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Located just steps away from the Louisiana State Capitol, Advanced Strategies is a governmental relations firm that specializes in managing high profile state legislative issues. For more than 25 years, the Advanced Strategies team has helped clients monitor and assess key legislative issues as well as develop and implement effective political strategies that position them for future business growth and success.

20+ years

Alton Ashy established Advanced Strategies nearly two decades ago. As the firm's president, Alton brings a wealth of knowledge, a strong work ethic and sharp business insight to his projects. He began his professional career as a legislative staffer working for both the Louisiana Senate and House of Representatives and quickly transitioned into governmental relations representing clients including Louisiana State University. Alton's ability to quickly assess an issue and develop a winning legislative strategy has helped Advanced Strategies achieve great success for its clients over the years.

Relationships matter, no matter how large or small. Every person plays a role in the perpetuity of our lives. Daily, I strive to 'Do to others as you would have them do to you' (Luke 6:32). Through my business relationships and those of our Pivotal Team, we guide our clients down the best paths and walk with them to achieve our goals for sustainable development and effectiveness. There truly is no 'I' in team.

15-20 years

Alisha M. Duhon has spent the last twenty-five years gaining experience in local and state government, association management, and private firms in the oil and gas, engineering, legal, and tourism industries. Ethics compliance and reporting is another area where Alisha has provided many services to clients and companies in Louisiana.

Growing up in the 'most Cajun place on Earth' (Vermilion Parish) taught Alisha that hospitality to all and hard work will always be the best route. Politics and service was a frequent family topic at Alisha's childhood dinner tables which inspired her interests which led her to government relations consulting. Through service, hard work, hospitality and our love of culture and politics; Alisha aims for clients to feel that inclusive sense to be part of our Pivotal family.

6-10 years

Joshua Borill, the founder of State Capitol Solutions, LLC (DBA "State GR") started working in the Louisiana Legislature in 2004. As a senate staffer for former State Senator Mike Michot, he gained the understanding of the legislative process and built strong relationships with legislative staff, current and former legislators as well as executive state department staffers. Josh served as director of state affairs for six years at a Louisiana government affairs firm. He has over 18 years of government and political experience and possesses extensive knowledge in the hallways of the State Capitol. Some of Josh's clients include Chevron, Port Fourchon, Acadian Ambulance, CAJUNDOME, LA1 Coalition and Lafayette Consolidated Government. Josh serves on several boards for various community non-profits, including LSUE Foundation Board and the Chitimacha Louisiana Open. Josh is a graduate of the Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce Leadership Excel and was honored as one of Acadiana's "Top 20 Under 40" in 2013. In 2009, Josh was a candidate for Man of the Year for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society in Lafayette Parish. Josh is an avid golfer and a member of the Lafayette Area Football Officials Association (LAFOA) and the Mississippi Association of Community & Junior Colleges (MACJC) as a football official. A native of Crowley, Louisiana, and graduate of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Josh currently resides in Broussard with his wife Tonya Peterson Borill and their three children Reese, Rhyan and Hayes.

Clients say they value my knowledge about the inner workings of government, my passion in fully understanding their business goals and my persistence in working with policymakers to advance my clients' interests. I work hard to stay on top of any and all statutory or regulatory proposals that may affect them so that, collaboratively, we can take action if needed. Clients need to know I'm there for them even when I don't have much to report. Communication is vital.

15-20 years

Our firm has deep relationships with all decision makers in the State, especially with leadership in both chambers.

Drawing on more than 20 years of experience with Louisiana state government, Christopher "Chris"?Coulon advises national and regional clients who operate in a wide range of industries on matters at the state and local level.

Chris lobbies for bills that enhance his clients' businesses and against those that place burdens upon them, knowing that it takes a lot more effort to get legislation enacted than it does to kill a bill. Like many states, Louisiana has out-dated laws and regulations on the books, and Chris works with policymakers to modernize the statutory and regulatory frameworks "" understanding, for example, that they want government to adopt policies that keep pace with technological advancements in their industries while also protecting privacy in our data-driven global economy.

Chris earned his bachelor's degree in Public Administration from Louisiana State University. While pursuing his degree, he worked in many capacities in the State Legislature including a page, a Sergeant at Arms and finally as executive assistant to Speaker of the House John Alario. Prior to joining Pivotal, Chris worked in government relations with a New Orleans based law firm and with CLECO Electric Company.

RYAN CROSS

(Louisiana)
  • 225-278-9215

  • 9130 VILLA CROSSING AVE.GREENWELL SPRINGSLouisiana70739

AYAME DINKLER

(Louisiana)
  • 202-744-3590

  • 2437 FERN STREETNEW ORLEANSLouisiana70125

CHRISTOPHER LACIVITA

(Federal)
Clients:
  • 121 Reynolda Village Way Ste. AWinston SalemNC27106

Clients:

51) MOLECULIGHT, INC.

52) MORGAN HUGHES ENERGY

53) NATIONAL SHOOTING SPORTS FOUNDATION INC.

54) NATIVE AMERICAN CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION

55) NC WMG LOC, LLC

56) NEPHRON NITRILE D/B/A AMERICAN ARMOR GLOVES

57) NOOSHEEN HASHEMI

58) NOVO NORDISK, INC.

59) OMST HOLDINGS, LLC

60) OWEN G. DUNN CO., INC.

61) PATIENTS TO FIGHT CHRONIC DISEASE

62) PHARMAESSENTIA USA CORPORATION

63) PHIBRO ANIMAL HEALTH CORPORATION

64) POPLICUS INCORPORATED DBA GOVINI

65) PROJECT FOOD BOX

66) QUALTRICS INTERNATIONAL INC.

67) RALEIGH-DURHAM AIRPORT AUTHORITY

68) RAYONIER ADVANCED MATERIALS INC.

69) REGENERON PHARMACEUTICALS INC.

70) REPLIMUNE, INC.

71) RIL USA, INC.

72) RTI INTERNATIONAL

73) SALESFORCE, INC.

74) SAMSARA, MULTISTATE ASSOCIATES, LLC

75) SANOFI US SERVICES INC.

76) SAS INSTITUTE INC.

77) SESH+ PRODUCTS U.S., INC.

78) SILVER BOW MINING CORP

79) SPHERE LABS

80) SPOTTED HAWK DEVELOPMENT, LLC

81) SPRINGFIELD ARMORY, INC.

82) STANLY COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE

83) STOLL KEENON ODGEN GOVT. RELS. LLC (ON BEHALF OF KY MEDICAL SERVS FOUND.)

84) STOP GAS STATION HEROIN LLC

85) SUPPLYCORE LLC

86) SYDNEXIS, INC.

87) T1 ENERGY INC.

88) TAURUS HOLDINGS INC.

89) THE ARBITRUS CORPORATION

90) THE CATAWBA NATION

91) THE CONSERVATION FUND

92) THE DIVERSIFIED GROUP INCORPORATED

93) THE YATES COMPANIES, INC.

94) TOWN OF PEMBROKE

95) TRISTAN THOMPSON

96) TWENTY-NINE PALMS BAND OF MISSION INDIANS

97) UNI GROUP AG, LLC

98) UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL

99) VOLTIC SHIPPING CORP.

100) YAMAHA MOTOR CORP. USA

JIM THOMPSON

(Mississippi)
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TED THOMPSON

(Mississippi)
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