33549,
1) Agency for Community Treatment Services, Inc.
3) American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
4) American Flood Coalition Action
6) American Humane Association
9) Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc
11) Centerstone of Florida, Inc.
12) Centerstone Tennessee & Georgia
13) Charter Communications Operating, LLC
14) Chief Executive Officers of Management Companies
16) Clearview Land Design, P.L.
17) CRH Americas Materials, Inc.
18) CRISP Shared Services, Inc.
20) Disruptive Beverage, Inc. DBA Nowadays
21) Florida Crystals Corporation
22) Florida Alliance for Healthy Communities, Inc.
23) Florida Chiropractic Association, Inc
24) Florida Consortium of Public Charter Schools
25) Florida Council for Behavioral Healthcare
26) Florida Health Organization, Inc.
27) Florida Occupational Therapy Association
28) Florida State Massage Therapy Association, Inc
29) Florida State University Foundation
30) GeneDx, LLC
31) Gulfstream Park Racing Association, Inc
32) Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas and West Pasco Counties
34) Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners
35) Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office
36) Humana Inc.
37) Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital
38) Knoa Pharma LLC
39) LIBERTY Dental Plan of Florida, Inc.
41) Man Up and Go
42) Manatee County
43) Montrose Environmental Solutions
44) Neighborly Care Network, Inc
45) Nicklaus Children's Health System
47) Opportunity Solutions Project
50) Pinellas County
53) R.L. Polk & Co.
54) Rekor
55) SentinelOne Inc
56) Seqirus USA Inc.
57) Solo Parent
58) Stonewater, Inc.
59) SUSTAINABLE STONE CRABS, LLC
61) TECO Energy, Inc
64) VERRA MOBILITY
(850) 577-9090
301 S Bronough St, 600, Tallahassee, FL, 32301,
2088713885
407 W. JEFFERSON STREET, Boise, ID, 83702,
1599 North Colonial Terrace, ARLINGTON, VA, 22209,
1) Berken Energy LLC, Ken Newman 512-777-0000
4) Coalition of Hope Foundation Project: Excelsior
11) Give Media Inc.
14) Joseph Seo
15) Josh Starr
16) Kathy Weygandt
17) MAESTRA LLC
19) PLS CPA
21) Resolution Biomedical, Inc.
22) Revv City Inc.
23) Roark Farms (Bob Roark 719-337-4182)
25) Saddlemountain Supply, Inc.
26) Silverado Homes
27) SQN Sport
28) Steve Markham/Radical Hope LLC 817-360-4294
29) Steve Warnecke 303-513-3510
30) Swyft Health
31) T L Space Inc
32) The Lakes Treatment Center
33) TKO Farms
35) US Physicians International Inc
36) Zephyr Boating
2083459929
407 West Jefferson St., Boise, ID, 83702,
1) AHS Management Company, Inc. dba Ardent Health
2) Alliance for Automotive Innovation
4) Clearwater
8) GoWest Credit Union Association
10) Idaho Beer & Wine Distributors Association
11) Idaho Ground Water Appropriators, Inc.
12) Idaho Housing and Finance Association
13) Idaho Outfitters & Guides Association
14) Idaho Physical Therapy Association
15) Idaho REALTORS
(850) 577-9090
301 S Bronough St, Suite 600, Tallahassee, FL, 32301,
1) A-S Medication Solutions, LLC
2) Alliance for Safety and Justice
3) American Beverage Association
6) Chief Executive Officers of Management Companies
11) City of Leesburg
12) City of Orlando
16) Florida Association of Counties
17) Florida Association of Insurance Agents
18) Florida Beverage Association
19) Florida League of Cities, Inc.
20) Florida Municipal Electric Association
21) Florida Municipal Power Agency
22) Florida Outdoor Advertising Association
23) Florida Redevelopment Association
24) Florida Society of Health-System Pharmacists, Inc
28) JEA
29) JPMorgan Chase Holdings LLC
30) La Salle Educational Center, Homestead, Inc.
31) Lenovo, Inc.
33) Miami Downtown Development Authority
35) Naval Continuing Care Retirement Foundation, Inc. d/b/a Fleet Landing
36) North Brevard County Hospital District d/b/a Parrish Medical Center
38) Seavin, Inc
40) South Broward Hospital District d/b/a Memorial Healthcare System
41) Sunrun, Inc.
44) The Housing Authority of the City of Key West, Florida
45) The Tox Franchising Group, LLC
47) Transparency-Rx
48) Twin Creeks Development Associates, LLC, a Florida limited liability company
49) Uber Technologies, Inc. and Affiliates
52) Villages, The
PO BOX 328, Boise, ID, 83701,
(850) 222-8900
204 South Monroe Street, 125L, Tallahassee, FL, 32399,
(813) 345-4104
21748 SR 54, Suite 101, Lutz, FL, 33549,
1) Agency for Community Treatment Services, Inc.
3) American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
4) American Flood Coalition Action
6) American Humane Association
9) Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc
11) Centerstone of Florida, Inc.
12) Centerstone Tennessee & Georgia
13) Charter Communications Operating, LLC
14) Chief Executive Officers of Management Companies
16) Clearview Land Design, P.L.
17) CRH Americas Materials, Inc.
18) CRISP Shared Services, Inc.
20) Disruptive Beverage, Inc. DBA Nowadays
21) Florida Crystals Corporation
22) Florida Alliance for Healthy Communities, Inc.
23) Florida Chiropractic Association, Inc
24) Florida Consortium of Public Charter Schools
25) Florida Council for Behavioral Healthcare
26) Florida Health Organization, Inc.
27) Florida Occupational Therapy Association
28) Florida State Massage Therapy Association, Inc
29) Florida State University Foundation
30) GeneDx, LLC
31) Gulfstream Park Racing Association, Inc
32) Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas and West Pasco Counties
34) Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners
35) Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office
36) Humana Inc.
37) Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital
38) Knoa Pharma LLC
39) LIBERTY Dental Plan of Florida, Inc.
41) Man Up and Go
42) Manatee County
43) Montrose Environmental Solutions
44) Neighborly Care Network, Inc
45) Nicklaus Children's Health System
47) Opportunity Solutions Project
50) Pinellas County
53) R.L. Polk & Co.
54) Rekor
55) SentinelOne Inc
56) Seqirus USA Inc.
57) Solo Parent
58) Stonewater, Inc.
59) SUSTAINABLE STONE CRABS, LLC
61) TECO Energy, Inc
64) VERRA MOBILITY
(850) 510-8314
113 E College Ave, Tallahassee, FL, 32301,
1) 4F Applied Technologies, LLC d/b/a NoteActive
6) CareerSource Hillsborough Pinellas
8) Chi Chi Rodriguez Youth Foundation, Inc.
10) City of Oldsmar
12) City of Safety Harbor, Florida
14) Clearwater Marine Aquarium
16) Conduent Incorporated and its Affiliates
17) Consumer Energy Solutions, Inc.
18) Eckerd College
20) FARM-ED, INC.
21) Five Points Technology Group, Inc.
22) Florida Chesed Network, Inc.
23) Florida Farm Bureau Federation
24) Florida Power & Light Company
25) Florida Public Defender Association, Inc
26) Gartner, Inc.
28) Green Savoree Racing Promotions 2, LLC
30) Iron Workers District Council of the Southeastern States, Inc.
31) Jackson County Board of County Commissioners
33) Lions World Vision Institute, Inc.
34) Marina Bay Development IV, LLC.
38) Phoenix Programs of Florida, Inc.
39) Pinellas County Tax collector
41) Presidio, Inc.
44) Shield of Faith Missions, Inc.
46) Silencer Shop
47) Southeastern Guide Dogs Inc. d/b/a Dogs Inc
49) Tampa Bay Pilots Association
50) Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA
51) The Able Trust
(850) 577-9090
GrayRobinson PA, 301 S Bronough St Ste 600, Tallahassee, FL, 32301,
1) A-S Medication Solutions, LLC
2) Academy of Adoption and Assisted Reproduction Attorneys (AAAA)
3) Aramark Educational Services, LLC
4) Arnold & Winnie Palmer Foundation, Inc.
5) Automated Health Systems, Inc
9) CarMax
13) Crystal Lagoons U.S. Corp.
14) DDER Holdings, LLC dba Birdsong Housing Partners
15) Florida Outdoor Advertising Association
17) JPMorgan Chase Holdings LLC
18) Lenovo, Inc.
19) Martin Aquatic Design & Engineering
21) Miami Downtown Development Authority
23) Naval Continuing Care Retirement Foundation, Inc. d/b/a Fleet Landing
24) North Brevard County Hospital District d/b/a Parrish Medical Center
28) Organon LLC
29) Orlando Magic
30) Public Consulting Group LLC
32) Seavin, Inc
34) Shalom Orlando
35) Shands Teaching Hospital and Clinics Inc.
36) South Broward Hospital District d/b/a Memorial Healthcare System
37) Sunrun, Inc.
40) The Housing Authority of the City of Key West, Florida
41) Transparency-Rx
43) Twin Creeks Development Associates, LLC, a Florida limited liability company
44) Uber Technologies, Inc. and Affiliates
(727) 313-2241
3808 W Barcelona St, Tampa, FL, 33629,