(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) Alliance for Health Information Operations and Standards (AHIOS) c/o MultiState Associates, LLC
5) American Hotel & Lodging Association
7) Azova, Inc.
11) Child Care Aware of Missouri
12) City of Jefferson, Missouri
14) CoinFlip
15) Consumer Data Industry Association
16) Consumer Healthcare Products Association
17) Copart, Inc.
18) Diamond Game
19) DirecTV, LLC
20) EBSCO Information Services
21) EchoStar Corporation and its Affiliates
23) Emergent BioSolutions Inc. (EBSI)
24) FCS Financial
25) FORVIS
26) Home Builders Association of Central Missouri
28) Knox Company
29) LS Power Grid Midcontinent, LLC
30) Maverik
32) Michael Roberts
34) Missouri Association of Cosmetology Schools
35) Missouri Broadcasters Association
36) Missouri Cancer Associates
37) Missouri Consumer Credit Coalition
39) Missouri Fireworks Association
40) Missouri Optometric Association
41) Missouri Press Association
42) Missouri Society of Accountants
43) Missouri State High School Activities Association
44) Missouri Veterinary Medical Association
45) MoneyGram Payment Systems Inc
46) Mortgage Bankers Association of Missouri
47) National Council on Compensation Insurance
48) National Fire Sprinkler Association
49) Odyssey
52) Presidio Environmental, LLC
53) Public Education Employee Retirement System of Missouri
54) Public School Retirement System of Missouri
56) Renaissance Learning, Inc.
57) SAP Concur Technologies, Inc.
58) Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits LLC
59) Southwest Transmission, LLC
60) Specialized Education of Missouri, Inc.
62) Truehold
63) United Healthcare Services, Inc.
65) 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.
I represent a number of clients across different industries and I zealously advocate for my clients.
2) ABC Stores of South Carolina
5) Charles River Laboratories International Inc.
8) Citadel
12) Easter Seals South Carolina
13) Einride Autonomous Technologies US Inc
17) Google LLC and its Affiliates
18) Guidehouse Inc.
21) JUUL Labs
22) Kinder Morgan
24) MPD Electric Cooperative, Inc.
27) PPSCDG, LLC
29) QTS York, LLC
30) RecSol Recovery Solutions, LLC
31) SCBIO
32) South Carolina Assisted Living Association
33) South Carolina Association of Special Purpose Districts
34) South Carolina Childrens Fund
35) South Carolina Public Charter School District
38) TitleMax of South Carolina, Inc.
6-10 years
Brian serves as a senior vice president for McGuireWoods Consulting's state government affairs group in Columbia, South Carolina. Brian represents clients before the state legislature, local governments and executive branch agencies.
Representing a diverse group of clients on a range of issues including energy, transportation, education, alcohol, retail and non-profit advocacy, Brian has helped pass legislation related to emerging transportation, alcoholic beverage control laws and the energy industry. He has extensive experience in developing and implementing comprehensive government, grassroots and public affairs strategies for his clients.
Prior to joining McGuireWoods Consulting, Brian worked on a number of political and grassroots campaigns, and worked for Congressman Joe Wilson in his district office. Upon graduation from The Citadel, Brian took a commission in the Army as a Military Intelligence Officer. In 2010, he was deployed to Afghanistan with the 1-178th Field Artillery Battalion and served as the unit's Tactical Intelligence Officer. He is currently a Captain in the South Carolina Army National Guard and serves as the legislative liaison.
Brian lives in Columbia with his wife, where they are raising their two daughters.
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) Alliance for Health Information Operations and Standards (AHIOS) c/o MultiState Associates, LLC
5) American Hotel & Lodging Association
7) Azova, Inc.
11) Child Care Aware of Missouri
12) City of Jefferson, Missouri
14) CoinFlip
15) Consumer Data Industry Association
16) Consumer Healthcare Products Association
17) Copart, Inc.
18) Diamond Game
19) DirecTV, LLC
20) EBSCO Information Services
21) EchoStar Corporation and its Affiliates
23) FCS Financial
24) FORVIS
25) Home Builders Association of Central Missouri
27) Knox Company
28) LS Power Grid Midcontinent, LLC
29) Maverik
31) Michael Roberts
33) Missouri Association of Cosmetology Schools
34) Missouri Broadcasters Association
35) Missouri Cancer Associates
36) Missouri Consumer Credit Coalition
38) Missouri Fireworks Association
39) Missouri Optometric Association
40) Missouri Press Association
41) Missouri Society of Accountants
42) Missouri State High School Activities Association
43) Missouri Veterinary Medical Association
44) MoneyGram Payment Systems Inc
45) Mortgage Bankers Association of Missouri
46) National Council on Compensation Insurance
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.
55) SAP Concur Technologies, Inc.
56) Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits LLC
57) Southwest Transmission, LLC
58) Specialized Education of Missouri, Inc.
60) Truehold
61) United Healthcare Services, Inc.
63) 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.
2) ABC Stores of South Carolina
5) Association for the Blind & Visually Impaired South Carolina
10) Injured Workers' Advocates
11) International Interior Design Association Carolinas Chapter
0-5 years
Sara joined McGuireWoods Consulting after six years with the SC Association of REALTORS as their director of political affairs. In that capacity, she managed the SC REALTORS Political Action Committee Board of Trustees, fundraising, finances, disbursements, ethics reporting, independent expenditure campaigns, and public policy campaigns.
Prior to that she served as executive assistant/scheduler to U.S. Congressman Tom Rice in Washington, DC. Her previous experience also includes campaign fundraising for multiple members of the South Carolina General Assembly and members of Congress.
Sara has a public relations degree from the University of South Carolina and is currently pursuing her Master's in business administration at the Darla Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina.
8032512314
1301 Gervais Street, Suite 1050, Columbia, SC, 29201,
2) ABC Stores of South Carolina
6) Avis Budget Car Rental, LLC
10) City of Columbia
14) Einride Autonomous Technologies US Inc
17) Guidehouse Inc.
21) International Interior Design Association Carolinas Chapter
22) JUUL Labs
23) Kinder Morgan
24) Kleo Inc
25) Lexia Learning
27) MPD Electric Cooperative, Inc.
30) PPSCDG, LLC
32) QTS York, LLC
33) SC Association of the Deaf, Inc.
34) SCBIO
35) South Carolina Association of Special Purpose Districts
36) South Carolina Childrens Fund
515-518-5719
510 E Locust Ste 200, Des Moines, IA, 50309,
3) Adventureland Amusement Park
5) Altria Client Services LLC and its Affiliates
6) Apple Inc.
7) Association of Dental Support Organizations
8) AT & T
9) CHILDSERVE
11) Connected Nation Development Corp.
14) Elevator Industry Work Preservation Fund
15) Eli Lilly & Co.
16) Energy Transfer
18) Fortinet
19) Four Oaks
20) Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association (IHBPA)
22) Iowa Advocates for Choice in Education
28) Iowa Northern Railway Company
30) Iowa State Patrol Supervisors Association
31) Iowa Student Loan Liquidity Corp.
32) Iowa Thoroughbred Breeders and Owners Association
33) Kent Corporation
34) Koloma
35) Liberty Tire Services of Ohio, LLC
36) MCNA
37) MercyOne
38) National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors-Iowa
39) Ownwell
41) Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA)
44) Sensys Gatso
45) SOO Green HVDC Link ProjectCo, LLC
47) Summit Group
48) VGW
49) Weitz Company
(801) 380-8262
536 S 200 W, Salt Lake City, UT, 84101,
3) First American Financial Corporation
6) International Industrial Solutions, LLC
7) IPP, LLC
8) Kane Creek Preservation and Development
9) Legislative Executive Consulting
11) Military Installation Development Authority
12) Moab City
14) NWQ LLC
18) Salt Lake City
(573) 520-7240
235 E High Street, Suite 301, Jefferson City, MO, 65101,
1) 3M Company
3) Alliance for Health Information Operations and Standards (AHIOS) c/o MultiState Associates, LLC
5) American Hotel & Lodging Association
7) Azova, Inc.
11) Child Care Aware of Missouri
12) City of Jefferson, Missouri
14) CoinFlip
15) Consumer Data Industry Association
16) Consumer Healthcare Products Association
17) Copart, Inc.
18) Diamond Game
19) DirecTV, LLC
20) EBSCO Information Services
21) EchoStar Corporation and its Affiliates
23) FCS Financial
24) FORVIS
25) Home Builders Association of Central Missouri
27) Knox Company
28) LS Power Grid Midcontinent, LLC
29) Maverik
31) Michael Roberts
33) Missouri Association of Cosmetology Schools
34) Missouri Broadcasters Association
35) Missouri Cancer Associates
36) Missouri Consumer Credit Coalition
38) Missouri Fireworks Association
39) Missouri Optometric Association
40) Missouri Press Association
41) Missouri Society of Accountants
42) Missouri State High School Activities Association
43) Missouri Veterinary Medical Association
44) MoneyGram Payment Systems Inc
45) Mortgage Bankers Association of Missouri
46) National Council on Compensation Insurance
47) National Fire Sprinkler Association
48) Odyssey
51) Presidio Environmental, LLC
52) Public Education Employee Retirement System of Missouri
53) Public School Retirement System of Missouri
55) 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) Truehold
62) United Healthcare Services, Inc.
64) Western Union
601-948-6020
200 North Congress Street, Suite 300, JACKSON, MS, 39201,
3) American Petroleum Institute
5) AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals, LP and its Affiliates
6) Asurion
7) BDO Government Services, LLC
9) BetterLesson
10) Bitcoin Depot
11) Brightstar Global Solutions Corporation
13) CAG Holdings, Inc. LLC, a Carlyle Company Company Name
16) Centene Corporation on behalf of its affiliates and subsidiaries
17) Cicero Action
18) Community Health Center Association of Mississippi, Inc.
19) Data Recognition Corporation
20) Diamondhead Water & Sewer District
21) Drax Group
22) Equifax, Inc.
23) Ergon, Inc.
26) Fortinet, Inc.
28) Google LLC and its Affiliates
30) Hazel Health
31) HB Strategies on behalf of Good Rx
34) Intervest Corp.
36) Madison County Board of Supervisors
38) MedeAnalytics
39) Medical Transportation Management, Inc.
40) MedImpact Healthcare Systems, Inc.
41) Memorial Hospital at Gulfport
43) Mississippi Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
44) Mississippi Association of REALTORS
45) Mississippi Association of Self-Insurers
46) Mississippi Business Alliance
47) Mississippi Chapter of the American College of Emergency Physicians
48) Mississippi Charter School Authorizer Board
51) Mississippi Economic Development Council, Inc.
52) Mississippi Healthcare Collaborative
53) Mississippi Optometric Association
54) Mississippi Orthopaedic Society
55) Mississippi Physicians Care Network
56) Mississippi Public Broadcasting Foundation
57) Mississippi Section, American College of Obstertricians & Gynecologists
58) Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure
59) Money Service Business Association, Inc.
60) MS Alliance of Boys and Girls Clubs
61) NextEra Energy Resources, LLC
64) OneImaging
66) PMI US Corporate Services Inc. and Affiliates
68) Regional Medical Center (Regional One Health)
69) Republic Services of MS / BFI Waste Services LLC
70) Safety and Advocacy for Empowerment (SAFE) Coalition
71) Samsara Inc.
72) Scholastic Inc
74) Sharecare
76) Singing River Health System
77) SitelogIQ LLC
78) Southern Beverage Company, Inc.
79) Southern Renewable Energy Association
82) STChealth LLC
85) The Learning Internet, Inc. DBA Learning.com
87) The University of Southern Mississippi
88) Thrivist
89) Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
90) Turo Inc.
91) Twenty Labs, LLC dba Healthy Together
93) Unite USA Inc. (dba Unite Us)
94) Universal Health Services, Inc.
97) Wonderschool
98) Workday
99) yes. every. kid
100) Youth Villages
(512)7051963
1001 Congress Avenue, Suite 450, Austin, TX, 78701,
515-669-1304
510 E LOCUST ST, SUITE 200, DES MOINES, IA, 50309,
3) Adventureland Amusement Park
6) Apple Inc.
7) Association of Dental Support Organizations
8) AT & T
9) CHILDSERVE
13) Eli Lilly & Co.
14) Energy Transfer
16) Fortinet
17) Four Oaks
18) GeoComm
19) Holmes Murphy
20) Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association (IHBPA)
22) Iowa Advocates for Choice in Education
28) Iowa Northern Railway Company
30) Iowa State Patrol Supervisors Association
31) Iowa Student Loan Liquidity Corp.
32) Iowa Thoroughbred Breeders and Owners Association
33) Kent Corporation
34) Koloma
35) Liberty Tire Services of Ohio, LLC
36) MCNA
37) MercyOne
38) National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors-Iowa
39) Ownwell
41) Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA)
45) SOO Green HVDC Link ProjectCo, LLC
47) Summit Group
49) VGW
50) Weitz Company
