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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

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.

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Annabelle Sebesta joined the Austin office as a Senior Associate in October 2022. In her role, she assists with administrative and support duties, scheduling meetings and organizing annual events and legislative receptions. Additionally, during the legislative sessions, she provides extensive support to the team by following legislation and keeping the team up to date with information.

Prior to Cornerstone, Annabelle served as Administrative Coordinator at the Office of the Texas Speaker. In this role, she assisted senior staff with correspondence, resource navigation, special property and supply requests. In the same office, Annabelle was a Correspondence Assistant, where she drafted correspondence by researching legislation and maintained data entry for incoming and outgoing communication. She also assisted the director of administration with onboarding the 87th regular legislative session intern class and new staff members of the office, as well as the production of special events.

Annabelle received her bachelor's degree in advertising from the University of Texas Austin.

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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

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.

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MOLLIE CORCORAN

(California)
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SILVIO FERRARI

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JARED FICKER

(California)
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CATHERINE GILSON

(California)
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SABRINA GLEITZ

(California)
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JEN KHA

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JASON KINNEY

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KEVIN MCKINLEY

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CHRIS MOWRER

(California)
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1) A16Z CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

2) AFFORDABLE ASSISTED LIVING COALITION

3) AMEREN ILLINOIS

4) AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORTHODONTIST

5) AMERICAN COUNCIL OF LIFE INSURERS

6) AUTO AND TRUCK RECYCLERS OF ILLINOIS

7) BAYER U.S. LLC

8) CAIRO PUBLIC UTILITY COMPANY

9) DECATUR DOWNS LLC

10) DESTINATION ILLINOIS LLC

11) DIRECTV, LLC

12) DISH NETWORK CORPORATION

13) DUCKS UNLIMITED

14) ENTERPRISE LEASING COMPANY OF CHICAGO, LLC DBA ENTERPRISE MOBILITY

15) EXXON MOBIL CORPORATION

16) FIDELITY CONSULTING GROUP, L.L.C.

17) FIREMEN'S ANNUITY & BENEFIT FUND OF CHICAGO

18) FMR, LLC

19) FORESIGHT ENERGY, LLC

20) GERONIMO POWER, LLC

21) GO BREWING

22) GOOGLE LLC AND ITS AFFILIATES

23) GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS GROUP

24) GRAND PRAIRIE WATER COMMISSION

25) HEALTH CARE COUNCIL OF ILLINOIS

26) I3 BROADBAND

27) ID.ME

28) ILLINOIS ASSOCIATION OF VOCATIONAL AGRICULTURE TEACHERS

29) ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD COMPANY

30) ILLINOIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE TRUSTEES ASSOCIATION

31) ILLINOIS HEALTH & HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION

32) ILLINOIS LIFE & HEALTH INSURANCE COUNCIL

33) ILLINOIS PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION

34) ILLINOIS PIPE TRADES, P.E.C.

35) ILLINOIS PUBLIC HIGHER EDUCATION COOPERATIVE

36) ILLINOIS RADIOLOGICAL SOCIETY

37) ILLINOIS RETAIL MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION

38) ILLINOIS SOCIETY OF ANESTHESIOLOGISTS

39) INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL 318

40) INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL 520

41) INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL 649

42) INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL 841

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KEVIN SCHMIDT

(California)
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MARGRETE SNYDER

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