Problem solving in the governmental arena depends on a clear understanding of the issues and political process. Christie Strategy Group brings a wealth of direct lobbying and governmental experience to assist clients in achieving complex political, legislative, and regulatory goals.

20+ years

Our firm has the capability to approach any member of the legislature, both Republican and Democrat. We also have strong relationships within the Executive branch and many state agencies. We are confident in our abilities to reach the right person on any issue.

Christie Strategy Group provides clients with a comprehensive, strategic approach to solving problems in the public and governmental arenas through direct representation, political action committee development, and establishments of grassroots lobbying programs and issue management through positive media relations.

Prior to founding his own firm, Christie was Vice President of the Business Council of Alabama. Over a period of several years, his responsibilities included supervision of the association's governmental relations program, development of a comprehensive grassroots structure involving association members and local chambers of commerce, and coordination of the organization's political affairs.

Working with the Business Council of Alabama's ProgressPAC, Christie raised over $2 million on behalf of pro-business candidates in Alabama during a two-year period.

Before joining the Business Council, Christie was a senior Public Affairs Officer with Walter Industries, Inc., a Fortune 200 corporation. He also served in Washington, D.C. on the staff of Congressman John H. Buchanan, Jr. as both Press Secretary and Research Assistant.

A member of numerous public affairs organizations on the state and national levels, Christie served as Chairman of the Business Council Governmental Affairs Committee and on the Executive Committee of United for State Action, a group of state business organizations dedicated to enhancing business' influence through direct participation in the political process.

A graduate of Vanderbilt University, where he received his undergraduate degree in International Relations cum laude, Christie is an accomplished speaker on the subject of political involvement and participation.

Martin and his wife, Stephanie, reside in Montgomery.