THE ADVOCACY GROUP

THE ADVOCACY GROUP

(50 states, Federal and DC, )

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)

CHARLES DENOWH

The Montana Group consults in government affairs, politics, and public relations. We offer an integrated approach to public affairs, with specialties in lobbying, campaign management, grassroots & grasstops engagement, and communications strategy. The Montana Group features the largest and most experienced team of lobbyists in Montana, with over fifty years combined statehouse experience. Our expertise extends across multiple issue areas, including: technology, energy, healthcare, manufacturing, telecommunications, agriculture, and land use. In addition to government affairs, the firm provides services in public relations, campaign fundraising, campaign management and consulting, grassroots organization, association management, web development and social media, and data analysis and development.

15-20 years

Chuck's wide range of political and policy experience are one of the greatest assets of the Montana Group. He specializes in grassroots organization, fundraising, and campaign management. Before becoming a lobbyist, Chuck served as the Chief Policy Advisor to the Republican caucus in the Montana House of Representatives. He also served four years as the Executive Director of the Montana Republican Party. During his tenure at the Montana GOP, Chuck oversaw a modernization of party programs, grew the party from three employees to twenty, and tripled fundraising.

Chuck joined the Montana Group in 2006. Denowh has managed dozens advocacy campaigns for corporate and non-profit organizations, as well as working on some of biggest political campaigns in the state. His most recent campaign work includes the successful 2020 elections for U.S. Senator Steve Daines and Congressman Matt Rosendale. He served as state finance director for Congressman, now Governor, Greg Gianforte.

Chuck has managed four successful ballot initiatives, including two amendments to the Montana Constitution. Most recently he managed the CI-116 constitutional amendment, which was enacted with 65 percent of the vote, and the opposition to I-185, which was defeated by a 53-47 margin.

Chuck grew up in Sidney; he earned a BA in political science and an MPA, both from the University of Montana, and an MS in Applied Economics from the University of North Dakota.

MARK TAYLOR

Subjects: All Subjects

Links:Website

20+ years

Mark earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in government from Georgetown University in Washington D.C. in 1993 and received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Montana in 1997.

Mark has extensive experience in a wide variety of business, legislative, and regulatory matters, representing client interests before the Montana Legislature, and Montana's State and Federal Courts. In addition, Mark's business consulting activities extend to more than 25 states in a variety of topics, primarily focusing on information technology and public safety initiatives.

In the health care arena, Mark previously served as general counsel to the Montana Hospital Association for nearly 15 years. In addition, he has served as counsel to more than a dozen hospitals across Montana on various matters. Mark is well-recognized in the hospital regulatory arena in Montana, including having been published in several hospital-related trade publications. He currently serves as Chair of the St. Peter's Hospital Board of Directors, is a member of the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana Advisory Board, is on the Pontifical Gregorian University Foundation Board and the Sacred Story Institute Board, and several other corporate boards.

Mark was born and raised in Central Montana (near Lewistown), where he and his family continue to operate their family farm and ranch. He enjoys spending time with his wife, Elaine, and their two daughters, Morgan and Raegan. Mark also enjoys hunting, golfing, fishing, and traveling.

SHELBY DEMARS

The Montana Group consults in government affairs, politics, and public relations. We offer an integrated approach to public affairs, with specialties in lobbying, campaign management, grassroots & grasstops engagement, and communications strategy. Firm Specialties:The Montana Group features the largest and most experienced team of lobbyists in Montana, with over fifty years combined statehouse experience. Our expertise extends across multiple issue areas, including: technology, energy, healthcare, manufacturing, telecommunications, agriculture, and land use. In addition to government affairs, the firm provides services in public relations, campaign fundraising, campaign management and consulting, grassroots organization, association management, web development and social media, and data analysis and development.

15-20 years

Shelby's expertise centers on corporate and campaign communications, public relations, government affairs, and grassroots advocacy. Shelby, a Montana native, has served in numerous roles for advocacy efforts and has consulted for dozens of local and statewide political candidates in Montana.

MARK AAGENES

(Montana, )

IRAM ALI

(Montana, )

JULIA ALTEMUS

(Montana, )

JADE BAHR

(Montana, )

RON BARNES

(Montana, )

KEVIN BARTSCH

(Montana, )

ROSE BENDER

(Montana, )

CHARLIE BOOHER

(Montana, )

ANNA BOONE

(Montana, )

LAUREN BOUTON

(Montana, )
Clients:

DANIELLE BRADLEY

(Montana, )

RAYELYNN BRANDL

(Montana, )

JEAN BRANSCUM

(Montana, )

ELIZABETH BRIGHTON

(Montana, )

MATTHEW BROWER

(Montana, )

JAKE BROWN

(Montana, )

SCOTT BROWN

(Montana, )

WEBB BROWN

(Montana, )

KATIE BTEST

(Montana, )

SHAWN BUBB

(Montana, )
  • (406) 457-4418

  • 863 Great Northern Blvd. Ste 301, Helena, MT, 59601, 

ERIK BURKE

(Montana, )

AMANDA CAHILL

(Montana, )

SONNY CAPECE

(Montana, )

JENNIFER CARMODY

(Montana, )

MARCUS CARUSO

(Montana, )

GUSTY CATHERIN-SAUER

GUSTY CATHERIN-SAUER

(Montana, )

RON CATLETT

(Montana, )

TAYLA CLARK

(Montana, )
Clients:

CHERYL COHEN

(Montana, )

PAIGE COHN

(Montana, )

JUSTIN COLE

(Montana, )

NEPHI COLE

(Montana, )
  • (307) 214-1756

  • 220 Sunrise Ct, Sheridan, WY, 82801, 

ALLISON CORBYN

(Montana, )
  • (970) 215-9290

  • 100 N 27th Street Suite 600 D, Billings, MT, 59101, 

JESSIE COUNTS

(Montana, )
Clients:

DANIEL COX

(Montana, )

DAVID CUESTA

(Montana, )
Clients:

JENNIFER CUNNINGHAM

JENNIFER CUNNINGHAM

(Montana, )
Clients:

AMANDA CURTIS

(Montana, )

ANDREW CZIOK

(Montana, )

KHADIJA DAVIS

(Montana, )
Clients:

EMILY DEAN

(Montana, )
  • (406) 442-2180

  • 863 Great Northern Blvd., Suite 301, Helena, MT, 59601, 

GRACE DECKER

(Montana, )

ROD DIRIDON

(Montana, )
Clients:

AODHAN DOWNEY

(Montana, )

LISA DWORAK

(Montana, )

THOMAS EBZERY

(Montana, )
  • (406) 698-1799

  • Cottonwood Center Suite 105, 1500 Poly Drive, Billings, MT, 59102, 

CLAYTON ELLIOTT

(Montana, )

LYN ELLIOTT

(Montana, )
  • (847) 297-7800

  • 8700 West Bryn Mawr Avenue, Suite 1200s, Chicago, IL, 60631, 

MATTHEW ELSAESSER

(Montana, )

MACKENZIE ESPELAND

(Montana, )

ANDREA EVANS

(Montana, )
Clients:

KRISTA EVANS

(Montana, )
Clients:

JESSICA FLINT

(Montana, )
Clients:

KEVIN FOCHS

(Montana, )

ALEXANDRA FOLSOM

(Montana, )
  • (415) 389-6800

  • c/o 2350 Kerner Blvd., Suite 250, San Rafael, CA, 94901, 

Clients:

MEAGAN FORBES

(Montana, )
  • (612) 435-3451

  • 901 N. Glebe Road, Suite 900, Arlington, VA, 22203, 

BRET FOX

(Montana, )
  • (720) 277-6751

  • 6900 E Layton Ave, Suite 900, Denver, CO, 80237, 

Clients:

AMANDA FRICKLE

(Montana, )

LEANNE GASSAWAY

(Montana, )
Clients:

DARIN GAUB

(Montana, )

DREW GEIGER

(Montana, )
Clients:

BRIAN GOSCH

(Montana, )

JERRY GREBENC

(Montana, )

MICHAEL GREEN

(Montana, )

RYAN HALL

(Montana, )

HUNTER HAMBERLIN

(Montana, )

ERIN HARRIS

(Montana, )

JUSTIN HAWKALUK

(Montana, )

CARY HEGREBERG

(Montana, )

MATTHEW HELDER

(Montana, )
Clients:

SHAUNA HELFERT

(Montana, )

JACQUELINE HELT

(Montana, )
Clients:

HARRISON HEMS

(Montana, )

DENVER HENDERSON

(Montana, )

DAVID HERBST

(Montana, )

DANI HESS

(Montana, )

ETHAN HEVERLY

(Montana, )
Clients:

JUSTIN HILL

(Montana, )
Clients:

CHARLOTTE HILTON

(Montana, )
Clients:

JEFF HINDOIEN

(Montana, )

LESLIE HINER

(Montana, )
Clients:

ADRIENNA HINES

(Montana, )

GALEN HOLLENBAUGH

(Montana, )

RAYLEE HONEYCUTT

(Montana, )
  • (406) 442-3420

  • 420 N CALIFORNIA ST, lower level, Helena, MT, 59601, 

ROSE HUGHES

(Montana, )

WILL ISRAEL

(Montana, )

DENNIS IVERSON

(Montana, )

TOM JACOBSON

(Montana, )

DARRYL JAMES

(Montana, )

JENNIFER JAMES

(Montana, )
Clients:

JACK JENNAWAY

(Montana, )
  • (406) 331-0735

  • 100 North 27th St, Billings, MT, 59101, 

CAITLIN JENSEN

(Montana, )

ADAM JESPERSEN

(Montana, )

KARLI JOHNSON

(Montana, )
  • (406) 868-1233

  • 100 Red Mountain Dr St 101, Bozeman, MT, 59718, 

ERICA JOHNSTON

(Montana, )

MARK JOHNSTON

(Montana, )

MATTHEW JONES

(Montana, )

KIELY KEANE

(Montana, )

LISA KELLEY

(Montana, )
Clients:

1) BCBSMT

SAMANTHA KERSUL

(Montana, )

SHAREN KICKINGWOMAN

SHAREN KICKINGWOMAN

(Montana, )
Clients:

MARK KING

(Montana, )

ANDREW KINGMAN

(Montana, )

AMANDA KLUMP

(Montana, )

HENRY KRIEGEL

(Montana, )
  • (406) 581-5410

  • 1310 N Courthouse Rd Suite 700, Arlington, VA, 22201, 

QUENTIN KUJALA

(Montana, )
  • (406) 444-3196

  • 1420 East 6th Avenue, Helena, MT, 59620, 

DAVE KUNTZ

(Montana, )

MARK LAMBRECHT

(Montana, )

ANNE LANGDJI

(Montana, )

MARK LAROWE

(Montana, )

MATTHEW LEOW

(Montana, )

MELISSA LEWIS

(Montana, )

LEANDRA LIPSON

(Montana, )

ALLEN LLOYD

(Montana, )

ERIC LOHNES

(Montana, )

HUNTER LOSING

(Montana, )

INGRID LOVITT

(Montana, )

KATELIN LUCARIELLO

(Montana, )

JEFF LUKAS

(Montana, )
Clients:

KELLY LYNCH

(Montana, )

JOHN MACDONALD

(Montana, )

KATY MACK

(Montana, )

BRIDGER MAHLUM

(Montana, )
Clients:

JOHN MALIA

(Montana, )

MARIO MARTINEZ

(Montana, )

JAMES MATTEUCCI

(Montana, )
  • (415) 389-6800

  • c/o 2350 Kerner Blvd., Ste. 250, San Rafael, CA, 94901, 

NICK MAZANEC

(Montana, )
Clients:

RILEY MCCAULEY

(Montana, )

HEATHER MCDOWELL

(Montana, )
Clients:

ROBERT MCELDERRY

(Montana, )
Clients:

DAVID MCGARRY

(Montana, )

ERIN MCGOWAN

(Montana, )
Clients:

KATHY MCGOWAN

(Montana, )
Clients:

PAUL MCKENZIE

(Montana, )

MARCI MCLEAN

(Montana, )
Clients:

MARK MECKLER

(Montana, )

LANCE MELTON

(Montana, )
  • (406) 439-2180

  • 863 Great Northern Blvd., Suite 301, Helena, MT, 59601, 

LESLIE MESSER

(Montana, )

CALLI MICHAELS

(Montana, )

RYAN MILLER

(Montana, )

MARGARET MORGAN

(Montana, )

JOHN MUDD

(Montana, )

DAVID NAMURA

(Montana, )

MAXFORD NELSEN

(Montana, )
Clients:

THORVALD NELSON

(Montana, )

LAWRENCE NOONAN

(Montana, )

BRIAN NORMAN

(Montana, )

HEATHER O'HARA

(Montana, )

HEATHER O'LOUGHLIN

(Montana, )

DEREK OESTREICHER

(Montana, )

ROBERT OLSEN

(Montana, )

JENNIFER OLSON

(Montana, )

GLENN OPPEL

(Montana, )
Clients:

JUSTIN OUIMETTE

(Montana, )

KRISTIN PAGE-NEI

(Montana, )
  • (406) 457-4706

  • 61A S Benton Avenue, Ste. 103, Helena, MT, 59601, 

Clients:

JEROMY PANKRATZ

(Montana, )

JESS PETERSON

(Montana, )
  • (406) 850-1592

  • 100 N 27th Street Suite 600 D, Billings, MT, 59101, 

DEBRA PITASSY

(Montana, )
  • (406) 219-8350

  • 501 N. Sanders Street, Suite 203, Helena, MT, 59601, 

KIM POPHAM

(Montana, )

ANNA POWELL

(Montana, )
Clients:

DUANE PRESHINGER

(Montana, )
  • (406) 457-8004

  • 2625 Winne Avenue, Helena, MT, 59601, 

MATT PROKOP

(Montana, )

MANDY RAMBO

(Montana, )

JESSE RAMOS

(Montana, )
  • (406) 540-3899

  • 30 W. 14th St., Ste. 205, Helena, MT, 59602, 

ALEX RATE

(Montana, )
Clients:

BRAD REGENS

(Montana, )
Clients:

SCOTT REICHNER

(Montana, )

JULIANA ROE

(Montana, )
Clients:

NICOLE ROLF

(Montana, )
  • (406) 587-3153

  • 100 Red Mountain Rd. Suite 101, Bozeman, MT, 59718, 

DYLAN SANDRY

(Montana, )

JILL SARK

(Montana, )
  • (406) 202-2476

  • 6475 Foxwood Court, Helena, MT, 59602, 

ADAM SCHAFER

(Montana, )

MEGAN SCHMIDT

(Montana, )

PETER SCOTT

(Montana, )

HENRY SEATON

(Montana, )
Clients:

CATHERINE SEGALO

(Montana, )

JACQUELINE SEMMENS

(Montana, )

PHILIP SERGHINI

(Montana, )
Clients:

TONYA SHELLNUTT

(Montana, )
Clients:

DEBRA SILK

(Montana, )
  • (406) 439-3520

  • 863 Great Northern Blvd Ste 301, Helena, MT, 59601, 

SAM SILL

(Montana, )

GERRY SINGLETON

(Montana, )

SEAN SLANGER

(Montana, )
Clients:

1) BCBSMT

DAN SMITH

(Montana, )

ELEANOR SMITH

(Montana, )

JR SMITH

(Montana, )

JASON SNEAD

(Montana, )

BRUCE SPENCER

(Montana, )

GALEN STEFFENS

(Montana, )

NIKOLAS STOFFEL

(Montana, )

ROBERT STORY

(Montana, )

PETER STRAUSS

(Montana, )

TIM SUMMERS

(Montana, )
Clients:

KEATON SUNCHILD

(Montana, )

CARSON SWEENEY

(Montana, )

ELAINE TAYLOR

(Montana, )

RYAN TAYLOR

(Montana, )

SAM TELLING

(Montana, )

JANICE THOMSON-ROUSE

JANICE THOMSON-ROUSE

(Montana, )
Clients:

KYM TRUJILLO

(Montana, )

ROBIN TURNER

(Montana, )
Clients:

SHELLEY TURNER

(Montana, )

KYLE UNRUH

(Montana, )
Clients:

GREGORY VAN HORSSEN

GREGORY VAN HORSSEN

(Montana, )

ROB VESCOVO

(Montana, )

BRANDON VICK

(Montana, )

SAMANTHA VICK

(Montana, )
Clients:

CAVEN WADE

(Montana, )

STEVEN WADE

(Montana, )
  • (406) 443-6820

  • 800 N. Last Chance Gulch, Suite 101, Helena, MT, 59601, 

MARTI WANGEN

(Montana, )

MELISSA WATSON

(Montana, )

PATRICK WEBB

(Montana, )

RONDA WIGGERS

(Montana, )

DUANE WILLIAMS

(Montana, )

DUANE WOCK

(Montana, )
Clients:

CYNTHIA WOLKEN

(Montana, )

JOEL WORTH

(Montana, )

DUANE YOUNG

(Montana, )
Clients:

KELSEN YOUNG

(Montana, )

EILEEN ZIMMER

(Montana, )