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.
(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.
775-321-3241,
201 E Washington Street, Suite 1200, Phoenix, AZ, 85004,
1) Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers
2) American Beverage Association
3) American Legal Finance Association
5) Black Knight Sports and Entertainment LLC
6) Blue Cloud Pediatric Surgery Centers
7) CAI Nevada
10) Davidson Academy
11) Domestic Violence Resource Center
12) Endeavor
13) EZCorp, Inc.
16) Ioneer, Ltd
17) Jake's Fireworks
617-439-7775
One International Place, Suite 1820,, Suite 1820, Boston, MA, 02110,
1) Advanced Energy United, Inc.
2) AECOM
3) Boston Red Sox Baseball Club Limited Partnership
5) Cambridge Health Alliance (legal name Cambridge Public Health Commission)
8) CLEAResult
12) Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Inc.
13) Enterprise Rent A Car Company of Boston, LLC
17) Logan Outdoor Advertising DBA Logan Communications
18) Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association, Inc.
19) Massachusetts Senior Care Association Inc.
20) Municipal Electric Association of Massachusetts
21) Mylan Inc.
22) New England Sports Ventures, LLC
23) Patriot Hydro Funding, LLC
25) Solar Energy Industries Association, Inc.
26) Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits of Massachusetts, LLC
617-423-6600
44 School Street, Suite 710,, Suite 710, Boston, MA, 02108,
3) American Cleaning Institute Corporation
4) American Snuff Company, LLC
5) Ancestry.com Operations Inc.
6) Cape Cod Landscape Association, Inc.
7) Casella Waste Systems, Inc.
8) Consumer Healthcare Products Association, Inc.
9) Eastern Dental Insurance Agency, Inc.
10) Eisai Inc.
11) Embecta Corp.
15) Golf Course Superintendents Association of New England, Inc.
18) Massachusetts Arborists Association, Inc.
19) Massachusetts Association of Landscape Professionals, Inc.
20) Massachusetts Association of Lawn Care Professionals, Inc.
21) Massachusetts Beverage Association, Inc.
23) Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
24) Orsted Wind Power North America LLC
26) R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company
27) R.J. Reynolds Vapor Company
28) Real Estate Valuation Advocacy Association
29) Retailers Association of Massachusetts, Inc.
30) Santa Fe Natural Tobacco Company, Inc.
31) Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits of Massachusetts, LLC
32) Takeda Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
617-605-4445
44 School Street, Suite 710,, Suite 710, Boston, MA, 02108,
3) American Cleaning Institute Corporation
4) American Snuff Company, LLC
5) Ancestry.com Operations Inc.
6) Cape Cod Landscape Association, Inc.
7) Casella Waste Systems, Inc.
8) Consumer Healthcare Products Association, Inc.
9) Eastern Dental Insurance Agency, Inc.
10) Eisai Inc.
11) Embecta Corp.
15) Golf Course Superintendents Association of New England, Inc.
18) Massachusetts Arborists Association, Inc.
19) Massachusetts Association of Landscape Professionals, Inc.
20) Massachusetts Association of Lawn Care Professionals, Inc.
21) Massachusetts Beverage Association, Inc.
23) Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
24) Orsted Wind Power North America LLC
26) R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company
27) R.J. Reynolds Vapor Company
28) Real Estate Valuation Advocacy Association
29) Retailers Association of Massachusetts, Inc.
30) Santa Fe Natural Tobacco Company, Inc.
31) Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits of Massachusetts, LLC
32) Takeda Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
775-823-2900,
1 E Liberty Street, Suite 300, Reno, NV, 89501,
1) Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers
2) American Beverage Association
3) American Legal Finance Association
5) Black Knight Sports and Entertainment LLC
6) Blue Cloud Pediatric Surgery Centers
7) CAI Nevada
10) Davidson Academy
11) Domestic Violence Resource Center
12) Endeavor
13) EZCorp, Inc.
16) Ioneer, Ltd
17) Jake's Fireworks
205-292-6271
529 South Perry, Suite 10, Montgomery, AL, 36104,
6306853000
300 EAST CROSSROADS PARKWAY, BOLINGBROOK, IL, 60440,
775-823-2900,
1 E Liberty Street, Suite 300, Reno, NV, 89501,
1) Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers
2) American Beverage Association
3) American Legal Finance Association
5) Black Knight Sports and Entertainment LLC
6) Blue Cloud Pediatric Surgery Centers
7) CAI Nevada
10) Davidson Academy
11) Domestic Violence Resource Center
12) Endeavor
13) EZCorp, Inc.
16) Ioneer, Ltd
17) Jake's Fireworks
617-439-7775
One International Place, Suite 1820,, Suite 1820, Boston, MA, 02110,
1) Advanced Energy United, Inc.
2) AECOM
3) Boston Red Sox Baseball Club Limited Partnership
5) Cambridge Health Alliance (legal name Cambridge Public Health Commission)
8) CLEAResult
12) Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Inc.
13) Enterprise Rent A Car Company of Boston, LLC
17) Logan Outdoor Advertising DBA Logan Communications
18) Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association, Inc.
19) Massachusetts Senior Care Association Inc.
20) Municipal Electric Association of Massachusetts
21) Mylan Inc.
22) New England Sports Ventures, LLC
23) Patriot Hydro Funding, LLC
25) Solar Energy Industries Association, Inc.
26) Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits of Massachusetts, LLC
(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
6057632107
BERESFORD, SD, 57004,
1) AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL GROUP, INC.
2) COEUR WHARF
4) ECHOSTAR CORPORATION AND ITS AFFILIATES
5) ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROFESSIONALS ASSOCATION
7) GOOGLE LLC AND ITS AFFILIATES
8) HY-VEE, INC.
11) RAPID CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
12) REPUBLIC NATIONAL DISTRIBUTING COMPANY-SD
13) SIOUX FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT
14) SOUTH DAKOTA ASSOCIATION OF NURSE ANESTHETISTS
15) SOUTH DAKOTA CORN GROWERS ASSOCIATION
16) SOUTH DAKOTA MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION
17) SOUTH DAKOTA MUNICIPAL LEAGUE
18) SOUTHERN GLAZER'S WINE AND SPIRITS, LLC
19) VAPOR TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION
20) VITALANT
508-277-8389
44 School Street, Suite 710,, Suite 710, Boston, MA, 02108,
3) American Cleaning Institute Corporation
4) Ancestry.com Operations Inc.
5) Cape Cod Landscape Association, Inc.
6) Casella Waste Systems, Inc.
7) Consumer Healthcare Products Association, Inc.
8) Eastern Dental Insurance Agency, Inc.
9) Eisai Inc.
10) Embecta Corp.
14) Golf Course Superintendents Association of New England, Inc.
17) Massachusetts Arborists Association, Inc.
18) Massachusetts Association of Landscape Professionals, Inc.
19) Massachusetts Association of Lawn Care Professionals, Inc.
20) Massachusetts Beverage Association, Inc.
21) Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
22) Orsted Wind Power North America LLC
24) Real Estate Valuation Advocacy Association
25) Retailers Association of Massachusetts, Inc.
26) Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits of Massachusetts, LLC
27) Takeda Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
6053664307
Canton, SD, 57013,
1) AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL GROUP, INC.
2) COEUR WHARF
4) ECHOSTAR CORPORATION AND ITS AFFILIATES
5) ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROFESSIONALS ASSOCATION
7) GOOGLE LLC AND ITS AFFILIATES
8) HY-VEE, INC.
12) RAPID CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
13) REPUBLIC NATIONAL DISTRIBUTING COMPANY-SD
14) SIOUX FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT
15) SOUTH DAKOTA ASSOCIATION OF NURSE ANESTHETISTS
16) SOUTH DAKOTA CORN GROWERS ASSOCIATION
17) SOUTH DAKOTA MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION
18) SOUTH DAKOTA MUNICIPAL LEAGUE
19) SOUTHERN GLAZER'S WINE AND SPIRITS, LLC
20) VAPOR TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION
21) VITALANT
6059872686
Canton, SD, 57013,
1) AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL GROUP, INC.
2) COEUR WHARF
4) ECHOSTAR CORPORATION AND ITS AFFILIATES
5) ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROFESSIONALS ASSOCATION
8) GOOGLE LLC AND ITS AFFILIATES
9) HY-VEE, INC.
12) NORTH CENTRAL STATES REGIONAL COUNCIL OF CARPENTERS
13) RAPID CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
14) REPUBLIC NATIONAL DISTRIBUTING COMPANY-SD
15) SIOUX FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT
16) SOUTH DAKOTA ASSOCIATION OF NURSE ANESTHETISTS
17) SOUTH DAKOTA CORN GROWERS ASSOCIATION
18) SOUTH DAKOTA MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION
19) SOUTH DAKOTA MUNICIPAL LEAGUE
20) SOUTHERN GLAZER'S WINE AND SPIRITS, LLC
21) VAPOR TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION
22) VITALANT
6053601370
Rapid City, SD, 57701,
334-244-2187
529 South Perry Street, Suite 10, Montgomery, AL, 36104,
617-439-7775
One International Place, Suite 1820,, Suite 1820, Boston, MA, 02110,
1) Advanced Energy United, Inc.
2) AECOM
3) Boston Red Sox Baseball Club Limited Partnership
5) Cambridge Health Alliance (legal name Cambridge Public Health Commission)
8) CLEAResult
12) Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Inc.
13) Enterprise Rent A Car Company of Boston, LLC
17) Logan Outdoor Advertising DBA Logan Communications
18) Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association, Inc.
19) Massachusetts Senior Care Association Inc.
20) Municipal Electric Association of Massachusetts
21) Mylan Inc.
22) New England Sports Ventures, LLC
23) Patriot Hydro Funding, LLC
25) Solar Energy Industries Association, Inc.
26) Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits of Massachusetts, LLC
617-439-7775
One International Place, Suite 1820,, Suite 1820, Boston, MA, 02110,
1) Advanced Energy United, Inc.
2) AECOM
3) Boston Red Sox Baseball Club Limited Partnership
5) Cambridge Health Alliance (legal name Cambridge Public Health Commission)
8) CLEAResult
12) Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Inc.
13) Enterprise Rent A Car Company of Boston, LLC
17) Logan Outdoor Advertising DBA Logan Communications
18) Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association, Inc.
19) Massachusetts Senior Care Association Inc.
20) Municipal Electric Association of Massachusetts
21) Mylan Inc.
22) New England Sports Ventures, LLC
23) Patriot Hydro Funding, LLC
25) Solar Energy Industries Association, Inc.
26) Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits of Massachusetts, LLC
617-439-7775
One International Place, Suite 1820,, Suite 1820, Boston, MA, 02110,
1) Advanced Energy United, Inc.
2) AECOM
3) Boston Red Sox Baseball Club Limited Partnership
5) Cambridge Health Alliance (legal name Cambridge Public Health Commission)
8) CLEAResult
12) Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Inc.
13) Enterprise Rent A Car Company of Boston, LLC
17) Logan Outdoor Advertising DBA Logan Communications
18) Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association, Inc.
19) Massachusetts Senior Care Association Inc.
20) Municipal Electric Association of Massachusetts
21) Mylan Inc.
22) New England Sports Ventures, LLC
23) Patriot Hydro Funding, LLC
25) Solar Energy Industries Association, Inc.
26) Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits of Massachusetts, LLC
775-813-5534,
223 S. Division Street, Carson City, NV, 89703,
2) American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
3) Anthem Inc.
5) Athletic's Investment Group LLC
6) Cleveland Clinic - Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health
7) E-Fire X
8) Fervo Energy
10) Nevada Energy
12) North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District
13) R&R Partners
14) Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits
15) Southern Nevada Building Trades Union
16) Southern Nevada Public Television
17) Southern Nevada Water Authority
18) Southwest Mountain States Regional Council of Carpenters
19) Summerlin Development Management Co.
20) Turo
