(573) 353-8279
235 E High Street, Suite 301, Jefferson City, MO, 65101,
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.
1) 3M Company
4) American Hotel & Lodging Association
6) Azova, Inc.
9) Carfax, Inc.
11) Child Care Aware of Missouri
12) City of Jefferson, Missouri
14) Consumer Data Industry Association
15) Consumer Healthcare Products Association
16) Copart, Inc.
17) Diamond Game
18) DirecTV, LLC
19) EBSCO Information Services
21) FCS Financial
22) FORVIS
23) Home Builders Association of Central Missouri
24) KC Fiber
25) LS Power Grid Midcontinent, LLC
26) Maverik
28) Missouri Association of Cosmetology Schools
29) Missouri Broadcasters Association
30) Missouri Consumer Credit Coalition
32) Missouri Fireworks Association
33) Missouri Optometric Association
34) Missouri Press Association
35) Missouri Society of Accountants
36) Missouri Veterinary Medical Association
37) Mortgage Bankers Association of Missouri
38) National Council on Compensation Insurance
39) Odyssey
41) Presidio Environmental, LLC
42) Public Education Employee Retirement System of Missouri
43) Public School Retirement System of Missouri
45) Renaissance Learning, Inc.
47) SAP Concur Technologies, Inc.
48) Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits LLC
49) Southwest Transmission, LLC
50) Specialized Education of Missouri, Inc.
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.
573-469-4173
314 E High Street, Jefferson City, MO, 65101,
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.
1) 3M Company
4) American Hotel & Lodging Association
6) Azova, Inc.
9) Carfax, Inc.
11) Child Care Aware of Missouri
12) City of Jefferson, Missouri
14) Consumer Data Industry Association
15) Consumer Healthcare Products Association
16) Copart, Inc.
17) Diamond Game
18) DirecTV, LLC
19) EBSCO Information Services
21) FCS Financial
22) FORVIS
23) Home Builders Association of Central Missouri
24) KC Fiber
25) LS Power Grid Midcontinent, LLC
26) Maverik
28) Missouri Association of Cosmetology Schools
29) Missouri Broadcasters Association
30) Missouri Consumer Credit Coalition
32) Missouri Fireworks Association
33) Missouri Optometric Association
34) Missouri Press Association
35) Missouri Society of Accountants
36) Missouri Veterinary Medical Association
37) Mortgage Bankers Association of Missouri
38) National Council on Compensation Insurance
39) Odyssey
41) Presidio Environmental, LLC
42) Public Education Employee Retirement System of Missouri
43) Public School Retirement System of Missouri
45) Renaissance Learning, Inc.
47) SAP Concur Technologies, Inc.
48) Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits LLC
49) Southwest Transmission, LLC
50) Specialized Education of Missouri, Inc.
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.
651-917-6001
525 Park St Ste 230, St Paul, MN, 55103,
1) 3M Companies and its affiliates
2) American Institute of Architects-MN (AIA Minnesota)
3) American Legal Finance Assn (ALFA)
4) Assn for Accessible Medicines
5) CARFAX, Inc
7) DIRECTV
8) DISH Network
9) Enbridge Energy Partners LP
10) FedEx Corp
11) Great Lakes Credit & Collection Assn.
14) Intuit, Inc.
18) MN Automobile Dealers Assn (MADA)
19) MN Bankers Assn
24) North American Insulation Manufacturers Assn (NAIMA)
25) Northeastern Minnesotans for Wilderness
26) Phantom Fireworks Showrooms LLC
28) St. David's Center for Children & Family Development
29) TechNet
30) Think Small
31) University of MN
32) Viatris Inc.
502-223-8967
225 Capitol Avenue, Frankfort, KY, 40601,
3) Bank of America Corporation
5) Carfax
6) CGI Technologies & Solutions, Inc.
10) Georgetown-Scott Co. Chamber of Commerce
225-405-4088
10935 PERKINS ROAD, SUITE A, BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA, 70810,
1) American General Finance, Inc.
2) American General Life Companies LLC
3) American Home Assurance Company
4) American International Group
5) CARFAX, Inc.
6) Chartis
7) Corebridge
9) HUT8
11) Mathes Farms
717-234-8525
GMEREK GOVERNMENT RELATIONS, INC., 200 LOCUST STREET, SUITE 200, HARRISBURG, PA, 17101,
1) 84 Lumber
3) Altria Client Services LLC and its Affiliates
4) American Family Life Assurance Company
5) Apple Inc.
7) Bucks County Bar Association
8) CARFAX
9) Chester County Bar Association
12) Family Health Council of Central PA, Inc.
13) HIGHMARK INC
15) LKQ CORPORATION
17) Maternal and Family Health Services, Inc
19) Montgomery Bar Association
20) Nemacolin Woodlands Resort & Spa
21) Parx Casino
22) Penneco Environmental Solutions, LLC
23) PENNSYLVANIA AAA FEDERATION
24) Pennsylvania Foundations Association
25) PENNSYLVANIA INDEPENDENT OIL & GAS ASSOCIATION
7039289022
5860 Trinity Parkway, Suite 600, Centreville, VA, 20120,
1) CARFAX, INC.
(573) 520-7240
235 E High Street, Suite 301, Jefferson City, MO, 65101,
1) 3M Company
4) American Hotel & Lodging Association
6) Azova, Inc.
9) Carfax, Inc.
11) Child Care Aware of Missouri
12) City of Jefferson, Missouri
14) Consumer Data Industry Association
15) Consumer Healthcare Products Association
16) Copart, Inc.
17) Diamond Game
18) DirecTV, LLC
19) EBSCO Information Services
21) FCS Financial
22) FORVIS
23) Home Builders Association of Central Missouri
24) KC Fiber
25) LS Power Grid Midcontinent, LLC
26) Maverik
28) Missouri Association of Cosmetology Schools
29) Missouri Broadcasters Association
30) Missouri Consumer Credit Coalition
32) Missouri Fireworks Association
33) Missouri Optometric Association
34) Missouri Press Association
35) Missouri Society of Accountants
36) Missouri Veterinary Medical Association
37) Mortgage Bankers Association of Missouri
38) National Council on Compensation Insurance
39) Odyssey
41) Presidio Environmental, LLC
42) Public Education Employee Retirement System of Missouri
43) Public School Retirement System of Missouri
45) Renaissance Learning, Inc.
47) SAP Concur Technologies, Inc.
48) Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits LLC
49) Southwest Transmission, LLC
50) Specialized Education of Missouri, Inc.
2025872736
430 New Jersey Ave, SE, Washington, DC, 20003,
1) American Case Management Association
3) American Society of Association Executives
4) Amhara Association of America
5) Association for Comprehensive Energy Psychology
6) Association of Lighting and Mercury Recyclers
7) Association of Marina Industries
8) Association of Woodworking and Furnishing Suppliers
9) CARFAX
10) City of Plano
11) DocBox, Inc.
12) Elevated Transportation Systems, Inc.
13) Embrace Families
15) Johnson C. Smith University (fka JCSU)
16) Modular Building Institute
17) National Association of Bail Agents
18) National Association of Tax Professionals
21) National Healthcareer Association
22) National Industrial Hemp Council
23) National Sporting Goods Association
24) National Wooden Pallet and Container Association
25) Northern Nye County Hospital District
26) Patriot Angels
27) Prime Time Media
28) Quantum XYZ Inc.
29) School Social Work Association of America
30) Skidabrader
31) Social Compassion in Legislation
32) Texas Christian University (TCU)
33) The Brick Industry Association
34) The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society
35) The National Council of Investigation and Security Services
36) Toast
37) Voluntary Protection Programs Participants' Association
717-234-8525
GMEREK GOVERNMENT RELATIONS, INC., 200 LOCUST STREET, SUITE 200, HARRISBURG, PA, 17101,
1) 84 Lumber
3) Altria Client Services LLC and its Affiliates
4) American Family Life Assurance Company
5) Apple Inc.
7) Bucks County Bar Association
8) CARFAX
9) Chester County Bar Association
11) Family Health Council of Central PA, Inc.
12) HIGHMARK INC
13) IOC-PA, LLC
15) LKQ CORPORATION
17) Maternal and Family Health Services, Inc
19) Montgomery Bar Association
20) Nemacolin Woodlands Resort & Spa
21) Penneco Environmental Solutions, LLC
22) PENNSYLVANIA AAA FEDERATION
23) Pennsylvania Foundations Association
24) PENNSYLVANIA INDEPENDENT OIL & GAS ASSOCIATION
615-259-1310
1600 West End Avenue, Suite 1400, Nashville, TN, 37203,
1) 50CAN ACTION FUND, INC. - DBA TENNESSEECAN ACTION FUND
4) AMERICAN HOTEL LODGING ASSOCIATION C/O MULTISTATE ASSOCIATES LLC
5) APPLE INC.
6) CARFAX, INC.
7) CONCORDANCE
615-259-1310
1600 West End Avenue, Suite 1400, Nashville, TN, 37203,
3) American Hotel Lodging Association c/o MultiState Associates LLC
4) Apple Inc.
5) CARFAX, Inc.
6) Community Choice Financial, Inc.
8) DISTILLED SPIRITS COUNCIL OF THE U.S.
12) Herschend Family Entertainment Corporation
15) Regions Bank
16) Savvas Learning Company LLC
17) Shelby County 9-1-1 District
18) SomeraRoad
19) Tan Assets LLC
20) Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association (TIAA)
23) Tennessee Hospitality & Tourism Association
25) The Ranken Jordan Home for Convalescent Crippled Children
26) TN SECONDARY SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSN.
27) Vinoshipper c/o MultiState Associates LLC
28) Zochem LLC
615-259-1310
1600 West End Avenue, Suite 1400, Nashville, TN, 37203,
1) 50CAN ACTION FUND, INC. - DBA TENNESSEECAN ACTION FUND
3) AMERICAN HOTEL LODGING ASSOCIATION C/O MULTISTATE ASSOCIATES LLC
4) APPLE INC.
5) CARFAX, INC.
6) CONCORDANCE
P.O. Box 1540, P.O. Box 1540, Rehoboth Beach, DE, 19971,
1) ABILITY NETWORK OF DELAWARE
2) ALLIANCE OF AUTOMOBILE MANUFACTURERS INC.
4) AMERICAN COUNCIL OF ENGINEERING COS.
5) AMERICAN MASSAGE THERAPY ASSOC.
7) APPLE INC.
8) ARMORY FILMS
9) ARTESIAN RESOURCES AND ITS AFFLILIATES
10) ASSOCIATION FOR ACCESSIBLE MEDICINES
11) ASSOCIATION OF COASTAL TOWNS
12) ATHLETICO PHYSICAL THERAPY
14) BRAVEN
16) CABLE TV ASSOCIATION OF MD & DE
17) CARFAX INC.
20) CHEMICAL INDUSTRY COUNCIL OF DELAWARE INC.
21) CHRISTIANA CARE CORPORATION
22) CNH INDUSTRIAL AMERICA LLC
23) COMCAST CORP. AND ITS AFFILIATES
24) COMMUNITY EDUCATION BUILDING
25) CONDUENT INC. AND ITS AFFILIATES
26) CORRECTIONAL OFFICER'S ASSN. OF DELAWARE
27) CRODA INC.
28) DAILY PAY
29) DELAWARE ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS
31) DELAWARE CHARTER SCHOOL NETWORK
32) DELAWARE CITY REFINING COMPANY
33) DELAWARE COMPENSATION RATING BUREAU INC.
34) DELAWARE HEALTH CARE FACILITIES ASSOCIATION
35) DELAWARE HOTEL LODGING ASSN.
36) DELAWARE PARK MANAGEMENT COMPANY LLC AND ITS AFFILIATES
37) DELAWARE POLICE CHIEFS COUNCIL INC
41) ENTERTAINMENT SOFTWARE ASSOCIATION
42) EVERYTOWN FOR GUN SAFETY ACTION FUND
43) FAITHFUL FRIENDS
44) FMC CORPORATION
45) GAUDENZIA INC.
47) HI-CONE
48) HOME BUILDER ASSN. OF DELAWARE
49) IMPACT LIFE INC.
50) INTERNATIONAL LONGEVITY MARKETS ASSOC.
51) KENT SUSSEX LEADERSHIP ALLIANCE
53) KOOTH USA LLC
54) METRC
55) MODAXO TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT USA INC.
56) NATIONAL PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYER ORGANIZATIONS (NAPEO)
59) OPHELIA
60) ORSTED
63) RHETT RUGGERIO GOVERNMENT RELATIONS LLC
64) RICHARDS LAYTON & FINGER P.A.
65) RUGGERIO WILLSON & ASSOCIATES LLC.
71) UNITE USA INC. DBA UNITE US
73) UNITED MUSLIM ASSOCIATION OF DELAWARE
74) UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE - OFFICE OF GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
76) VSP VISION INC. C/O MUTLISTATE ASSOCIATES LLC
78) XEROX BUSINESS SERVICES LLC AND ITS AFFILIATES
79) ZSCALER
651-917-6001
525 Park St Ste 230, St Paul, MN, 55103,
1) 3M Companies and its affiliates
2) Adobe Inc.
3) American Institute of Architects-MN (AIA Minnesota)
4) American Legal Finance Assn (ALFA)
5) Assn for Accessible Medicines
6) CARFAX, Inc
8) DIRECTV
9) DISH Network
10) Enbridge Energy Partners LP
11) FedEx Corp
12) Great Lakes Credit & Collection Assn.
14) Intuit, Inc.
18) MN Automobile Dealers Assn (MADA)
19) MN Bankers Assn
24) North American Insulation Manufacturers Assn (NAIMA)
25) Northeastern Minnesotans for Wilderness
26) Phantom Fireworks Showrooms LLC
28) St. David's Center for Children & Family Development
29) TechNet
30) Think Small
31) University of MN
32) Viatris Inc.
651-917-6001
525 Park St Ste 230, St Paul, MN, 55103,
1) 3M Companies and its affiliates
2) American Institute of Architects-MN (AIA Minnesota)
3) American Legal Finance Assn (ALFA)
4) Assn for Accessible Medicines
5) CARFAX, Inc
7) DIRECTV
8) DISH Network
9) Enbridge Energy Partners LP
10) FedEx Corp
11) Great Lakes Credit & Collection Assn.
14) Intuit, Inc.
17) MN Automobile Dealers Assn (MADA)
18) MN Bankers Assn
23) North American Insulation Manufacturers Assn (NAIMA)
24) Northeastern Minnesotans for Wilderness
25) Phantom Fireworks Showrooms LLC
27) St. David's Center for Children & Family Development
28) TechNet
29) Think Small
30) University of MN
31) Viatris Inc.
651-249-3182
Suite 600, Centreville, VA, 20120,
1) CARFAX, INC
P.O. Box 1540, Rehoboth Beach, DE, 19971,
1) ABILITY NETWORK OF DELAWARE
2) ALLIANCE OF AUTOMOBILE MANUFACTURERS INC.
4) AMERICAN COLLEGE OF OBSTETRICIANS AND GYNECOLOGISTS
5) AMERICAN COUNCIL OF ENGINEERING COS.
6) AMERICAN MASSAGE THERAPY ASSOC.
8) APPLE INC.
9) ARMORY FILMS
10) ARTESIAN RESOURCES AND ITS AFFLILIATES
11) ASSOCIATION FOR ACCESSIBLE MEDICINES
12) ASSOCIATION OF COASTAL TOWNS
13) ATHLETICO PHYSICAL THERAPY
15) BRAVEN
17) CABLE TV ASSOCIATION OF MD & DE
18) CARFAX INC.
20) CHEMICAL INDUSTRY COUNCIL OF DELAWARE INC.
21) CHRISTIANA CARE CORPORATION
22) CNH INDUSTRIAL AMERICA LLC
23) COMCAST CORP. AND ITS AFFILIATES
24) COMMUNITY EDUCATION BUILDING
25) CONDUENT INC. AND ITS AFFILIATES
26) CORRECTIONAL OFFICER'S ASSN. OF DELAWARE
27) CRODA INC.
28) DAILY PAY
29) DELAWARE ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS
31) DELAWARE CHARTER SCHOOL NETWORK
32) DELAWARE CITY REFINING COMPANY
33) DELAWARE COMPENSATION RATING BUREAU INC.
34) DELAWARE HEALTH CARE FACILITIES ASSOCIATION
35) DELAWARE HOTEL LODGING ASSN.
37) DELAWARE POLICE CHIEFS COUNCIL INC
41) ENTERTAINMENT SOFTWARE ASSOCIATION
42) EVERYTOWN FOR GUN SAFETY ACTION FUND
43) FAITHFUL FRIENDS
44) FMC CORPORATION
45) GAUDENZIA INC.
47) HI-CONE
48) HOME BUILDER ASSN. OF DELAWARE
49) IMPACT LIFE INC.
50) INTERNATIONAL LONGEVITY MARKETS ASSOC.
51) KENT SUSSEX LEADERSHIP ALLIANCE
53) KOOTH USA LLC
54) METRC
55) MODAXO TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT USA INC.
56) NATIONAL PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYER ORGANIZATIONS (NAPEO)
59) OPHELIA
60) ORSTED
63) RICHARDS LAYTON & FINGER P.A.
64) RUGGERIO WILLSON & ASSOCIATES LLC.
70) UNITE USA INC. DBA UNITE US
72) UNITED MUSLIM ASSOCIATION OF DELAWARE
73) UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE - OFFICE OF GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
75) VSP VISION INC. C/O MUTLISTATE ASSOCIATES LLC
77) XEROX BUSINESS SERVICES LLC AND ITS AFFILIATES
78) ZSCALER
502-223-8967
225 Capital Avenue, Frankfort, KY, 40601,
3) Bank of America Corporation
5) Carfax
6) CGI Technologies & Solutions, Inc.
8) EarnIn
9) Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce
502-223-8967
225 Capital Avenue, Frankfort, KY, 40601,
