601-972-7251
200 North Congress St, Suite 201, JACKSON, MS, 39201-2129,
Subjects: All Subjects
Links:Website
Provides Cornerstone clients with strong and experience advocacy
Demonstrated legislative and regulatory successes that have facilitated significant economic development and energy projects in the state of Mississippi
Joe Sims joined Cornerstone with a wealth of experience in public and government affairs, particularly working with the energy industry in Mississippi. Prior to forming his firm, Pinnacle Consulting in 2007, he managed the US Oil and Gas Association, Mississippi/Alabama Division, in the state. His experience includes providing public and government affairs representation for the some of the largest energy companies in the nation.
Joe works in a bipartisan manner to represent his clients' interests. He has demonstrated his ability time and time again to build relationships and alliances that enable his clients to work effectively in state and local government, and to accomplish their business development goals. He has been involved in regulatory and legislative successes that have facilitated significant economic and energy development.
In addition to his state experience and contacts, he maintains very good working relationships with the members and staff of the Mississippi congressional delegation.
Joe was named to Mississippi's Top 50 Most Influential 2017 list recognizing the 50 most influential people in the state across the ranks of elected and appointed officials, economic development professionals, business, media, and government affairs.
He previously served as legislative chairman for Mississippians for Economic Progress (MFEP) during the historic 2002 Mississippi special session on tort reform. MFEP is a coalition of business, industry, and medical interests advocating civil justice reform.
Joe and his wife have three children, and four grandchildren.
601-985-4181
1020 Highland Colony Parkway, Suite 1400, RIDGELAND, MS, 39157,
Subjects: All Subjects, Education, Health Care
As a trusted advocate throughout state government, Caroline works to advance clients' goals in the legislative and executive branches on a variety of issues important to them. Caroline brings the experience of assisting in creating innovative reforms to some of Mississippi's most critical challenges in the healthcare, education, transportation, and financial sectors. As a Senior Government Relations Advisor, she understands client goals and uses her experience and relationships to create a pathway for success.
1) Apple Inc.
2) Atmos Energy
3) Butler Snow
5) City of Picayune Mississippi
6) Comcast Cable Communications Management, LLC
7) Continental Tire the Americas, LLC
9) Downtown Jackson Partners, Inc.
10) Elevance Health, and its Affiliates
11) Excellence in Education National, Inc. d/b/a Excellence in Education in Action
13) FFF Enterprises
14) Fresenius Medical Care North America
15) Glimpse
17) Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC
20) Main Harbor Development LLC
21) MasteryPrep
22) Mississippi Independent Physician Practice Association
23) Mississippi Tourism Association
24) National Board for Professional Teaching Standards
25) Private Landowners Association of Mississippi
11-15 years
Worked with clients, legislators, and executive branch to implement critical initiatives including the Mississippi Charter School Act of 2013, the Literacy Based Promotion Act, and the Healthcare Collaboration Act.
American Cancer Society, Best Dressed Jackson Honoree, 2021
American Council of Young Political Leaders, Delegate to Cambodia and Malaysia, 2019
Appointed by Governor Haley Barbour to serve on the Board of Commissioners for the Mississippi Commission for Volunteer Service.
Served as primary liaison between Department of Homeland Security and Governors, Advisors and staffs of five-state region. Coordinated media/press relations for office of Secretary Michael Chertoff.
Former intern for Office of Republican Whip (2007), United States Agency for International Development (2005) and White House Office of the First Lady (2004).
Caroline serves as a Senior Government Relations Advisor at Butler Snow LLP where she advocates for client interests covering a wide range of issues. She has successfully worked on the passage and implementation of new legislation creating further opportunities in the healthcare, education, transportation and financial industries. Additionally, she is experienced in state funding matters and has effectively represented multiple clients in efforts to secure state appropriations and bond funding.
Caroline has served on a number of boards and commissions including the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Mississippi Board of Directors, the Mississippi Campaign for Grade Level Reading Advisory Board, Mississippi Commission for Volunteer Service, University of Mississippi Young Alumni Board and as chair of the Fondren Renaissance Foundation Board. Caroline is a member of the American Council of Young Political Leaders and participated in their exchange program as a delegate to Cambodia and Malaysia in 2019.
She is also an active volunteer in the community spending time serving others through the Junior League of Jackson, Northminster Baptist Church, her children’s schools, and other community organizations.
Prior to joining Butler Snow, Caroline served in the Bush Administration as a State and Local Coordinator and an Assistant Press Secretary at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. She has held several internships including for Office of Republican Whip, the United States Agency for International Development and the White House Office of the First Lady. Caroline graduated summa cum laude from the University of Mississippi with a B.A. in International Studies and Spanish. During college she was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa and was a member of the Sally McDonell Barksdale Honors College and the Croft Institute for International Studies.
601-985-4105
1020 Highland Colony Parkway, Suite 1400, Ridgeland, MS, 39158,
Subjects: Education, Health Care, Telecommunications
Links:Website
As a Senior Government Relations Advisor Kathryn has years of experience in state government, managing public relations campaigns and advising on policy issues. Most recently she worked with lawmakers on the passage of the University of Mississippi Medical Center Healthcare Collaboration Act and the Mississippi Charter School Act.
1) Apple Inc.
2) Atmos Energy
3) Butler Snow
5) City of Picayune Mississippi
6) Comcast Cable Communications Management, LLC
7) Continental Tire the Americas, LLC
9) Downtown Jackson Partners, Inc.
10) Elevance Health, and its Affiliates
11) Excellence in Education National, Inc. d/b/a Excellence in Education in Action
13) FFF Enterprises
14) Fresenius Medical Care North America
15) Glimpse
17) Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC
20) Main Harbor Development LLC
21) MasteryPrep
22) Mississippi Independent Physician Practice Association
23) Mississippi Tourism Association
24) National Board for Professional Teaching Standards
25) Private Landowners Association of Mississippi
6-10 years
Governor Tate Reeves Inaugural Committee, Co-Chair, 2020
Director of Administration and Policy Advisor, Office of Lt. Governor Tate Reeves, State of Mississippi, 2011-2012
Director of College Savings Mississippi, Office of State Treasurer Tate Reeves, State of Mississippi, 2009-2011
Director of Public Affairs, Office of Governor Haley Barbour, State of Mississippi, 2005
Deputy Press Secretary, Office of Governor Haley Barbour, State of Mississippi, 2004
Barbour for Governor Campaign, 2003
Interim administrator of the Mississippi Charter School Authorizer Board.
Senior advisor to Lt. Governor on major policy issues including: education reform legislation that changed the state's rating system to an A-F scale, administrative consolidation of low- performing school districts, universal screenings and school choice scholarships for dyslexic students, and advocated for the Lt. Governor's charter school position. Managed Lt. Governor's appointments to various boards and commissions.
Oversaw the College Savings Division of the State Treasury and served as the primary media contact for the agency. Managed the state's 529 Records Administrators – MPACT and MACS.
Spokesperson and media contact for Governor's Office during Hurricane Katrina and coordinated numerous press conferences and special events on behalf of the Governor's Office.
Conducted national public relations campaigns on behalf of consumer health clients at an international public relations firm in New York City
601-985-4579
1020 Highland Colony Parkway, Suite 1400, RIDGELAND, MS, 39157,
Subjects: Education, Health Care, Telecommunications
1) Apple Inc.
2) Atmos Energy
3) Butler Snow
5) City of Picayune Mississippi
6) Comcast Cable Communications Management, LLC
7) Continental Tire the Americas, LLC
9) Downtown Jackson Partners, Inc.
10) Elevance Health, and its Affiliates
11) Excellence in Education National, Inc. d/b/a Excellence in Education in Action
13) FFF Enterprises
14) Fresenius Medical Care North America
15) Glimpse
17) Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC
20) Main Harbor Development LLC
21) MasteryPrep
22) Mississippi Independent Physician Practice Association
23) Mississippi Tourism Association
24) National Board for Professional Teaching Standards
25) Private Landowners Association of Mississippi
6-10 years
Director of State Government Affairs, Comcast Cable Communications, Inc., 2007-2010
Vice President & Board of Directors, Mississippi Cable and Telecommunications Association, 2007-2010
President, Mississippi CablePAC, 2009-2010
Board of Directors, Louisiana Cable and Telecommunications Association, Baton Rouge, LA, 2010
Top 40 Under 40, Mississippi Business Journal, 2010
Leadership Mississippi, Class of 2010
Served as State Caucus Manager for the Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation (CSF) in Washington D.C., managing 18 states by communicating with state caucus leadership, attending in-state events and assisting with the crafting and passing of legislation.
Served as Government Affairs Assistant for Jeffrey J. Kimbell and Associates in Washington D.C.
Served as a Congressional Intern to U.S. Senator Thad Cochran.
4153896800
2350 Kerner Blvd., Ste. 250, San Rafael, CA, 94901,
601-948-3101
PO BOX 119, JACKSON, MS, 39205-0119,
601-985-4499
PO Box 6010, Suite 1400, Ridgeland, MS, 39158-6010,
228-938-4548
c/o 2350 Kerner Blvd., Suite 250, San Rafael, CA, 94901,
(415) 389-6800
2350 Kerner Blvd., Ste 250, San Rafael, CA, 94901,