(573) 353-8279
235 E High Street, Suite 301, Jefferson City, MO, 65101,
Clarkston Nelson Government Solutions is a full-service governmental relations and advocacy firm located in Jefferson City, Missouri. Although recently founded, our team shares a longstanding, respected reputation in the Missouri State Capitol. Our uniquely qualified professionals have decades of combined experience working in the Missouri state legislature, Executive Branch and state agencies.
The world of politics has changed over the years making it essential for businesses to have an effective and efficient working relationship with policy makers. Our team holds extensive policy knowledge, strong communication and relationship-building skills and precise legislative strategies resulting in successful governmental advocacy for our clients.
At Clarkston Nelson, we believe our teamwork approach based on years of experience, hard work and dedication to our client's interests provide a strong route to client advocacy and effective results bridging the gap between business and government.
FIRM SPECIALTY
DIRECT LOBBYING
In a world of constant change due to term-limits, ever changing political winds and executive branch turnover, we at Clarkston Nelson adapt and thrive due to our extensive experience and hard work. We work extremely hard to successfully help our clients reach their advocacy goals through our professionalism and unique understanding of the legislative and executive process. We provide direct lobbying efforts to shape legislation and regulations from the beginning to implementation. Our firm is capable of providing all services necessary such as legislation and issue monitoring, public engagement counseling, public testimony, and coalition building.
STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS
We believe that public opinion shapes much of the debate and decisions at the government level. Clarkston Nelson have a long history of working with clients in the preparation and development of messaging to assist in their advocacy efforts before the legislature, regulators or any other decision-making body. Our strategic communications will be aimed at reaching our client's underlying goal and often can be conveyed to the media and public to potentially sway opinion to our favor. Often times, strategic communications are aided with coalition building efforts to expand our sphere of influence and find additional partners that share with our goals and preferred outcomes.
RELATIONSHIP BUILDING
Our firm recognizes the vast importance of relationship building throughout the political, regulatory, and industry sectors. We believe healthy relationships are built on honest communication and respect. We work diligently with legislators and department contacts to know our clients and understand why their issues matter. Clarkston Nelson strive to maintain professional and positive relations with state elected officials and decision-makers and can utilize our relationships to assist clients with ensuring their issues are properly understood and considered when needed.
1) 3M Company
4) Alliance for Health Information Operations and Standards (AHIOS) c/o MultiState Associates, LLC
6) American Hotel & Lodging Association
8) Azova, Inc.
11) Carfax, Inc.
13) Child Care Aware of Missouri
14) City of Jefferson, Missouri
16) CoinFlip
17) Consumer Data Industry Association
18) Consumer Healthcare Products Association
19) Copart, Inc.
20) Diamond Game
21) DirecTV, LLC
22) EBSCO Information Services
23) EchoStar Corporation and its Affiliates
24) FCS Financial
25) FORVIS
26) Home Builders Association of Central Missouri
27) KC Fiber
28) Knox Company
29) LS Power Grid Midcontinent, LLC
30) Maverik
32) Michael Roberts
33) Missouri Alliance for Children and Families
34) Missouri Association of Cosmetology Schools
35) Missouri Broadcasters Association
36) Missouri Consumer Credit Coalition
38) Missouri Fireworks Association
39) Missouri Optometric Association
40) Missouri Press Association
41) Missouri Society of Accountants
42) Missouri Veterinary Medical Association
43) MoneyGram Payment Systems Inc
44) Mortgage Bankers Association of Missouri
45) National Council on Compensation Insurance
46) National Fire Sprinkler Association
47) Odyssey
50) Presidio Environmental, LLC
51) Public Education Employee Retirement System of Missouri
52) Public School Retirement System of Missouri
54) Renaissance Learning, Inc.
56) SAP Concur Technologies, Inc.
57) Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits LLC
58) Southwest Transmission, LLC
59) Specialized Education of Missouri, Inc.
61) United Healthcare Services, Inc.
63) Western Union
DOUG NELSON spent five years as Missouri's State Commissioner of Administration working with all branches of government and every executive branch department on contracting and procurement matters. As Commissioner, he oversaw more than 2,000 active procurement contracts, information technology and cybersecurity issues, bond issuances and budget matters. Along with Doug's unmatched experience in all types of government contract issues, his extensive network of national and state contacts makes him a great resource to clients. Doug also spent more than 18 years as an Assistant Missouri Attorney General focusing on consumer and contract litigation and administrative/regulatory matters. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1987 from the University of Missouri, Columbia, and Law degree in 1990 from the University of Missouri, Kansas City.
(402) 510-1576
303 Locust Street Suite 400, Des Moines, IA, 50309,
Carney & Appleby P.L.C. was founded by James W. Carney in 1976 to serve clients throughout the State of Iowa. The firm engages in a General Practice with a heavy emphasis on civil litigation and legislation. The firm has available effective, trained support personnel and is AV rated by Martindale and Hubbell.
Firm Specialties:
Carney & Appleby P.L.C. is a small firm which has a heavy emphasis on legislative matters and administrative law matters. Its specialties include the following: general practice, legislative law, business law, torts, real estate, family law, administrative law, insurance law, trials and appeals in Federal and State Courts.
Our experienced legislative lobbying team possesses over 65 years of experience in government affairs and lobbying at the Iowa Statehouse and Iowa Executive Branch level. The firm has established itself as a premier provider of these services.
We have represented several Fortune 500 companies, professional associations, and industry associations throughout Iowa as well as HMOs, healthcare facilities, and other organizations. Our major clients have included AT&T, Anheuser-Busch, Caesar's Entertainment, Facebook, Meredith Corporation, SSAB, Lexis-Nexis, I N G Americas, Mediacom Communications, AIG, HSBC, One Main Financial, Wells Fargo, the Iowa State Bar Association, the Iowa Association of Nurse Anesthetists, and the Iowa Veterinary Medical Association, along with many other state associations.
1) American Physical Therapy Association of Iowa
3) Caesars Enterprise Services, LLC.
8) CoinFlip
9) CTIA - The Wireless Association
10) Elevance Health, and its Affiliates dba Anthem, Inc.
11) Iowa Association of Nurse Anesthetists
12) Iowa Athletic Trainers Society
14) Iowa Cable and Telecommunications Association
15) Iowa Commercial Real Estate Association (ICREA)
16) Iowa Competitive Bidding Alliance, Inc.
19) Iowa State Association of County Auditors
20) Iowa State Bar Association
21) Iowa Veterinary Medical Association
22) Iowa-Nebraska Rental Dealers Association
24) LS Power Grid Midcontinent, LLC
28) Pharmaceutical Care Management Association
29) RELX Inc.
30) Resale Power Group of Iowa
31) Southwest Transmission, LLC
32) State Historical Society, Inc.
34) Town Financial
DOUGLAS STRUYK joined Carney Appleby P.L.C. as an associate in 2013. Doug is a native of Council Bluffs, Iowa, graduating from Saint Albert High School in 1988. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Horticulture from Iowa State University in 1992. Doug received his Juris Doctorate from Creighton University School of Law in 1996 with Cum Laude honors and was admitted to the Iowa Bar in June of 1996. He is also a past president of the National Association of Bar Executives' Government Relations Section.
After graduating from law school, Doug was Chief of the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship's Agricultural Diversification Bureau. After working at the Department of Agriculture, Doug returned home to manage his family's business, Struyk Turf, Ltd. In 2002, Doug was elected to the Iowa House representing Council Bluffs. During his time in the Iowa House, he was elected Assistant Minority Leader and was the Ranking Member of the House State Government Committee. He also served on the Judiciary, Economic Development, Commerce, and Agriculture Committees. Doug retired from the House 2010. In November of 2010, Doug was named Chief Legal Counsel to the Iowa Secretary of State's office. Doug also served as the office's senior legislative liaison. In May of 2012, he was selected by the Speaker of the House to serve as his Executive Officer, a position Doug held until joining Carney Appleby Law.
Doug has nearly two decades of government relations experience including time as a lawyer, lobbyist, and legislator. He has worked at the highest levels of both the executive and legislative branches of Iowa's government. Doug is well known at the Iowa Capitol as a skilled problem solver with a proven record of working with both parties to resolve controversial issues. He was a respected leader in the Iowa legislative process with a well-developed network and skill set.
573-469-4173
314 E High Street, Jefferson City, MO, 65101,
Clarkston Nelson Government Solutions is a full-service governmental relations and advocacy firm located in Jefferson City, Missouri. Although recently founded, our team shares a longstanding, respected reputation in the Missouri State Capitol. Our uniquely qualified professionals have decades of combined experience working in the Missouri state legislature, Executive Branch and state agencies.
The world of politics has changed over the years making it essential for businesses to have an effective and efficient working relationship with policy makers. Our team holds extensive policy knowledge, strong communication and relationship-building skills and precise legislative strategies resulting in successful governmental advocacy for our clients.
At Clarkston Nelson, we believe our teamwork approach based on years of experience, hard work and dedication to our client's interests provide a strong route to client advocacy and effective results bridging the gap between business and government.
FIRM SPECIALTY
DIRECT LOBBYING
In a world of constant change due to term-limits, ever changing political winds and executive branch turnover, we at Clarkston Nelson adapt and thrive due to our extensive experience and hard work. We work extremely hard to successfully help our clients reach their advocacy goals through our professionalism and unique understanding of the legislative and executive process. We provide direct lobbying efforts to shape legislation and regulations from the beginning to implementation. Our firm is capable of providing all services necessary such as legislation and issue monitoring, public engagement counseling, public testimony, and coalition building.
STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS
We believe that public opinion shapes much of the debate and decisions at the government level. Clarkston Nelson have a long history of working with clients in the preparation and development of messaging to assist in their advocacy efforts before the legislature, regulators or any other decision-making body. Our strategic communications will be aimed at reaching our client's underlying goal and often can be conveyed to the media and public to potentially sway opinion to our favor. Often times, strategic communications are aided with coalition building efforts to expand our sphere of influence and find additional partners that share with our goals and preferred outcomes.
RELATIONSHIP BUILDING
Our firm recognizes the vast importance of relationship building throughout the political, regulatory, and industry sectors. We believe healthy relationships are built on honest communication and respect. We work diligently with legislators and department contacts to know our clients and understand why their issues matter. Clarkston Nelson strive to maintain professional and positive relations with state elected officials and decision-makers and can utilize our relationships to assist clients with ensuring their issues are properly understood and considered when needed.
1) 3M Company
4) Alliance for Health Information Operations and Standards (AHIOS) c/o MultiState Associates, LLC
6) American Hotel & Lodging Association
8) Azova, Inc.
11) Carfax, Inc.
13) Child Care Aware of Missouri
14) City of Jefferson, Missouri
16) CoinFlip
17) Consumer Data Industry Association
18) Consumer Healthcare Products Association
19) Copart, Inc.
20) Diamond Game
21) DirecTV, LLC
22) EBSCO Information Services
23) EchoStar Corporation and its Affiliates
24) FCS Financial
25) FORVIS
26) Home Builders Association of Central Missouri
27) KC Fiber
28) Knox Company
29) LS Power Grid Midcontinent, LLC
30) Maverik
32) Michael Roberts
33) Missouri Alliance for Children and Families
34) Missouri Association of Cosmetology Schools
35) Missouri Broadcasters Association
36) Missouri Consumer Credit Coalition
38) Missouri Fireworks Association
39) Missouri Optometric Association
40) Missouri Press Association
41) Missouri Society of Accountants
42) Missouri Veterinary Medical Association
43) MoneyGram Payment Systems Inc
44) Mortgage Bankers Association of Missouri
45) National Council on Compensation Insurance
46) Odyssey
49) Presidio Environmental, LLC
50) Public Education Employee Retirement System of Missouri
51) Public School Retirement System of Missouri
53) Renaissance Learning, Inc.
55) SAP Concur Technologies, Inc.
56) Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits LLC
57) Southwest Transmission, LLC
58) Specialized Education of Missouri, Inc.
60) United Healthcare Services, Inc.
62) Western Union
HEATH CLARKSTON has more than two decades working for a variety of clients as a registered lobbyist in Missouri with state government relations and public relations experience. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Public Administration and Political Science in 1997 from Missouri State University in Springfield. He began his career as a legislative intern for the Taxpayers Research Institute, a division of Associated Industries of Missouri. After joining Gallagher Consultants Inc. in 2006, Heath quickly earned a reputation as a tenacious, hard-working voice in the Missouri State Capitol for his clients. An active member in many civic and professional organizations, Heath is the benchmark of hard work in the State Capitol.
515-282-6803
303 Locust St. Ste. 400, Des Moines, IA, 50309,
1) American Physical Therapy Association of Iowa
3) Caesars Enterprise Services, LLC.
8) CoinFlip
9) CTIA - The Wireless Association
10) Elevance Health, and its Affiliates dba Anthem, Inc.
11) Iowa Association of Nurse Anesthetists
12) Iowa Athletic Trainers Society
14) Iowa Cable and Telecommunications Association
15) Iowa Commercial Real Estate Association (ICREA)
16) Iowa Competitive Bidding Alliance, Inc.
19) Iowa State Association of County Auditors
20) Iowa State Bar Association
21) Iowa Veterinary Medical Association
22) Iowa-Nebraska Rental Dealers Association
24) LS Power Grid Midcontinent, LLC
28) Pharmaceutical Care Management Association
29) RELX Inc.
30) Resale Power Group of Iowa
31) Southwest Transmission, LLC
32) State Historical Society, Inc.
34) Town Financial
515-282-6803
303 Locust Street Suite 400, Des Moines, IA, 50309,
1) American Physical Therapy Association of Iowa
3) Caesars Enterprise Services, LLC.
8) CoinFlip
9) CTIA - The Wireless Association
10) Elevance Health, and its Affiliates dba Anthem, Inc.
11) Iowa Association of Nurse Anesthetists
12) Iowa Athletic Trainers Society
14) Iowa Cable and Telecommunications Association
15) Iowa Commercial Real Estate Association (ICREA)
16) Iowa Competitive Bidding Alliance, Inc.
19) Iowa State Association of County Auditors
20) Iowa State Bar Association
21) Iowa Veterinary Medical Association
22) Iowa-Nebraska Rental Dealers Association
24) LS Power Grid Midcontinent, LLC
28) Pharmaceutical Care Management Association
29) RELX Inc.
30) Resale Power Group of Iowa
31) Southwest Transmission, LLC
32) State Historical Society, Inc.
34) Town Financial
(573) 520-7240
235 E High Street, Suite 301, Jefferson City, MO, 65101,
1) 3M Company
4) Alliance for Health Information Operations and Standards (AHIOS) c/o MultiState Associates, LLC
6) American Hotel & Lodging Association
8) Azova, Inc.
11) Carfax, Inc.
13) Child Care Aware of Missouri
14) City of Jefferson, Missouri
16) CoinFlip
17) Consumer Data Industry Association
18) Consumer Healthcare Products Association
19) Copart, Inc.
20) Diamond Game
21) DirecTV, LLC
22) EBSCO Information Services
23) EchoStar Corporation and its Affiliates
24) FCS Financial
25) FORVIS
26) Home Builders Association of Central Missouri
27) KC Fiber
28) Knox Company
29) LS Power Grid Midcontinent, LLC
30) Maverik
32) Michael Roberts
33) Missouri Alliance for Children and Families
34) Missouri Association of Cosmetology Schools
35) Missouri Broadcasters Association
36) Missouri Consumer Credit Coalition
38) Missouri Fireworks Association
39) Missouri Optometric Association
40) Missouri Press Association
41) Missouri Society of Accountants
42) Missouri Veterinary Medical Association
43) MoneyGram Payment Systems Inc
44) Mortgage Bankers Association of Missouri
45) National Council on Compensation Insurance
46) National Fire Sprinkler Association
47) Odyssey
50) Presidio Environmental, LLC
51) Public Education Employee Retirement System of Missouri
52) Public School Retirement System of Missouri
54) Renaissance Learning, Inc.
56) SAP Concur Technologies, Inc.
57) Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits LLC
58) Southwest Transmission, LLC
59) Specialized Education of Missouri, Inc.
61) United Healthcare Services, Inc.
63) Western Union
