1907 Group is a strategic lobbying and government affairs firm in Oklahoma. We help clients from every sector - business, healthcare, nonprofits, associations - navigate the state's political and regulatory landscape with precision and purpose.
We believe strong, authentic relationships are the backbone of effective advocacy. That means building trust not only with lawmakers and stakeholders but also with our clients. Our approach is tailored, proactive, and relationship-driven: we anticipate risks, identify opportunities, and ensure your voice is heard where it matters most.
Whether advancing legislation, shaping regulation, or defending against harmful proposals, we partner with you to develop long-term strategies that protect and grow your interests in Oklahoma.
5) COALITION FOR TICKET FAIRNESS
6) Compsource Mutual Insurance Company
7) CONNECT
10) ESSAY MANAGEMENT SERVICES, LLC
11) FUSE
13) GENER8TOR
16) INTERSECT POWER
17) LIVELY BEERWORKS
18) LRE
20) OKLAHOMA ACADEMY OF PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS, INC.
21) OKLAHOMA ALLIANCE OF YMCAS, INC.
22) OKLAHOMA CABLE AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION
23) OKLAHOMA CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
24) OKLAHOMA ORDNANCE WORKS AUTHORITY d/b/a MIDAMERICA INDUSTRIAL PARK
25) OKLAHOMA PSYCHOLOGIST ASSOCIATION
26) PRIMROSE SCHOOLS
27) PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS OF OKLAHOMA, AFL-CIO/CLC, IAFF ASSOCIATION
28) THE CENTER FOR HOUSING SOLUTIONS, INC.
29) TREASURER, STATE
30) TRSS, LLC
6-10 years
Matt Latham is a Partner at the 1907 Group, a strategic government affairs and lobbying firm based in Oklahoma City. Originally from Kingfisher, he studied political science at the University of Oklahoma and has built a career helping businesses and organizations navigate the intersection of policy, politics, and strategy across the state.
Matt is known for his relationship-driven approach, focusing on trust, collaboration, and practical solutions that achieve results for clients. Matt recognizes that authentic relationships - both with clients and stakeholders - are the foundation of effective advocacy.
Matt splits his time between Oklahoma City and Medicine Park, where he is deeply involved in local civic life and community projects in both communities. Outside of work, he is an avid sports fan following the University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City Thunder, Swansea City and just about any sport he comes across. He and his better half, Cassi, enjoy travel and spending time outdoors with their dogs.
405-641-4559
220 NW 13th St, Suite 6, Oklahoma City, OK, 73103,
Subjects: All Subjects
Links:Website
As an associate lobbyist, I help clients navigate Oklahoma's legislative process and make sure their priorities are heard at the Capitol. Whether it's advancing legislation or protecting your interests, I'm here to help you make an impact.
5) COALITION FOR TICKET FAIRNESS
6) CONNECT
9) ESSAY MANAGEMENT SERVICES, LLC
10) FUSE
12) GENER8TOR
13) GEORGE KAISER FAMILY FOUNDATION
15) INTERSECT POWER
16) LIVELY BEERWORKS
17) LRE
19) OKLAHOMA ACADEMY OF PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS, INC.
20) OKLAHOMA ALLIANCE OF YMCAS, INC.
21) OKLAHOMA CABLE AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION
22) OKLAHOMA CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS d/b/a PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
23) OKLAHOMA PSYCHOLOGIST ASSOCIATION
24) ORDNANCE WORKS AUTHORITY, OKLAHOMA d/b/a MIDAMERICA INDUSTRIAL PARK
25) PRIMROSE SCHOOLS
26) PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS OF OKLAHOMA, AFL-CIO/CLC, IAFF ASSOCIATION
27) THE CENTER FOR HOUSING SOLUTIONS, INC.
28) TREASURER, STATE
29) TRSS, LLC
0-5 years
Jamie Benda is an Associate Lobbyist with the 1907 Group, where she advocates on behalf of clients before the Oklahoma Legislature and state agencies. Since joining the firm in 2023, she has supported strategic policy initiatives and continued building relationships across state government. Prior to joining the 1907 Group, Jamie served as a professional staffer for the Majority Floor Leader of the Oklahoma House of Representatives, working closely with top legislative leaders and gaining firsthand experience in the policymaking process. Jamie brings a relationship-driven approach to advocacy - combining her experience inside the Capitol with a commitment to delivering results for clients.
Outside of her professional work, Jamie is an active volunteer with the Junior League of Oklahoma City, where she contributes to community initiatives that strengthen and support women and families. She also loves to travel and explore diverse cultures around the world. At home, she enjoys spending time with her three rescue dogs and her husband, who owns and operates two Oklahoma-based businesses.
(405) 922-8685
220 NW 13TH ST, SUITE #6, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK, 73106,
Subjects: All Subjects, Appropriations/Budgets, Business/Commerce, Children/Family/Women, City/County Government, Consumer Protection, Corrections/Criminal Justice, Education, Energy/Utilities, Finance/Banking, Health Care, Housing/Real Estate/Development/Construction, Labor/Unions, Manufacturing, Medicare/Medicaid, Non-Profit, Pharmaceuticals, Privacy/Internet, Public Safety, RFP/Procurement, Science/Technology, Telecommunications
1907 Group is a government relations firm located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma that provides strategic lobbying, advocacy and communications at all levels of government. Our clients include Fortune 100 companies, small businesses, local governments, industry associations and nonprofits.
Clients come to 1907 Group when they require strategic solutions to complex issues. This strategy often includes a combined approach of government relations, lobbying, community outreach, coalition building, and grassroots outreach.
Through our trusted relationships and measured approach, 1907 Group is uniquely positioned to develop and execute a plan that delivers successful results for our clients. If your company, trade association, nonprofit, or local government is need of services
please don't hesitate to reach out.
5) COALITION FOR TICKET FAIRNESS
6) CONNECT
9) ESSAY MANAGEMENT SERVICES, LLC
10) FUSE d/b/a FUSE (OK FOUNDATION FOR UNLEASHING THE STARTUP ECOSYSTEM)
13) GEORGE KAISER FAMILY FOUNDATION
15) INTERSECT POWER
16) LIVELY BEERWORKS
17) LRE
19) OKLAHOMA ACADEMY OF PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS, INC.
20) OKLAHOMA ALLIANCE OF YMCAS, INC.
21) OKLAHOMA CABLE AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION
22) OKLAHOMA CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS d/b/a PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
23) OKLAHOMA ORDNANCE WORKS AUTHORITY
24) OKLAHOMA PSYCHOLOGIST ASSOCIATION
25) PRIMROSE SCHOOLS
26) PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS OF OKLAHOMA, AFL-CIO/CLC, IAFF ASSOCIATION
27) THE CENTER FOR HOUSING SOLUTIONS, INC.
28) TREASURER, STATE
29) TRSS LLC
6-10 years
Former Oklahoma State Representative 2014-2020
PhD in Sociology University of Oklahoma
8 yrs as political commentator on a weekly Sunday morning show in Oklahoma, Your Vote Counts, News9 KWTV
401 9th St. NW, Suite 720, Washington, DC, 20004,
1) AGRICULTURAL DRONE INITIATIVE (INFORMAL COALITION)
2) AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
3) AMGEN, INC.
4) BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD ASSOCIATION
5) BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB COMPANY
7) DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
10) GRAIL, INC.
11) HELP AT HOME
14) LARGE UROLOGY GROUP PRACTICE ASSOCIATION (LUGPA)
15) MARYLAND HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
16) MEDICAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC. (MEDITECH)
17) MERCK & CO. INC.
18) MODERNA, INC.
19) NATIONAL ALLIANCE FOR CARE AT HOME
20) PARTNERSHIP FOR MEDICAID HOME-BASED CARE (PMHC)
21) SCAN HEALTH PLAN
22) SIEMENS MEDICAL SOLUTIONS USA, INC.
P.O. Box 625, Buda, TX, 78610,
4) AMGEN, INC.
6) BLACKSTONE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES PARTNERSHIPS L.P.
8) BOTANICALS FOR BETTER HEALTH AND WELLNESS
9) BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB COMPANY
10) BROADCOM LIMITED
11) CAL-MAINE FOODS
12) COINBASE, INC.
14) COUPANG, INC.
15) ELECTRONIC PAYMENTS COALITION
19) GLOBAL MEDICAL RESPONSE, INC.
20) GOBRANDS, INC.
22) GRAIL LLC
24) ILLUMINA, INC.
25) INVENERGY LLC
26) NATIONAL ALLIANCE FOR CARE AT HOME
27) NCTA - THE INTERNET & TELEVISION ASSOCIATION
28) NEXUS HOSPICE OF THE HIGH DESERT LLC
30) OCHSNER HEALTH
31) PEPTIDE SCIENCES
33) PFIZER INC.
34) PHARMACEUTICAL RESEARCH AND MANUFACTURERS OF AMERICA
36) SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP.
38) TIDES MEDICAL
39) ULTRAGENYX PHARMACEUTICAL INC.
40) UNITED STATES TENNIS ASSOCIATION
41) WELLHIVE
P.O. Box 625, Buda, TX, 78610,
2) A16Z CAPITAL MANAGEMENT (FORMERLY KNOWN AS AH CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.L.C.)
5) AMERICAN BANKERS ASSOCIATION
6) ANHEUSER-BUSCH COMPANIES, LLC
7) APPLE INC.
8) BAUGHMAN KROUP BOSSE PLLC ON BEHALF OF GEMINI SPACE STATION, INC.
9) BLACKSTONE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES PARTNERSHIPS L.P.
10) BROADCOM LIMITED
11) CF SECURED LLC
12) DEEL
13) EBAY INC.
14) ELECTRONIC PAYMENTS COALITION
15) ELLIOTT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT L.P.
17) FALCONX INC.
18) FINSECA
19) FMX
20) FORIS DAX, INC. D/B/A CRYPTO.COM
21) GBX GROUP LLC
23) GOBRANDS, INC.
24) GRAIL LLC
26) HILLWOOD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, LLC
27) ID.ME, LLC
28) ILLUMINA, INC.
29) KALSHI, INC
30) MORGAN STANLEY
31) NASDAQ, INC.
32) NEPHRON NITRILE LLC (DBA AMERICAN ARMOR GLOVES)
34) OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION
35) OGLE SCHOOL MANAGEMENT, LLC
37) PERSHING SQUARE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.P.
38) PHARMACEUTICAL RESEARCH AND MANUFACTURERS OF AMERICA
41) SOUTHERN COMPANY
42) SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP.
43) STRIPE, INC.
45) TRICOCI UNIVERSITY OF BEAUTY CULTURE, LLC
46) UNITED STATES TENNIS ASSOCIATION
48) WELLHIVE
202-434-8242
P.O. Box 625, Buda, TX, 78610,
2) A16Z CAPITAL MANAGEMENT (FORMERLY KNOWN AS AH CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.L.C.)
3) ACCIONA INFRASTRUCTURE USA CORP
10) AM GENERAL LLC
11) AMERICAN BANKERS ASSOCIATION
12) AMGEN, INC.
13) ANHEUSER-BUSCH COMPANIES, LLC
14) APPLE INC.
16) ARCHER-DANIELS-MIDLAND COMPANY
17) ASHBRITT, INC.
19) ASTRANIS SPACE TECHNOLOGIES CORP.
21) AXALTA COATING SYSTEMS, LLC
22) BAUGHMAN KROUP BOSSE PLLC ON BEHALF OF GEMINI SPACE STATION, INC.
23) BLACKSTONE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES PARTNERSHIPS L.P.
25) BOTANICALS FOR BETTER HEALTH AND WELLNESS
26) BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB COMPANY
27) BROADCOM LIMITED
28) CAL-MAINE FOODS
30) CF SECURED LLC
31) CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.
32) CINTAS
36) CORECIVIC, INC.
39) COUPANG, INC.
40) COVETRUS, INC.
41) CROSS COUNTRY HEALTHCARE, INC.
42) CRUISE LINES INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION, INC.
43) DEEL
45) DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS, LLC
46) EBAY INC.
47) ELECTRONIC PAYMENTS COALITION
48) ELLIOTT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT L.P.
49) ENERGY TRANSFER PARTNERS, L.P.
50) ENGINE NO. 1 LP
51) ENVIVA, LLC
53) FALCONX INC.
54) FINSECA
56) FMX
57) FORIS DAX, INC. D/B/A CRYPTO.COM
58) GBX GROUP LLC
64) GLOBAL MEDICAL RESPONSE, INC.
65) GOBRANDS, INC.
67) GRAIL LLC
68) GREY ROCK NET ZERO OPPORTUNITIES FUND I, LP
69) GREYSTAR MANAGEMENT SERVICES, LLC
72) HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE ("HPE")
73) HILLWOOD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, LLC
74) ILLUMINA, INC.
75) INVENERGY LLC
76) J C BAMFORD EXCAVATORS LTD.
77) JBS USA FOOD COMPANY HOLDINGS (FKA JBS USA FOOD COMPANY)
78) JETZERO, INC.
80) KALSHI, INC
81) KIRKLAND & ELLIS LLP ON BEHALF OF KIMBERLY-CLARK CORPORATION
86) MERCHANTS FOR AMERICA, INC.
87) MORGAN STANLEY
88) NAREIT
89) NASDAQ, INC.
90) NATIONAL ALLIANCE FOR CARE AT HOME
91) NATIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT FOUNDATION
92) NCTA - THE INTERNET & TELEVISION ASSOCIATION
93) NEPHRON NITRILE LLC (DBA AMERICAN ARMOR GLOVES)
94) NEW MOUNTAIN CAPITAL, L.L.C.
96) NEXUS HOSPICE OF THE HIGH DESERT LLC
97) NIKE, INC.
98) NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION
99) NUCLEAR ENERGY INSTITUTE, INC.
100) NUCOR CORPORATION
101) NUSCALE POWER, LLC
102) OAK VIEW GROUP, LLC
103) OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION
105) OCHSNER HEALTH
106) OGLE SCHOOL MANAGEMENT, LLC
107) ONONDAGA COUNTY
108) OPENAI
109) ORACLE AMERICA, INC.
110) PALANTIR TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
112) PAUL, WEISS LLP, ON BEHALF OF AD HOC GROUP OF MAJORITY MEMBER PREPA BONDHOLDERS
113) PEPTIDE SCIENCES
114) PERFORMANCE DRONE WORKS, LLC
115) PERNOD RICARD USA
116) PERSHING SQUARE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.P.
117) PFIZER INC.
118) PHARMACEUTICAL RESEARCH AND MANUFACTURERS OF AMERICA
119) PLANET LABS PBC
120) PLAYPOWER, INC.
121) RED CHAMBER GROUP
122) REGATTA HCRP I LP
123) RISEPOINT
124) RTW INVESTMENTS, LP
127) SHIELD AI
128) SIBELCO NORTH AMERICA, INC.
129) SIG SAUER, INC.
130) SOFTBANK GROUP CORPORATION
131) SOUTHERN COMPANY
132) SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP.
134) STEPHENS SHARED SERVICES, LLC
136) STRIPE, INC.
137) SUNSET LAKES WEST ASSOCIATES LLLP
138) SWEET OAK PARENT LLC
139) TEGNA INC.
142) THE MAJORITY GROUP ON BEHALF OF CONNECTED COMMERCE COUNCIL
144) THE UNITED COMPANY
145) TIDES MEDICAL
146) TILE COUNCIL OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
147) TPT RESEARCH LLC
148) TRANSDIGM GROUP INC.
149) TRICOCI UNIVERSITY OF BEAUTY CULTURE, LLC
150) TWG CADILLAC FORMULA 1 TEAM HOLDINGS, LLC
151) TYPE ONE ENERGY GROUP, INC.
153) UBICQUIA, INC.
154) ULTRAGENYX PHARMACEUTICAL INC.
155) UNITED STATES TENNIS ASSOCIATION
156) VALERO ENERGY CORPORATION
158) WASTE CONNECTIONS US, INC.
159) WELLHIVE
202-347-9848
401 9th St. NW, Suite 720, Washington, DC, 20004,
1) AGRICULTURAL DRONE INITIATIVE (INFORMAL COALITION)
2) AMERICAN BEVERAGE ASSOCIATION
3) AMERICAN HEALTHY ALTERNATIVES ASSOCIATION (AHAA)
4) AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
5) AMGEN, INC.
7) BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD ASSOCIATION
8) BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB COMPANY
10) DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
13) GRAIL, INC.
14) HELP AT HOME
15) ILLUMINA, INC.
17) JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
18) LARGE UROLOGY GROUP PRACTICE ASSOCIATION (LUGPA)
19) MARYLAND HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
20) MEDICAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC. (MEDITECH)
21) MERCK & CO. INC.
22) MODERNA, INC.
23) NATIONAL ALLIANCE FOR CARE AT HOME
25) PARTNERSHIP FOR MEDICAID HOME-BASED CARE (PMHC)
26) SCAN HEALTH PLAN
27) SIEMENS MEDICAL SOLUTIONS USA, INC.