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) Alliance for Health Information Operations and Standards (AHIOS) c/o MultiState Associates, LLC
6) American Hotel & Lodging Association
8) Azova, Inc.
11) Carfax, Inc.
13) Child Care Aware of Missouri
14) City of Jefferson, Missouri
16) CoinFlip
17) Consumer Data Industry Association
18) Consumer Healthcare Products Association
19) Copart, Inc.
20) Diamond Game
21) DirecTV, LLC
22) EBSCO Information Services
23) EchoStar Corporation and its Affiliates
24) FCS Financial
25) FORVIS
26) Home Builders Association of Central Missouri
27) KC Fiber
28) Knox Company
30) Maverik
31) Missouri Alliance for Children and Families
32) Missouri Association of Cosmetology Schools
33) Missouri Broadcasters Association
34) Missouri Consumer Credit Coalition
36) Missouri Fireworks Association
37) Missouri Optometric Association
38) Missouri Press Association
39) Missouri Society of Accountants
40) Missouri Veterinary Medical Association
41) Mortgage Bankers Association of Missouri
42) National Council on Compensation Insurance
43) Odyssey
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.
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
4) Alliance for Health Information Operations and Standards (AHIOS) c/o MultiState Associates, LLC
6) American Hotel & Lodging Association
8) Azova, Inc.
11) Carfax, Inc.
13) Child Care Aware of Missouri
14) City of Jefferson, Missouri
16) CoinFlip
17) Consumer Data Industry Association
18) Consumer Healthcare Products Association
19) Copart, Inc.
20) Diamond Game
21) DirecTV, LLC
22) EBSCO Information Services
23) EchoStar Corporation and its Affiliates
24) FCS Financial
25) FORVIS
26) Home Builders Association of Central Missouri
27) KC Fiber
28) Knox Company
30) Maverik
31) Missouri Alliance for Children and Families
32) Missouri Association of Cosmetology Schools
33) Missouri Broadcasters Association
34) Missouri Consumer Credit Coalition
36) Missouri Fireworks Association
37) Missouri Optometric Association
38) Missouri Press Association
39) Missouri Society of Accountants
40) Missouri Veterinary Medical Association
41) Mortgage Bankers Association of Missouri
42) National Council on Compensation Insurance
43) National Fire Sprinkler Association
44) Odyssey
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.
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.
617-733-1290
1, Suite 2600, Boston, MA, 02108,
781-572-4308
1, Suite 2600, Boston, MA, 02108,
(573) 520-7240
235 E High Street, Suite 301, Jefferson City, MO, 65101,
1) 3M Company
4) Alliance for Health Information Operations and Standards (AHIOS) c/o MultiState Associates, LLC
6) American Hotel & Lodging Association
8) Azova, Inc.
11) Carfax, Inc.
13) Child Care Aware of Missouri
14) City of Jefferson, Missouri
16) CoinFlip
17) Consumer Data Industry Association
18) Consumer Healthcare Products Association
19) Copart, Inc.
20) Diamond Game
21) DirecTV, LLC
22) EBSCO Information Services
23) EchoStar Corporation and its Affiliates
24) FCS Financial
25) FORVIS
26) Home Builders Association of Central Missouri
27) KC Fiber
28) Knox Company
30) Maverik
31) Missouri Alliance for Children and Families
32) Missouri Association of Cosmetology Schools
33) Missouri Broadcasters Association
34) Missouri Consumer Credit Coalition
36) Missouri Fireworks Association
37) Missouri Optometric Association
38) Missouri Press Association
39) Missouri Society of Accountants
40) Missouri Veterinary Medical Association
41) Mortgage Bankers Association of Missouri
42) National Council on Compensation Insurance
43) National Fire Sprinkler Association
44) Odyssey
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.
337-989-0071
309 SETTLERS TRACE BLVD. SUITE 200, LAFAYETTE, LOUISIANA, 70508,
4) Aypa Power Development, LLC
5) Big Brothers Big Sisters of Acadiana
6) Bluewing Civil Consulting, LLC
11) CITGO Petroleum Corporation
13) City of Slidell
15) Colt, Inc.
16) Cooperative Purchasing Group, LLC
18) Dexcom
20) Fortinet, Inc.
21) Golden Nugget Lake Charles, LLC
25) Lafayette Airport Commission
28) Lake Charles Regional Airport
29) McNeese State University Foundation
30) MediTrans
33) Mike Hooks, LLC
36) One Acadiana
37) PHI, Inc.
38) Physicians Group Laboratories, LLC
39) Political Pathways Consulting LLC
40) Regional Economic Alliance of Louisiana
41) ReUp Education, Inc. c/o National Strategies, LLC
43) Rudick Construction Group, Inc.
44) Sonoma Housing Advisors, LLC
46) STC Health
47) SWLA Chamber-Economic Development Alliance
49) The Picard Group
51) Toucan Gaming
52) University of Louisiana at Lafayette Foundation
53) VieMed
337-258-0577
309 SETTLERS TRACE BLVD. SUITE 200, LAFAYETTE, Louisiana, 70508,
1) Acadia Management Company, LLC
4) Allegiance Health Management, Inc.
5) Aypa Power Development, LLC
9) CITGO Petroleum Corporation
11) City of Slidell
12) Coalition for Provider Reimbursement, LLC
13) Compass Pathfinder Limited c/o National Strategies, LLC
14) Cooperative Purchasing Group, LLC
16) Dexcom
19) Fortinet, Inc.
20) Healthcare Distribution Alliance c/o MultiState Associates LLC
23) Lafayette Airport Commission
24) Lafayette Economic Development Authority
25) Lake Charles Memorial Hospital
26) Louisiana Health Care Quality Forum
27) Louisiana Medicaid Physician IPA, Inc.
28) Louisiana Primary Care Association, Inc. (LPCA)
30) MediTrans
34) NeoGames, US LLP c/o MultiState Associates LLC
37) One Acadiana
38) PHI, Inc.
39) Physicians Group Laboratories, LLC
41) Political Pathways Consulting LLC
43) ReUp Education, Inc. c/o National Strategies, LLC
45) Rudick Construction Group, Inc.
46) Sevita
47) Sonoma Housing Advisors, LLC
48) Southeast Cannabis Policy PAC
50) St. Mary's Residential Training School
51) STC Health
52) Stream Companies
53) SWLA Chamber-Economic Development Alliance
54) The Picard Group
56) Toucan Gaming
57) University of Louisiana at Lafayette Foundation
58) Viemed
339-221-1560
One, 26th Floor, Boston, MA, 02108,
978-833-4437
1, Suite 2600, Boston, MA, 02108,
978-387-5093
1, Suite 2600, Boston, MA, 02108,
337-989-0071
309 SETTLERS TRACE BLVD. SUITE 200, SUITE 101, LAFAYETTE, LOUISIANA, 70508,
1) Acadia Management Company, LLC
4) Allegiance Health Management, Inc.
5) American Rental Association c/o MultiState Associates LLC
9) Coalition for Provider Reimbursement, LLC
10) Compass Pathfinder Limited c/o National Strategies, LLC
11) Cooperative Purchasing Group, LLC
13) Dexcom
18) Lafayette Airport Commission
19) Lake Charles Memorial Hospital
24) NeoGames, US LLP c/o MultiState Associates LLC
28) One Acadiana
29) PHI, INC.
30) Physicians Group Laboratories, LLC
32) Political Pathways Consulting LLC
34) ReUp Education, Inc. c/o National Strategies, LLC
36) Sonoma Housing Advisors, LLC
37) STC Health
38) Stream Companies
39) Third Street Strategies LLC
40) University of Louisiana at Lafayette Foundation
41) Viemed
781-690-2707
1, Suite 2600, Boston, MA, 02108,
225-955-1435
2989 LAUREL PLANTATION AVE., BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA, 70820,
337-278-9132
309 SETTLERS TRACE BLVD. SUITE 200, SUITE 101, LAFAYETTE, LOUISIANA, 70508,
1) Acadia Management Company, LLC
5) Allegiance Health Management, Inc.
6) American Rentals Association c/o MultiState Associates LLC
7) Aypa Power Development, LLC
12) Coalition for Provider Reimbursement, LLC
13) Compass Pathfinder Limited c/o National Strategies, LLC
14) Cooperative Purchasing Group, LLC
16) Dexcom
17) Drip IV Therapies and NeuroMend Center
20) Fortinet, Inc.
24) Lafayette Airport Commission
25) Lafayette Economic Development Authority
26) Lake Charles Memorial Hospital
27) Louisiana Health Care Quality Forum
28) Louisiana Health Service & Indemnity Company d/b/a Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
29) Louisiana Medicaid Physician IPA, Inc.
32) MediTrans
35) NeoGames, US LLP c/o MultiState Associates LLC
38) One Acadiana
39) PHI, Inc.
40) Physicians Group Laboratories, LLC
42) Political Pathways Consulting LLC
44) Professional Arts Pharmacy
45) ReUp Education, Inc. c/o National Strategies, LLC
47) Rudick Construction Group, Inc.
48) Sevita
49) Sonoma Housing Advisors, LLC
50) Southeast Cannabis Policy PAC
52) St. Mary's Residential Training School
53) STC Health
54) Stream Companies
55) SWLA Chamber-Economic Development Alliance
59) University of Louisiana at Lafayette Foundation
60) Viemed
