(713)4932742
1800 West Loop South, Suite 1250, Houston, TX, 77056, 
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Links:Website, LinkedIn
Former chief of staff for House Appropriations Cardinal
Leads both federal and state clients from the firm's Houston office
Serves on advisory and steering committees for Texas delegation members
2) Air Liquide
3) Alorica
4) Baker Hughes
8) Cemex
9) Community Choice Financial OpCo, LLC
11) Community Medical Services
12) Endeavors
13) First Service Credit Union
16) Hewlett-Packard Enterprise Company
17) Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund
19) Luminant Generation Company LLC
20) Maric Healthcare
Tony Essalih joined Cornerstone in 2011 as a co-lead of the firm's flagship Texas office in Houston. He spent 12 years on Capitol Hill and came to Cornerstone from the office of Congressman John Culberson (R-Houston). Tony worked for Congressman Culberson for 10 years, the last five as his chief of staff. Prior to becoming chief of staff, Tony served in a variety of capacities including legislative assistant, legislative director, communications director, and deputy chief of staff. He spent eight years in Washington, D.C. before relocating to Houston in 2007.
As chief of staff, Tony was responsible for guiding the day-to-day operations of the Congressman's Washington and Houston offices, and oversaw a 15-member staff under a fixed budget. Outside of the office, he served as the principal liaison to the Congressman's campaign committee and provided strategic counsel and advice related to his re-election efforts. Tony's areas of policy expertise include transportation, energy, budget and appropriations. Tony also led outreach efforts and served as an emissary on behalf of the Congressman with state lawmakers in Austin and local elected officials in Houston.
Prior to Culberson's election in 2001, Tony worked as a legislative assistant for Congressman Culberson's predecessor, former House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Bill Archer. Tony's began his tenure on Capitol Hill with former House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Doc Hastings.
Tony has advised and assisted numerous local, state, and federal campaigns. He serves on the board of the National InterFaith Foundation, the Advisory Board for the Houston Technology Center, spent two years on the Board of the Spring Branch Medical Center and was a member of Houston Mayor Annise Parker's transition team in 2010.
Tony was born and raised in Fredericksburg, VA and received his B.A. in Political Science from Mary Washington College. He was a member of Mary Washington's NCAA semifinalist men's soccer team. He lives in Houston and has two angelic daughters, Grace and Libby.
512-710-3244
919 Congress Avenue, Suite 250, Austin, TX, 78701, 
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Links:Website, LinkedIn
Former legislative director and committee director of the Texas House Committee on Public Health
Experience working on Texas House and Senate campaigns
Proven record of helping clients navigate complex legislative issues and oversight
Craig Holzheauser brings to Cornerstone years of involvement in Texas state and local politics. The son of a state representative, Craig went to work in the private sector after college before beginning a political career at the state capitol in 2012.
Working as a legislative consultant, managing the campaigns of House and Senate members, and serving as legislative director and then committee director of the House Committee on Public Health in his first year of employment, Craig is goal oriented and proven himself to be a quick study. Craig has a keen political intuition and a knack for developing the type of relationships that matter in campaigns, service of an elected official, or success for his clients.
A native of Victoria, Texas, Craig holds a Bachelor of Science in Construction Science from Texas A&M University.
(512)710-3244
919 Congress Ave, Suite 250, Austin, TX, 78701, 
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Links:Website, LinkedIn
Over 20 years of state government service at the highest levels
Extensive knowledge and experience of government procurement and operations
Recipient of TSABAA's Administrator of the Year Award for leadership and agency business administration
Ranked #1 Former Texas Agency Head by the Capitol Inside 2019 Texas Lobby Power Rankings
2) Alorica
3) Baker Hughes
7) Cemex
8) Community Choice Financial OpCo, LLC
10) Community Medical Services
11) Endeavors
12) Environmental Defense Action Fund
13) First Service Credit Union
16) Hewlett-Packard Enterprise Company
17) Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund
19) Luminant Generation Company LLC
20) Maric Healthcare
21) National Association of Chain Drug Stores
22) Pagewood
27) Rice University
28) RSM LLP
29) Rubicon Advisors
30) San Jacinto River Authority
31) Speedy Stop Food Stores LLC
32) Texans for Charitable Bingo Inc
33) Texas Manufactured Housing Association
36) Texas Pork Producers Association
39) TXU Energy Retail Company LLC
41) ViiNetwork, Inc. (d/b/a ViiMed)
42) Vistra Corp.
Martin Hubert brings a wealth of state government experience to the clients of Cornerstone Government Affairs. From his early career as chief counsel to the Senate Natural Resources Committee to his gubernatorial appointment as a commissioner of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to his eight years as the deputy comptroller of Texas, Hubert has managed thousands of employees and millions of taxpayer dollars under both Democrat and Republican administrations.
Martin was the 2008 recipient of TSABAA's Administrator of the Year Award. Presented annually, this prestigious award was established to formally recognize state employees who have demonstrated outstanding leadership skills and who have made significant contributions to state agency business administration.
As the final general counsel to legendary Lt. Governor Bob Bullock, Martin learned the mastery of government relations from some of the most influential leaders in Texas history. His knowledge of agriculture stems from generations of the Hubert family's cow/calf and farming operations in South Texas and serving as the Texas Deputy Commissioner of Agriculture for eight years. Martin offers a unique combination of legal, natural resources, tax policy and state government procedural expertise.
Hubert is a graduate of the Georgetown University Law Center and St. Mary's School of Law. He was Brigade Executive Officer in the Corps of Cadets at Texas A&M University, where he was a member of the Ross Volunteers Honor Guard and the Singing Cadets. He successfully completed Army Ranger School and served in the U.S. Army Reserves. He is a marathon runner and coaches his son's little league teams.
Hubert is a second tenor and helps raise money for Legal Aid through the Travis County Bar Association's "Bar and Grill" fundraisers. He and his wife Celeste live in a historic home in Austin, where they are involved with the Austin Symphony, St. Theresa's Catholic Church and School, and the happily busy lives of their children Belle and Patrick.
(832)7246682
919 Congress Ave., Ste. 510, Austin, TX, 78701, 
2) Air Liquide
3) Baker Hughes
7) Cemex
8) Community Choice Financial OpCo, LLC
10) Community Medical Services
11) Endeavors
12) Environmental Defense Action Fund
15) Hewlett-Packard Enterprise Company
19) Maric Healthcare
20) National Association of Chain Drug Stores
22) PrizePicks
24) Rice University
25) San Jacinto River Authority
26) Speedy Stop Food Stores LLC
27) Texans for Charitable Bingo Inc
28) Texas EMS Alliance Association
29) Texas Manufactured Housing Association
33) TXU Energy Retail Company LLC
34) ViiNetwork, Inc. (d/b/a ViiMed)
35) Vistra Corp.
(512)7103246
919 Congress Avenue, Suite 510, Austin, TX, 78701, 
2) Air Liquide
3) Alorica
5) Baker Hughes
9) Cemex
10) Community Choice Financial OpCo, LLC
12) Community Medical Services
13) DeWitt County
14) Endeavors
15) Environmental Defense Action Fund
16) First Service Credit Union
18) Gonzales County
20) Hewlett-Packard Enterprise Company
21) Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund
23) Luminant Generation Company LLC
24) Maric Healthcare
25) McMullen County
26) National Association of Chain Drug Stores
27) Pagewood
30) PrizePicks
33) Rice University
34) RSM LLP
35) Rubicon Advisors
36) San Jacinto River Authority
37) Speedy Stop Food Stores LLC
38) Texans for Charitable Bingo Inc
39) Texas EMS Alliance Association
40) Texas Manufactured Housing Association
44) TXU Energy Retail Company LLC
45) ViiNetwork, Inc. (d/b/a ViiMed)
46) Vistra Corp.