Strategic advisors
Meet Our Team
Over 100 years of policy and government relations experience.

James Kirby
Founder, CEO
- Former LG North American Innovation Center
- Former U.S. Conference of Mayors Sr. Staff
- Sr. Advisor, Alliance for Commercial Technology in Government
- Advisor, Federal Advocacy for U.S. Fire Services Industry
- Former AG Witt Consultant
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Trevor Albertson, PhD
Sr. Advisor, National Security & Defense
- Former U.S. Air Force Officer
- Former U.S. Intelligence Community
- Former Congressional Staff, U.S. House of Representatives
- Former President, Lassen College
- Research & Publication Expertise
- University & Non-Profit Board Governance

Bryce Barros
Sr. Advisor, National Security & Defense
- Former Legislative Staff, Defense & Foreign Policy, U.S. Senate
- Former Contract Policy Analyst, DOD Defense Innovation Unit (DIU)
- Former China Affairs Analyst, German Marshall Fund
- Former Sanctions Intelligence Analyst, Kharon
- Extensive Experience with U.S. Indo-Pacific & Transatlantic Allies

Lindsey Holman
Sr. Advisor, Homeland Security & Emergency Management
- Federal Policy Advisor, Port Authority of New York & New Jersey
- Federal Policy Advisor, Arkansas Association of Counties
- Consultant for AG Witt
- Former FEMA Director of Congressional Affairs
- Former Assistant Legislative Director, National Association of Counties

Mark Meservey
Sr. Advisor, Federal Advocacy & Defense
- Former VP of Government Operations & Industry Relations, Oshkosh Corporation
- Former Sr. Coast Guard Liaison, Federal Aviation Administration
- Former Chief Coast Guard Liaison to the U.S. House of Representatives
- Coast Guard Fellow, Budget & Program Performance, Office of the Secretary of Transportation
- Captain, U.S. Army (Veteran)
- Captain, U.S. Coast Guard (Retired)
- FAA Certified Flight Instructor - Instrument

Lee Morris
Sr. Advisor, Federal Advocacy
- Former Sr. Director of Political Operations, Oshkosh Corporation
- Former Assistant Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security
- Former Federal Liaison, National Rifle Association
- Former Legislative Director, U.S. Senate
- Former U.S. Army Infantry

Lakyn Hixon
Sr. Advisor, Policy Research
- 3L Law Student, William H. Bowen School of Law Anticipated May 2025
- Former Policy Analyst, Holman Strategies LLC
- Former Recovery Specialist, AG Witt
- Former Law Clerk, Dally & Webb Family Law
- Former Law Clerk, Poynter Law Group

Who we work with
Private Sector
- Startups & Commercial Technology Companies
- Dual-Use Companies
- U.S. Manufacturers
- Investors - Venture Capital, Private Equity, Impact Investment

Who we work with
Public Sector & Nonprofit
- Local Governments
- Universities & Research Institutions
- National & State Trade Associations
- U.S. Ports, Transportation Authorities
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