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
3) American Hotel & Lodging Association
4) Association of Health Information Outsourcing Systems (AHIOS) c/o MultiState Associates LLC
5) Automated Health Systems, Inc.
8) Carfax, Inc.
10) Child Care Aware of Missouri
12) CoinFlip
13) Consumer Data Industry Association
14) Consumer Healthcare Products Association
15) Copart, Inc.
16) DailyPay, Inc.
17) Diamond Game
18) DirecTV, LLC
19) Dish Network LLC
20) EBSCO Information Services
21) FCS Financial
22) FORVIS
23) Home Builders Association of Central Missouri
24) KC Fiber
25) Knox Company
26) Local Investment Commission
27) LS Power Midcontinent, LLC
28) Maverik
30) Missouri Association of Cosmetology Schools
31) Missouri Broadcasters Association
32) Missouri Consumer Credit Coalition
34) Missouri Fireworks Association
35) Missouri Optometric Association
36) Missouri Press Association
37) Missouri Society of Accountants
38) Missouri Veterinary Medical Association
39) Missourians Improving Higher Education
40) Mortgage Bankers Association of Missouri
41) National Council on Compensation Insurance
42) Odyssey
43) Plant Based Foods Association
45) Presidio Environmental, LLC
46) Public Education Employee Retirement System of Missouri
47) Public School Retirement System of Missouri
49) Renaissance Learning, Inc.
51) SAP Concur Technologies, Inc.
52) Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits LLC
53) Southwest Transmission, LLC
54) Specialized Education of Missouri, Inc.
55) The Good Food Institute, Inc.
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.
(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
3) American Hotel & Lodging Association
4) Association of Health Information Outsourcing Systems (AHIOS) c/o MultiState Associates LLC
5) Automated Health Systems, Inc.
8) Carfax, Inc.
10) Child Care Aware of Missouri
12) CoinFlip
13) Consumer Data Industry Association
14) Consumer Healthcare Products Association
15) Copart, Inc.
16) DailyPay, Inc.
17) Diamond Game
18) DirecTV, LLC
19) Dish Network LLC
20) EBSCO Information Services
21) Ehawk, Inc.
22) FCS Financial
23) FORVIS
24) Home Builders Association of Central Missouri
25) KC Fiber
26) Knox Company
27) Local Investment Commission
28) LS Power Midcontinent, LLC
29) Maverik
30) Missouri Alliance for Children and Families
31) Missouri Association of Cosmetology Schools
32) Missouri Broadcasters Association
33) Missouri Consumer Credit Coalition
35) Missouri Fireworks Association
36) Missouri Optometric Association
37) Missouri Press Association
38) Missouri Society of Accountants
39) Missouri Veterinary Medical Association
40) Missourians Improving Higher Education
41) Mortgage Bankers Association of Missouri
42) National Council on Compensation Insurance
43) Odyssey
44) Plant Based Foods Association
46) Presidio Environmental, LLC
47) Public Education Employee Retirement System of Missouri
48) Public School Retirement System of Missouri
50) Renaissance Learning, Inc.
52) SAP Concur Technologies, Inc.
53) Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits LLC
54) Southwest Transmission, LLC
55) Specialized Education of Missouri, Inc.
56) The Good Food Institute, Inc.
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.
(573) 520-7240
235 E High Street, Suite 301, Jefferson City, MO, 65101, 
1) 3M Company
3) American Hotel & Lodging Association
4) Association of Health Information Outsourcing Systems (AHIOS) c/o MultiState Associates LLC
5) Automated Health Systems, Inc.
8) Carfax, Inc.
10) Child Care Aware of Missouri
12) CoinFlip
13) Consumer Data Industry Association
14) Consumer Healthcare Products Association
15) Copart, Inc.
16) DailyPay, Inc.
17) Diamond Game
18) DirecTV, LLC
19) Dish Network LLC
20) EBSCO Information Services
21) FCS Financial
22) FORVIS
23) Home Builders Association of Central Missouri
24) KC Fiber
25) Knox Company
26) Local Investment Commission
27) LS Power Midcontinent, LLC
28) Maverik
30) Missouri Association of Cosmetology Schools
31) Missouri Broadcasters Association
32) Missouri Consumer Credit Coalition
34) Missouri Fireworks Association
35) Missouri Optometric Association
36) Missouri Press Association
37) Missouri Society of Accountants
38) Missouri Veterinary Medical Association
39) Missourians Improving Higher Education
40) Mortgage Bankers Association of Missouri
41) National Council on Compensation Insurance
42) Odyssey
43) Plant Based Foods Association
45) Presidio Environmental, LLC
46) Public Education Employee Retirement System of Missouri
47) Public School Retirement System of Missouri
49) Renaissance Learning, Inc.
51) SAP Concur Technologies, Inc.
52) Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits LLC
53) Southwest Transmission, LLC
54) Specialized Education of Missouri, Inc.
55) The Good Food Institute, Inc.
(573) 634-4876
PO Box 1865, JEFFERSON CITY, MO, 65102, 
1) Air Evac
2) Allegis/Redwood/Maxim Public Affairs, LLC
3) American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists - Missouri Section
4) American Resort Development Association
5) American Subcontractors Association of Missouri
6) American Tort Reform Association
7) American Traffic Solutions, Inc.
8) Americans for Fair Energy Prices
9) Apple Inc
10) Ascend Learning c/o MultiState Associates LLC
12) Binti, Inc.
13) Biostl
15) Centegix
16) Centurion
23) Concordance Academy of Leadership
24) David Humphreys
26) Double Line
28) Ehawk, Inc.
29) Foster Care & Adoptive Care Coalition
31) Friends of the Zoo Inc, of Kansas City Missouri
33) Gateway Coalition of Service Providers
36) Haleon c/o Multistate Associates LLC
37) Jefferson City Medical Group
38) LearningMate Solutions Inc
40) LKQ Corporation
42) M.A.R.C.H. Inc.
43) Maxim Healthcare Services Inc
44) Medify Air
45) Missouri Academy of Physician Assistants
46) Missouri Alliance of YMCAs
47) Missouri Ambulatory Surgery Center Association
48) Missouri Association for Career and Technical Education
49) Missouri Association of Councils of Government
50) Missouri Association of County Developmental Disabilities Services
51) Missouri Beverage Association
54) Missouri Center for Public Health Excellence
55) Missouri Child Care Association DBA Missouri Coalition For Children
56) Missouri Clean Energy District
57) Missouri Coalition for Lifesaving Cures
58) Missouri Collectors Association
59) Missouri College of Emergency Physicians
60) Missouri Dental Association
61) Missouri Dermatological Society Association
62) Missouri Fire Service Alliance
64) Missouri Health Care Association
65) Missouri Hotel & Lodging Association
66) Missouri Pharmacy Association
67) Missouri Primary Care Association
68) Missouri Railroad Association
69) Missouri Residential Care Association
70) Missouri Society For Respiratory Care
71) Missouri Society of Anesthesiologists
72) Missouri Workforce Housing Association
73) Missourians Improving Higher Education
74) Mortgage Research Center, LLC
75) MOSERS
76) Next Missouri
77) Noresco, LLC
78) NPRA Missouri
79) Parking Company of America - Kansas City
81) Plift
82) Preferred Family Healthcare
83) Pulsara Inc.
86) RAYUS Radiology
87) Recidiviz
88) Saint Louis Zoo Association
89) Science Coach
91) Southern Jackson County Fire Protection District
92) Special School District of St. Louis County
94) St. Charles County Convention & Sports Facilities Authority
95) State Technical College of Missouri
96) Stowers Institute For Medical Research
97) Strong Consulting Group, LLC
101) Vision for Hope
102) VSP Vision Inc. c/o MultiState Associates LLC
103) Wal-Mart Stores Inc
104) Wine Institute
105) Wonderschool
106) Zschool, LLC