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JAKE FRIEDRICHSEN

(Iowa)

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Jake provides strategic guidance for clients across all aspects of government affairs, with a focus on legislative strategy, stakeholder engagement, and public policy development. He works closely with clients to navigate the policymaking process and advance their priorities at the state level.

0-5 years

Jake bring more than ten years of experience working directly in the Iowa legislature. He most recently served as Chief of Staff to the last three House minority leaders. In this role, he was responsible for managing legislative agendas, coordinating caucus operations, and serving as a trusted advisor on political and policy strategy.

Before his tenure in legislative leadership, Jake served as Executive Officer to the State Treasurer, and worked on political campaigns throughout the state of Iowa. Throughout his career, he has built a reputation for thoughtful leadership, strong working relationships across the aisle, and a deep understanding of Iowa's political landscape.

Jake is a graduate of the University of Northern Iowa and earned his Master of Public Administration degree from Drake University.

CHRISTOPHER RANTS

(Iowa)

Christopher served 18 years in the Iowa General Assembly, including leading the House Republican caucus for a decade as the Speaker of the House, and Floor Leader. After leaving public office he teamed up with PolicyWorks to continue his work in public policy helping clients find solutions to the problems they face in Iowa.

15-20 years

Christopher serves on the board of directors of the Republican State Leadership Committee and is an active participant in the RLCC.

JUSTIN HUPFER

(Iowa)

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Worked on legislative staff for House Republicans after graduating from Drake University Law School. Led government affairs for the Iowa Credit Union League before helping found PolicyWorks, as a bi-partisan government and public affairs firm.

20+ years

Served eight years as an officer in the United States Army Reserves, Judge Advocate General's Corps, earning the rank of Captain.

Justin currently serves on the board of the Iowa Taxpayers Association. Formerly served on Board of Adjustment for City of Johnston.

As CEO of PolicyWorks, Justin Hupfer is responsible for the firm's overall business operations and achievement of client objectives, while also serving as a full-time lobbyist during the legislative session. He previously served as Vice President of Government Affairs for the Iowa Credit Union League (ICUL), overseeing its federal and state government affairs activities and political action fundraising. Prior to that, he worked on the Republican caucus staff in the Iowa House, staffing the House Commerce and Economic Development Committees. Justin received his law degree with honors from Drake University Law School and graduated from Grinnell College in Iowa. He also served eight years as an officer in the United States Army Reserves, Judge Advocate General's Corps, earning the rank of Captain. Justin currently serves on the board of the Iowa Taxpayers Association.

FRANCIS MCMAHON

(Rhode Island)

Advocacy Solutions is an award-winning firm dedicated to protecting and advancing our clients' interests. We are not a law firm that occasionally does lobbying, or a public relations firm that dabbles in politics. We are a full-time, full-service firm committed to integrated public affairs.

Our diverse team members have prior experience as campaign operatives, lawyers, crisis managers, elected and state officials, executive and legislative staffers, field operators, and public relations executives. As a result, we combine what works - across sectors - to deliver results. Want to be heard? We can help.

Firm Specialties:
Lobbying isn't what it used to be. That's a good thing. It's about more than access. At Advocacy Solutions, we combine deep public policy expertise with smart, sophisticated strategies aimed at reaching the right policymakers at the municipal, state, and federal levels. We take the time to understand the issue at hand, combine years of experience navigating the halls of government with real-time analysis of the political, social, and economic dynamics of the day, and execute strategies that are successful for both short- and long-term success. Advocacy Solutions' government affairs specialties include policy tracking and analysis, direct lobbying, government relations counsel, and advocacy and organizing.

FRANCIS X. MCMAHON, ESQ., the founder and president of Advocacy Solutions, has deep expertise in ally development, grassroots and grasstops coalition building, strategic communications management, and online advocacy for clients in a wide range of industries including healthcare, telecommunications, energy, and transportation.

Over the course of his career, Frank has been a key staff member and advisor on many winning political and issue campaigns. He served as Special Counsel and Deputy Chief of Staff to Rhode Island Governor Bruce Sundlun and has led campaigns for Honda Motor Corporation, Verizon, and National Grid.

An avid Friar basketball fan, Frank is a graduate of Providence College, Suffolk University Law School, and a member of the Rhode Island State and Federal Bar Association.

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15-20 years

Steve Wise joined the Firm in 2002 and became a partner in 2008. Early in his career with the Firm he was recognized by the The Gazette as one of the "Rising Stars" of the State House lobbying corps, and he has consistently ranked among the top earning lobbyists in Annapolis since that time.

Steve represents a diverse group of clients before the General Assembly and State agencies, including trade associations and companies in the alcoholic beverage, insurance, gaming, health care, telecommunications and environmental industries.

Mr. Wise's legal practice focuses on administrative law and regulatory matters. He has appeared before the Liquor Boards in 16 of Maryland's 24 jurisdictions and before the Office of the Comptroller, representing alcoholic beverage licensees on licensing and enforcement matters. Steve also represents health care professionals in licensing and disciplinary proceedings before the Board of Physicians, insurance producers and premium finance companies before the Insurance Administration, and has represented maritime-related industries before the Department of Natural Resources. Steve has appeared in many of the State's Circuit Courts, and litigated cases both before the Court of Special Appeals and Court of Appeals.

Steve received his Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science in 1991 and his Masters degree in Public Administration in 1994, both from Florida State University. He graduated cum laude from the University Of Baltimore School Of Law in 2001, and he is admitted to the Maryland State Bar as well as the U.S. District Court for Maryland. Mr. Wise was born and raised on Maryland's Eastern Shore in Denton, and now resides in Annapolis with his wife Amy and twin sons.

TASHAYLA PERSON DONOHOE

(Missouri)
  • (913) 302-3098

  • PO Box 71434th FloorKansas CityMO64113

Clients:

ALEX EATON

(MOMO)
  • (573) 616-9860

  • PO Box 7143Kansas CityMO64113

Clients:

ANDREA KORB

(Colorado)
  • 415-903-2800

  • 28 Liberty Ship Way, Suite 2815SausalitoCA94965

REBECCA LOHMANN

(Missouri)
  • (573) 434-1514

  • PO Box 7143PO Box 7143Kansas CityMO64113

Clients:

DANIEL PFEIFER

(MOMO)
  • (202) 375-9575

  • P.O. Box 7143Kansas CityMO64113

Clients:

GREG PORTER

(MOMO)
  • (816) 721-3336

  • P.O. Box 7143Kansas CityMO64113

Clients:

ROBERT RICHARDSON

(Missouri)
  • (573) 727-4488

  • PO Box 7143Kansas CityMO64113

Clients:

KAMERON SIMMONS

(Washington)
  • 4159032800

  • c/o Politicom Law LLP28 Liberty Ship Way, STE 2815SausalitoCA94965

KAMERON SIMMONS

(Utah)
  • (415) 903-2800

  • 28 Liberty Ship WaySuite 2815SausalitoCA94965

KAMERON SIMMONS

(Colorado)
  • 415-903-2800

  • 28 Liberty Ship Way, Suite 2815SausalitoCA94965

JOSH THOMAS

(Missouri)
  • (415) 903-2800

  • 28 Liberty Ship Way, Suite 2815SausalitoCA94965

JOSH THOMAS

(Rhode Island)

DAVID WILLIS

(Missouri)
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