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20+ years

John founded JWA Public Affairs in 1999 after serving eight years in the Oregon State House of Representatives. Prior to his involvement in politics, John managed several successful businesses. He was involved in the personal computer business at its advent, providing business solutions to clients in Southern Oregon. John's experience in small business and as a former Oregon legislator positions him well to effectively advocate for and provide counsel to both non-profit and for-profit businesses in Oregon. Dedicated to a strong community with a healthy business presence, he serves on a number of civic boards in Medford.

John enjoys spending his free time with family, on the course playing a round of golf with friends, in the kitchen cooking, listening to music, traveling, or reading a good book.

Effective advocacy can be boiled down to three simple things: understanding the issue completely, communicating the issue effectively, and having relationships with the people that need to hear your message. This is what we do, and we make it easy.

6-10 years

As JWA's Vice President of Public Affairs and Business Development, Sean is on the front lines in Salem, representing and advancing our client interests and ideas, and working hard to create, leverage, and expand their public profiles with Oregon's policy makers. Sean has developed strong relationships with legislators, staff, legislative leadership, and colleagues from all political parties. He is active in business, transportation and healthcare advocacy circles. Having spent more than 20 years in business development and sales management prior to JWA, Sean is experienced in understanding client issues and is focused on delivering results through effective communication with clients and policy makers.

Sean lives in the central Willamette Valley with his wife, Jami, two nice dogs, a few unproductive chickens, and one aloof cat in the central Willamette Valley, where he enjoys many of the recreational opportunities Oregon offers, including road and mountain biking and fly fishing.

AL DENSMORE

(Oregon)

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Al has more than four decades of experience in public and community service as well as unique expertise in areas of local government procedures and transportation programs. Al joined JWA following a very successful 36-year career as an insurance and financial consultant. Al also has had a distinguished career in public service, having served as an Oregon State Representative, Mayor, and Council member in Medford and as a board member of many community organizations.

He and his wife, Sally, love to travel and spend time with children and grandchildren.