601-985-4181
1020 Highland Colony Parkway, Suite 1400, RIDGELAND, MS, 39157,
Subjects: All Subjects, Education, Health Care
As a trusted advocate throughout state government, Caroline works to advance clients' goals in the legislative and executive branches on a variety of issues important to them. Caroline brings the experience of assisting in creating innovative reforms to some of Mississippi's most critical challenges in the healthcare, education, transportation, and financial sectors. As a Senior Government Relations Advisor, she understands client goals and uses her experience and relationships to create a pathway for success.
1) Apple Inc.
2) Arkansas Public Safety Solutions
3) Atmos Energy
4) Butler Snow
6) City of Picayune Mississippi
7) Comcast Cable Communications Management, LLC
8) Continental Tire the Americas, LLC
10) Downtown Jackson Partners, Inc.
11) Excellence in Education National, Inc. d/b/a Excellence in Education in Action
13) FFF Enterprises
14) Fresenius Medical Care North America
15) Glimpse
20) LivaNova PLC
22) Main Harbor Development LLC
23) MasteryPrep
24) Mississippi Ambulance Alliance
25) Mississippi Charter Schools Association
26) Mississippi Lumber Manufacturers Association
27) Mississippi Tourism Association
28) National Board for Professional Teaching Standards
29) Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
32) Private Landowners Association of Mississippi
11-15 years
Worked with clients, legislators, and executive branch to implement critical initiatives including the Mississippi Charter School Act of 2013, the Literacy Based Promotion Act, and the Healthcare Collaboration Act.
American Cancer Society, Best Dressed Jackson Honoree, 2021
American Council of Young Political Leaders, Delegate to Cambodia and Malaysia, 2019
Appointed by Governor Haley Barbour to serve on the Board of Commissioners for the Mississippi Commission for Volunteer Service.
Served as primary liaison between Department of Homeland Security and Governors, Advisors and staffs of five-state region. Coordinated media/press relations for office of Secretary Michael Chertoff.
Former intern for Office of Republican Whip (2007), United States Agency for International Development (2005) and White House Office of the First Lady (2004).
Caroline serves as a Senior Government Relations Advisor at Butler Snow LLP where she advocates for client interests covering a wide range of issues. She has successfully worked on the passage and implementation of new legislation creating further opportunities in the healthcare, education, transportation and financial industries. Additionally, she is experienced in state funding matters and has effectively represented multiple clients in efforts to secure state appropriations and bond funding.
Caroline has served on a number of boards and commissions including the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Mississippi Board of Directors, the Mississippi Campaign for Grade Level Reading Advisory Board, Mississippi Commission for Volunteer Service, University of Mississippi Young Alumni Board and as chair of the Fondren Renaissance Foundation Board. Caroline is a member of the American Council of Young Political Leaders and participated in their exchange program as a delegate to Cambodia and Malaysia in 2019.
She is also an active volunteer in the community spending time serving others through the Junior League of Jackson, Northminster Baptist Church, her children’s schools, and other community organizations.
Prior to joining Butler Snow, Caroline served in the Bush Administration as a State and Local Coordinator and an Assistant Press Secretary at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. She has held several internships including for Office of Republican Whip, the United States Agency for International Development and the White House Office of the First Lady. Caroline graduated summa cum laude from the University of Mississippi with a B.A. in International Studies and Spanish. During college she was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa and was a member of the Sally McDonell Barksdale Honors College and the Croft Institute for International Studies.
515-242-2474
666 Grand Avenue, Ste. 2000, Des Moines, IA, 50309,
Subjects: All Subjects
Links:Services Offered
R.G. is a member of BrownWinick's Government Relations team. R.G. maintains a full-time presence at the Iowa Capitol during the legislative session, representing multiple businesses and interest before the Iowa General Assembly, the Governor's Office, and state agencies.
1) AHIP
2) Cedar Rapids Development Group LLC
5) Federation of Iowa Insurers
7) Google LLC and its Affiliates
8) Iowa Association of Water Agencies
6-10 years
R.G. led the redistricting analysis of Iowa congressional and legislative districts following the 2010 U.S. Census.
R.G. Schwarm is a member of BrownWinick's Government Relations team. R.G. maintains a full-time presence at the Iowa Capitol during the legislative session, representing multiple businesses and interests before the Iowa General Assembly, the Governor's Office, and state agencies.
R.G. previously served BrownWinick's lobbying team as the Public Affairs Manager from 2014-2017. Prior to joining BrownWinick, he worked in a variety of political positions at the local and state level, including managing a multi- million dollar casino referendum resulting in a landslide electoral victory and record voter turnout. His campaign organization experience includes developing winning strategies, executing multifaceted communication plans, coordinating public and media relations, and organizing volunteer efforts. In addition to serving as a campaign consultant, R.G. led the redistricting analysis of Iowa congressional and legislative districts following the 2010 U.S. Census.
R.G. graduated from Iowa State University with a Bachelor of Science degree, earning a double major in Business Management and International business along with a minor in Political Science. While at Drake University Law School, R.G. served as a legal intern for the Iowa Ethics & Campaign Disclosure Board where he assisted in drafting the board's advisory opinions, conducted legal research on state and local compliance policies, and investigated complaints of ethical violations by campaigns and elected officials. In 2020, R.G. received his Juris Doctor while earning a certificate in legislative practice.
601-985-4579
1020 Highland Colony Parkway, Suite 1400, RIDGELAND, MS, 39157,
Subjects: Education, Health Care, Telecommunications
1) Apple Inc.
2) Arkansas Public Safety Solutions
3) Atmos Energy
4) Butler Snow
6) City of Picayune Mississippi
7) Comcast Cable Communications Management, LLC
8) Continental Tire the Americas, LLC
10) Downtown Jackson Partners, Inc.
11) Excellence in Education National, Inc. d/b/a Excellence in Education in Action
13) FFF Enterprises
14) Fresenius Medical Care North America
15) Glimpse
20) LivaNova PLC
22) Main Harbor Development LLC
23) MasteryPrep
24) Mississippi Ambulance Alliance
25) Mississippi Charter Schools Association
26) Mississippi Lumber Manufacturers Association
27) Mississippi Tourism Association
28) National Board for Professional Teaching Standards
29) Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
32) Private Landowners Association of Mississippi
6-10 years
Director of State Government Affairs, Comcast Cable Communications, Inc., 2007-2010
Vice President & Board of Directors, Mississippi Cable and Telecommunications Association, 2007-2010
President, Mississippi CablePAC, 2009-2010
Board of Directors, Louisiana Cable and Telecommunications Association, Baton Rouge, LA, 2010
Top 40 Under 40, Mississippi Business Journal, 2010
Leadership Mississippi, Class of 2010
Served as State Caucus Manager for the Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation (CSF) in Washington D.C., managing 18 states by communicating with state caucus leadership, attending in-state events and assisting with the crafting and passing of legislation.
Served as Government Affairs Assistant for Jeffrey J. Kimbell and Associates in Washington D.C.
Served as a Congressional Intern to U.S. Senator Thad Cochran.
(512)4808444
919 Congress Avenue, Suite 800, Austin, TX, 78701,
Subjects: All Subjects
Links:Website
Carol McGarah represents several Fortune 500 companies and is well-known and regarded for her experience and knowledge of various topics including: education, energy, environmental issues, financial institutions, IT, and transportation.
1) 3M Company
3) Anatole Partners III, L.L.C.
4) Arnold Capital Management, LLC
5) Association of Texas Professional Educators (ATPE)
6) AT&T
7) Baylor Scott & White Health
8) BEPCO, L.P.
9) BNSF Railway, a Berkshire Hathaway Corporation
10) Bradley Lane Investment Company
12) City of Amarillo
13) City of Austin
15) Community Associations Institute
16) Credit Union Coalition of Texas
18) Cummins Inc.
21) H-E-B, LP
23) Hillwood Development Company, LLC
24) Holt Texas Ltd. dba HOLTCAT
25) Lower Colorado River Authority
26) Motion Picture Association, Inc.
27) Nasdaq, Inc.
29) North Texas Tollway Authority
30) Outdoor Advertising Association of Texas, Inc.
31) Paramount Global
32) Quail Valley Land Company, LLC
33) Raise Your Hand for Public Schools DBA Raise Your Hand Texas
34) Republic Property Group, Ltd.
35) Texas Beverage Association
36) Texas Instruments Incorporated
37) Texas Mutual Insurance Company
38) Texas State University System
20+ years
Previously, McGarah served as the Committee Director of the powerful Senate Natural Resources Committee. During her 10 years with this committee she established solid relationships with key members of the legislature and various environmental agencies, and developed a thorough knowledge of Texas' air, water, and waste issues.
McGarah dedicated countless hours to the preparation and passage of groundbreaking pieces of legislation, including Senate Bill 1 in 1997 and Senate Bill 2 in 2001. Both of these bills dealt with state water management measures and greatly impacted the state.
McGarah was also instrumental in the development and passage of SB 5 in the 75th Legislature, which created the Texas Emissions Reduction Program. This program has served as a model for numerous other states across the country, and has been a vital component in assisting Texas meet the Federal Air Quality Standards.
515-242-2468
666 Grand Ave, Suite 2000, Des Moines, IA, 50309,
Subjects: All Subjects
Links:Website, Services Offered
I am a member at BrownWinick and Chair the firm's nationally-recognized Government Relations practice group. During the legislative session, I maintain a full-time presence at the Iowa Capitol where I serve as an "on-call" point of contact for both my clients and for elected officials on matters relating to our clients' interests.
6-10 years
Memberships & Associations:
West Des Moines City Council (At-Large) (2019-Present)
BRAVO of Greater Des Moines Board of Directors
ICON Water Trails Co-Chair
Polk County Bar Association Member
Iowa State Bar Association Member; Sections on: Business Law; Litigation; Government Practice Litigation Section Council (2012-present); Committee on Ethics and Practice Guidelines (2013-present)
State Law Resources (SLR) Board of Directors (2022-2023); Site Selection Committee
Republican Legislative Campaign Committee (RLCC) Finance Committee
Professionals for Charity Co-Founder, Director and Secretary
The United Way of Central Iowa Policy Cabinet
Metro Advisory Council
Iowa Legal Aid Foundation Governing Director (2010-2012)
West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce Member; Board of Directors and Former Chair (2015-2019)
West Des Moines Due Diligence Committee (2017)
West Des Moines Leadership Academy Graduate (Class of 2012-2013); Alumni Marketing Committee Member
Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute - Graduate (Class of 2014-2015)
West Des Moines Historical Society Board of Directors (2015-2018)
West Des Moines Sister Cities Commission Appointed Member (2014-2016)
Arizona State Bar Association Member (2009-Present)
Arizona Small Business Association Board of Directors and Vice President-Elect (2009-2010)
Maricopa County Bar Association Corporate Counsel Division - Director and Treasurer (2009-2010)
I received my Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science with a certificate in Entrepreneurship from the University of Iowa in 2004. Shortly thereafter, I received my J.D., cum laude, along with certificates of concentration in litigation, and criminal law and procedure from Creighton University School of Law in 2007. I was also the sole recipient of the David A. Svoboda Trial Advocacy award, recognizing excellence in trial advocacy.
I was admitted to the Iowa State Bar in 2007 and the State of Arizona in 2008. Additionally, I am admitted to practice law in Iowa Federal District Court (northern and southern divisions) as well as in Colorado Federal District Court.
It was a privilege to be elected to the West Des Moines City Council, in the at-large position, in 2019. I am an active member of the Iowa and Polk County Bar Associations, in addition to having served as a member of the West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce Board and Executive Committee; the United Way of Central Iowa Policy Cabinet; BRAVO of Greater Des Moines, and the Metro Advisory Council ICON Water Trails. I am also a graduate of the West Des Moines Leadership Academy, the Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute, and Leadership Iowa. Finally, it was an honor to have Super Lawyers recognize me as a "Rising Star" in the area of Government Relations from 2017 - 2021.
601-985-4105
1020 Highland Colony Parkway, Suite 1400, Ridgeland, MS, 39158,
Subjects: Education, Health Care, Telecommunications
Links:Website
As a Senior Government Relations Advisor Kathryn has years of experience in state government, managing public relations campaigns and advising on policy issues. Most recently she worked with lawmakers on the passage of the University of Mississippi Medical Center Healthcare Collaboration Act and the Mississippi Charter School Act.
1) Apple Inc.
2) Arkansas Public Safety Solutions
3) Atmos Energy
4) Butler Snow
6) City of Picayune Mississippi
7) Comcast Cable Communications Management, LLC
8) Continental Tire the Americas, LLC
10) Downtown Jackson Partners, Inc.
11) Excellence in Education National, Inc. d/b/a Excellence in Education in Action
13) FFF Enterprises
14) Fresenius Medical Care North America
15) Glimpse
20) LivaNova PLC
22) Main Harbor Development LLC
23) MasteryPrep
24) Mississippi Ambulance Alliance
25) Mississippi Charter Schools Association
26) Mississippi Lumber Manufacturers Association
27) Mississippi Tourism Association
28) National Board for Professional Teaching Standards
29) Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
32) Private Landowners Association of Mississippi
6-10 years
Governor Tate Reeves Inaugural Committee, Co-Chair, 2020
Director of Administration and Policy Advisor, Office of Lt. Governor Tate Reeves, State of Mississippi, 2011-2012
Director of College Savings Mississippi, Office of State Treasurer Tate Reeves, State of Mississippi, 2009-2011
Director of Public Affairs, Office of Governor Haley Barbour, State of Mississippi, 2005
Deputy Press Secretary, Office of Governor Haley Barbour, State of Mississippi, 2004
Barbour for Governor Campaign, 2003
Interim administrator of the Mississippi Charter School Authorizer Board.
Senior advisor to Lt. Governor on major policy issues including: education reform legislation that changed the state's rating system to an A-F scale, administrative consolidation of low- performing school districts, universal screenings and school choice scholarships for dyslexic students, and advocated for the Lt. Governor's charter school position. Managed Lt. Governor's appointments to various boards and commissions.
Oversaw the College Savings Division of the State Treasury and served as the primary media contact for the agency. Managed the state's 529 Records Administrators – MPACT and MACS.
Spokesperson and media contact for Governor's Office during Hurricane Katrina and coordinated numerous press conferences and special events on behalf of the Governor's Office.
Conducted national public relations campaigns on behalf of consumer health clients at an international public relations firm in New York City
615-630-5810
150 3rd Ave S#1900, Nashville, TN, 37201,
(405) 517-9845
700 NW 4TH ST. #531, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK, 73102,
(304) 962-2567
PO Box 11059, Charleston, WV, 25339,
1) American Association of Orthodontists
2) American Kidney Fund, Inc. c/o MultiState Associates LLC
3) BetterLesson
4) Brightstar Global Solutions Corporation
7) CENTEGIX
9) Consumer Brands Association
10) Consumer Data Industry Association
11) Elevance Health and its Affiliates
12) ERGON, INC.
13) ETS
14) FFF Enterprises
15) Fortinet
16) Frontier Communications Corporation Companies
17) FWD.us
21) Haleon c/o MultiState Associates LLC
22) Health Carousel c/o MultiState Associates, Inc.
23) Healthcare Distribution Alliance
25) Learning.com
26) Lexia Learning
28) National Association of Dental Plans
29) NOLA Education
31) Retail Energy Advancement League (REAL) c/o MultiState Associates LLC
32) Savvas Learning
35) Walgreens
36) Wetzel County Assessor's Office
37) Wonderschool
39) WVU
(253) 973-1892
6523 83rd Avenue W, University Place, WA, 98467,
253-973-1892
6523 83rd Avenue W, University Place, WA, 98467,
253-973-1892,
6523 83rd Avenue W, University Place,, WA, 98467,
253-973-1892
6523 83rd Avenue West, University Place, WA, 98467,
(253) 973-1892
6523 83rd Avenue W, University Place, WA, 98467,
253-972-1892
6523 83RD AVENUE W, UNIVERSITY PLACE, WA, 98467,
253-973-1892
6523 83RD AVENUE W, UNIVERSITY PLACE, WASHINGTON, 98467,
(253) 973-1892
6523 83rd Avenue W, University Place, WA, 98467,
601-985-4222
1020 Highland Colony Parkway, Suite 1400, Ridgeland, MS, 39157,
1) Arkansas Public Safety Solutions
2) Atmos Energy
3) Butler Snow
5) City of Picayune Mississippi
6) Comcast Cable Communications Management, LLC
8) Downtown Jackson Partners, Inc.
10) FFF Enterprises
11) Fresenius Medical Care North America
13) Junior Achievement of Memphis and the Mid-South
14) LivaNova PLC
15) Main Harbor Development LLC
16) Mississippi Ambulance Alliance
17) Mississippi Charter Schools Association
18) Mississippi Lumber Manufacturers Association
19) Mississippi Tourism Association
20) Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
23) Private Landowners Association of Mississippi
601-985-4499
PO Box 6010, Suite 1400, Ridgeland, MS, 39158-6010,