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
17) INTERSECT POWER
18) LIVELY BEERWORKS
19) LRE
21) OKLAHOMA ACADEMY OF PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS, INC.
22) OKLAHOMA ALLIANCE OF YMCAS, INC.
23) OKLAHOMA CABLE AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION
24) OKLAHOMA CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
25) OKLAHOMA ORDNANCE WORKS AUTHORITY d/b/a MIDAMERICA INDUSTRIAL PARK
26) OKLAHOMA PSYCHOLOGIST ASSOCIATION
27) PRIMROSE SCHOOLS
28) PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS OF OKLAHOMA, AFL-CIO/CLC, IAFF ASSOCIATION
29) THE CENTER FOR HOUSING SOLUTIONS, INC.
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.
8032124967
1221 Main Street Suite 1200, Columbia, SC, 29205,
I have worked with the South Carolina Legislature, state agencies and Constitutional Officers for over 15 years. I am highly experienced in navigating the state appropriations legislative processes. I am highly skilled at assisting clients by identifying multiple pathways to achieve the intended goals and outcomes.
2) American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network,Inc
6) Communities In Schools of South Carolina
8) Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S.
10) Healthy Learners
11) Infinite Campus
12) Junior Achievement of Greater SC
13) Kiawah Development Partners
14) Liminex, Inc.
0-5 years
Prior to joining Adams and Reese, Emily served as the Director of Government Affairs for the South Carolina Department of Education. In this role, she served as the liaison between the agency and South Carolina's General Assembly, the Governor, the Congressional Delegation, other state agencies and stakeholder groups. Additionally, during the legislative session she provided public testimony during hearings, coordinated agency policy development, and annually facilitated the agency budget request through the Governor's Office and the General Assembly.
Emily also spent seven years within the South Carolina House of Representatives' Ways and Means Committee, serving as a budget analyst with involvement in the Health and Human Services Budget Subcommittee and the Public Education and Special Schools Subcommittee. Her work included coordinating the passage of $2 billion in state appropriations through the budget process and coordinating communication between the General Assembly, the state's school districts and the South Carolina Department of Education, as well as a variety of legislation affecting K-12 education, property tax, and sales and use tax.
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.
4) COALITION FOR TICKET FAIRNESS
5) CONNECT
8) ESSAY MANAGEMENT SERVICES, LLC
9) FUSE d/b/a FUSE (OK FOUNDATION FOR UNLEASHING THE STARTUP ECOSYSTEM)
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) 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
303-519-5562
1660 Lincoln Street, Suite 2125, Denver, CO, 80264,
1) Alliance for Pharmacy Compounding
7) Colorado Soccer Association
9) CommuniCare Technology Inc.
10) Cornerstone Government Affairs
11) CRH Americas
12) Douglas County Sheriff's Office
14) Epiq Global
15) Generation Schools Network
16) GHGSat Inc.
19) Intuit
22) MxV Rail
23) National Parking Association
24) Neighborhood Development Collaborative
26) Recsol Recovery Solutions, LLC
27) Rocky Mountain Human Services
28) Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association Colorado Chapter
29) Slalom, Inc.
30) Solari
31) Southern Farm Bureau Casualty Insurance Company
32) Spectra Centers
940-420-1848,
100 West Liberty Street, 10th Floor, Reno, NV, 89501,
1) Builders Association of Northern Nevada
3) Consumer Data Industry Association
7) High Sierra Lacrosse League
12) Microsoft
14) Nevada Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors
15) Nevada Home Builders Association
17) Nevada Mineral Exploration Coalition
18) Nevada Orthopaedic Society
19) Nevada State Board of Osteopathic Medicine
20) Nevada State Society of Anesthesiologists
23) Regional Emergency Medical Services Authority
24) Select Health
720-626-4475
1660 Lincoln Street, Suite 2125, Denver, CO, 80238,
1) Alliance for Pharmacy Compounding
7) Colorado Soccer Association
8) Communicare
9) Cornerstone Government Affairs
10) CRH Americas
11) Douglas County Sheriff's Office
13) Epiq Global
14) Generation Schools Network
15) GHGSat Inc.
18) Intuit
19) Land O Lakes
21) MxV Rail
22) National Parking Association
23) Neighborhood Development Collaborative
25) Recsol Recovery Solutions, LLC
26) Rocky Mountain Human Services
27) Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National Association-Colorado
28) Slalom, Inc.
29) Solari
30) Southern Farm Bureau Casualty Insurance Company
31) Spectra Centers
(701) 214-3709
2451 162ND AVE NW, BISMARCK, ND, 58503-8442,
334-241-0078
P. O. Box 1949, Montgomery, AL, 36102,
1) Alabama Academy of Radiology
3) Alabama Association of Realtors
4) Alabama Big Ten Mayor's Association
5) Alabama Board of Medical Examiners
6) Alabama Circuit Clerks Association
7) Alabama Dermatology Society
8) Alabama District Attorneys Association
9) Alabama Housing Authorities Risk Mgnt
11) American Promotional Events, Inc. - East dba TNT Fireworks
12) Axcess Financial Services, Inc.
13) B.A.S.S., LLC
14) Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Alabama
15) Board of Dental Examiner of Alabama
16) Centegix
17) Community Choice Financial
18) Compass Pathways
21) GE Appliances
22) Great West Financial and GWFS Equities, Inc.
23) Gulf Corporation
24) Gulf Distributing Co. of Mobile, LLC
25) HMR Veterans Servies, Inc.
29) Kalshi Inc.
30) Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers
31) Lauderdale County Commission
32) League of Southeastern Credit Unions
37) Mobile Area Water and Sewer System
38) Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
39) Neumo
41) Norfolk Southern Corporation
42) OpenGOV, Inc.
43) Plasma Games
50) Shipt, Inc
51) State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, Inc.
52) Tigers Unlimited Foundation
54) Uniti Fiber
55) University of North Alabama
56) Volkert, Inc
(404) 372-3270
260 Peachtree Street NW, SUITE 1225, ATLANTA, GA, 30303,
775-326-4317,
100 West Liberty Street, 10th Floor, Reno, NV, 89501,
1) Builders Association of Northern Nevada
3) Consumer Data Industry Association
4) Crown Castle
8) High Sierra Lacrosse League
12) Leading Builders of America
13) Manufactured Home Community Owners Association
15) Microsoft
17) Nevada Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors
18) Nevada Home Builders Association
20) Nevada Mineral Exploration Coalition
21) Nevada Orthopaedic Society
22) Nevada State Board of Osteopathic Medicine
23) Nevada State Society of Anesthesiologists
24) Nevada State Tow Association
27) Regional Emergency Medical Services Authority
28) Retail Association of Nevada
29) Select Health
334-782-6850
9221 Stillforst Court, Montgomery, AL, 36117,
1) Alabama Academy of Radiology
3) Alabama Association of Realtors
4) Alabama Big Ten Mayor's Association
5) Alabama Board of Medical Examiners
6) Alabama Circuit Clerks Association
7) Alabama Dermatology Society
8) Alabama District Attorneys Association
9) Alabama Housing Authorities Risk Mgnt
11) American Promotional Events, Inc. - East dba TNT Fireworks
12) Axcess Financial Services, Inc.
13) B.A.S.S., LLC
14) Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Alabama
15) Board of Dental Examiner of Alabama
16) Centegix
17) Community Choice Financial
18) Compass Pathways
21) GE Appliances
22) Great West Financial and GWFS Equities, Inc.
23) Gulf Corporation
24) Gulf Distributing Co. of Mobile, LLC
25) HMR Veterans Servies, Inc.
29) Kalshi Inc.
30) Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers
31) Lauderdale County Commission
32) League of Southeastern Credit Unions
37) Mobile Area Water and Sewer System
38) Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
39) Neumo
41) Norfolk Southern Corporation
42) OpenGOV, Inc.
43) Plasma Games
50) Shipt, Inc
51) State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, Inc.
52) Tigers Unlimited Foundation
54) Uniti Fiber
55) University of North Alabama
56) Volkert, Inc
334-414-4737
2153 Vaughn Lane, Montgomery, AL, 36106,
1) Alabama Academy of Radiology
3) Alabama Association of Realtors
4) Alabama Big Ten Mayor's Association
5) Alabama Board of Medical Examiners
6) Alabama Circuit Clerks Association
7) Alabama Dermatology Society
8) Alabama District Attorneys Association
9) Alabama Housing Authorities Risk Mgnt
11) American Promotional Events, Inc. - East dba TNT Fireworks
12) Axcess Financial Services, Inc.
13) B.A.S.S., LLC
14) Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Alabama
15) Board of Dental Examiner of Alabama
16) Centegix
17) Community Choice Financial
18) Compass Pathways
21) GE Appliances
22) Great West Financial and GWFS Equities, Inc.
23) Gulf Corporation
24) Gulf Distributing Co. of Mobile, LLC
25) HMR Veterans Servies, Inc.
29) Kalshi Inc.
30) Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers
31) Lauderdale County Commission
32) League of Southeastern Credit Unions
37) Mobile Area Water and Sewer System
38) Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
39) Neumo
41) Norfolk Southern Corporation
42) OpenGOV, Inc.
43) Plasma Games
50) Shipt, Inc
51) State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, Inc.
52) Tigers Unlimited Foundation
54) Uniti Fiber
55) University of North Alabama
56) Volkert, Inc
775-721-8175,
100 West Liberty Street, 10th Floor, Reno, NV, 89501,
1) Builders Association of Northern Nevada
3) Consumer Data Industry Association
7) High Sierra Lacrosse League
12) Microsoft
14) Nevada Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors
15) Nevada Home Builders Association
17) Nevada Mineral Exploration Coalition
18) Nevada State Board of Osteopathic Medicine
19) Nevada State Society of Anesthesiologists
20) Nevada State Tow Association
23) Regional Emergency Medical Services Authority
24) Select Health
720-427-4120
1660 Lincoln St., Suite 2125, Denver, CO, 80264,
1) Alliance for Pharmacy Compounding
7) Colorado Soccer Association
8) CommuniCare Technology, Inc.
9) Cornerstone Government Affairs
10) CRH Americas
11) Douglas County Sheriff's Office
13) Epiq
14) Generation Schools Network
15) GHGSat Inc.
19) Intuit
22) MxV Rail
23) National Insurance Crime Bureau
24) National Parking Association
25) Neighborhood Development Collaborative
27) Recsol Recovery Solutions, LLC
28) Rocky Mountain Human Services
29) Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association Colorado Chapter
30) Slalom, Inc.
31) Solari Inc.
32) Southern Farm Bureau Casualty Insurance Company
33) Spectra Centers
775-326.4325,
100 West Liberty Street, 10th Floor, Reno, NV, 89501,
1) Builders Association of Northern Nevada
3) Consumer Data Industry Association
7) High Sierra Lacrosse League
11) Manufactured Home Community Owners Association
13) Microsoft
15) Nevada Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors
16) Nevada Home Builders Association
18) Nevada Mineral Exploration Coalition
19) Nevada Orthopaedic Society
20) Nevada State Board of Optometry
21) Nevada State Board of Osteopathic Medicine
22) Nevada State Society of Anesthesiologists
25) Regional Emergency Medical Services Authority
26) Select Health
(301) 634-0818
1616 Bethlehem Road, Knightdale, NC, 27545,
16) NC Courage
17) North Carolina Advocates for Justice
18) North Carolina Independent Physician Practice Association, Inc.
19) North Carolina Responsible Business Association
20) North Carolina Sports Legacy Foundation
21) Palo Alto Networks (via Carahsoft Technology Corp.)
24) POB Ventures LLC
28) Transtech, Inc.
334-241-0078
P. O. Box 1949, Montgomery, AL, 36102,
1) Alabama Academy of Radiology
3) Alabama Association of Realtors
4) Alabama Big Ten Mayor's Association
5) Alabama Board of Medical Examiners
6) Alabama Circuit Clerks Association
7) Alabama Dermatology Society
8) Alabama District Attorneys Association
9) Alabama Housing Authorities Risk Mgnt
11) American Promotional Events, Inc. - East dba TNT Fireworks
12) Axcess Financial Services, Inc.
13) B.A.S.S., LLC
14) Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Alabama
15) Board of Dental Examiner of Alabama
16) Centegix
17) Community Choice Financial
18) Compass Pathways
21) GE Appliances
22) Great West Financial and GWFS Equities, Inc.
23) Gulf Corporation
24) Gulf Distributing Co. of Mobile, LLC
25) HMR Veterans Servies, Inc.
29) Kalshi Inc.
30) Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers
31) Lauderdale County Commission
32) League of Southeastern Credit Unions
37) Mobile Area Water and Sewer System
38) Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
39) Neumo
41) Norfolk Southern Corporation
42) OpenGOV, Inc.
43) Plasma Games
50) Shipt, Inc
51) State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, Inc.
52) Tigers Unlimited Foundation
54) Uniti Fiber
55) University of North Alabama
56) Volkert, Inc
334-956-7603
770 Washington Ave, Suite 9075, Montgomery, AL, 36104,
1) Alabama Academy of Radiology
3) Alabama Association of Realtors
4) Alabama Big Ten Mayor's Association
5) Alabama Board of Medical Examiners
6) Alabama Circuit Clerks Association
7) Alabama Dermatology Society
8) Alabama District Attorneys Association
9) Alabama Housing Authorities Risk Mgnt
11) American Promotional Events, Inc. - East dba TNT Fireworks
12) Axcess Financial Services, Inc.
13) B.A.S.S., LLC
14) Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Alabama
15) Board of Dental Examiner of Alabama
16) Centegix
17) Community Choice Financial
18) Compass Pathways
21) GE Appliances
22) Great West Financial and GWFS Equities, Inc.
23) Gulf Corporation
24) Gulf Distributing Co. of Mobile, LLC
25) HMR Veterans Servies, Inc.
29) Kalshi Inc.
30) Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers
31) Lauderdale County Commission
32) League of Southeastern Credit Unions
37) Mobile Area Water and Sewer System
38) Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
39) Neumo
41) Norfolk Southern Corporation
42) OpenGOV, Inc.
43) Plasma Games
50) Shipt, Inc
51) State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, Inc.
52) Tigers Unlimited Foundation
54) Uniti Fiber
55) University of North Alabama
56) Volkert, Inc
702-513-2640 ,
100 West Liberty Street, 10th Floor, Reno, NV, 89501,
1) Builders Association of Northern Nevada
3) Consumer Data Industry Association
7) High Sierra Lacrosse League
12) Microsoft
13) National Association of Vision Care Plans
14) Nevada Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors
15) Nevada Home Builders Association
17) Nevada Mineral Exploration Coalition
18) Nevada Orthopaedic Society
19) Nevada State Board of Osteopathic Medicine
20) Nevada State Society of Anesthesiologists
21) Nevada State Tow Association
24) Regional Emergency Medical Services Authority
25) Select Health
26) Southern Nevada Home Builders Association
334-241-0078
P. O. Box 1949, Montgomery, AL, 36102,
1) Alabama Academy of Radiology
3) Alabama Association of Realtors
4) Alabama Big Ten Mayor's Association
5) Alabama Board of Medical Examiners
6) Alabama Circuit Clerks Association
7) Alabama Dermatology Society
8) Alabama District Attorneys Association
9) Alabama Housing Authorities Risk Mgnt
11) American Promotional Events, Inc. - East dba TNT Fireworks
12) Axcess Financial Services, Inc.
13) B.A.S.S., LLC
14) Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Alabama
15) Board of Dental Examiner of Alabama
16) Centegix
17) Community Choice Financial
18) Compass Pathways
21) GE Appliances
22) Great West Financial and GWFS Equities, Inc.
23) Gulf Corporation
24) Gulf Distributing Co. of Mobile, LLC
25) HMR Veterans Servies, Inc.
29) Kalshi Inc.
30) Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers
31) Lauderdale County Commission
32) League of Southeastern Credit Unions
37) Mobile Area Water and Sewer System
38) Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
39) Neumo
41) Norfolk Southern Corporation
42) OpenGOV, Inc.
43) Plasma Games
50) Shipt, Inc
51) State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, Inc.
52) Tigers Unlimited Foundation
54) Uniti Fiber
55) University of North Alabama
56) Volkert, Inc
914-255-0968
1660 Lincoln Street, Suite 2125, Denver, CO, 80264,
1) Alliance for Pharmacy Compounding
7) Colorado Soccer Association
8) CommuniCare Technology Inc.
9) Cornerstone Government Affairs
10) CRH Americas
11) Douglas County Sheriff's Office
13) Epiq Global
14) Generation Schools Network
15) GHGSat Inc.
18) Intuit
21) MxV Rail
22) National Parking Association
23) Neighborhood Development Collaborative
25) Recsol Recovery Solutions, LLC
26) Rocky Mountain Human Services
27) Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Assoication Colorado Chapter
28) Slalom, Inc.
29) Solari
30) Southern Farm Bureau Casualty Insurance Company
31) Spectra Centers