Introduction

Located just steps away from the Louisiana State Capitol, Advanced Strategies is a governmental relations firm that specializes in managing high profile state legislative issues. For more than 25 years, the Advanced Strategies team has helped clients monitor and assess key legislative issues as well as develop and implement effective political strategies that position them for future business growth and success.

Clients

1) Access Health Louisiana

2) Advanced Gaming Distributors

3) Advanced Strategies, Inc.

4) Algier's Music Company

5) Baron and Bud

6) Beaver Lake Biofuels

7) Big Wheels Travel Center

8) Calorie Control Council

9) CohnReznick Advisory

10) Copart, Inc.

11) Deep South Enterprises

12) Delta Coin

13) DRC Emergency Services, LLC

14) Entergy Services, Inc.

15) Food and Fun

16) Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System, Inc.

17) Goudeau, Inc.

18) Grand Paradise Casino

19) Hollywood Truck Stop and Casino

20) Jalou, Inc.

21) LA Behavior Analysis Association

22) LA Wallet

23) Little Deuces

24) Louisiana Coalition for Access to Autism

25) Louisiana Pain Care

26) Louisiana Video Gaming Association

27) Medical Management & Billing Solutions

28) Meta Traffic

29) Metro Gaming

30) Metro Gaming and Amusement Compnay

31) New Orleans-Baton Rouge Steamship Pilots Association

32) Northshore Development

33) Osage Express

34) Pan American Life Insurance

35) Patterson Gaming, LLC

36) Pelican Bingo

37) Premier Games

38) Redman of Louisiana

39) Renaissance Life & Health Insurance Company of America

40) Salesforce

41) South Louisiana Gaming

42) Southern Pain & Anesthesia Consultants, LLC

43) Spine Diagnostic Center of Baton Rouge

44) TLJC

45) US Fire Pump

46) Waste Management

Number of Years as a Lobbyist

20+ years

Biography

Alton Ashy established Advanced Strategies nearly two decades ago. As the firm's president, Alton brings a wealth of knowledge, a strong work ethic and sharp business insight to his projects. He began his professional career as a legislative staffer working for both the Louisiana Senate and House of Representatives and quickly transitioned into governmental relations representing clients including Louisiana State University. Alton's ability to quickly assess an issue and develop a winning legislative strategy has helped Advanced Strategies achieve great success for its clients over the years.

Last Updated: April 07, 2026