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Possesses extensive knowledge of the Mississippi legislative process

Provides trusted guidance on fiscal policy to legislative leadership and statewide elected officials

Understands the challenges that state agencies face and offers solutions that align strategically with other statewide efforts

Drew Maddox joined the Cornerstone Mississippi team in February 2020 as a vice president with more than 10 years of experience in finance and education policy. Previously, Drew served as the chief financial officer of the Mississippi Department of Revenue, where he oversaw all administrative divisions of the department, including accounting, communications, processing, information technologies and logistics. As CFO, Drew also worked closely with state legislators and statewide elected officials to guide tax policy decisions, liquor laws, and revenue-generating activities.

Prior to his time at the Department of Revenue, Drew also worked as director of state engagement at EdBuild, where he used his knowledge of political and governmental structures to strategically place educational reform proposals in the best positions for success in state legislatures across the country. Drew has also worked at the Mississippi Legislative Budget Office as the Senate budget officer, where he worked closely with leadership to craft and pass balanced budgets.

Drew received his Bachelor of Arts in English literature and his Bachelor of Business Administration degrees from Millsaps College in Jackson, Mississippi. Drew enjoys spending time with his wife and two children (Sam and Bee), baseball, and gardening.

  • 717-233-1111

  • 30 North Third Street, Suite 950HarrisburgPA17101

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15-20 years

  • 215-735-6660

  • 200 S. Broad StreetSuite 1100PhiladelphiaPA19102

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6-10 years

Assists clients with issues pertaining to state and municipal government, budget and appropriations, drafting legisltion, economic development and public and community relations

Alumnus of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Walmart Emerging Leader Internship

Served as legislative liaison for Mississippi Attorney General Jim Hood from 2013-2015

Elliott Flaggs joined Cornerstone's Jackson office in October 2015. He most recently served as a special assistant attorney general with the Mississippi Attorney General's Office in the capacity of legislative liaison for Attorney General Jim Hood and director of the Child Desertion Unit. His responsibilities included analyzing and advocating legislation impacting state citizens and the Mississippi Attorney General's Office, advising the executive staff on legislative strategies, and making recommendations regarding legislative proposals. He also prosecuted parents for child neglect and abandonment in the Public Integrity Division.

Prior to the Mississippi Attorney General's Office, Elliott attended Mississippi State University where he received a bachelor's degree in industrial and systems engineering (B.A., 2007). After graduation, he was accepted into the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation - Walmart Emerging Leaders Program where he worked on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. for Congressman G.K. Butterfield (North Carolina - District 1). Subsequently, he attended The University of Mississippi School of Law and graduated cum laude (J.D., 2012). During law school, he was a member of the Mississippi Law Journal and Dean's Leadership Council while also serving as a Law School Student Body Senator.

Furthermore, Elliott is an active member of the Mississippi Bar Association, Jackson Young Lawyers, Magnolia Bar Association, the Charles Clark Inn of Court and Jackson Professional Group. He is an incorporator and board member of The First Tee of Central Mississippi in Jackson, MS. He is also a 2015-16 graduate of Leadership Greater Jackson and now serves on their board of directors. In addition, Elliott has been recognized as an American Cancer Society - Best Dressed Jackson honoree as a result of his community service efforts and by the Clarion Ledger as a Top Politician and Politico Under 35 in Mississippi.

Elliott and his wife, Brittany, reside in Madison, MS with their daughter, Lianne.

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15-20 years

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Leads federal and state advocacy efforts for clients from the firm's Jackson office

Former chief of federal affairs and strategic priorities at the Mississippi Development Authority

Manning joined Cornerstone in May of 2023 following his time at Watkins & Eager PLLC, where he served as a Government Affairs Advisor. Based in Jackson, Manning supports clients at the state and federal level, specifically with infrastructure, community development, public safety, workforce development, Corps of Engineers and other issues areas.

In his previous role, he helped secure state appropriations for projects and pursued federal earmark requests, successfully advocating for tens of millions of dollars for clients. Additionally, he worked on a variety of issues including tax policy, business regulations, and federal and state regulatory approval for complex, large scale projects.

Prior to this, Manning held different roles with the Mississippi Development Authority (MDA), his last one being the Chief of Federal Affairs and Strategic Priorities, where he worked directly with the governor and his staff to support economic development. Manning was a member of the executive committee of the state's lead economic and community development agency advancing the state's priorities on a variety of federal issues including aerospace, military spending and base/mission realignment, infrastructure and defense sector recruitment.

While at the MDA he also directed the activities of six division directors with a wide variety of responsibilities from strategic policy development, community development and federal regulatory compliance, in addition to coordinating the inter-governmental affairs of the agency, including working closely with the Office of the Governor, statewide elected officials, other state executive agencies, the state legislature and the federal Congressional delegation.

Manning holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Mississippi.

CARY KOCH

(Louisiana)

K2 Advocacy combines deep expertise in government relations with a passion for making a difference. Based in Louisiana, we understand the political and regulatory landscape and work hard to ensure your voice is heard at every level of government. From lobbying to association management to strategic consulting, we are committed to driving meaningful results for our clients.

15-20 years

With deep ties to Louisiana's political landscape, we bring a local perspective, but engage across state lines to help clients broaden their services across the nation.

  • 717-233-1111

  • 30 North Third Street, Suite 950HarrisburgPA17101

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11-15 years

RYAN KILPATRICK

(Oklahoma)

Founded in 2019, Amber Integrated (AI) is Oklahoma's only fully integrated public affairs firm, offering services in government relations, political consulting, strategic communications, market research and advertising. AI was created when the government relations firm FKG Consulting merged with the Right Strategy Group, a marketing and campaign firm, and the public relations firm Uppercase Strategies. AI offers our clients the opportunity to pursue success with the most complete set of tools available in an environment that is more data-driven, digitally focused, and fast-paced than ever.

Firm Specialties:
Lobbying/Consulting. Track legislation, find bill sponsors, educate lawmakers, arrange high-level meetings in every branch of government, and ensure your voice is heard when it counts the most.

Advocacy Campaigns. Take your message directly to the people with data-driven advocacy campaigns that work to educate the press and public, influence public opinion, and encourage legislative contact on your issues. Our digital advocacy campaigns have reached millions of voters and generated hundreds of thousands of calls, emails, letters, tweets, and texts to lawmakers.

AI's services also include political consulting, strategic communications, media and advertising services and market research.

RYAN KILPATRICK is a founding partner at AI. Prior to helping launch AI, Ryan was a partner at FKG Consulting. In his role at AI, Ryan Kilpatrick develops and implements public affairs strategies for clients at the state and municipal levels. Past projects include helping to pass a statewide cigarette tax increase, working to facilitate agreement between auto insurers and transportation network companies in Oklahoma, and efforts to modernize Oklahoma's alcohol laws. He also co-chairs the policy committee for the Oklahoma Turning Point Council, a group that seeks to improve health outcomes through community partnerships.

Ryan previously worked on legislative and statewide campaigns and worked in Washington, DC for Congressman Tom Cole. Ryan graduated from Trinity University in San Antonio. His community involvement includes Leadership Oklahoma City's LOYAL Class X, the Downtown Club of OKC, Big Brothers Big Sisters and coaching volleyball for the Oklahoma City Police Athletic League. Ryan is a sports fanatic; you can catch him and his wife Mary Ellen at an OKC Thunder or Energy FC game.

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Over a decade of experience in government relations, navigating the intricacies of both state and federal legislative landscapes

Previously served as the director of government affairs at the Mississippi Manufacturers Association

Kelly Wright joined the Cornerstone Mississippi team as a vice president in December 2023.

Kelly brings over a decade of experience in government relations, showcasing a diverse skillset and proven ability to navigate the intricacies of both state and federal legislative landscapes. In her most recent role as the director of government affairs at the Mississippi Manufacturers Association (MMA), she actively engaged with state legislators to advocate for key issues relevant to the MMA. Kelly's responsibilities included monitoring committee meetings and floor actions, preparing detailed position papers on legislation and establishing crucial relationships.

Additionally, Kelly maintained membership activities at MMA, where she oversaw the policy and government affairs committees. She served as a liaison between member companies and various state agencies, ensuring open lines of communication and facilitating collaboration. Notably, Kelly demonstrated her leadership abilities by managing the MMA PAC. She identified candidates aligned with MMA's mission and made recommendations to the MMA PAC Board.

Kelly holds a bachelor's degree in history and psychology from the University of Mississippi.

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1) Adobe Inc.

2) ADP

3) Advanced Energy United

4) American Red Cross Southeastern Pennsylvania

5) ANHEUSER-BUSCH COMPANIES

6) Arrow International, Inc.

7) AT&T Inc.

8) Atos Governmental IT Outsourcing Services LLCs

9) Avenues Recovery Medical Center at Valley Forge, LLC

10) Baruch S. Blumberg Institute

11) Baxter Healthcare Corporation c/o MultiState Associates LLC

12) Blackrock

13) BlackRock Funds Services Group, LLC

14) Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of Art

15) BRG Sports, Inc.

16) Bristol-Myers Squibb

17) Campaign Legal Center

18) Centene Corporation on behalf of its affiliates and subsidiaries

19) Ceres, Inc.

20) Citigroup Washington, Inc.

21) Community Associations Institute Pennsylvania Legislative Action Committee

22) Concordance

23) Conduent Incorporated and its Affiliates

24) Curtis Institute of Music

25) Da Vinci Discovery Center of Science and Technology, Inc.

26) Dell Technologies Inc.

27) EAGLEVILLE HOSPITAL

28) EASTERN UNIVERSITY

29) Ensemble/ Mosaic Navy Yard, LLC

30) Environmental Defense Action Fund

31) Evergreen Collaborative

32) findhelp

33) Focus Health

34) GMS Funding Solutions

35) GOOD SHEPHERD REHABILITATION NETWORK

36) Guidehouse Inc.

37) Gwynedd Mercy University

38) High Associates Ltd.

39) Holistic Farms, LLC

40) Holy Redeemer Health System

41) IEM International, Inc.

42) Incode Technologies, Inc.

43) Indivior Inc.

44) Jefferson Health Corporation (f/k/a Albert Einstein Healthcare Network)

45) Kensington Hospital

46) KeyScripts, LLC

47) Lancaster Cleft Palate Clinic

48) Lancaster Housing Fund dba Lancaster Housing Works

49) Leibys MHC LLC

50) Mazzoni Center

51) MCG Health, LLC

52) MICROSOFT CORPORATION

53) Motion Picture Association, Inc.

54) Nurse-Family Partnership

55) P70829

56) PA Food & Ag Coalition

57) PA STATE TROOPERS ASSOCIATION

58) PENN TERMINALS LLC

59) PENNSYLVANIA ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS

60) PENNSYLVANIA ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL

61) PENNSYLVANIA HEALTH CARE ASSOCIATION

62) PENNSYLVANIA STATE CORRECTIONS OFFICERS ASSOCIATION

63) Pennsyvania Thoroughbred Horsemen's Assn., Inc.

64) Philadelphia 76ers, L.P.

65) Philadelphia Corporation for Aging

66) Philadelphia FIGHT

67) Philadelphia Museum of Art

68) Real Time Medical Systems

69) Regional Produce Cooperative Corp.

70) Rehabilitation and Community Providers Association

71) RIVER POINTE LOGISTICS, LLC

72) Saint Joseph's University

73) Sapient Corporation

74) Savvas Learning Center

75) Scotts Miracle-Gro

76) Sol Systems, LLC

77) Temple University Health System

78) The Devereux Foundation

79) The Goldenberg Group

80) The Harrisburg University of Science and Technology

81) The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research

82) The Nature Conservancy

83) The Philadelphia Orchestra Association

84) THE UNIVERSITY OF SCRANTON

85) Thomas Jefferson University

86) UHS of Delaware, Inc

87) Versaterm Public Safety

88) Vesper Energy Development LLC

89) Vitu, Inc. (f/k/a Motor Vehicle Software Corporation)

90) VMware

91) WellSpan Health

92) Wilkes University

93) Wonderschool

94) Zscaler, Inc.

11-15 years

MADISON ALLIGOOD

(North Carolina)
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  • (660) 537-2239

  • PO Box 722Jefferson CityMO65102

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GRIFFIN BRADLEY

(North Carolina)
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GRIFFIN BRADLEY

(South Carolina)
  • 3044816433

  • 99 Chauncy Street, 6th FloorBostonMA02111

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GRIFFIN BRADLEY

(Virginia)
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JULIA BRIGHT

(Kentucky)
  • 502-548-7500

  • 212 Washington St.Commonwealth AlliancesFrankfortKY40601

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ANDREW COLLIER

(Illinois)
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ANDREW COLLIER

(Kentucky)
  • 202-774-0171

  • 99 Chauncy St.BostonMA02111

Clients:
  • 978-994-9014

  • 68 Harrison Ave ste 605605BostonMA02111

KATHERINE HALL

(Kentucky)
Clients:
  • (919) 999-8864

  • 421 N. Harrington Street, Suite 6503605 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 500RaleighNC27603

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BENJAMIN HAYDON

(Kentucky)
  • 859-327-0445

  • 212 Washington St.FrankfortKY40601

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PATRICK JENNINGS

(Kentucky)
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COLLIN JOHNSON

(Kentucky)
  • 502-607-8670

  • 212 Washington St.Commonwealth AlliancesFrankfortKY40601

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CHRISTIAN KOCH

(Illinois)
  • 7346571881

  • 99 CHAUNCEY ST6TH FLOORBOSTONMA02111

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CHRISTIAN KOCH

(Ohio)
  • (734) 657-1881

  • 18 West Diversey Parkway, Apt. TChicagoIL60614

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HOLLY LI

(New York)
  • 99 CHAUNCEY ST.6TH FLOORBOSTONMA02111

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JEFF MAUK

(Virginia)
Clients:

JEFF MAUK

(New York)
  • 99 CHAUNCEY ST.6TH FLOORBOSTONMA02111

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JEFF MAUK

(Pennsylvania)
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TERRENCE O'DONNELL

(Ohio)
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RISHI REDDI

(Massachusetts)
  • 617-247-0700

  • 99 Chauncy Street6th FloorBostonMA02111

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RISHI REDDI

(New Hampshire)
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KACY REITNAUER

(Pennsylvania)
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THOMAS ROBBINS

(MOMO)
  • (573) 645-5912

  • 18500 Edison AveChesterfieldMO63005

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STEVEN ROTHSTEIN

(New York)
  • 99 CHAUNCEY ST.6TH FLOORBOSTONMA02111

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CHRISTOPHER SCHOEMAN

(Missouri)
  • (636) 541-1928

  • 18500 Edison AveChesterfieldMO63005

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WILLIAM VORYS

(Ohio)

RAAGAN WILHELM

(Illinois)
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