Meet the Team
We’re the leading Midwestern lobbying firm for a reason.
The talent and experience that our team brings to each and every case helps us to stand above the rest. Scroll down to get to know our team.
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Melissa McKinley
President
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Rob Elhenicky
Chief Executive Officer
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Natasha Oxender
Chief Operating Officer
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Dave Ladd
Senior Partner
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Dave Hildenbrand
Partner
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Jim Kirsch
Partner
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Carrie Linderoth
Partner
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Jason Sheppard
Partner
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Rev. Dr. Oscar W. King III
Lobbyist
Detroit Practice Group Leader
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Christin Nohner
Lobbyist
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Nate Love
Lobbyist
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Jacquelen Timm
Director
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Cortney Goddard
Associate
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Mariah Grant
Associate
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Maxwell Oliver
Associate
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Taylor Siebecker
Associate
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Kimberly Davis
Associate
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Dylan Snyder
Associate
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Riley Hurley
Associate