Our Practices Are Built to Win

We're a bipartisan public affairs and government relations firm built to help organizations navigate complex policy challenges, shape important conversations, and achieve meaningful results.

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Federal Government Relations Built for Today’s Washington

Today’s Washington is a complex animal. Policy decisions are shaped by more than legislation alone. Politics, personalities, public opinion, competing interests, and changing priorities all play a role in how decisions are made in our nation’s capital.

Success in government relations requires more than access. Judgment is where the real work begins. The real challenge is understanding the issues, the politics, and the countless factors shaping how policymakers make decisions. A lot of folks can get you the meeting. Knowing what to do with it is another story.

At FTP, we know decision makers, and we know how they make decisions.

Our team draws on extensive experience working with government officials—from Capitol Hill and the White House to political campaigns—to help our clients win in Washington. We work to advance policy priorities, navigate regulatory challenges, build relationships with key stakeholders, and engage decision makers across Congress and the executive branch.

Advocacy isn’t one-size-fits-all at FTP. Every challenge is different. That’s why we build tailored strategies designed around each client’s goals, industry, and priorities. Through collaboration, determination, and sheer grit, we design and implement winning campaigns that break through the gridlock.

Washington doesn’t stand still. Neither do we. We tell clients what’s happening, what it means, and when it’s time to change course.

Meet our Federal Government Relations Team

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Adam Bowling

Adam Bowling

Analyst

Cindy Brown

Cindy Brown

Partner, Head of Democratic Advocacy

George Cooper

George Cooper

Partner

Bob Dold

Bob Dold

Partner

Jay Driscoll

Jay Driscoll

Partner

Kristina Dunklin

Kristina Dunklin

Partner

Katie Elliott

Katie Elliott

Director

Jeffrey Forbes

Jeffrey Forbes

Founding Partner and Chairman

Libby Greer

Libby Greer

Partner, Head of Government Relations

Trevor Hanger

Trevor Hanger

Partner

Ed Hill

Ed Hill

Partner

Connor Hogan

Connor Hogan

Associate

Edward Reno III

Edward Reno III

Partner

Rich Lopez

Rich Lopez

Senior Vice President

Robert Mathias

Robert Mathias

Managing Partner

Ryan McConaghy

Ryan McConaghy

Partner

Samantha McLean

Samantha McLean

Senior Vice President

Rachel Miller

Rachel Miller

Partner

Justin Moorad

Justin Moorad

Vice President

Rick Murphy

Rick Murphy

Partner, Head of Republican Advocacy

Tori Smith

Tori Smith

Senior Vice President

Jeff Strunk

Jeff Strunk

Partner

Barrett Thornhill

Barrett Thornhill

Partner

Claire Vapnek

Claire Vapnek

Director

Ryan Welch

Ryan Welch

Partner

Derrick White

Derrick White

Partner

Kelley Williams

Kelley Williams

Partner

Michael Williams

Michael Williams

Partner

Zach Williams

Zach Williams

Partner

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