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TYLER NELSON

(Texas, )

Cornerstone Government Affairs

tnelson@cgagroup.com
(713)4932740
1800 W. Loop S., Ste. 1250, Houston, TX, 77027,

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Links:Website, LinkedIn

Former chief of staff to Congressman Pete Olson (R-TX)

Provides both federal and Texas State government relations services to Cornerstone clients

Lives in Houston, TX and has a deep understanding of energy matters

1) Air Liquide

2) Bristow Group

3) First Service Credit Union

Tyler, former chief of staff to Congressman Pete Olson (R-TX), joined Cornerstone Government Affairs in June 2016. During his seven-year tenure with Congressman Olson, Tyler served in various roles including campaign manager, district director, and deputy chief of staff.

In his most recent role as chief of staff, Tyler managed the Congressman's Washington and Texas operations and oversaw all political, legislative and communications strategies. Tyler was instrumental in developing the Congressman's agenda as a member of the Energy & Commerce Committee and guiding the Congressman's ascension to the role of Vice Chair of the Energy & Power Subcommittee.

Prior to working for Representative Olson, Tyler was a consultant with Hitachi Consulting in Houston, Texas. Before that, he was a legislative aide for the Houston City Council.

Tyler is a graduate of the University of Houston and currently serves as Vice Chairman of UH's Political Action Committee as well as an advisory board member of the Hobby School of Public Affairs at the University of Houston.

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PETER NELSON

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PETER NELSON

(Federal, )

K&L Gates

peter.nelson@klgates.com
202-778-9358

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1) The Business Roundtable, Inc.

2) The First Church of Christ, Scientist

3) Velocys Inc

Peter Nelson is an associate in the firm's Washington, D.C. office, where he is a member of the public policy and law practice group. Drawing upon his experience as a start-up and venture capital lawyer, Peter advises clients at the leading edge of innovation about the impact of public policy on emerging technologies and business models. His experience covers a variety of policy areas, including federal taxation, communications, energy, and sustainability, among others.

Peter has a particular depth of experience in the transportation and infrastructure space, where he has represented clients before the U.S. Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and Federal Aviation Administration on a variety of legal, regulatory, and enforcement matters. As part of this work, he has counseled national trade associations and leading technology companies about the evolving policy environments for autonomous vehicles and unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). He has also assisted clients on a variety of issues related to public-private partnerships and other innovative tools to facilitate private investment in infrastructure.

Peter's experience has included work at every stage of the public policy lifecycle, from legislative analysis and drafting, to participation in the regulatory process, to interpretation and enforcement matters. At each of these stages, he has helped clients develop integrated advocacy strategies to support their objectives, incorporating Congressional and administrative outreach, as well as communications and new media tactics

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DOUG NELSON

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DOUG NELSON

(Missouri, )

Clarkston Nelson Government Solutions

doug@cnmissouri.com
(573) 353-8279
235 E High Street, Suite 301, Jefferson City, MO, 65101,

Subjects: All Subjects

Links:Website, TAG Profile

Clarkston Nelson Government Solutions is a full-service governmental relations and advocacy firm located in Jefferson City, Missouri. Although recently founded, our team shares a longstanding, respected reputation in the Missouri State Capitol. Our uniquely qualified professionals have decades of combined experience working in the Missouri state legislature, Executive Branch and state agencies.

The world of politics has changed over the years making it essential for businesses to have an effective and efficient working relationship with policy makers. Our team holds extensive policy knowledge, strong communication and relationship-building skills and precise legislative strategies resulting in successful governmental advocacy for our clients.

At Clarkston Nelson, we believe our teamwork approach based on years of experience, hard work and dedication to our client's interests provide a strong route to client advocacy and effective results bridging the gap between business and government.

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In a world of constant change due to term-limits, ever changing political winds and executive branch turnover, we at Clarkston Nelson adapt and thrive due to our extensive experience and hard work. We work extremely hard to successfully help our clients reach their advocacy goals through our professionalism and unique understanding of the legislative and executive process. We provide direct lobbying efforts to shape legislation and regulations from the beginning to implementation. Our firm is capable of providing all services necessary such as legislation and issue monitoring, public engagement counseling, public testimony, and coalition building.

STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS
We believe that public opinion shapes much of the debate and decisions at the government level. Clarkston Nelson have a long history of working with clients in the preparation and development of messaging to assist in their advocacy efforts before the legislature, regulators or any other decision-making body. Our strategic communications will be aimed at reaching our client's underlying goal and often can be conveyed to the media and public to potentially sway opinion to our favor. Often times, strategic communications are aided with coalition building efforts to expand our sphere of influence and find additional partners that share with our goals and preferred outcomes.

RELATIONSHIP BUILDING
Our firm recognizes the vast importance of relationship building throughout the political, regulatory, and industry sectors. We believe healthy relationships are built on honest communication and respect. We work diligently with legislators and department contacts to know our clients and understand why their issues matter. Clarkston Nelson strive to maintain professional and positive relations with state elected officials and decision-makers and can utilize our relationships to assist clients with ensuring their issues are properly understood and considered when needed.

27) Missouri Alliance for Children and Families

28) Missouri Association of Cosmetology Schools

29) Missouri Broadcasters Association

30) Missouri Consumer Credit Coalition

31) Missouri Farm Bureau

32) Missouri Fireworks Association

33) Missouri Press Association

34) Missouri Society of Accountants

35) Missouri Veterinary Medical Association

36) Mortgage Bankers Association of Missouri

37) National Council on Compensation Insurance

38) Netflix

39) Odyssey

40) Panorama Education

41) Plum Identity Inc.

42) Presidio Environmental, LLC

43) Public Education Employee Retirement System of Missouri

44) Public School Retirement System of Missouri

45) RAI Services Company

46) Renaissance Learning, Inc.

47) Smith Paper & Janitor Supply Company

48) Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits LLC

49) Southwest Transmission, LLC

50) Specialized Education of Missouri, Inc.

51) United Healthcare Services, Inc.

52) US Chamber of Commerce

DOUG NELSON spent five years as Missouri's State Commissioner of Administration working with all branches of government and every executive branch department on contracting and procurement matters. As Commissioner, he oversaw more than 2,000 active procurement contracts, information technology and cybersecurity issues, bond issuances and budget matters. Along with Doug's unmatched experience in all types of government contract issues, his extensive network of national and state contacts makes him a great resource to clients. Doug also spent more than 18 years as an Assistant Missouri Attorney General focusing on consumer and contract litigation and administrative/regulatory matters. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1987 from the University of Missouri, Columbia, and Law degree in 1990 from the University of Missouri, Kansas City.