(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
2) American Hotel & Lodging Association
3) Association of Health Information Outsourcing Systems (AHIOS) c/o MultiState Associates LLC
4) Automated Health Systems, Inc.
8) Child Care Aware of Missouri
10) Consumer Data Industry Association
11) Copart, Inc.
12) DailyPay, Inc.
13) Diamond Game
14) DirecTV, LLC
15) Dish Network LLC
16) EBSCO Information Services
17) FCS Financial
18) FORVIS
19) Home Builders Association of Central Missouri
20) KC Fiber
22) Kum & Go
23) Lathrop GPM LLP
24) Local Investment Commission
27) Missouri Association of Cosmetology Schools
28) Missouri Broadcasters Association
29) Missouri Consumer Credit Coalition
31) Missouri Fireworks Association
32) Missouri Press Association
33) Missouri Society of Accountants
34) Missouri Veterinary Medical Association
35) Mortgage Bankers Association of Missouri
36) National Council on Compensation Insurance
37) Netflix
38) Odyssey
40) Presidio Environmental, LLC
41) Public Education Employee Retirement System of Missouri
42) Public School Retirement System of Missouri
44) Renaissance Learning, Inc.
46) SAP Concur Technologies, Inc.
47) Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits LLC
48) Southwest Transmission, LLC
49) Specialized Education of Missouri, 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.
337-581-1326
P.O. BOX 80825, LAFAYETTE, LOUISIANA, 70598,
2) American Society of Travel Advisors
3) Benson Environmental Services of Louisiana, INC.
4) CAJUNDOME
10) Direct Solutions Strategies, LLC
11) Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System
12) Good Day Farm Louisiana, LLC
6-10 years
Joshua Borill, the founder of State Capitol Solutions, LLC (DBA "State GR") started working in the Louisiana Legislature in 2004. As a senate staffer for former State Senator Mike Michot, he gained the understanding of the legislative process and built strong relationships with legislative staff, current and former legislators as well as executive state department staffers. Josh served as director of state affairs for six years at a Louisiana government affairs firm. He has over 18 years of government and political experience and possesses extensive knowledge in the hallways of the State Capitol. Some of Josh's clients include Chevron, Port Fourchon, Acadian Ambulance, CAJUNDOME, LA1 Coalition and Lafayette Consolidated Government. Josh serves on several boards for various community non-profits, including LSUE Foundation Board and the Chitimacha Louisiana Open. Josh is a graduate of the Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce Leadership Excel and was honored as one of Acadiana's "Top 20 Under 40" in 2013. In 2009, Josh was a candidate for Man of the Year for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society in Lafayette Parish. Josh is an avid golfer and a member of the Lafayette Area Football Officials Association (LAFOA) and the Mississippi Association of Community & Junior Colleges (MACJC) as a football official. A native of Crowley, Louisiana, and graduate of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Josh currently resides in Broussard with his wife Tonya Peterson Borill and their three children Reese, Rhyan and Hayes.
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
2) American Hotel & Lodging Association
3) Association of Health Information Outsourcing Systems (AHIOS) c/o MultiState Associates LLC
4) Automated Health Systems, Inc.
8) Child Care Aware of Missouri
10) Consumer Data Industry Association
11) Copart, Inc.
12) DailyPay, Inc.
13) Diamond Game
14) DirecTV, LLC
15) Dish Network LLC
16) EBSCO Information Services
17) FCS Financial
18) FORVIS
19) Home Builders Association of Central Missouri
20) KC Fiber
22) Kum & Go
23) Lathrop GPM LLP
24) Local Investment Commission
27) Missouri Association of Cosmetology Schools
28) Missouri Broadcasters Association
29) Missouri Consumer Credit Coalition
31) Missouri Fireworks Association
32) Missouri Press Association
33) Missouri Society of Accountants
34) Missouri Veterinary Medical Association
35) Mortgage Bankers Association of Missouri
36) National Council on Compensation Insurance
37) Netflix
38) Odyssey
40) Presidio Environmental, LLC
41) Public Education Employee Retirement System of Missouri
42) Public School Retirement System of Missouri
44) Renaissance Learning, Inc.
46) SAP Concur Technologies, Inc.
47) Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits LLC
48) Southwest Transmission, LLC
49) Specialized Education of Missouri, 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.
571-438-8507
2015 Grand Ave, Suite 140, Des Moines, IA, 50312,
(801) 414-8752
1425 E Emerson Ave, Salt Lake City, UT, 84105,
614-224-9900
37 West Broad Street, #420, Columbus, OH, 43215,
2) American Pet Products Association
3) Bank of America Corporation
4) Calpine Energy Solutions, LLC
11) Marathon Petroleum Corporation & its Subsidiaries and Affiliates
334-221-8796
Capitol Resources, LLC, 445 Dexter Ave, Suite 2020, Montgomery, AL, 36104,
1) Alabama Concrete Industries Association
2) Alabama Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
3) Alabama Export Railroad, Inc.
4) Alabama Podiatric Medical Association
6) American Board for Certification of Teacher Excellence
7) Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International
8) Behavioral Healthcare Alliance of Alabama
10) Charter Communications Operating, LLC
11) Coinbase, Inc.
330-612-8388
144 E State Street, Columbus, OH, 43215,
334-262-1800
Capitol Resources, LLC, 445 Dexter Ave, Suite 2020, Montgomery, AL, 36104,
1) Alabama Concrete Industries Association
2) Alabama Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
3) Alabama Export Railroad, Inc.
4) Alabama Podiatric Medical Association
6) American Board for Certification of Teacher Excellence
7) Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International
8) Behavioral Healthcare Alliance of Alabama
10) Charter Communications Operating, LLC
11) Coinbase, Inc.
(573) 761-7875
122 East High Street, Suite 200, The J. Harris Company, Jefferson City, MO, 65101,
2) Aunt Bertha, a Public Benefit Corporation d/b/a findhelp
3) Automated Health Systems, Inc.
4) Banner Public Affairs on behalf of St. Louis Symphony Orchestra
5) Carvana
6) Century Casino Cape Girardeau
7) Century Casino Caruthersville
(801) 500-5635
12719 Outlaw Pl, A-5, Draper, UT, 84020,
11) Natera
12) National Association of Social Workers
13) Odyssey House
15) Opticare of Utah
16) SOAR
17) The INN Between
18) The Phoenix
20) Wasatch Crest
9482 W Portola Dr, Boise, ID, 83709,
614-224-7000
144 E State Street, Columbus, OH, 43215,
3) Association of Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International
4) Bellefaire Jewish Children's Bureau
6) Buckeye Lake Region Community Foundation
7) CareStar
9) Columbus Symphony Orchestra
10) DealerTrack
12) Greater Cleveland Media Development Corporation
15) International Legal Finance Association
16) Intralot, Inc.
17) LetsGetChecked
20) Nomi Health
21) Odyssey
22) Ohio Association for Behavior Analysis
23) Ohio Citizens for the Arts
24) Ohio Creditor's Attorneys Association
25) Ohio Health Care Association
26) Ohio High School Athletic Association
28) OTSE Action Fund
30) Tesla Motors
31) Toledo Alliance for the Performing Arts
33) Uber
34) Van Meter Ashbrook and Associates
(785) 220-6125
PO BOX 67633, TOPEKA, KS, 66667,
614-224-7000
144 E State Street, Columbus, OH, 43215,
3) Association of Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International
4) Bellefaire Jewish Children's Bureau
6) Buckeye Lake Region Community Foundation
7) CareStar
9) Columbus Symphony Orchestra
10) DealerTrack
12) Greater Cleveland Media Development Corporation
15) International Legal Finance Association
16) Intralot, Inc.
17) LetsGetChecked
20) Nomi Health
21) Odyssey
22) Ohio Association for Behavior Analysis
23) Ohio Citizens for the Arts
24) Ohio Creditor's Attorneys Association
25) Ohio Health Care Association
26) Ohio High School Athletic Association
28) OTSE Action Fund
30) Tesla Motors
31) Toledo Alliance for the Performing Arts
33) Uber
34) Van Meter Ashbrook and Associates
334-262-1800
445 Dexter Avenue, Suite 2020, Montgomery, AL, 36104,
1) Alabama Concrete Industries Association
2) Alabama Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
3) Alabama Export Railroad, Inc.
4) Alabama Podiatric Medical Association
6) American Board for Certification of Teacher Excellence
7) Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International
8) Behavioral Healthcare Alliance of Alabama
10) Charter Communications Operating, LLC
11) Coinbase, Inc.
614-224-9900
37 West Broad Street, Ste. 420, Columbus, OH, 43215,
2) American Pet Products Association
3) Bank of America Corporation
4) Calpine Energy Solutions, LLC
9) Genentech, Inc., A Member of the Roche Group
11) Marathon Petroleum Corporation & its Subsidiaries and Affiliates
(801) 368-2166
2473 N 1180 W, Pleasant Grove, UT, 84062,
1) Amrock, LLC
2) Curaleaf
3) DeleteMe
4) Entertainment Software Association
5) Fortinet
6) Instructure
5940 S. Schooner Pl., Boise, ID, 83716,
409 7TH STREET, NW, SUITE 450, WASHINGTON, DC, 20004,
3) DEBORAH HEART AND LUNG CENTER
4) Hospital Alliance of New Jersey
6) Kaleo
614-224-7000
144 E State Street, Columbus, OH, 43215,
4) Association of Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International
6) Buckeye Lake Region Community Foundation
7) CareStar
9) Columbus Symphony Orchestra
10) DealerTrack
12) Fifth Third Bank
13) Greater Cleveland Media Development Corporation
16) International Legal Finance Association
17) Intralot, Inc.
18) LetsGetChecked
21) Nomi Health
22) Odyssey
23) Ohio Association for Behavior Analysis
24) Ohio Citizens for the Arts
25) Ohio Creditor's Attorneys Association
26) Ohio Health Care Association
27) Ohio High School Athletic Association
29) Organ Law, LLP
30) OTSE Action Fund
32) Tesla Motors
33) Toledo Alliance for the Performing Arts
35) Uber
36) Van Meter Ashbrook and Associates
2025448737
800 Maine Ave. SW, Suite 700, Washington, DC, 20024,
334-262-1800
Capitol Resources, LLC, 445 Dexter Ave, Suite 2020, Montgomery, AL, 36104,
1) Alabama Concrete Industries Association
2) Alabama Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
3) Alabama Export Railroad, Inc.
4) Alabama Podiatric Medical Association
6) American Board for Certification of Teacher Excellence
7) Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International
8) Behavioral Healthcare Alliance of Alabama
10) Charter Communications Operating, LLC
11) Coinbase, Inc.
2025890800
409 7TH STREET, NW, SUITE 450, WASHINGTON, DC, 20004,
1) Americans for Transparency & Accountability
5) Bond
6) Canon Financial Services, Inc.
11) Community Transportation Association of America (CTAA)
12) Company Six
13) DEBORAH HEART AND LUNG CENTER
15) Green Brook Flood Control Commission
16) HEALTHCARE INSTITUTE OF NEW JERSEY
18) Hospital Alliance of New Jersey
19) HUDSON COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY
20) I AM ALS
22) Kaleo
23) Kaya17
24) Marotta Controls
25) Mayors Council Rahway River Watershed Flood Control
26) Micro Stamping Corporation
27) Monroe County Water Authority
28) National Alliance on Mental Illness
29) National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians
30) National Troopers Coalition
33) Odyssey House Louisiana, Inc.
34) Olivian
37) Peninsula Regional Health System - Nanticoke Memorial Hospital
38) Personnel Decisions Research Institute, LLC
41) PMCM TV
42) Pool and Hot Tub Alliance (frmly known as Assoc. of Pool & Spa Professionals)
43) Premier Medical Corporation
44) Prudential
45) RESNET
46) ROWAN UNIVERSITY
47) RWJ Barnabas Health - FKA Barnabas Health
48) Saxon Glass Technologies, Inc.
51) SoutheastHEALTH
52) St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center
53) STEVENS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
55) Trauma Center Association of America
56) Treatment Communities of America
57) UNION COUNTY
58) US Physician Partners (Informal Coalition)
59) VALLEY HOSPITAL (VALLEY HEALTH SYSTEMS)
62) Windlift
64) Zoll
712-249-4116
2015 Grand Avenue, Ste. 140, Des Moines, IA, 50312,
5046455781
1041 Constance Street, 310, NEW ORLEANS, LA, 70130,
504-645-5781
1041 CONSTANCE STREET #310, NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA, 70130,
2725 S. Honeycomb Way, Boise, ID, 83716,
409 7TH STREET, NW, SUITE 450, WASHINGTON, DC, 20004,
