(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
2) American Hotel & Lodging Association
3) Association of Health Information Outsourcing Systems (AHIOS) c/o MultiState Associates LLC
4) Automated Health Systems, Inc.
8) Child Care Aware of Missouri
10) Consumer Data Industry Association
11) Copart, Inc.
12) DailyPay, Inc.
13) Diamond Game
14) DirecTV, LLC
15) Dish Network LLC
16) EBSCO Information Services
17) FCS Financial
18) FORVIS
19) Home Builders Association of Central Missouri
20) KC Fiber
22) Kum & Go
23) Lathrop GPM LLP
24) Local Investment Commission
27) Missouri Association of Cosmetology Schools
28) Missouri Broadcasters Association
29) Missouri Consumer Credit Coalition
31) Missouri Fireworks Association
32) Missouri Press Association
33) Missouri Society of Accountants
34) Missouri Veterinary Medical Association
35) Mortgage Bankers Association of Missouri
36) National Council on Compensation Insurance
37) Netflix
38) Odyssey
40) Presidio Environmental, LLC
41) Public Education Employee Retirement System of Missouri
42) Public School Retirement System of Missouri
44) Renaissance Learning, Inc.
46) SAP Concur Technologies, Inc.
47) Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits LLC
48) Southwest Transmission, LLC
49) Specialized Education of Missouri, Inc.
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.
(314) 444-7769
Lewis Rice LLC, 600 Washington Ave, Suite 2500, St. Louis, MO, 63101,
More than a century of service, since our founding in 1909 in downtown Saint Louis by Joseph Lewis and Charles Rice, gives us the experience, reputation, resources, and vision to serve our clients' dynamic needs. We provide sophisticated legal counsel and custom-tailored solutions for the challenges facing local, regional, and national businesses.
6-10 years
As the former chief legal counsel for the St. Louis Board of Aldermen, David W. Sweeney has extensive experience handling government-related legal matters. While at the Board of Aldermen, David provided a broad range of legal services, including drafting ordinances, counseling government employees on budgetary issues, and advising employees on legal issues, among other responsibilities.In his private practice, David focuses on lobbying, governmental and finance matters; municipal and public law; government affairs; zoning, land use, tax increment financing, community improvement districts, and other development incentives. His experience ranges from drafting and overseeing implementation of legislation regarding tax increment financing, community improvement districts, special business districts, transportation development districts, and property tax abatements to representation of governmental entities in a variety of real estate development and finance matters.
Additionally, David has helped clients in a variety of sectors including professional sports teams, high profile individuals, and manufacturers develop and implement winning lobbying strategies using innovative, pragmatic approaches to affect the formation of public policy in the St. Louis region.Prior to joining Lewis Rice and in addition to his role for the St. Louis Board of Aldermen, David worked for Lathrop & Gage.
(573) 635-6944
100 E High St, STE 302, Jefferson City, MO, 65101,
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Links:Website
Missouri Times, Top 100 People in Politics
Missouri Society of Association Executives -- President, 2017
Logos Foundation -- Founding Member/Trustee
American Optometric Association -- State Executive
Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association -- Member
Legal Eagle, LLC -- Managing Partner
Jay is a partner and founding member of Hahn O'Daniel where he oversees government relations, advocacy, new strategies and messaging efforts on behalf of various clients. Prior to founding Hahn O'Daniel, Jay served as the Director of Government Relations for the Missouri Optometric Association (MOA) where he was responsible for developing the MOA's legislative priorities and implementing strategies to ensure those priorities were effectively communicated to the Missouri General Assembly.
Professionally, Jay is involved with the Missouri Society of Association Executives (MSAE), a non-profit organization that promotes and supports excellence and professionalism among association executives. Jay is currently serving MSAE as the President, and he has served numerous positions in the past.
Additionally, Jay founded a small technology business 14 years ago and worked to provide innovative solutions to his clients as an IT contractor. While information technology is no longer his primary focus, his IT experience has been invaluable understanding technology-related legislative issues.
In his free time, Jay enjoys aviation as a hobby. In 2012, Jay earned his Federal Aviation Administration Private Pilot certification. In addition to flying for fun, Jay also uses aviation as an advocacy and campaign outreach tool.
Jay earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science from Missouri State University in Springfield, Missouri. He currently resides in Jefferson City with his wife Kayla and daughter Clara.
(573) 343-8787
124 1/2 East High Street, Jefferson City, MO, 65101,
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Links:Website
In his 25 years in the Capitol, Scott Penman has earned a trusted reputation as a key player in Missouri politics. Known for successfully managing complicated policy issues and maintaining relationships on both sides of the aisle, Scott provides clients critical insight into Missouri policymaking, coupled with integrity and honesty at every step.
1) ACUPUNCTURE ASSOCIATION OF MISSOURI
3) BI-LINGUAL INTERNATIONAL ASSISTANT SERVICES
5) COUNTY EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT FUND
6) COXHEALTH
12) JEWISH FEDERATIONS OF ST. LOUIS
13) MARCH OF DIMES FOUNDATION, MISSOURI CHAPTER
14) MERS/MISSOURI GOODWILL INDUSTRIES
15) METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT
18) MISSOURI ASSOCIATION OF RURAL HEALTH CLINICS
19) MISSOURI CHAPTER OF THE ASSOCIATION OF PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS OFFICALS
20) MISSOURI CHAPTER OF THE NATIONAL EMERGENCY NUMBER ASSOCIATION
21) MISSOURI COUNCIL FOR IN-HOME SERVICES
22) MISSOURI FOUNDATION FOR HEALTH
24) MISSOURI SCHOOL COUNSELOR ASSOCIATION
25) NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SOCIAL WORKERS
27) PAGE MINDER
28) PENMAN & WINTON CONSULTING
29) PFIZER, INC.
30) RECORDERS` ASSOCIATION OF MISSOURI
31) SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY D/B/A AT&T MISSOURI AND ITS AFFILIATES
20+ years
His recent work awarded Scott recognition for "the best lobbying on a single bill" in The Missouri Scout (2018).
Scott's experience has afforded him expertise on a wide array of policy issues from decades of meaningful partnerships. During his tenure in policy work Scott's leadership has ranged from coordinating teams of lobbyists on mutual issues over multiple firms, to being the solo antagonist opposing and negotiating legislation.
His recent work awarded Scott recognition for "the best lobbying on a single bill" in The Missouri Scout (2018).
Scott oversees all aspects of The Penman Group's legislative and policy affairs. His time in the Missouri Capitol is reserved primarily for strategic client representation, engaging with policymakers through one-on-one meetings, testifying before legislative committees, and forging critical relationships.
When he's not managing The Penman Group, Scott is likely traveling to one of his favorite fly fishing spots or taking his family on a camping trip in Colorado.
(314) 799-7008
9209 Niles Place, Saint Louis, MO, 63123,
Subjects: All Subjects, Agencies/Regulations, Alcohol, Animals/Agriculture, Appropriations/Budgets, Business/Commerce, Cannabis/Drug Legalization, City/County Government, Corrections/Criminal Justice, Criminal, Education, Finance/Banking, Food/Restaurants, Gaming, Health Care, Housing/Real Estate/Development/Construction, Non-Profit, Retail, Science/Technology, Telecommunications, Tobacco, Tourism/Hospitality, Transportation/Vehicles
Links:Website
The need for a personal lobbyist to represent your interests among legislators and regulators in Jefferson City is imperative for any association wishing to have an impact within the state of Missouri. The need to monitor legislation and regulation is critical, hiring a lobbyist to influence legislation is a more immediate need to build out your government relations program, and monitor these issues as they develop so you are ready to fight the next battle or capitalize on the next opportunity.
0-5 years
Viceroy Government Relations Group (Viceroy) is uniquely positioned to develop a robust government relations program for you and your interests. Over time we have cultivated direct relationships with key decision makers on this issue, and continue to create new relationships with officials who directly influence policy. We have an intimate knowledge of the industry and its broad issues. We also have a working knowledge of those issues specific key decision makers in both House and Senate leadership.
A comprehensive government relations program includes well-formulated strategic, action and communications plans; an informed and engaged constituency; legislative and regulatory monitoring; a lobbying component that is engaged when needed; and, depending on the specific needs of the organization, a political action committee.
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
2) American Hotel & Lodging Association
3) Association of Health Information Outsourcing Systems (AHIOS) c/o MultiState Associates LLC
4) Automated Health Systems, Inc.
8) Child Care Aware of Missouri
10) Consumer Data Industry Association
11) Copart, Inc.
12) DailyPay, Inc.
13) Diamond Game
14) DirecTV, LLC
15) Dish Network LLC
16) EBSCO Information Services
17) FCS Financial
18) FORVIS
19) Home Builders Association of Central Missouri
20) KC Fiber
22) Kum & Go
23) Lathrop GPM LLP
24) Local Investment Commission
27) Missouri Association of Cosmetology Schools
28) Missouri Broadcasters Association
29) Missouri Consumer Credit Coalition
31) Missouri Fireworks Association
32) Missouri Press Association
33) Missouri Society of Accountants
34) Missouri Veterinary Medical Association
35) Mortgage Bankers Association of Missouri
36) National Council on Compensation Insurance
37) Netflix
38) Odyssey
40) Presidio Environmental, LLC
41) Public Education Employee Retirement System of Missouri
42) Public School Retirement System of Missouri
44) Renaissance Learning, Inc.
46) SAP Concur Technologies, Inc.
47) Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits LLC
48) Southwest Transmission, LLC
49) Specialized Education of Missouri, Inc.
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.
(816) 914-5913
Powerful Performance Solutions LLC, P.O. Box 743, Lees Summit, MO, 64063,
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Clients seeking traditional approaches to government relations will find their needs met and exceeded with Powerful Performance Solutions. After decades of developing relationships with state legislators, county and city officials throughout our country and on Capitol Hill, PPS can represent you with the insight needed to advance your objectives.More than making a few phone calls, we will develop strategies that evolve with the most up-to-date information, write impactful legislation, and engage policymakers with one-on-one meetings. Let PPS use its years of success in navigating complex government systems to make your agenda a reality.
20+ years
Phil Scaglia provides clients with over 35 years of government relations, public and media affairs, and campaign experience. Having worked at the city, state, and federal levels of government, Scaglia has relationships and networks across our country that can benefit your organization. His combination of private and public sector works makes him a unique asset to any client.
Scaglia formerly served as a purchasing agent and budget analyst for a large Kansas City suburban city, generating years of cost-saving measures. Serving as the first full-time Executive Director to a bi-state multi-county and multi-sector Labor-Management Non-for-Profit Council, Scaglia attracted national recognition for the group and founded an award winning pre-apprenticeship training program. Working directly with companies and unions, his non-for profit board management and executive experience affords your organization the valuable insight into different stakeholders' perspectives.
Scaglia's years of governmental and political knowledge developed from serving in the office of the Majority Floor Leaders for the House and Senate in the Missouri General Assembly and as Chief of Staff for more than a decade to a Member of the United States Congress. Scaglia holds two Bachelor Degrees from the University of Missouri-Columbia and a Master Business Administration from Rockhurst University with two concentration areas graduating with honors. In his down time, Scaglia enjoys travel, reading, and golf.
THE ADVOCACY GROUP
(50 states, Federal and DC, )703-597-4276
1201 Wilson Blvd., 27th Floor, Arlington, VA, 22209,
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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)
(573) 636-8394
Armstrong Teasdale LLP, 3405 W Truman Blvd Ste 210, Jefferson City, MO, 65109,
Subjects: All Subjects
Links:Website
Ms. Doctorian concentrates her practice in the areas of administrative and regulatory law. She represents business entities who have sales and use tax disputes with the Department of Revenue, as well as representing professional licensees, primarily physicians, in matters before the professional licensing boards.
Ms. Doctorian's experience includes representation of life and health and property and casualty insurance companies in matters before the Missouri Department of Insurance, including Form A hearings, agency and agent licensure matters, and market conduct examination disputes.
(713) 503-0163
2261 Brookhollow Plaza Dr, Suite 211, Arlington, TX, 76006,
Subjects: All Subjects
Links:Website
Cruz "Gio" Garibay joined JVPS upon its inception and oversees client activities in south/midwest states. Prior to JVPS, he worked five years for Cash America International managing regulatory issues in the US and Mexico including coordinating with law enforcement in public safety matters. He previously served five years for Comcast Cable Corporation handling Texas regulatory and community initiatives including a NFL Network retransmission contract dispute. Prior to this he has over 10 years of experience managing federal, state and local elected officials offices, campaigns and initiatives based out of Houston, TX. He served as Executive Director of the Texas Senate Hispanic Research Council and also served on the board of a Greater Houston Federal Qualified Health Center and several Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones. Mr. Garibay graduated in 1997 from the University of Houston Wolf Center for Entrepreneurship. While there he was elected Student Body President. He is the son to a Vietnam MIA widow and brother to a former US Navy Gulf War Service Member.
Clients seeking traditional approaches to government relations will find their needs met and exceeded with Powerful Performance Solutions. After decades of developing relationships with state legislators, county and city officials throughout our country and on Capitol Hill, PPS can represent you with the insight needed to advance your objectives.
More than making a few phone calls, we will develop strategies that evolve with the most up-to-date information, write impactful legislation, and engage policymakers with one-on-one meetings. Let PPS use its years of success in navigating complex government systems to make your agenda a reality.
Mindy Brissey brings to our clients an expertise in issue and candidate campaign management, non-profit management, and lobbying with a record of proven results. For over 15 years, Brissey has worked on successful campaigns from Mayor to State House to Congressional. Brissey's skills in targeting, strategic planning, field directing, and general consulting produce victories for our clients.
Brissey's work extends to issue education, advocacy, and outreach. Through years of lobbying on behalf of organized labor at a statewide level, Brissey brings the network and knowledge to achieve your organization's goals.
Beyond Brissey's campaign work, she has a thorough understanding of the public policy process, and has developed relationships across many sectors as a lobbyist in Missouri and Kansas. Brissey specializes in health, public education, pension, tax and revenue, public-employee, and work related issues. Brissey has expertise in non-profit management, where she understands how to navigate the often difficult job of messaging, growth, and fundraising. She served two terms as Chairman of the Board of Directors for Missouri's largest consumer health advocacy organization, serves on the Board of Directors for a local non-partisan women's organization, and has donated time and funds to various efforts which provide resources to help address the needs of children in the community.
Brissey's work brings both quality and cost effectiveness, while being able to recruit and motivate teams.
Brissey holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Kansas with a Major in Political Science and a Minor in Communication Studies. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading, traveling, and KU basketball.
