(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.
10) Child Care Aware of Missouri
11) City of Jefferson, Missouri
13) CoinFlip
14) Consumer Data Industry Association
15) Consumer Healthcare Products Association
16) Copart, Inc.
17) Diamond Game
18) DirecTV, LLC
19) EBSCO Information Services
20) EchoStar Corporation and its Affiliates
22) Emergent BioSolutions Inc. (EBSI)
23) FCS Financial
24) FORVIS
25) Home Builders Association of Central Missouri
27) Knox Company
28) LS Power Grid Midcontinent, LLC
29) Maverik
31) Michael Roberts
33) Missouri Association of Cosmetology Schools
34) Missouri Broadcasters Association
35) Missouri Cancer Associates
36) Missouri Consumer Credit Coalition
38) Missouri Fireworks Association
39) Missouri Optometric Association
40) Missouri Press Association
41) Missouri Society of Accountants
42) Missouri Veterinary Medical Association
43) MoneyGram Payment Systems Inc
44) Mortgage Bankers Association of Missouri
45) National Council on Compensation Insurance
46) National Fire Sprinkler Association
47) Odyssey
50) Presidio Environmental, LLC
51) Public Education Employee Retirement System of Missouri
52) Public School Retirement System of Missouri
54) Renaissance Learning, Inc.
55) SAP Concur Technologies, Inc.
56) Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits LLC
57) Southwest Transmission, LLC
58) Specialized Education of Missouri, Inc.
60) Truehold
61) United Healthcare Services, Inc.
63) Western Union
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.
10) Child Care Aware of Missouri
11) City of Jefferson, Missouri
13) CoinFlip
14) Consumer Data Industry Association
15) Consumer Healthcare Products Association
16) Copart, Inc.
17) Diamond Game
18) DirecTV, LLC
19) EBSCO Information Services
20) EchoStar Corporation and its Affiliates
22) FCS Financial
23) FORVIS
24) Home Builders Association of Central Missouri
26) Knox Company
27) LS Power Grid Midcontinent, LLC
28) Maverik
30) Michael Roberts
32) Missouri Association of Cosmetology Schools
33) Missouri Broadcasters Association
34) Missouri Cancer Associates
35) Missouri Consumer Credit Coalition
37) Missouri Fireworks Association
38) Missouri Optometric Association
39) Missouri Press Association
40) Missouri Society of Accountants
41) Missouri Veterinary Medical Association
42) MoneyGram Payment Systems Inc
43) Mortgage Bankers Association of Missouri
44) National Council on Compensation Insurance
45) Odyssey
48) Presidio Environmental, LLC
49) Public Education Employee Retirement System of Missouri
50) Public School Retirement System of Missouri
52) Renaissance Learning, Inc.
53) SAP Concur Technologies, Inc.
54) Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits LLC
55) Southwest Transmission, LLC
56) Specialized Education of Missouri, Inc.
58) Truehold
59) United Healthcare Services, Inc.
61) Western Union
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.
ONE COMMERCE PLAZA, 19TH FLOOR, ALBANY, NY, 12260,
1) Advanced Medical Technology Association
4) American Association Of Nurse Practitioners
5) American Express Travel Related Services Company, INC.
8) Can Manufacturers Institute
9) Carmax Auto Superstores Services, INC.
10) Council Of New York Cooperatives And Condominiums
12) Distilled Spirits Council Of The United States, INC.
13) Federal Home Loan Bank Of New York
14) Guthrie Cortland Medical Center
15) Household & Commercial Products Association
16) Independence Pet Holdings, INC.
21) National Heritage Academies
22) NYS Association Of Neuropsychology, INC.
23) Oneida Health Systems, INC.
24) Optometric Association (NYS)
25) Pearson Education, INC. And Ncs Pearson, INC.
26) Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council
27) Protective Life Corporation
28) Quest Diagnostics Incorporated
30) Shelterpoint Life Insurance Company
31) Society For Respiratory Care, INC. (NYS)
32) Teachers College, Columbia University
859-817-5930
7310 Turfway Rd., #210,, Florence, KY, 41042,
2) Accelecom
3) AFLAC
4) Appalachian Wildlife Foundation
8) Cincinnati/Northern KY International Airport
9) ClassWallet
10) Core Scientific
12) DisposeRX, Inc.
13) Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S.
859-817-5930
7310 Turfway Rd., Suite 210, Florence, KY, 41042,
1) Accelecom
2) AFLAC
5) Cincinnati/Northern KY International Airport
7) Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S.
12) Kalshi Inc.
14) KY Competes
15) KY County Clerks' Association
16) Marzetti Company (The) & Its Subsidiaries
18) National Assn. of Social Workers KY Chapter
19) Pharmaceutical Research & Manuf. of America
21) Risepoint, LLC
22) Tusk Montgomery Philanthropies
23) Verizon Wireless, Cellco Partnership
24) Water Foundation
25) Waterford.org
26) Wellpath
(573) 520-7240
235 E High Street, Suite 301, Jefferson City, MO, 65101,
1) 3M Company
4) American Hotel & Lodging Association
6) Azova, Inc.
10) Child Care Aware of Missouri
11) City of Jefferson, Missouri
13) CoinFlip
14) Consumer Data Industry Association
15) Consumer Healthcare Products Association
16) Copart, Inc.
17) Diamond Game
18) DirecTV, LLC
19) EBSCO Information Services
20) EchoStar Corporation and its Affiliates
22) FCS Financial
23) FORVIS
24) Home Builders Association of Central Missouri
26) Knox Company
27) LS Power Grid Midcontinent, LLC
28) Maverik
30) Michael Roberts
32) Missouri Association of Cosmetology Schools
33) Missouri Broadcasters Association
34) Missouri Cancer Associates
35) Missouri Consumer Credit Coalition
37) Missouri Fireworks Association
38) Missouri Optometric Association
39) Missouri Press Association
40) Missouri Society of Accountants
41) Missouri Veterinary Medical Association
42) MoneyGram Payment Systems Inc
43) Mortgage Bankers Association of Missouri
44) National Council on Compensation Insurance
45) National Fire Sprinkler Association
46) Odyssey
49) Presidio Environmental, LLC
50) Public Education Employee Retirement System of Missouri
51) Public School Retirement System of Missouri
53) Renaissance Learning, Inc.
54) SAP Concur Technologies, Inc.
55) Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits LLC
56) Southwest Transmission, LLC
57) Specialized Education of Missouri, Inc.
59) Truehold
60) United Healthcare Services, Inc.
62) Western Union
502-779-8177
400 W. Market Street, Ste. 3200, Louisville, KY, 40202,
1) Accelecom
2) AFLAC
5) Cincinnati/Northern KY International Airport
7) Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S.
12) Kalshi Inc.
14) KY County Clerks' Association
15) Marzetti Company (The) & Its Subsidiaries
17) National Assn. of Social Workers KY Chapter
18) Pharmaceutical Research & Manuf. of America
20) Risepoint, LLC
21) Tusk Montgomery Philanthropies
22) Verizon Wireless, Cellco Partnership
23) Water Foundation
24) Waterford.org
25) Wellpath
ONE COMMERCE PLAZA, 19TH FLOOR, ALBANY, NY, 12260,
1) Advanced Medical Technology Association
4) American Association Of Nurse Practitioners
5) American Express Travel Related Services Company, INC.
8) Can Manufacturers Institute
9) Carmax Auto Superstores Services, INC.
10) Council Of New York Cooperatives And Condominiums
12) Distilled Spirits Council Of The United States, INC.
13) Federal Home Loan Bank Of New York
14) Guthrie Cortland Medical Center
15) Household & Commercial Products Association
16) Independence Pet Holdings, INC.
21) National Heritage Academies
22) NYS Association Of Neuropsychology, INC.
23) Oneida Health Systems, INC.
24) Optometric Association (NYS)
25) Pearson Education, INC. And Ncs Pearson, INC.
26) Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council
27) Protective Life Corporation
28) Quest Diagnostics Incorporated
30) Shelterpoint Life Insurance Company
31) Society For Respiratory Care, INC. (NYS)
33) Teachers College, Columbia University
ONE COMMERCE PLAZA, 19TH FLOOR, ALBANY, NY, 12260,
907-350-1254
3261 Pioneer Ave., Juneau, Alaska, 99801,
301-363-1403
137 National Plaza, Suite 300, National Harbor, MD, 20745,
1) Allegany County Historical Society
5) Diamond Game
6) Inncuvate Community Development Partners, Inc.
7) Island
859-244-3225
250 W. Main St., #2800, Lexington, KY, 40507,
1) Accelecom
2) AFLAC
5) Cincinnati/Northern KY International Airport
7) Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S.
12) Kalshi Inc.
14) KY County Clerks' Association
15) Marzetti Company (The) & Its Subsidiaries
17) National Assn. of Social Workers KY Chapter
18) Pharmaceutical Research & Manuf. of America
20) Risepoint, LLC
21) Tusk Montgomery Philanthropies
22) Verizon Wireless, Cellco Partnership
23) Water Foundation
24) Waterford.org
25) Wellpath
651-503-1820
525 Park St Ste 120, St Paul, MN, 55103,
