6-10 years

Jessica Lucas is a business communications graduate of the School of Journalism at Kansas University and melds her public relations acumen with government affairs. In advocating for policy changes, Jessica understands it involves more than just knowing how things work under the dome. Today's government affairs work demands the use of earned media, grassroots engagement, and digital advocacy, and these are tools she effectively employs to meet our clients' objectives.

Recognizing the importance of a trained workforce, she successfully executed a campaign in her rural hometown to build a community college geared toward technical education degrees in aviation manufacturing, information technology, and agricultural studies. She's represented Fortune 500 companies in crisis communications work, served as spokesperson on statewide policy initiatives, and established herself as a trusted, hardworking lobbyist.

Outside of work, she commits her time as a member of the Topeka Capital-Journal Editorial Advisory Board and serves as President of the Friends of Cedar Crest Association, the 501(c)3 organization that supports the Kansas governor's mansion.

15-20 years

Developed and facilitated a coalition of aviation industry leaders with a local university to get the State of Kansas to support the first direct appropriate to specifically support the research and innovation needs of those companies. In addition to major initiatives like this example, successful in working with both Republicans and Democrats to further the goals of clients.

Eric has achieved success by developing key contacts and maintaining relationships and maintaining relationships with policymakers in a bipartisan way and across the legislative and executive branches of state government. This philosophy continues to carry the most credibility and achieve results in government affairs.

Eric L. Sexton, PhD, serves as a governmental affairs consultant with Foulston Siefkin's Governmental Affairs & Public Policy practice group. The group provides legislative monitoring and lobbying services for Foulston's clients as well as publishing the weekly Kansas Legislative Insights newsletter during the session. Sexton is a contributing author for Kansas Legislative Insights and spends most of his time in Topeka during the legislative session, building on his strong relationships at the local, state, and federal level.

Sexton is an experienced government affairs leader who spent 18 years on Wichita State University's government relations team, mostly as executive director of government relations. During his tenure in that role, WSU ranked 15th in the country for earning directed federal appropriations for important programs. Sexton then served as WSU's director of athletics, overseeing the rise of the men's basketball program to its highest levels of national prominence to date while also operating the athletics program profitably. Sexton's thorough understanding of legislative processes, funding, and the people involved combine to make him an effective and well-informed advocate for clients whose businesses or industries are affected by local, state, or federal regulations, administrative agencies, or elected officials.

Sexton earned his doctorate in political science from the University of Kansas after his Bachelor of Business Administration and Master of Public Administration (MPA) from Wichita State University.

Active in his community, Sexton serves on the Wesley Medical Center Board of Trustees, the Derby Community Foundation, and was a founding member of Real Men, Real Heroes. In 2002, President George W. Bush appointed Sexton to the President Commission for the National Museum of African American History and Culture.

Sexton is an avid golfer who competes in amateur events at the regional and national level. He also enjoys hunting quail and pheasant as well as Kansas staycations with his wife, Kathy Sexton.

6-10 years

Gavin's engaging personality, dogged determination, and sincere interest in people have enabled him to develop meaningful relationships with legislators, support staff, other lobbyists, and government officials. These are the traits you want in a political affairs consultant.

Born and raised in Colwich, a rural Kansas community, he always knew he wanted to work for the betterment of his state and country. His political engagement began at age fourteen when he volunteered for two city council campaigns in nearby Wichita. Many campaigns later and after receiving a degree from Pittsburg State University, interning with Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins, and working for the Hein Law Firm, Gavin established his own political affairs business.

His clients respect him for his tireless dedication to their issues and value his reputation as an honest, likable, committed, and savvy political consultant.

These are the traits you want in a political affairs consultant and are what make Kreidler Consulting the best choice for your legislative interests.

The TAG network consists of the top lobbying firms across the US, public affairs specialists in various countries and specialty services.

US Members:
50-States
DC Council
US Congress

International:
Profile Consulting (Aust) Pty Ltd (Australia)
Tactix (Canada)
Monarch Global Strategies (Mexico, Central & South America)
Kesarev (Russia, CIS, Central Asia, Central & Eastern Europe, Turkey & Israel)
Instinctif Partners (United Kingdom & the European Union)

Specialty members:
Five Corners Strategies (Grassroots Advocacy & Public Affairs)
FOCUS, a Leonine Business (50-State Legislative & Regulatory Tracking & Analysis)
Select Litigation (Jury Selection)
Bullpen, LLC (Market Entry Strategy)
The Virtuous Cycle Collaboratory (Social Enterprise Business Development)
Law Offices of Mitchell D. Gravo, Inc. (Specialty Member)

20+ years

Phil Scaglia provides clients with over 35 years of government relations, public and media affairs, and campaign experience. Having worked at the city, state, and federal levels of government, Scaglia has relationships and networks across our country that can benefit your organization. His combination of private and public sector works makes him a unique asset to any client.

Scaglia formerly served as a purchasing agent and budget analyst for a large Kansas City suburban city, generating years of cost-saving measures. Serving as the first full-time Executive Director to a bi-state multi-county and multi-sector Labor-Management Non-for-Profit Council, Scaglia attracted national recognition for the group and founded an award winning pre-apprenticeship training program. Working directly with companies and unions, his non-for profit board management and executive experience affords your organization the valuable insight into different stakeholders' perspectives.

Scaglia's years of governmental and political knowledge developed from serving in the office of the Majority Floor Leaders for the House and Senate in the Missouri General Assembly and as Chief of Staff for more than a decade to a Member of the United States Congress. Scaglia holds two Bachelor Degrees from the University of Missouri-Columbia and a Master Business Administration from Rockhurst University with two concentration areas graduating with honors. In his down time, Scaglia enjoys travel, reading, and golf.

Mindy Brissey brings to our clients an expertise in issue and candidate campaign management, non-profit management, and lobbying with a record of proven results. For over 15 years, Brissey has worked on successful campaigns from Mayor to State House to Congressional. Brissey's skills in targeting, strategic planning, field directing, and general consulting produce victories for our clients.

Brissey's work extends to issue education, advocacy, and outreach. Through years of lobbying on behalf of organized labor at a statewide level, Brissey brings the network and knowledge to achieve your organization's goals.

Beyond Brissey's campaign work, she has a thorough understanding of the public policy process, and has developed relationships across many sectors as a lobbyist in Missouri and Kansas. Brissey specializes in health, public education, pension, tax and revenue, public-employee, and work related issues. Brissey has expertise in non-profit management, where she understands how to navigate the often difficult job of messaging, growth, and fundraising. She served two terms as Chairman of the Board of Directors for Missouri's largest consumer health advocacy organization, serves on the Board of Directors for a local non-partisan women's organization, and has donated time and funds to various efforts which provide resources to help address the needs of children in the community.

Brissey's work brings both quality and cost effectiveness, while being able to recruit and motivate teams.

Brissey holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Kansas with a Major in Political Science and a Minor in Communication Studies. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading, traveling, and KU basketball.

6-10 years

Jason Watkins is the founder and president of Watkins Public Strategies. Having spent nearly two decades working in Kansas politics, he is a well-known and respected policy advocate and political strategist. Jason is focused on delivering results for his clients and has a reputation among policymakers as a trusted problem solver.

His career includes three terms of service in the Kansas House of Representatives representing the Wichita area. During his time in the legislature, Watkins served as Vice Chair of the Appropriations Committee and Chairman of the General Budget Committee, in addition to membership on the Judiciary, Utilities and Energy, and Health and Human Services committees. He also held various leadership positions including Vice Chair of the Republican House Campaign Committee and Delegation Chair for the south-central Kansas delegation.

Before entering public service, Jason worked in the private sector as the owner and operator of multiple security and fire alarm companies throughout the Midwest. He won the Wichita Metro Award for the fastest growing privately held company in 1999 with growth of 1,891% over three years; it's a record that remains unbroken today. Jason has also helped numerous businesses start and grow as an investor and advisor.

Family is the cornerstone of his life. He and his wife, Kelly, have four children and two dogs.