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Ky Ash has more than twenty years of experience working in the Texas Legislature and executive branch of Texas state government. Ky's work covers all major policy areas, with a particular emphasis in budget, economic development, energy and tax policy matters.

Ky's experience in Texas government is notable, previously serving as State Budget Director for Texas Governor Greg Abbott, as well as serving as the Governor's designee Chair for the Texas Bond Review Board.

Before his time in the Governor's office, Ky spent the better part of two decades in the Texas House of Representatives serving as Chief of Staff and Legislative Director, and also served as Chief Clerk for several Texas House committees, including Ways and Means, Energy Resources, Economic Development and the Select Committee on Property Tax Relief.

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Previously appointed by Texas Governor Greg Abbott to serve as the Governor's designee Chair for the Texas Bond Review Board.

14. Ky's experience in Texas government is notable, previously serving as State Budget Director for Governor Abbott, as well as serving as the Governor's designee Chair for the Texas Bond Review Board. Before his time in the Governor's office, Ky spent the better part of two decades in the Texas House of Representatives serving as Chief of Staff and Legislative Director for former State Representative Jim Keffer. As Chief of Staff for then-Representative Keffer, Ky also served as Chief Clerk for several Texas House committees, including Ways and Means, Energy Resources, Economic Development and the Select Committee on Property Tax Relief.

A proven strategist and passionate advocate for his clients, Ky Ash has more than twenty years of experience working in the Texas Legislature and executive branch of Texas state government. Ky's work covers all major policy areas, with a particular emphasis in budget, economic development, energy and tax policy matters.

Known as a mover and shaker around Austin, Texas Energy Report noted that Ky is, "well known in the Capitol for his expertise in energy, taxes and budgeting."

With an innate sense for the economics of business and armed with deep industry knowledge, Ky is sought out by a wide range of companies and organizations across the State. His clients include Fortune 500 companies, trade associations and businesses engaged in matters related to e-commerce, higher education, healthcare, information technology, transportation, energy, electricity, telecommunications, public safety and manufacturing.

Ky's experience in Texas government is notable, previously serving as State Budget Director for Governor Abbott, as well as serving as the Governor's designee Chair for the Texas Bond Review Board.

Before his time in the Governor's office, Ky spent the better part of two decades in the Texas House of Representatives serving as Chief of Staff and Legislative Director for former State Representative Jim Keffer. As Chief of Staff for then-Representative Keffer, Ky also served as Chief Clerk for several Texas House committees, including Ways and Means, Energy Resources, Economic Development and the Select Committee on Property Tax Relief.

Prior to joining HBS, Ky served as Government Affairs Advisor at K&L Gates.

MaryBeth Wilkerson is a Government Relations Coordinator in the Baton Rouge office, working with businesses on navigating regulatory challenges across local, state, and federal governments, and connecting clients' interests and policy goals to further investment and business growth.

6-10 years

Before joining Adams and Reese, MaryBeth was the Public Policy Manager for Alzheimer's Association. She gained experience drafting, lobbying, and passing legislation on federal, state, and regulatory levels; recruiting, training, and mobilizing advocates; supporting alliances with similar organizations; and cultivating relationships with key legislative members. MaryBeth was recognized by the Louisiana State Legislature for her advocacy work with the Alzheimer's Association.

MaryBeth represented the Alzheimer's Association in a variety of forms including testimony at committee meetings, public hearings, and media appearances. This experience leads to MaryBeth working closely with clients on researching, planning, and executing government relations strategies at the local and state levels in Louisiana, developing relationships at multiple levels of government, including municipal agencies, city councils, state agencies, stakeholders, and improving clients' community relations messaging for key government relations initiatives.

MaryBeth is a former Governmental Affairs Associate for The Louisiana State Medical Society, where among her accomplishments she recruited more than 250 contributors to the Louisiana Medical Political Action Committee (LAMPAC).

MaryBeth earned her Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Information Sciences from The University of Alabama. There, she served as Student Government Director of Lobbying Affairs, leading a team of 40 student lobbyists, advocating for higher education funding, and conducting voter registration drives. Through her work, she received recognition for "Most Outstanding Member of the External Affairs Chamber." MaryBeth was a member of the Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority.

While in college, MaryBeth interned as a research assistant with The Department of Defense's Tuscaloosa office, assisting a professor contracted with Lockheed Martin and gathering data for a cross-national media monitoring project.

In the community, MaryBeth is a board member of the BREC Foundation. The mission of the BREC Foundation is to raise funds for parks and recreation to benefit the health, welfare, and culture in East Baton Rouge Parish.

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Courtney Baker is a trusted advisor and skilled strategist who has served three Louisiana governors, the state's chamber of commerce and clients ranging from members of congress to state legislative leaders, private business entities, nonprofit organizations and more. Drawing upon her keen insight, decades of experience and valued relationships with Louisiana's business leaders and within the halls of government at every level, Courtney specializes in developing strategies to meet clients' goals and implementing the support services necessary to produce results. Whether it's opening the right doors, actively lobbying legislation or fundraising to further a candidate or cause, Courtney's talents and high-level network of associates offer the tailored advantage clients need.

15-20 years

Courtney serves on the boards of directors for Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University and Louisiana Legislative Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. She is a Commissioner on the Louisiana River Pilotage Fee Commission, and a past member of the Reentry Advisory Council. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Southern University and A&M College in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Courtney launched Courtney Baker & Associates in 2021, consulting with private clients after 15 years in the government relations field. She is a former policy director and development director for the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry, where she successfully lobbied for legislation aimed at improving the state's business climate and coordinated campaign and fundraising events for candidates endorsed by the organization's Political Action Committees, leveraging relationships with donors and a network of advocates. Prior to joining LABI, she served in the Jindal Administration as Legislative Liaison for the Department of Children and Family Services, after working for both Governors Kathleen Blanco and Mike Foster.

ELAINE ARNOLD

(Texas)
  • (512)6493649

  • 1115 San Jacinto Blvd., Ste. 105AustinTX78701

BERKLEY DYER

(Texas)
  • (512)7711289

  • 1115 San Jacinto Blvd.Suite 105AustinTX78701

Clients:
Clients:

JOAN ANDREW GREEN TURNER

(Colorado)
  • 303-898-0532

  • 8761 Cimarron StreetHIghlands RanchCO80126

Clients:

CARRIE HACKENBERGER

(Colorado)
Clients:

MICKI HACKENBERGER

(Colorado)
Clients:

CLARE HESTER

(Mississippi)
Clients:

46) Mississippi Charter School Authorizer Board

47) Mississippi Consumer Finance Association

48) Mississippi Counseling Association

49) Mississippi Economic Council

50) Mississippi Economic Development Council, Inc.

51) Mississippi Healthcare Collaborative

52) Mississippi Optometric Association

53) Mississippi Orthopaedic Society

54) Mississippi Physicians Care Network

55) Mississippi Public Broadcasting Foundation

56) Mississippi Section, American College of Obstertricians & Gynecologists

57) Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure

58) MS Alliance of Boys and Girls Clubs

59) NextEra Energy Resources, LLC

60) NOLA Education,LLC

61) Ochsner Health System

62) PATH Company LLC

63) Pine Gate Renewables LLC

64) PMI US Corporate Services Inc. and Affiliates

65) Reason Foundation

66) Regional Medical Center (Regional One Health)

67) Republic Services of MS / BFI Waste Services LLC

68) Scholastic Inc

69) Secure Democracy USA And It's Affiliates

70) Sharecare

71) Singing River Health System

72) Southern Beverage Company, Inc.

73) Southern Renewable Energy Association

74) Spire Mississippi Inc.

75) State Shield Action

76) STChealth LLC

77) Stercus Bioanalytics, LLC

78) Teaching Strategies

79) The Learning Internet, Inc. DBA Learning.com

80) The University of Southern Mississippi

81) Thrivist

82) Toyota Motor North America, Inc.

83) Turo Inc.

84) Uber Technologies, Inc.

85) Unite USA Inc. (dba Unite Us)

86) Universal Health Services, Inc.

87) Wonderschool

88) Workday

89) yes. every. kid

90) Youth Villages

Clients:
  • 303-860-1616

  • 1600 BROADWAY, 510DENVERCO80202

Clients:
  • 303-725-6267

  • 1600 BROADWAY, 510DENVERCO80202

Clients:

JAY REICHARD

(Missouri)
Clients:
  • (573) 634-3011

  • P.O. Box 1158Jefferson CityMO65102