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Confluence Strategies, Inc. is the leading government affairs agency in Alaska. With over 100 years of experience, we represent the largest and most impactful entities that operate in the Last Frontier.

11-15 years

Commonwealth North Board of Directors (Member)
USA Hockey Pacific District Board of Directors (Chariman)
USA Hockey Board of Directors (Member)
IIHF Representative - Team USA NTDP U-17 (Kazan, Russia)
Safari Club International (Past Member)

  • - Harry McDonald, Saltchuk Managing Director, Alaska
  • - Aaron Schutt, CEO, Doyon Limited
  • - Andy Teuber, Chairman & CEO, Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC)
  • - Charles Clement, CEO, Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC)
  • - Jim Hunt, City Manager - City of Whittier, Alaska
  • Kristopher Knauss is a fourth generation Alaskan. He graduated with honors from Arizona State University with a B.S. in Political Science and History. During his tenure at Arizona State, Mr. Knauss actively engaged in government affairs and politics, serving as intern to the United States Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee and then as campaign staff for the first female Governor of Arizona, Jane Dee Hull.

    After returning to Alaska, Mr. Knauss served as a legislative aide to the Alaska State Senate President for two years. He became Chief of Staff to the Alaska State House Rules Committee and then Chief of Staff to Alaska State Speaker of the House where he served for approximately two years.

    Because of Mr. Knauss' familiarity with state government from the executive and legislative branches, Governor Murkowski appointed him Director of Policy for the State of Alaska. In this role, he interfaced on a daily basis with the Governor, Chief of Staff, and Cabinet members. Additionally, Mr. Knauss represented the Governor and was his lead staff person with non-partisan organizations such as the National Governors' Association, Western Governors' Association, Council of State Governments, the Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission, as well as partisan groups such as the Republican Governors' Association and the Republican National Committee.

    Government Affairs is a constantly changing environment that requires a unique and first hand understanding to be effective and take full advantage of the opportunities involved and presented. Mr. Knauss has this understanding and in June 2005 resigned his position to join the private sector as the owner and principal of The Knauss Group, LLC, which specializes in government affairs consulting and lobbying the State of Alaska.

    In his personal time, Mr. Knauss continues in his elected position on the Board of Directors for USA Hockey, and serves as Chairman of the USA Hockey Pacific District. In this role, Mr. Knauss oversees youth player development along the west coast and works closely with the United States National Team Development Program (USNTDP). Most recent, Mr. Knauss was elected to the Commonwealth North Board of Directors in his professional capacity.

    DAVIS GADDY

    (Federal)

    Experienced government relations professional in Washington, D.C. with a background in federal legislative advocacy in defense and commercial maritime policy.

    0-5 years

    With a long track record of facilitating connections, Davis Gaddy provides his bridge-building skills to clients. While at the Chamber of Commerce, Davis conducted and oversaw fly-in briefings between state and local chambers and U.S. Chamber policy experts to discuss regional and national legislative and political initiatives. In addition, he managed the outreach system that built coalitions and broad-based support to advance the Chamber's legislative agenda. Davis now uses these alliance-forming talents to advance clients' interests.

    Recognizing that communications strategies are essential to organizations' success, Davis draws on his experience in grassroots outreach, issue advocacy, policy research and economic analysis to help our clients deliver their messages with clarity and tactical effectiveness.

    CHRISTOPHER COAKLEY

    (Federal)
    • (916) 554-5325

    • 1201 K STREET, 15TH FLOORSACRAMENTOCA95814

    Clients:

    1) 1-800 CONTACTS, INC.

    2) A PLACE FOR MOM, INC.

    3) ACTIVEHOURS, INC. DBA EARNIN

    4) AEG & AFFILIATED ENTITIES

    5) AFFIRM, INC.

    6) AMERICAN INVESTMENT COUNCIL

    7) ASSOCIATION FOR CONSUMER DEBT RELIEF

    8) ASSOCIATION FOR THE PRESERVATION OF GAMEFOWL, INC.

    9) BIOTECHNOLOGY INNOVATION ORGANIZATION

    10) BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION

    11) CALIFORNIA ALLIANCE OF TAXPAYER ADVOCATES

    12) CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF DENTAL PLANS

    13) CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF HEALTH FACILITIES

    14) CALIFORNIA ATTORNEYS ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGES AND HEARING OFFICERS IN STATE EMPLOYMENT

    15) CALIFORNIA AUTOMATIC VENDORS COUNCIL

    16) CALIFORNIA COALITION OF NURSE PRACTITIONERS

    17) CALIFORNIA CORRECTIONAL PEACE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION

    18) CALIFORNIA HEALTH CARE INSTITUTE

    19) CALIFORNIA HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION/CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF HOSPITALS AND HEALTH SYSTEMS

    20) CALIFORNIA HYDROGEN BUSINESS COUNCIL

    21) CALIFORNIA RETAILERS ASSOCIATION

    22) CALIFORNIA WORKFORCE ASSOCIATION

    23) CARING.COM

    24) CE BROKER, INC.

    25) CHARGEPOINT

    26) CHILDREN'S CHOICE DENTAL CARE

    27) CITY OF HOPE NATIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

    28) CJ AMERICA, INC.

    29) CORRECTIONS CORPORATION OF AMERICA

    30) COUNCIL OF CALIFORNIA GOODWILL INDUSTRIES

    31) DEXCOM, INC.

    32) DIAGEO

    33) DOORDASH

    34) EISENHOWER MEDICAL CENTER

    35) EQUINOX HOLDINGS, INC.

    36) FENNER GAP MUTUAL WATER COMPANY

    37) FIRST STUDENT INC.

    38) FLAGSTONE HEALTHCARE CENTRAL LLC AND AFFILIATED ENTITIES

    39) FPL ENERGY, INC.

    40) GAINWELL HOLDING CORP.

    41) H & S VENTURES, LLC AND ITS AFFILIATES OCV!BE SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT, LLC AND ANAHEIM REAL ESTATE PARTNERS, LLC.

    42) HIMS, INC

    43) HOMECARE SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS, LLC D/B/A HHAEXCHANGE, AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES INCLUDING SANDATA TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

    44) HOUSING CALIFORNIA

    45) IBOTTA, INC.

    46) INMAR, INC.

    47) JACK IN THE BOX INC.

    48) JACOBS & CUSHMAN SAN DIEGO FOOD BANK

    MATT PAXTON

    (Federal)
    • 20 F Street NWSUITE 500WASHINGTONDC20001

    PAULA ZORENSKY

    (Federal)
    • 20 F Street NWSUITE 500WASHINGTONDC20001