At ConnectSouth, we don't believe in cookie-cutter services like you'll get from most large firms. We work with you from the very beginning to map out each step our team will take on your behalf. Then we get to work with the decision makers that impact you.

We provide the full range of public affairs services - from traditional "shoe-leather" lobbying, to coalition building, to executive agency compliance. And if we need to energize the public around a policy issue, our firm has valuable experience in public relations, earned media, grassroots and grasstops mobilization, and paid media campaigns.

11-15 years

Tony Simon began his political career fifteen years ago as the Political Director for a US Congressman and later as the Field Director to the Senate Minority Caucus in Georgia. Over the next four years he played a central role in helping Republicans reach a majority status in both the Senate and House earning the title of Executive Director to the Senate Majority Caucus and later Deputy Chief of Staff to the House Speakers Office.

Following his work in Georgia Simon has served as a consultant to numerous legislative campaigns, state parties and as a member of National Finance Committee to the Republican Governors Association. He also served on the National Finance Committee and as Co-Chairman to the 45th Presidential Inaugural Committee.

As the founder of ConnectSouth Public Affairs, Simon has helped lead the company's growth efforts into a national model for comprehensive, ethical government affairs work.

Tony currently resides in Atlanta, Georgia with his wife Jessica, their two daughters and son, and is an active member of Northside United Methodist Church.