Elevate Government Affairs

Our January 2025 edition of The Look Ahead is now live. Take a look to read up on Bret Manley and David Marten's perspective on the initial weeks of the 119th Congress and incoming Trump Administration. https://lnkd.in/e-BvSkZD

Welcoming our fall 2024 interns to the Elevate alumni network! Thank you Essence Winston and Brooks Jackson for all of your hard work! You have both been valuable additions to the Elevate team and the work we do to support our clients! The future is bright for both of you. 

Elevate Government Affairs LLC is excited to announce the addition of Michelle Richardson to our talented team. Michelle will be joining us as an Executive Vice President.   She joins us from her role as Chief of Staff in the Office of Senator Roger Wicker (R-MS). Michelle played a critical role in legislative strategy, policy development, and constituency engagement, supporting Senator Wicker’s leadership on key committees, including the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee; Environment and Public Works Committee; Rules and Administration Committee; the Helsinki Commission; and Senate Armed Services Committee where he will serve as the Chairman next Congress.  “Michelle is a fantastic addition to our team,” said Rob Chamberlin, Co-Founder of Elevate. “She brings years of Hill experience, has a great reputation for getting things done in a partisan environment, and is particularly adept at navigating the politics on thorny issues. She will be an asset to our existing client base and a huge advocate for the Defense and Commerce communities as well as issues important to the people of Mississippi. We are excited for her to join us.“

The Elevate team created a consolidated version of the House and Senate calendars for your viewing convenience! See Elevate’s calendar for the first session of the 119th Congress below!

Our December edition of The Look Ahead is now live. Take a look to read up on Bret Manley and David Marten's checklist for the final weeks of the 118th Congress and a download on reconciliation. https://lnkd.in/dmm7BegH

Our November edition of The Look Ahead is now live. Take a look to read up on Bret Manley and David Marten's post-election outlook and an overview of what to expect from the lame-duck session. See you next month! https://lnkd.in/gS5mMvsH

Elevate Government Affairs LLC is excited to announce the promotion of two team members as part of Elevate’s continued growth. Eloise Eagan and Samantha Wells have been promoted to Manager. Samantha Wells and Eloise Eagan are being promoted from Senior Associates to Managers. These promotions are a reflection of their hard work, dedication and ability to drive client success. As managers, Eloise and Samantha will oversee the associate staff, drive collaboration across Elevate, manage firm projects and continue to build out our intern program. “Promoting from within Elevate is a key goal of all three Founders and we are very excited to recognize Eloise and Sammi’s excellence at the firm through these promotions to support our growth,” said Sam WHITEHORN Co-Founder and Principal. https://lnkd.in/etpdfSVe

Proud to have worked over the past 9 months with our co-chairs Robert L. Sumwalt and John D. Porcari — and the incredibly hardworking team of colleagues Tyler H., Samantha Wells and Kayla Roberson — on the Aviation Supply Chain Integrity Coalition. Together, leading US and EU aerospace companies have come together to identify actionable steps that the industry can take to prevent bad actors from threatening the safety of the aviation supply chain. Today, we released our final report with 13 recommended actions the industry can take to reduce the risk of suspected unapproved parts in the supply chain. Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/ezMVhADP

Elevate Government Affairs LLC is excited to announce the promotion of two team members and the addition of two new team members as part of Elevate’s continued growth. Chidiebere Nwankpa and Jack Nichols have joined the firm as Associates. Chidiebere, or “Chidi” for short, supports multiple clients across the transportation, aviation, and energy sectors. In addition, Chidi is managing Elevate’s coverage of the 2024 Federal Election Season. Prior to joining Elevate, Chidi interned for GeoComply, a provider of geolocation security. Most recently, he clerked for the Defense & Critical Technology practice at the BGR Group where he worked on an array of issues including U.S. national security, domestic manufacturing, and foreign relations. Originally from New York, Chidi received a master’s degree from American University’s School of International Service, where he studied ethics, peace, and human rights. He graduated with his bachelor’s degree in English and a minor in government & law from Lafayette College. Jack Nichols supports local government, energy, infrastructure, telecommunications focused clients as well as business development pursuits at Elevate. Prior to joining the firm, Jack was a fellow for Cogent Strategies where he researched and tracked legislation related to various issues, including agriculture, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and energy. Jack most recently completed a fellowship with Monument Advocacy, where he provided policy support for technology and cybersecurity clients and participated in numerous public affairs projects. Jack was born in Charlotte, North Carolina and raised in Greenville, South Carolina. Jack has received a bachelor’s degree in political science with a minor in Spanish from Duke University. “We are very excited to welcome both Chidiebere and Jack to the Elevate team,” said Jeff Markey, Co-Founder and Principal. “They each will provide essential support to our clients as we carry out our mission of delivering measurable results.” https://lnkd.in/etpdfSVe

Our September edition of The Look Ahead is now live. Take a look to read up on Bret Manley and David Marten's predictions for the month, a rundown on the Continuing Resolution, and an overview of Congress' pre-election to-do list. See you next month! https://lnkd.in/eGxgCtBD