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
3) Alliance for Health Information Operations and Standards (AHIOS) c/o MultiState Associates, LLC
5) American Hotel & Lodging Association
7) Azova, Inc.
11) Child Care Aware of Missouri
12) City of Jefferson, Missouri
14) CoinFlip
15) Consumer Data Industry Association
16) Consumer Healthcare Products Association
17) Copart, Inc.
18) Diamond Game
19) DirecTV, LLC
20) EBSCO Information Services
21) EchoStar Corporation and its Affiliates
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 State High School Activities Association
43) Missouri Veterinary Medical Association
44) MoneyGram Payment Systems Inc
45) Mortgage Bankers Association of Missouri
46) National Council on Compensation Insurance
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
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.
(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
3) Alliance for Health Information Operations and Standards (AHIOS) c/o MultiState Associates, LLC
5) American Hotel & Lodging Association
7) Azova, Inc.
11) Child Care Aware of Missouri
12) City of Jefferson, Missouri
14) CoinFlip
15) Consumer Data Industry Association
16) Consumer Healthcare Products Association
17) Copart, Inc.
18) Diamond Game
19) DirecTV, LLC
20) EBSCO Information Services
21) EchoStar Corporation and its Affiliates
23) Emergent BioSolutions Inc. (EBSI)
24) FCS Financial
25) FORVIS
26) Home Builders Association of Central Missouri
28) Knox Company
29) LS Power Grid Midcontinent, LLC
30) Maverik
32) Michael Roberts
34) Missouri Association of Cosmetology Schools
35) Missouri Broadcasters Association
36) Missouri Cancer Associates
37) Missouri Consumer Credit Coalition
39) Missouri Fireworks Association
40) Missouri Optometric Association
41) Missouri Press Association
42) Missouri Society of Accountants
43) Missouri State High School Activities Association
44) Missouri Veterinary Medical Association
45) MoneyGram Payment Systems Inc
46) Mortgage Bankers Association of Missouri
47) National Council on Compensation Insurance
48) National Fire Sprinkler Association
49) Odyssey
52) Presidio Environmental, LLC
53) Public Education Employee Retirement System of Missouri
54) Public School Retirement System of Missouri
56) Renaissance Learning, Inc.
57) SAP Concur Technologies, Inc.
58) Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits LLC
59) Southwest Transmission, LLC
60) Specialized Education of Missouri, Inc.
62) Truehold
63) United Healthcare Services, Inc.
65) 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.
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
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) Tusk Montgomery Philanthropies
22) Verizon Wireless, Cellco Partnership
23) Water Foundation
24) Waterford.org
25) Wellpath
(573) 520-7240
235 E High Street, Suite 301, Jefferson City, MO, 65101,
1) 3M Company
3) Alliance for Health Information Operations and Standards (AHIOS) c/o MultiState Associates, LLC
5) American Hotel & Lodging Association
7) Azova, Inc.
11) Child Care Aware of Missouri
12) City of Jefferson, Missouri
14) CoinFlip
15) Consumer Data Industry Association
16) Consumer Healthcare Products Association
17) Copart, Inc.
18) Diamond Game
19) DirecTV, LLC
20) EBSCO Information Services
21) EchoStar Corporation and its Affiliates
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 State High School Activities Association
43) Missouri Veterinary Medical Association
44) MoneyGram Payment Systems Inc
45) Mortgage Bankers Association of Missouri
46) National Council on Compensation Insurance
47) National Fire Sprinkler Association
48) Odyssey
51) Presidio Environmental, LLC
52) Public Education Employee Retirement System of Missouri
53) Public School Retirement System of Missouri
55) Renaissance Learning, Inc.
56) SAP Concur Technologies, Inc.
57) Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits LLC
58) Southwest Transmission, LLC
59) Specialized Education of Missouri, Inc.
61) Truehold
62) United Healthcare Services, Inc.
64) 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.
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
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
ONE COMMERCE PLAZA, 19TH FLOOR, ALBANY, NY, 12260,
907-350-1254
3261 Pioneer Ave., Juneau, Alaska, 99801,
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
301-363-1403
137 National Plaza, Suite 300, National Harbor, MD, 20745,
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.
651-503-1820
525 Park St Ste 120, St Paul, MN, 55103,
