(512) 656-8981
1111 Guadalupe Street, Austin, TX, 78701,
Polan Culley has built its reputation on success in the legislature and state agencies. Representing a variety of corporations, individuals and associations. Robert Culley has developed a vast array of contacts and friends among senators and representatives in both parties as well as among legislative, agency, and gubernatorial staff.
Polan Culley provides services that mean success regardless of circumstances, while offering everything needed to create the right strategy for your public affairs program. We develop, manage and implement comprehensive political and governmental strategies enabling our clients to seize opportunities that will benefit their future growth and success. Our relevant experience, intimate knowledge of the political process and bipartisan relationships with federal, state and local public officials are all leveraged to achieve client goals who need representation in Texas.
Firm Specialties:
Polan Culley has considerable experience in a wide range of legislative affairs. Specific areas include energy, gaming, healthcare, insurance policy, local government, pharmaceuticals, telecommunications, tobacco and various other trades. Polan Culley has demonstrated abilities to work on issues independently as well as being a skilled team manager; assembling teams of lobbyist, grass roots consultants, and public relations professionals to work on complex and multi-faceted legislation
ROBERT CULLEY has had extensive experience in the legislative process for over 35 years before the Texas Legislature and various state agencies of government. He was Chief of Staff for a State Representative who was later elected State Senator. His service at the Capitol has left him with strong relationships among both members and staff. During his time working for the legislature, Robert oversaw the House Public Education Committee and the Senate Administrative Committee. Then, he became the Director of Governmental Affairs for the Texas Motor Transportation Association where he managed public relations, grassroots and lobbying efforts for the association's 1200 members.
In 1993, Robert joined Polan Culley Inc. (then Polan Ingram Advocacy Group), bringing his extensive Capitol and trade association experience to the firm. He brings his clients a wealth of knowledge in strategy and project management, and is well-respected for his aggressive pursuit of the client's interest in long term goals.
512-792-9620
1220 Colorado Street, Suite 450, Austin, TX, 78701,
Subjects: All Subjects
Links:Website
Based in Austin, Texas, we at Axis Strategies are a results-driven, full-service public affairs firm. Our team is committed to equipping our clients with the knowledge and resources needed to achieve their political and public policy goals. It is our expansive relationships, creative approach and insightfulness that allows us to tailor our services and strategies to the unique needs of each individual client. From large, multi-national companies to small business and citizens banded together around a common cause, Axis Strategies is dedicated to providing value and a turn-key approach to successful outcomes.
3) Adelanto Healthcare Ventures LLC
10) Combined Arms
13) EMS LINQ, LLC
14) GoBrands, Inc.
16) Hilliary Communications, LLC
17) Homeowners for Fair Taxes and Services, Inc.
18) Intercontinental Exchange, Inc.
19) Invesco Ltd.
22) Luminant Generation Company LLC
23) Media Choice LLC
24) Megatel Homes III Opportunities, LLC
25) New York Stock Exchange, LLC
26) Ovintiv, Inc.
27) Payward, Inc.
28) Provi
31) SDS Petroleum Consultants, L.L.C.
32) Texas City Limits Coalition
33) Texas Concrete Pipe Association
34) Touchstone Communities, Inc.
35) TXU Energy Retail Company LLC
37) Vistra Corp.
38) Vistra Corporate Services Company
B.S., Cum Laude,
Texas Tech University
Major: Agricultural & Applied Economics
Drew DeBerry has more than 20 years of experience at the highest levels of public policy development and implementation. He has dedicated his years of service to developing a wealth of knowledge and relationships that complement the growing range of clients at Axis Strategic Partners.
DeBerry served on Governor Greg Abbott's senior staff for the first three years of his term as governor, most recently serving as Director of Budget and Policy and as Policy Director prior to that. In those roles, DeBerry worked closely with executive agency commissioners, directors, and staff as well as legislative offices on all aspects of the state budget and programs throughout state government.
Prior to working for Governor Abbott, DeBerry was the Deputy Commissioner of the Texas Department of Agriculture under then-Commissioner Todd Staples. This position followed several years in Washington, D.C. serving under President George W. Bush as the White House Liaison and Deputy Chief of Staff at USDA. He began his career working in the legislative arena as a staff member in the Texas State Senate.
Throughout his extensive public service career, DeBerry has also worked on state and national political campaigns to develop grassroots coalitions and help to direct overall campaign strategy.
A graduate of Texas Tech University, Drew and his wife, Kara, have four outstanding and talented children.
(512)2177355
1122 Colorado, Suite 106, Austin, TX, 78701,
Experienced lobbyist specializing in client advocacy before the Texas Legislature. Has successfully led legislative initiatives to: adopt health care insurance measures benefiting Texans with brain injuries, implement judicial reform, improve public transportation. Prior to private practice, lobbied 11 years for one of the state's largest electric utilities.
15-20 years
512-792-9620
1220 Colorado Street, Suite 450, Austin, TX, 78701,
Subjects: All Subjects
Links:Website
Based in Austin, Texas, we at Axis Strategies are a results-driven, full-service public affairs firm. Our team is committed to equipping our clients with the knowledge and resources needed to achieve their political and public policy goals. It is our expansive relationships, creative approach and insightfulness that allows us to tailor our services and strategies to the unique needs of each individual client. From large, multi-national companies to small business and citizens banded together around a common cause, Axis Strategies is dedicated to providing value and a turn-key approach to successful outcomes.
3) Adelanto Healthcare Ventures LLC
10) Combined Arms
13) EMS LINQ, LLC
14) GoBrands, Inc.
16) Hilliary Communications, LLC
17) Homeowners for Fair Taxes and Services, Inc.
18) Intercontinental Exchange, Inc.
19) Invesco Ltd.
22) Luminant Generation Company LLC
23) Media Choice LLC
24) Megatel Homes III Opportunities, LLC
25) New York Stock Exchange, LLC
26) Ovintiv, Inc.
27) Payward, Inc.
28) Provi
31) SDS Petroleum Consultants, L.L.C.
32) Texas City Limits Coalition
33) Texas Concrete Pipe Association
34) Touchstone Communities, Inc.
35) TXU Energy Retail Company LLC
37) Vistra Corp.
38) Vistra Corporate Services Company
B.A., Miami University
Major: Political Science
Advising clients on a broad range of topics in Texas and beyond is what Greg Macksood has dedicated his life to for the past 20 years. During that time, he has served as a trusted advisor to a wide range of clientele including Fortune 100 corporations, state trade associations and seed capital pre-revenue startups in developing political, legislative, media and grassroots engagement strategies throughout the country.
After attending Miami University in Oxford, Ohio where he received a B.A. in Political Science, Macksood split his time between Columbus, Ohio and Washington, D.C. working for a national public affairs and government relations firm. There, he focused on healthcare, tax policy, and natural resources.
Since then, Macksood has directed the government relations efforts in Texas for one of the nation's largest energy companies. It was during that time that he served on numerous boards and held multiple leadership positions across several trade associations. All the while, Macksood was learning how to navigate different political climates across Texas and effectively advocate for the energy sector, maintaining and developing deep political relationships in both parties.
In addition to his deep legislative relationships across both sides of the aisle, Macksood also has extensive experience representing interests before Texas regulatory agencies on issues including water, transportation, eminent domain, air permitting, insurance, healthcare, electricity and land use and minerals. His intimate knowledge of agency procedures makes him an effective advocate for his clients.
As for political experience, Macksood has managed statewide ballot initiatives, created issue advocacy coalitions, and implemented media communications strategies.
Greg is also the father of three young children who keep him and his wife Dakota busy outside of the world of politics.
(512)3811300
1122 Colorado, Suite 102, Austin, TX, 78701,
1) #1 A LifeSafer of Texas Interlock, Inc.
2) AmeriHealth Caritas Services, LLC
3) Amplio Learning Technologies Inc.
4) Asteria Learning Inc. dba ECS Learning Systems
5) Benchmark Education Company LLC
7) Celebrate Successful Early Learning
8) Centegix
12) FEV Tutor, Inc.
13) FinThrive Revenue Systems, LLC
14) Florida Virtual School dba FlexPoint Education
15) Geo-Comm, Inc.
16) High School E-Sports League, DBA Generation Esports
18) Learning Ally
19) Learning.com
22) Private Providers Association of Texas
24) Safari Montage
26) Secure Passage
27) Smart Communications Holdings, Inc.
28) SmartPass Inc.
29) Strategos Public Affairs LLC
31) Texas Council of Community Centers
32) Texas Probation Association
33) The Amos Group
(512)6952103
508 West 14th Street, Austin, TX, 78701,
1) Apple, Inc.
2) Association of Texas Midwives
4) Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP
5) Children's Health System of Texas
8) Electric Transmission Texas, LLC
15) Monarch Energy Development LLC
16) Octopus Energy
18) Plus Power LLC
19) Priority Power Management, LLC
21) Sol Systems, LLC
22) Southern Spirit Transmission LLC
23) Spearmint Renewable Development Company, LLC
24) Texas Association of Nurse Anesthetists
25) Texas Civil Justice League
26) Texas Hospital Association
(512)4235704
10615 Skyflowers Dr, Austin, TX, 78759,
(254)7150223
1122 Colorado Street, #2323, Austin, TX, 78701,
1) 34ed, LLC
2) Advanced Energy Economy DBA Texas Advanced Energy
3) Avel eCare
5) Connect DER
6) El Paso Health, on behalf of Harris Health, University Health, and Parkland
7) Evergreen Presbyterian Ministries
8) Flock Safety
9) Grid United
(512)3486680
1210 Nueces St., Austin, TX, 78701,
4) Angels of Care Pediatric Home Health
5) Austin Transit Partnership Local Government Corporation
6) City of Stephenville, Texas
7) Conduent Incorporated and its Affiliates
8) Doctors Hospital at Renaissance
9) E3 Alliance
11) FEI Systems
12) Flatiron Constructors, Inc.
13) GATX Corporation c/o MultiState Associates LLC
14) Houston Firefighters' Relief and Retirement Fund
15) Kiddom Inc
16) Lancium Technologies, Inc.
22) National Association of Chain Drug Stores, Inc.
23) NeuroPsychiatric Hospitals
24) Oceans Acquisitions, Inc. dba Oceans Healthcare
25) PayIt, LLC
26) PCLTX, LLC
27) Pedernales Electric Cooperative, Inc.
28) Pine Quest Ltd.
29) Providers Alliance for Community Services of Texas (PACSTX)
32) Texans for Better Urban Governance
33) Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact Commission
34) Texas Public Charter School Association
35) Texas Society of Genetic Counselors
37) The Adam Corporation/Group
(512)6589913
1108 Lavaca St, Ste 110-708, Austin, TX, 78701,
2) AT&T
5) Centurion American Development Group
6) Commerce Statler Development, LLC
9) GovExperts
10) Granite Construction, Inc.
11) Hoque Global
12) James Hardie Building Materials
15) Linebarger, Goggan, Blair, & Sampson
16) Marchman, Logan
17) OLD PROSPER PARTNERS ACQUISITIONS, LLC
18) OPP-COLMENA, LP
19) Oracle
20) Provident Realty Advisors, Inc
21) PUERTO VERDE HOLDINGS, LLC
22) Ramp Development
23) Redpoint Insurance Group, LLC
25) STILLWATER CAPITAL HOLDINGS, LLC
28) Texas Association for Land Use and Development
29) TL Management
30) WINSTEAD PC
(254)4881154
1200 Barton Creek Blvd #10, Austin, TX, 78735,
(512)7797898
4500 Williams Dr, Ste. 212-188, Georgetown, TX, 78633,
(210)8312143
112 E. Pecan #1340, San Antonio, TX, 78205,
(512)7929620
1220 Colorado Street, Suite 450, Austin, TX, 78701,
3) Adelanto Healthcare Ventures LLC
10) Combined Arms
13) EMS LINQ, LLC
14) GoBrands, Inc.
16) Hilliary Communications, LLC
17) Homeowners for Fair Taxes and Services, Inc.
18) Intercontinental Exchange, Inc.
19) Invesco Ltd.
22) Luminant Generation Company LLC
23) Media Choice LLC
24) Megatel Homes III Opportunities, LLC
25) New York Stock Exchange, LLC
26) Ovintiv, Inc.
27) Payward, Inc.
28) Provi
31) SDS Petroleum Consultants, L.L.C.
32) Texas City Limits Coalition
33) Texas Concrete Pipe Association
34) Touchstone Communities, Inc.
35) TXU Energy Retail Company LLC
37) Vistra Corp.
38) Vistra Corporate Services Company
(512)5606872
1111 Guadalupe St., Austin, TX, 78701,
1) AT&T
3) CVS Health
4) Dallas Fort Worth Metropolitan New Car Dealers Association
7) Glytec, LLC
10) Oxy
11) Port Freeport
12) Provident Realty Advisors, Inc.
13) Samsung Austin Semiconductor, LLC
14) Texas Aggregates & Concrete Association
15) Texas Association of Manufacturers
16) Texas Association of Sports Officials
18) Texas McDonald's Operators Association PAC, Inc.
19) Texas Oil and Gas Association
(512)4581257
1210 Nueces St., Austin, TX, 78701,
3) Angels of Care Pediatric Home Health
4) Conduent Incorporated and its Affiliates
5) Doctors Hospital at Renaissance
6) FEI Systems
(512)4134960
1122 Colorado Street, Suite 209, Austin, TX, 78701,
(979)2035210
1122 Colorado Street Suite 102, Austin, TX, 78701,
1) Benchmark Education Company LLC
2) Centegix
5) Epic Hospice Care LLC, dba Valor Hospice
6) Evergreen Presbyterian Ministries, Inc.
8) Florida Virtual School dba FlexPoint Education
10) Green Dot Public Schools - Southeast Texas
11) High School E-Sports League, DBA Generation Esports
13) Learning Ally
(214)4370699
208 W 14th Street, Austin, TX, 78701,
(210)8546604
112 E. Pecan, Ste. #1340, San Antonio, TX, 78205,
(512)3486680
1210 Nueces St., Austin, TX, 78701,
3) Angels of Care Pediatric Home Health
4) Conduent Incorporated and its Affiliates
5) Doctors Hospital at Renaissance
6) FEI Systems
(512)4268718
605 Oakwood Lane, DRIPPING SPRINGS, TX, 78620,
3) Angels of Care Pediatric Home Health
4) Conduent Incorporated and its Affiliates
5) Doctors Hospital at Renaissance
6) FEI Systems
8) LIBERTY Dental Plan Corporation
10) Management & Training Corporation
11) Marbridge Villa
