(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) American Hotel & Lodging Association
6) Azova, Inc.
9) Carfax, Inc.
11) Child Care Aware of Missouri
12) City of Jefferson, Missouri
14) Consumer Data Industry Association
15) Consumer Healthcare Products Association
16) Copart, Inc.
17) Diamond Game
18) DirecTV, LLC
19) EBSCO Information Services
21) FCS Financial
22) FORVIS
23) Home Builders Association of Central Missouri
24) KC Fiber
25) LS Power Grid Midcontinent, LLC
26) Maverik
28) Missouri Association of Cosmetology Schools
29) Missouri Broadcasters Association
30) Missouri Consumer Credit Coalition
32) Missouri Fireworks Association
33) Missouri Optometric Association
34) Missouri Press Association
35) Missouri Society of Accountants
36) Missouri Veterinary Medical Association
37) Mortgage Bankers Association of Missouri
38) National Council on Compensation Insurance
39) Odyssey
41) Presidio Environmental, LLC
42) Public Education Employee Retirement System of Missouri
43) Public School Retirement System of Missouri
45) Renaissance Learning, Inc.
47) SAP Concur Technologies, Inc.
48) Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits LLC
49) Southwest Transmission, LLC
50) 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.
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) American Hotel & Lodging Association
6) Azova, Inc.
9) Carfax, Inc.
11) Child Care Aware of Missouri
12) City of Jefferson, Missouri
14) Consumer Data Industry Association
15) Consumer Healthcare Products Association
16) Copart, Inc.
17) Diamond Game
18) DirecTV, LLC
19) EBSCO Information Services
21) FCS Financial
22) FORVIS
23) Home Builders Association of Central Missouri
24) KC Fiber
25) LS Power Grid Midcontinent, LLC
26) Maverik
28) Missouri Association of Cosmetology Schools
29) Missouri Broadcasters Association
30) Missouri Consumer Credit Coalition
32) Missouri Fireworks Association
33) Missouri Optometric Association
34) Missouri Press Association
35) Missouri Society of Accountants
36) Missouri Veterinary Medical Association
37) Mortgage Bankers Association of Missouri
38) National Council on Compensation Insurance
39) Odyssey
41) Presidio Environmental, LLC
42) Public Education Employee Retirement System of Missouri
43) Public School Retirement System of Missouri
45) Renaissance Learning, Inc.
47) SAP Concur Technologies, Inc.
48) Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits LLC
49) Southwest Transmission, LLC
50) 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.
337-581-1326
P.O. BOX 80825, LAFAYETTE, LOUISIANA, 70598,
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.
From Concord intern to Concord insider, I've spent my whole career fostering relationships within New Hampshire's Legislature, Executive Branch, and the Republican political apparatus. I have a reputation for providing clear, effective guidance to corporations, nonprofits, & trade associations. I've successfully developed and executed legislative strategies, public affairs campaigns, political campaigns, grassroots & grass tops lobbying, and procurement efforts on behalf of a wide range of clients. I'm proficient in the legislative process and have delivered victories for clients in an array of industries - healthcare, energy, gaming, commerce, criminal justice, tobacco, transportation, and agriculture
Through my experience and my network, I help my clients and their message be in the right place, at the right time, with the right audience.
Our entire Preti Strategies team is made up of government "insiders" who have served many years as elected or administration officials or senior level advisors. Together, we have extensive knowledge and an extensive network of connections. We've spent our careers in government and public affairs, and we love putting our experience to work for our clients to help shape policy and advance important business interests.
6-10 years
Built a proven record of winning tough floor fights in New Hampshire's 400-member House of Representatives on a myriad of issues.
I've stopped harmful committee recommendations, overturned committee votes, adopted emergency floor amendments, used creative solutions to stop legislation from advancing, and scripted floor fights and debates for members.
Passed the region's most aggressive biodiesel production credit into law and guided the state's largest biodiesel producer through the entirety of the process from drafting to rulemaking. I then advocated for loosening of regulations on the use of biodiesel by large energy consumers and the state government to further increase the client's potential revenues.
As a freshman lobbyist, I was named "Rookie of the Year" by my colleagues.
I worked with a coalition of healthcare providers and lobbyists to stop a workers' compensation fee schedule. Our efforts successfully overturned the House Labor committee's recommendation on the House floor to pass the coalition's desired floor amendment which was signed into law. The client's amendment has since lowered worker's compensation costs by ~10% and did so without a fee schedule.
I have guided clients through successful issue advocacy campaigns during the First in the Nation primary. Deliverables involved getting Presidential candidates on the record, one-on-one meetings with candidates or senior level staff, grassroots organizing, event planning, press opportunities, and earned media for the client.
Served as the State Director to the New Hampshire Energy Forum where I provided grass tops lobbying and communications consulting to one of the nation's largest energy trade associations; I was instrumental in successfully changing Federal laws and Executive guidelines surrounding ozone and air quality regulations, energy exports, and energy infrastructure.
Provided strategic communications consulting for state legislators and stakeholders to lobby New Hampshire's Federal delegation to change mandates in the Affordable Care Act on behalf of a coalition of insurance providers. Our coalition was victorious in these efforts.
I've worked as a political & fundraising consultant to numerous State Senators, Executive Councilors, State Representatives, and County officials.
Work Experience:
Government and Public Affairs Advisor, Preti Strategies, Concord, NH, December 2019 to Present
Government Relations Advisor, Dennehy & Bouley, Concord, NH, December 2014 to November 2019
New Hampshire Field Organizer, Republican National Committee, 2014
Bill Status Aide, New Hampshire State Senate Clerk's Office, 2013
Political Experience:
Republican Political & Fundraising Consultant for State Senators, Executive Councilors, State Representatives and County officials, 2014- Present
Vice Chairman- Region 2, New Hampshire Republican State Committee, 2017-2018
Voting Member, New Hampshire Republican State Committee, 2014-Current
Education:
University of New Hampshire, BA, Political Science
(801) 368-2166
2473 N 1180 W, Pleasant Grove, UT, 84062,
571-438-8507
2015 Grand Ave, Suite 140, Des Moines, IA, 50312,
4) Foundation for Government Accountability Action
5) Independent Pharmacy Cooperative
6) Invenergy
7) Iowa Association of Community Providers
8) Iowa Ethanol Producers Association
9) Iowa Health Leaders Association
10) Iowa Independent Physician Group
11) Iowa Manufactured Housing Association
12) Iowa Primary Care Association
14) Lumen
(801) 414-8752
1425 E Emerson Ave, Salt Lake City, UT, 84105,
(603) 565-5382
1 Hardy Road, PMB 146, 1 Hardy Road, PMB 146, BEDFORD, NH, 03110,
614-406-7858
41 S. High Street, Suite 1660, Columbus, OH, 43215,
2) American Pet Products Association
3) Bank of America Corporation
4) Calpine Energy Solutions, LLC
9) Marathon Petroleum Corporation & its Subsidiaries and Affiliates
(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.
5) Carvana
6) Century Casino Cape Girardeau
7) Century Casino Caruthersville
8) Ceres Environmental Services
10) Cicero Action
11) Civix
(573) 520-7240
235 E High Street, Suite 301, Jefferson City, MO, 65101,
1) 3M Company
4) American Hotel & Lodging Association
6) Azova, Inc.
9) Carfax, Inc.
11) Child Care Aware of Missouri
12) City of Jefferson, Missouri
14) Consumer Data Industry Association
15) Consumer Healthcare Products Association
16) Copart, Inc.
17) Diamond Game
18) DirecTV, LLC
19) EBSCO Information Services
21) FCS Financial
22) FORVIS
23) Home Builders Association of Central Missouri
24) KC Fiber
25) LS Power Grid Midcontinent, LLC
26) Maverik
28) Missouri Association of Cosmetology Schools
29) Missouri Broadcasters Association
30) Missouri Consumer Credit Coalition
32) Missouri Fireworks Association
33) Missouri Optometric Association
34) Missouri Press Association
35) Missouri Society of Accountants
36) Missouri Veterinary Medical Association
37) Mortgage Bankers Association of Missouri
38) National Council on Compensation Insurance
39) Odyssey
41) Presidio Environmental, LLC
42) Public Education Employee Retirement System of Missouri
43) Public School Retirement System of Missouri
45) Renaissance Learning, Inc.
47) SAP Concur Technologies, Inc.
48) Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits LLC
49) Southwest Transmission, LLC
50) Specialized Education of Missouri, Inc.
(801) 500-5635
12719 Outlaw Pl, A-5, Draper, UT, 84020,
13) Natera
14) National Association of Social Workers
15) Odyssey House
17) Opticare of Utah
18) Otsuka
19) SOAR
20) Terrace Metrics
21) The INN Between
22) The Phoenix
24) Wasatch Crest
9482 W Portola Dr, Boise, ID, 83709,
614-306-2003
41 S. High Street, Suite 1660, Columbus, OH, 43215,
2) American Pet Products Association
3) Bank of America Corporation
4) Calpine Energy Solutions, LLC
7) Genentech, Inc., A Member of the Roche Group
9) Marathon Petroleum Corporation & its Subsidiaries and Affiliates
(801) 368-2166
2473 N 1180 W, Pleasant Grove, UT, 84062,
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
(603) 565-5382
1 Hardy Road, PMB 146, 1 Hardy Road, PMB 146, BEDFORD, NH, 03110,
2025448737
800 Maine Ave. SW, Suite 700, Washington, DC, 20024,
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,
4) Foundation for Government Accountability Action
5) Independent Pharmacy Cooperative
6) Invenergy
7) Iowa Association of Community Providers
8) Iowa Ethanol Producers Association
9) Iowa Health Leaders Association
10) Iowa Independent Physician Group
11) Iowa Manufactured Housing Association
12) Iowa Primary Care Association
14) Lumen
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,
