The Emissary Group's success is built on the foundation of offering clients comprehensive strategic planning and business development as well as full-service state and local government lobbying. Our firm specializes in regulatory services, public affairs, and grassroots initiatives. We offer specialized services in governmental affairs compliance and produce written reports for our clients year-round.
15-20 years
Our team consists of lobbyists from around the state of New Mexico with a broad range of relationships with legislators, leaders, state office officials, and local officials. Our team has been carefully selected to ensure relationships with individuals on both sides of the aisle, and all age groups.
T.J. serves as a registered lobbyist for clients on state and local issues. In addition, T.J. is an attorney in New Mexico and practices government affairs law, administrative law, and litigation. T.J. graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Finance from the University of Arizona in 1995. Thereafter, he graduated with a Master of Business Administration from Western New Mexico University and Juris Doctor from the University of Arizona in 2000.
770-627-7501
1100 PEACHTREE STREET, SUITE 650, ATLANTA, GA, 30309,
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25 years of government affairs experience in Georgia and Washington, DC
Extensive background in water and agriculture policy, advising three governors
Trusted advisor to numerous political campaigns
1) ALBANY AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
2) AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY CANCER ACTION NETWORK
3) AMERICAN PEANUT SHELLERS ASSOCIATION
5) CENTURYLINK
7) CORNERSTONE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS
8) DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF BAINBRIDGE AND DECATUR COUNTY
9) DI SQUARED
11) DOUGHERTY COUNTY COMMISSION
13) EMORY UNIVERSITY
14) GEORGIA BIO
15) GEORGIA ECONOMIC DEVELOPERS ASSOCIATION
16) GEORGIA RURAL WATER ASSOCIATION
17) GEORGIA SOCIETY OF HEARING PROFESSIONALS
19) MCCROMETER INC
20) NO 23 HOLDINGS (AG EXTRACTS)
21) NURSING REGULATION NATIONAL COUNCIL OF STATE BOARDS OF NURSING (NCSBN)
22) PHOEBE PUTNEY HEALTH SYSTEM
23) SATELLITE BROADCASTING & COMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION
20+ years
Jerry Usry joined the firm in 2015, establishing the firm's Atlanta, Georgia office. Prior to joining Cornerstone, Jerry was the principal and founder of a successful, full-service, public affairs consulting firm headquartered in Albany, Georgia
Under retainer with a number of corporate, governmental and association clients, the firm established a strong track record of accomplishments with both the Georgia General Assembly and the U.S. Congress. From securing multi-million dollar appropriations projects, to drafting and implementing complex legislative strategies, Jerry has consistently achieved client goals and enjoys long-term business relationships as a result. He has played a major role in the reform of the Georgia Tax Code, a rewrite of state health and water planning laws, new food safety reporting statutes and the establishment and funding of a variety of university based institutes.
Democrat and Republican governors have appointed him to a variety of government policy posts, including the Georgia Rural Development Council and the ACT-ACF Water Compacts Advisory Committee. Jerry has also been recognized by prestigious organizations for professional accomplishments: Georgia Trend's 40 Under 40, Rising Star in Business and Politics; American Society of Association Executives, National Award for Excellence in Government Relations; James Magazine, Top Ten Independent Lobbyists in Georgia; and Zpolitics, 16 power players under the Gold Dome. Jerry is an original member of Governor Nathan Deal's (R-GA) Finance Committee and was appointed to his Inaugural Executive Committee.
Prior to the establishment of his consulting practice, Jerry was a staff director of a major commodity organization and a regional administrator for a state agency. He is a member of the Georgia Professional Lobbyist Association, Georgia Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, and the Georgia Agribusiness Council.
A lifelong Georgian and a native of Athens, Jerry has a B.S.A. and a Master's degree in Public Administration.
612-868-3749
200 S 5th St Ste 2100, Minneapolis, MN, 55402,
1) CENTURYLINK
2087139466
599 W. Bannock St., Ste. B, Boise, ID, 83702,
1) AFLAC
3) Ballet Idaho
5) Carvana
7) Cygnet, LLC
8) Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company
9) Fortinet
10) Idaho Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
11) Idaho Contraceptive Education Network
12) idaho Financial Services Association
2085911030
599 W. Bannock St., Boise, ID, 83702,
1) AFLAC
3) Ballet Idaho
5) Carvana
7) Cygnet, LLC
8) Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company
9) Fortinet
10) Idaho Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
11) Idaho Contraceptive Education Network
12) idaho Financial Services Association
(517) 482-2896
120 N WASHINGTON SQ, STE 300 % KHEDER DAVIS & ASSOCIATES, LANSING, MI, 48933,
2067906492
PO BOX 65702, Tacoma, WA, 98464,
PO Box 503, Alexandria, VA, 22313,
408 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, 20003,
408 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, 20003,
612-481-1292
1920 S 1st St Ste 2203, Minneapolis, MN, 55454,
916 701-5921
SACRAMENTO, CA, 95814,
(801) 824-0173
1016 South Eden Prairie Way, Suite 300, Midway, UT, 84049,
408 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, 20003,
(517) 482-2896
120 N WASHINGTON SQ, STE 300 % KHEDER DAVIS & ASSOCIATES, LANSING, MI, 48933,
6052248803
Pierre, SD, 57501,
2069536026
7105 Marble Beach Rd NW, Gig Harbor, WA, 98332,
(385) 222-1618
10 W 100 South, 300, Salt Lake City, UT, 84101,
3) CenturyLink
6) Hims Inc.
7) Hoy Health
10) Northern Utah Chamber Coalition (NUCC)
12) Reading Horizons
202-534-4949
505 9th Street NW, Suite 830, Washington, DC, 20004,
1) ALLIANCE FOR BIOPHARMACEUTICAL COMPETITIVENESS AND INNOVATION
3) BAYER CORPORATION (FORMERLY KNOWN AS MONSANTO COMPANY)
10) HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE COMPANY
11) IBM CORPORATION
12) JOHNSON & JOHNSON SERVICES INC
13) KENVUE INC.
15) LUMEN TECHNOLOGIES (FORMERLY KNOWN AS CENTURYLINK, INC.)
16) MODERNATX, INC.
17) MOSAIC COMPANY
18) NEXTERA ENERGY CAPITAL HOLDINGS INC. (FORMERLY NEXTERA ENERGY INC.)
19) PFIZER, INC.
20) PLUG POWER INC.
22) REGENERON PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
23) SUNTORY GLOBAL SPIRITS (FORMERLY BEAM SUNTORY INC.)
26) THE GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY
27) YUM! BRANDS
505 9th Street NW, Suite 830, Washington, DC, 20004,
1) ALLIANCE FOR BIOPHARMACEUTICAL COMPETITIVENESS AND INNOVATION
3) BAYER CORPORATION (FORMERLY KNOWN AS MONSANTO COMPANY)
9) HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE COMPANY
10) KENVUE INC.
651-497-7478
1920 S 1st St Ste 2203, Minneapolis, MN, 55454,
505 9th Street NW, Suite 830, Washington, DC, 20004,
1) ALLIANCE FOR BIOPHARMACEUTICAL COMPETITIVENESS AND INNOVATION
3) BAYER CORPORATION (FORMERLY KNOWN AS MONSANTO COMPANY)
10) HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE COMPANY
11) IBM CORPORATION
12) JOHNSON & JOHNSON SERVICES INC
13) KENVUE INC.
15) LUMEN TECHNOLOGIES (FORMERLY KNOWN AS CENTURYLINK, INC.)
16) MODERNATX, INC.
17) MOSAIC COMPANY
18) NEXTERA ENERGY CAPITAL HOLDINGS INC. (FORMERLY NEXTERA ENERGY INC.)
19) PFIZER, INC.
20) PLUG POWER INC.
22) REGENERON PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
23) SUNTORY GLOBAL SPIRITS (FORMERLY BEAM SUNTORY INC.)
26) THE GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY
27) YUM! BRANDS
612-341-2666
1920 S 1st St Ste 2203, Minneapolis, MN, 55454,
651-312-5364
200 S 5th St Ste 2200, Minneapolis, MN, 55402,
1) CENTURYLINK
(505) 231-0504
7 Autumn Light Place, Santa Fe, NM, 87508,
1) AMERICAN PROMOTIONAL EVENTS, INC. -WEST
2) AMERIHEALTH CARITAS NEW MEXICO, INC
5) BIOTECHNOLOGY INNOVATION ORGANIZATION (BIO)
7) CENTURYLINK
9) DAIRY PRODUCERS OF NEW MEXICO
11) EL PASO ELECTRIC
12) ELDORADO AREA WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT
13) ENCHANT ENERGY
14) ENDURING RESOURCES SAN JUAN RESOURCES, LLC
16) FREEPORT-MCMORAN
18) GRANT COUNTY
(575) 538-1867
P.O. Box 1743, Silver City, NM, NM, 88062,