615-242-7406
511 Union Street, Suite 1820, Nashville, TN, 37219, 
Subjects: All Subjects
Links:LinkedIn
2) Arconic
3) Avesis
4) BellSouth Telecommunications, LLC d/b/a AT&T Tennessee
6) Consumer Data Industry Association
8) Dell Technologies Inc. c/o 50 to 1 LLC
9) Dell Technologies Inc. c/o HVJT Consulting, LLC
13) Gaggle.Net, Inc.
14) Global Tel Link Corporation
15) GoPuff
16) Harpeth Financial Services, LLC
17) HFR, Inc
18) Humana Inc
25) National Rental Home Council (NRHC)
29) Qualtrics
30) Quest Diagnostics Incorporated
32) RELX Inc.
33) Swimply
34) TC Energy
35) TENNCAP
36) TN Action 24/7
39) TN PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ASSN.
41) Unite USA Inc ("Unite Us")
42) UNUM GROUP
44) Voices for Safer Tennessee
Nathan Poss has over 20 years of experience in both the public and private sector. His focus is to provide clients with a comprehensive range of services, including: legislative drafting and tracking, policy development, governmental lobbying (at all levels), strategy development, and business procurement.
Prior to forming JohnsonPossKirby Government Relations in 2007, Nathan served as a principal at Smith Johnson & Carr, focusing on lobbying efforts for the firm's business clients and taking the lead on procurement strategies.
Before entering into the lobbying world, Nathan served seven years on Capitol Hill as a legislative assistant to then Speaker Pro Tempore of the Senate, State Senator Bob Rochelle. During his tenure with the state, he played an important part in writing and developing legislation, organizing political strategies, building coalitions, and monitoring legislation for committees. Poss has also been actively involved in numerous successful political campaigns.
Poss has built a reputation of hard work and respect among those on Capitol Hill. Working with major players in the state's business community, he has served as a key strategist on major environmental and tax issues. Nathan has garnered a reputation for producing tangible results through well-executed and intricate lobbying efforts designed to achieve long lasting success for his clients.
In addition to his lobbying successes, Nathan has extensive experience with the procurement process in Tennessee. Recently recognized by the TN Report for being known as an "expert in the state's purchasing practices," Nathan has cultivated the necessary connections with top-level decision makers throughout all areas of state government. Throughout his practice he has developed a strong grasp of the state's purchasing processes, and has successfully secured multi-million dollar purchases for numerous clients.
Nathan is a graduate of Cumberland University with a B.A. in Social Science. A native Tennessean, Nathan grew up in Lebanon and currently lives in Green Hills with his wife Molly.
615-364-4662
511 Union Street, Suite 1820, Nashville, TN, 37219, 
Subjects: All Subjects
Links:LinkedIn
2) Alkermes
3) Amarok
5) Avesis
6) BellSouth Telecommunications, LLC d/b/a AT&T Tennessee
10) Harpeth Financial Services, LLC
11) Humana Inc
Holly Salmons Kirby is a principal with JohnsonPossKirby Government Relations. She has been working on the hill and in other functions of state politics since 2000. Kirby served as an intern for the Senate Transportation Committee during the 102nd General Assembly. There she worked on key pieces of legislation such as fiber optic right-of-way for the Intelligent Transportation System and primary restraint. Kirby attended the University of Tennessee at Martin and Western Kentucky University where she received her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. After graduating from Western Kentucky, she served as one of the field coordinators for Andy Womack's gubernatorial campaign. In this capacity, she managed all volunteer efforts, coordinated supporter databases, and assisted the candidate at events across the state.
Holly began her lobbying career when she interned for the firm of Smith Johnson & Carr in 2002. She returned to the firm as an associate for Bo Johnson in 2003. In this capacity, she worked on many issues ranging from outdoor advertising and railroads to manufacturing and alcoholic beverages. In 2006, Kirby worked with key legislators and railroad representatives to pass legislation strengthening the railroad trespassing laws.
In 2007, Holly accepted the position of Senior Associate with the new firm, JohnsonPoss Government Relations. In this capacity she continued to focus on the wide range of business issues she had worked on previously while expanding her work scope to include a variety of education issues. In 2010, Holly accepted the offer to become a principal in the firm.
731-234-4656
511 Union Street, Suite 1820, Suite 1820, Nashville, TN, 37219, 
Subjects: All Subjects
Links:LinkedIn
2) Alkermes
4) Avesis
5) BellSouth Telecommunications, LLC d/b/a AT&T Tennessee
6) Consumer Data Industry Association
9) FiscalNote
10) Gaggle.Net, Inc.
11) Global Tel Link Corporation
12) GoPuff
13) Harpeth Financial Services, LLC
15) Kinship Health
Katie has been working on Capitol Hill and in other functions of state politics since 2007. Katie has worked in the office of United States Senator Lamar Alexander, as well as the Office of Governor Bill Haslam.
During her tenure in Governor Haslam's office, Katie was instrumental in the governor's Drive to 55 Initiative, helping shepherd key legislation such as the Tennessee Promise and the FOCUS Act.
While working as Director of Legislation, Katie advised the governor, his senior staff, and twenty-three state agencies on political strategy and legislative affairs.
Prior to joining the JohnsonPossKirby team, Katie worked as Senior Advisor of Government Affairs and Economic Development at Bradley Arant Boult Cummings, LLP.
Katie graduated from the University of Tennessee at Martin in 2008. She continues to serve her alma mater as a member of the Advisory Board.
Katie lives in Franklin with her husband, Luke, and daughters Ryall and Mackie.
803-920-6797
1301 Gervais St. Suite 1050, Columbia, SC, 29201, 
Subjects: All Subjects
Links:Website
I represent a number of clients across different industries and I zealously advocate for my clients.
1) ABC Stores of South Carolina
5) Charles River Laboratories International Inc.
8) Citadel
12) Easter Seals South Carolina
14) Flock Safety
15) Gaggle.Net Inc
22) MPD Electric Cooperative, Inc.
23) NAIFA-SC
25) QTS York, LLC
26) SC Association of the Deaf, Inc.
28) South Carolina Academy of Anesthesiologist Assistants
29) South Carolina Association of Special Purpose Districts
30) South Carolina Water Utilities, Inc.
31) Sun Life U.S. Financial Services
32) The Children's Trust of SC
34) TitleMax of South Carolina, Inc.
6-10 years
Brian serves as a senior vice president for McGuireWoods Consulting's state government affairs group in Columbia, South Carolina. Brian represents clients before the state legislature, local governments and executive branch agencies.
Representing a diverse group of clients on a range of issues including energy, transportation, education, alcohol, retail and non-profit advocacy, Brian has helped pass legislation related to emerging transportation, alcoholic beverage control laws and the energy industry. He has extensive experience in developing and implementing comprehensive government, grassroots and public affairs strategies for his clients.
Prior to joining McGuireWoods Consulting, Brian worked on a number of political and grassroots campaigns, and worked for Congressman Joe Wilson in his district office. Upon graduation from The Citadel, Brian took a commission in the Army as a Military Intelligence Officer. In 2010, he was deployed to Afghanistan with the 1-178th Field Artillery Battalion and served as the unit's Tactical Intelligence Officer. He is currently a Captain in the South Carolina Army National Guard and serves as the legislative liaison.
Brian lives in Columbia with his wife, where they are raising their two daughters.
717-234-1250
208 North Third Street, Suite 310, Harrisburg, PA, 17101, 
8032512314
1301 Gervais Street, Suite 1050, Columbia, SC, 29201, 
19) LRADAC
22) MPD Electric Cooperative, Inc.
23) NAIFA-SC
25) QTS York, LLC
26) Ronald McDonald House Charities of Charleston, South Carolina, Inc.
27) SC Association of the Deaf, Inc.
29) South Carolina Academy of Anesthesiologist Assistants
30) South Carolina Assisted Living Association
31) South Carolina Association of Special Purpose Districts
32) Special Olympics South Carolina, Inc.
(512)3486680
1210 Nueces St., Austin, TX, 78701, 
4) Austin Transit Partnership Local Government Corporation
5) City of Stephenville, Texas
6) Conduent Incorporated and its Affiliates
7) Doctors Hospital at Renaissance
9) FEI Systems
10) Flatiron Constructors, Inc.
11) Gaggle
12) Houston Firefighters' Relief and Retirement Fund
13) KPMG LLP
17) NeuroPsychiatric Hospitals
18) Oceans Acquisitions, Inc. dba Oceans Healthcare
19) PayIt, LLC
20) Pedernales Electric Cooperative, Inc.
21) Providers Alliance for Community Services of Texas (PACSTX)
22) Savvas Learning Company LLC
23) Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact Commission
24) Texas Public Charter School Association
(512)6947187
6306 Highland Hills Drive, Austin, TX, 78731, 
717-234-1250
208 North Third Street, Suite 310, Harrisburg, PA, 17101, 
7404072730
6390 Stoney Hill Rd SE, Newark, OH, 43056, 
(512)3486680
1210 Nueces St., Austin, TX, 78701, 
(405) 921-3070
901 N LINCOLN, SUITE 380, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK, 73104, 
1) AFLAC
4) CODE.ORG
5) COMMUNITY HEALTH SYSTEMS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CORPORATION
6) CONSUMER DATA INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION
717-234-1250
208 North Third Street, Suite 310, Harrisburg, PA, 17101, 
(405) 246-6847
901 N. LINCOLN BOULEVARD SUITE 380, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK, 73104, 
1) 1938 BEER DISTRIBUTORS ASSOCIATION OF OKLAHOMA
2) BINTI, INC.
6) NACPM (NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL MIDWIVES) OKLAHOMA STATE CHAPTER
614-558-3021
11443 Huntington Way, Pickerington, OH, 43147, 
5) Centegix
6) Cleveland Lutheran High School Association
7) Eius Co.
10) Gaggle Inc.
11) Galenas LLC
12) Interstate Gas Supply, Inc.
13) New Tech Network
14) Novolex
(828) 291-2586
1101 Temple Street, Raleigh, NC, 27609, 
717-234-1250
208 North Third Street, Suite 310, Harrisburg, PA, 17101, 
(512)3486680
1210 Nueces St., Austin, TX, 78701, 
717-234-1250
208 North Third Street, Suite 310, Harrisburg, PA, 17101,