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.

Berton Brown
Lobbyist/Principal of Kelley Cawthorne Empower

Cortney Goddard
Scheduling & Events Coordinator

Danielle El-Amin
Legislative Relations & Equity Consultant

Mariah Grant
Front Office Coordinator

Taylor Siebecker
Scheduling & Events Coordinator

Maxwell Oliver
Intern

Rob Elhenicky
Partner

Dave Hildenbrand
Consultant

Rev. Dr. Oscar W. King III
Lobbyist, Detroit Practice Group Leader

Jim Kirsch
Lobbyist

Dave Ladd
Partner

Carrie Linderoth
Partner

Nate Love
Lobbyist

Melissa McKinley
Partner

Natasha Oxender
Chief of Staff

Jason Sheppard
Lobbyist

Cassi Smith
Legislative Assistant