Evyan Andries

( Oregon )

Subjects: All Subjects

Introduction

Oxley and Associates is a government affairs firm headquartered in Portland, Oregon. Our experienced team of professionals represents a broad range of issues and clients in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Alaska.

For over 29 years, we've used professional expertise and strong relationships to tactfully represent the interests of regional and national organizations, from local non-profits to Fortune 500 companies.

Clients

1) Altria Client Services LLC and its Affiliates

2) American Promotional Events

3) American Red Cross - Cascades Region

4) Apple Inc.

5) Astellas Pharma US, Inc.

6) Better Series LLC

7) City of Pendleton

8) Columbia River Pilots

9) Crown Castle Fiber LLC

10) DraftKings Inc.

11) Elixir Lab USA, Inc., d/b/a Cardinality.ai

12) Fred Meyer Stores, Inc.

13) Friends of Baseball

14) Greater Portland Inc.

15) Idaho Power Company

16) Lamb Weston, Inc.

17) Lane Transit District

18) Majestic Realty Co.

19) Mckesson Corporation

20) Miracles Club

21) Mondelez Global LLC

22) Oregon Cultural Advocacy Coaltion

23) Oregon Defense Consortia Association

24) Oregon Park Owners Alliance

25) Oregon Trucking Associations

26) Oregon Wine Council

27) Rite Aid Corporation

28) Safeway, Inc.

29) The Portland Diamond Project, LLC

30) Toyota Motor North America, Inc.

31) Western States Petroleum Association

Number of Years as a Lobbyist

11-15 years

Biography

As President of Oxley and Associates, Evyan Andries manages the firm's operations and development of political strategy for its diverse client base. She brings over a decade of experience in helping clients navigate complex regulatory, legislative, and political issues with agencies, municipalities, and state and local governments. In her time at Oxley, she has built trusted relationships with legislators, local government officials and leadership at agencies across the state.

Evyan is an adept political strategist and negotiator. She has helped shape the political and regulatory environment on issues in health care, transportation, energy, criminal justice, agriculture, and labor and employment among others. When Oregon's decision makers debate controversial policies impacting corporations, businesses, associations, or nonprofits, Evyan ensures her clients have a seat at the table. She's supported several of Oregon's largest retailers in navigating an evolving regulatory and political environment, allowing them to build a a strong reputation within the community while maintaining their operational integrity. Her rapport, expertise, and work ethic have helped clients start important conversations in the state from modernization of the public defense system to bringing baseball to Portland through the Portland Diamond Project.

Evyan has built a strong reputation in crisis management, supporting clients through a challenging, ever-changing regulatory environment in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and wildfires. With boots on the ground, she was able advise clients on required adjustments to their operations to ensure compliance and safety in the community.

Evyan received her Bachelors degree in International Management from Pepperdine University and a Certificate in Dispute Resolution from the Strauss Institute at the Pepperdine School of Law. She currently serves on the Executive Committee of LEAP, Leaders and Executives Across Professions, an organization of women executives focusing on career advancement, mentoring and referrals. In her spare time, Evyan enjoys being with her husband Colin and son Jack, exploring Oregon's beautiful scenery, hosting casual dinner parties, attending shows and traveling internationally. She has an adventurous spirit and has lived in Italy and London, where she became proficient in Italian and French.

Last Updated: March 28, 2024