20+ years

Representing Crown, Cork & Seal, Asurion LLC, and the Papio-Missouri River Natural Resources District in the passage of affirmative legislative measures by the Nebraska Unicameral Legislature.

With an extensive and varied career history, Ron has played an integral role in many high-profile cases and held important positions in Nebraskan organizations. His experience includes (but is far from limited to) directing Nebraska state legislative affairs for the National Federation of Independent Business, and representing Crown, Cork & Seal, Asurion LLC, and the Papio-Missouri River Natural Resources District in the passage of affirmative legislative measures by the Nebraska Unicameral Legislature.

Ron has served as vice chair on the Nebraska Volunteer Service Commission from 2009-2010, as well as continuing his involvement in organizations like the Salvation Army Advisory Board, St. Vincent DePaul Society, and University of Nebraska College of Law. His dedication to his field and the advocacy for his clients are qualities we are thrilled to have represented here at Catalyst Public Affairs.

0-5 years

Previously appointed by Texas Governor Greg Abbott to serve as the Governor's designee Chair for the Texas Bond Review Board.

14. Ky's experience in Texas government is notable, previously serving as State Budget Director for Governor Abbott, as well as serving as the Governor's designee Chair for the Texas Bond Review Board. Before his time in the Governor's office, Ky spent the better part of two decades in the Texas House of Representatives serving as Chief of Staff and Legislative Director for former State Representative Jim Keffer. As Chief of Staff for then-Representative Keffer, Ky also served as Chief Clerk for several Texas House committees, including Ways and Means, Energy Resources, Economic Development and the Select Committee on Property Tax Relief.

A proven strategist and passionate advocate for his clients, Ky Ash has more than twenty years of experience working in the Texas Legislature and executive branch of Texas state government. Ky's work covers all major policy areas, with a particular emphasis in budget, economic development, energy and tax policy matters.

Known as a mover and shaker around Austin, Texas Energy Report noted that Ky is, "well known in the Capitol for his expertise in energy, taxes and budgeting."

With an innate sense for the economics of business and armed with deep industry knowledge, Ky is sought out by a wide range of companies and organizations across the State. His clients include Fortune 500 companies, trade associations and businesses engaged in matters related to e-commerce, higher education, healthcare, information technology, transportation, energy, electricity, telecommunications, public safety and manufacturing.

Ky's experience in Texas government is notable, previously serving as State Budget Director for Governor Abbott, as well as serving as the Governor's designee Chair for the Texas Bond Review Board.

Before his time in the Governor's office, Ky spent the better part of two decades in the Texas House of Representatives serving as Chief of Staff and Legislative Director for former State Representative Jim Keffer. As Chief of Staff for then-Representative Keffer, Ky also served as Chief Clerk for several Texas House committees, including Ways and Means, Energy Resources, Economic Development and the Select Committee on Property Tax Relief.

Prior to joining HBS, Ky served as Government Affairs Advisor at K&L Gates.