Previously served as the field representative for Representative James Comer (R-KY)
1) (KAIROS)
2) ALL POINTS BROADBAND PARTNERS, LLC
3) ALLIANCE FOR AUTOMOTIVE INNOVATION
6) CLIMAVISION
Corey Elder joined the Cornerstone Kentucky team as a Vice President in December 2023.
Before coming to the firm, Corey served as a Field Representative for Representative James Comer (R-KY). In this role he collaborated with the Chief of Staff, District Director and D.C. team to align district priorities with legislative initiatives, promoting Rep. Comer's strategic vision. Also, Corey crafted and executed outreach strategies supporting Rep. Comer's goals and agenda. He fostered relationships with influential community leaders and supporters and served as Rep. Comer's eyes and ears in the district.
Before that, he was the Policy Advisor for the Kentucky House Speaker's Office in Frankfort, Kentucky. Corey managed legislative committees and addressed policy needs for the Speaker's Leadership team in addition to representing the Speaker's office in statewide meetings to promote the legislative agenda.
Corey obtained his bachelor's in political science from the University of Kentucky and has a master's degree with an emphasis in economic development from Murray State University.
502-875-1176
MML&K Suite 308, 305 Ann Street, Frankfort, KY, 40601,
Subjects: All Subjects
Links:Website
Since 2005, Jason Bentley has worked as an attorney and registered lobbyist for MML&K Government Solutions, where he maintains an energy and regulatory practice. He previously served as majority counsel to the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Energy & Commerce, where he worked for three successive Chairmen. While on the Committee, Jason was responsible for developing significant provisions in the Barton-Domenici Energy Policy Act of 2005. Jason returned to his native Kentucky, first as General Counsel and Policy Advisor to the Kentucky Public Service Commission, and then as Executive Director of the Kentucky Office of Energy Policy. He has served as the Governor's alternate on the Southern States Energy Board and chaired the annual SSEB meeting at the 2005 conference of the Southern Governors' Association. Jason graduated from Centre College in 1994 and the Vermont Law School in 1999, where he earned dual degrees in law and environmental law. In 1998, Jason was a visiting scholar with the Development Law Service of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in Rome, Italy, and previously served as Kentucky's Single Point of Contact (SPOC) to the U.S. Trade Representative.
2) American Assn. of Dental Boards, Inc.
3) American Assn. of Payers, Admin. & Networks
4) Amgen, Inc.
7) BusPatrol
8) Cedar Lake
9) Centegix
10) Citigroup Washington, Inc.
12) Colonial Management Group, LP
14) CoreCivic
15) Daviess County Fiscal Court
17) District Judges for a Better Commonwealth
19) Duke Energy
20) Equifax, Inc.
21) Expedia Group
22) Family Medical Centers Community Foundation, Inc.
25) Greater Lexington Convention & Visitors Bureau
27) Humana Inc.
28) Insurance Institute of Kentucky
29) JPMorgan Chase Holdings LLC
32) KY Cannabis Industry Alliance
36) KY Rural Water Association
37) KY School Boards Association
38) KY Society of Anesthesiologists
39) KY Travel Industry Association
41) Lexia Learning Systems LLC
43) Louisville & Jefferson County Metro Government
44) Louisville & Jefferson County Metropolitan Sewer
45) Louisville Downtown Partnership
47) National Assn. of Vision Care Plans
48) Nucor Corp.
49) Plasma Games
50) Protect Environmental, LLC
52) Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Bluegrass
54) Safety and Advocacy for Empowerment
55) Sellers, Dorsey & Associates, LLC
57) Swimply, Inc.
58) Travelers Indemnity Company
60) Turo, Inc.
Energy Bar Association, Member
Vermont Law Review, Member
U.S. Trade Representative, Kentucky Point of Contact, 2006 --Present
Kentucky Office of Energy Policy, Frankfort, KY, Executive Director, 2005
Kentucky Public Service Commission, Frankfort, KY, General Counsel/Policy Advisor, 2004 - 2005
US House of Representatives, Committee on Energy and Commerce, Washington, D.C., Majority Counsel, 1999 - 2004
United States Department of Justice, Environment & Natural Resources Division, Washington, D.C., Law Clerk, 1999
Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, Rome, Italy, Visiting Scholar, 1998
THE ADVOCACY GROUP
(50 states, Federal and DC, )703-597-4276
1201 Wilson Blvd., 27th Floor, Arlington, VA, 22209,
Subjects: All Subjects
TAG is a one-stop, results-oriented network for clients with needs in a single state or multiple jurisdictions. The TAG network consists of one top firm per jurisdiction or specialty. Collectively we are 60+ firms including lobbyists across the US, public affairs specialists in various countries (Australia, Canada, Mexico, Russia, CIS, Central Asia, Central & Eastern Europe, Turkey, Israel, United Kingdom and the European Union) and specialty services (50-state legislative and regulatory tracking, grassroots, jury selection, market entry strategy and social enterprise business development).
Each TAG member offers its clients a tailored strategy that will provide them with a solution. Our TAG members are an integrated team, both near and far throughout the world, yet offering insight within each location.
The TAG network consists of the top lobbying firms across the US, public affairs specialists in various countries and specialty services.
US Members:
50-States
DC Council
US Congress
International:
Profile Consulting (Aust) Pty Ltd (Australia)
Tactix (Canada)
Monarch Global Strategies (Mexico, Central & South America)
Kesarev (Russia, CIS, Central Asia, Central & Eastern Europe, Turkey & Israel)
Instinctif Partners (United Kingdom & the European Union)
Specialty members:
Five Corners Strategies (Grassroots Advocacy & Public Affairs)
FOCUS, a Leonine Business (50-State Legislative & Regulatory Tracking & Analysis)
Select Litigation (Jury Selection)
Bullpen, LLC (Market Entry Strategy)
The Virtuous Cycle Collaboratory (Social Enterprise Business Development)
Law Offices of Mitchell D. Gravo, Inc. (Specialty Member)
502-216-9990
P. O. Box 70331, Louisville, KY, 40270,
Subjects: Agencies/Regulations, Alcohol, Appropriations/Budgets, Business/Commerce, Children/Family/Women, City/County Government, Consumer Protection, Corrections/Criminal Justice, Education, Energy/Utilities, Environment/Recycling, Finance/Banking, Gaming, Health Care, Insurance, Media/Entertainment, Medicare/Medicaid, Non-Profit, Pharmaceuticals, Privacy/Internet, RFP/Procurement, Science/Technology, Taxes, Telecommunications, Tourism/Hospitality, Transportation/Vehicles
Links:Website
1) American Assn. for Marriage & Family Therapy
3) Apple, Inc.
4) Augmented Intelligence Technologies, Inc.
6) BrightSpring Health Services
7) Chewy, Inc.
9) Greater Louisville Association of Realtors
11) Healthplan Data Solutions, Inc.
12) KY Assn. of Adult Day Centers (KAAD)
13) KY Credit Union League, Inc.
14) KY Downs LLC
20+ years
Understanding how government functions has always interested Kelley Abell. Over the course of her career, she has met and worked with industry leaders and government officials in the Executive and Legislative branches of federal, state and local governments. She has a keenly honed understanding and appreciation of the role of government in economic development, business and public affairs.
During her 25-year career, she has successfully led projects to increase provider rates, leverage federal funding, fund new projects and change the U.S. Tax Code. She has also worked collaboratively with industries on regulatory reform.
She has served on a number of boards including The Morton Center and The Healing Place, which are focused on recovery from addiction. She was the first female and first non-physician Board Chairman of The Healing Place, serving as Chairman during the expansion of the women’s campus. In addition, she has held several leadership roles with state and national associations on behalf of clients.
Kelley attended the American University in Washington, DC and the University of Louisville, graduating with a degree in Communications and a minor in Economics. She and her husband, David L. Huber, share two daughters, two sons-in-law, three grandchildren and one demanding black Lab, Nora Lea.
Services the firm's Kentucky clients across a variety of industries
Previously served as the Policy Advisor for the Kentucky House Democratic Leadership Office
1) (KAIROS)
2) ALL POINTS BROADBAND PARTNERS, LLC
3) ALLIANCE FOR AUTOMOTIVE INNOVATION
6) CLIMAVISION
Sarah Bowling joined the Cornerstone Kentucky team as a Vice President in December 2023.
Sarah comes to the firm after serving as the Policy Advisor for the Kentucky House Democratic Leadership Office. In this role, she was responsible for committee coverage and providing policy analysis to all members of the Democratic Caucus. In addition, Sarah researched existing policies and procedures to gain a firm understanding of current legislative and political conditions. At the same time, she also served as the Intern Coordinator for the House Democrats.
Prior to her time Kentucky Democratic Leadership Office, Sarah was the Social Media Manager for the House Democrats. In this role, she was responsible for creating and implementing social media strategy, as well as the publication of the internal monthly newsletter.
Sarah earned her bachelor's degree from Florida Atlantic University and her master's degree from Eastern Kentucky University.
More than a decade of experience in policy and Kentucky politics
Proven record of success having worked seven sessions of the Kentucky General Assembly with a deep understanding of the state legislative process and policy experience across the issue spectrum including appropriations
Previously served on the staffs of Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and Rep. Andy Barr (R-KY)
Ethan Witt joined Cornerstone Government Affairs in 2022 when he helped launch the firm's Frankfort, Kentucky office. Ethan brings more than a decade of experience in state and federal policy and Kentucky politics.
Prior to Cornerstone, Ethan served as the Assistant Vice President for Government and Community Relations at Eastern Kentucky University. In that role, Ethan led EKU's state legislative engagement during five legislative sessions that resulted in historic capital investments in the university and advancement of some of the university's key policy priorities. Ethan also oversaw the university's engagement with the state executive branch, Kentucky's federal delegation and oversaw strategic community engagement throughout EKU's 22-county service region and across Kentucky.
Ethan previously served as a Field Representative for US Senator Mitch McConnell in Kentucky's bluegrass region. In that role, Ethan served as a trusted advisor on Senator McConnell's behalf with local officials, community leaders, industry leaders and constituents throughout Lexington and 19 counties in central and eastern Kentucky. Prior to his time with Senator McConnell, Ethan served in multiple Kentucky-based roles for U.S. Representative Andy Barr including Special Projects Coordinator and Field Representative in the Congressman's district office.
Ethan received his bachelor's degree in political science from Eastern Kentucky University and his master's in communication from Purdue University. Ethan is a native of Irvine, Kentucky, and resides in Lexington, Kentucky.
502-558-2030
JYB3 Group, 205 Capital Avenue, Suite B, Frankfort, KY, 40601,
JYB3 Group is a public affairs firm specializing in business development, government relations and strategic communications. John Y Brown III and his associates offer strategic programs in building public, corporate and government alliances, helping a variety of select clients invest in the future of our Commonwealth.
Firm Specialties:
We are dedicated to creating opportunities for a better Kentucky and our clients by creating and executing strategic campaigns in the following areas: Government Affairs, Executive Branch Lobbying (state, local and federal), Legislative Lobbying (state, local and federal), Business Development, Coalition Building & Management, Grassroots Campaigning, Issue Management, Strategic Planning, Public Policy Research & Analysis Public Affairs, Strategic Communications, Press Relations, Grassroots Campaigning, Issue Management Corporate Affairs, Image Enhancement, Partnerships, and Positioning
1) Archer Gaming LLC dba Powerhouse Gaming
2) Association for Accessible Medicines
5) Communicare
6) Cumberland River Behavioral Health, Inc.
9) Deaconess Health Systems, Inc.
11) Electronic Transaction Consultants, LLC
13) Fortinet
14) HEOPS Inc.
15) HNTB Corporation
JOHN Y. BROWN III was elected as Kentucky's Secretary of State at the age of 32, the second youngest in the nation, and re-elected without opposition, serving from 1996-2004. His accomplishments as secretary of state include becoming a national voice for election reform, creating nationally recognized e-government services as well as programs to promote entrepreneurism and small business development, all while saving Kentucky taxpayers nearly a million dollars through efficient management measures. Before entering politics, John headed up franchising for Roaster's Inc., developing fast food venues in 37 states and several foreign countries. John served as vice-president of ResCare, working in government relations and public affairs for the Louisville based human services company with over 40,000 employees in over 40 states and several foreign countries. He served several years as an adjunct professor of business law at Bellarmine University. In 2007, John ran unsuccessfully as the lieutenant governor running mate on a ticket with gubernatorial candidate Jody Richards (Kentucky's Speaker of the House) in a seven slate Democratic primary. John graduated magna cum laude from Bellarmine University, earned a law degree (with distinction) from University of Kentucky, and then went back to Bellarmine University for his M.B.A.
