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GREG MACKSOOD

(Texas)

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Based in Austin, Texas, we at Axis Strategies are a results-driven, full-service public affairs firm. Our team is committed to equipping our clients with the knowledge and resources needed to achieve their political and public policy goals. It is our expansive relationships, creative approach and insightfulness that allows us to tailor our services and strategies to the unique needs of each individual client. From large, multi-national companies to small business and citizens banded together around a common cause, Axis Strategies is dedicated to providing value and a turn-key approach to successful outcomes.

B.A., Miami University
Major: Political Science

Advising clients on a broad range of topics in Texas and beyond is what Greg Macksood has dedicated his life to for the past 20 years. During that time, he has served as a trusted advisor to a wide range of clientele including Fortune 100 corporations, state trade associations and seed capital pre-revenue startups in developing political, legislative, media and grassroots engagement strategies throughout the country.

After attending Miami University in Oxford, Ohio where he received a B.A. in Political Science, Macksood split his time between Columbus, Ohio and Washington, D.C. working for a national public affairs and government relations firm. There, he focused on healthcare, tax policy, and natural resources.

Since then, Macksood has directed the government relations efforts in Texas for one of the nation's largest energy companies. It was during that time that he served on numerous boards and held multiple leadership positions across several trade associations. All the while, Macksood was learning how to navigate different political climates across Texas and effectively advocate for the energy sector, maintaining and developing deep political relationships in both parties.

In addition to his deep legislative relationships across both sides of the aisle, Macksood also has extensive experience representing interests before Texas regulatory agencies on issues including water, transportation, eminent domain, air permitting, insurance, healthcare, electricity and land use and minerals. His intimate knowledge of agency procedures makes him an effective advocate for his clients.

As for political experience, Macksood has managed statewide ballot initiatives, created issue advocacy coalitions, and implemented media communications strategies.

Greg is also the father of three young children who keep him and his wife Dakota busy outside of the world of politics.

RYAN KILPATRICK

(Oklahoma)

Founded in 2019, Amber Integrated (AI) is Oklahoma's only fully integrated public affairs firm, offering services in government relations, political consulting, strategic communications, market research and advertising. AI was created when the government relations firm FKG Consulting merged with the Right Strategy Group, a marketing and campaign firm, and the public relations firm Uppercase Strategies. AI offers our clients the opportunity to pursue success with the most complete set of tools available in an environment that is more data-driven, digitally focused, and fast-paced than ever.

Firm Specialties:
Lobbying/Consulting. Track legislation, find bill sponsors, educate lawmakers, arrange high-level meetings in every branch of government, and ensure your voice is heard when it counts the most.

Advocacy Campaigns. Take your message directly to the people with data-driven advocacy campaigns that work to educate the press and public, influence public opinion, and encourage legislative contact on your issues. Our digital advocacy campaigns have reached millions of voters and generated hundreds of thousands of calls, emails, letters, tweets, and texts to lawmakers.

AI's services also include political consulting, strategic communications, media and advertising services and market research.

RYAN KILPATRICK is a founding partner at AI. Prior to helping launch AI, Ryan was a partner at FKG Consulting. In his role at AI, Ryan Kilpatrick develops and implements public affairs strategies for clients at the state and municipal levels. Past projects include helping to pass a statewide cigarette tax increase, working to facilitate agreement between auto insurers and transportation network companies in Oklahoma, and efforts to modernize Oklahoma's alcohol laws. He also co-chairs the policy committee for the Oklahoma Turning Point Council, a group that seeks to improve health outcomes through community partnerships.

Ryan previously worked on legislative and statewide campaigns and worked in Washington, DC for Congressman Tom Cole. Ryan graduated from Trinity University in San Antonio. His community involvement includes Leadership Oklahoma City's LOYAL Class X, the Downtown Club of OKC, Big Brothers Big Sisters and coaching volleyball for the Oklahoma City Police Athletic League. Ryan is a sports fanatic; you can catch him and his wife Mary Ellen at an OKC Thunder or Energy FC game.

DREW DEBERRY

(Texas)

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Based in Austin, Texas, we at Axis Strategies are a results-driven, full-service public affairs firm. Our team is committed to equipping our clients with the knowledge and resources needed to achieve their political and public policy goals. It is our expansive relationships, creative approach and insightfulness that allows us to tailor our services and strategies to the unique needs of each individual client. From large, multi-national companies to small business and citizens banded together around a common cause, Axis Strategies is dedicated to providing value and a turn-key approach to successful outcomes.

B.S., Cum Laude,
Texas Tech University
Major: Agricultural & Applied Economics

Drew DeBerry has more than 20 years of experience at the highest levels of public policy development and implementation. He has dedicated his years of service to developing a wealth of knowledge and relationships that complement the growing range of clients at Axis Strategic Partners.

DeBerry served on Governor Greg Abbott's senior staff for the first three years of his term as governor, most recently serving as Director of Budget and Policy and as Policy Director prior to that. In those roles, DeBerry worked closely with executive agency commissioners, directors, and staff as well as legislative offices on all aspects of the state budget and programs throughout state government.

Prior to working for Governor Abbott, DeBerry was the Deputy Commissioner of the Texas Department of Agriculture under then-Commissioner Todd Staples. This position followed several years in Washington, D.C. serving under President George W. Bush as the White House Liaison and Deputy Chief of Staff at USDA. He began his career working in the legislative arena as a staff member in the Texas State Senate.

Throughout his extensive public service career, DeBerry has also worked on state and national political campaigns to develop grassroots coalitions and help to direct overall campaign strategy.

A graduate of Texas Tech University, Drew and his wife, Kara, have four outstanding and talented children.

BRIAN WOODARD

(Oklahoma)
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