Strategic advisors

Meet Our Team

Over 100 years of policy and government relations experience.

James Kirby
Founder, CEO
Federal Advocacy
Technology & Innovation
Homeland Security
Defense
Infrastructure
  • 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
Trevor Albertson, PhD
Sr. Advisor, National Security & Defense
Defense
National Security
Intelligence
Foreign Policy
Federal Advocacy
  • 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
Defense
National Security
Foreign Policy
Federal Advocacy
  • 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
Homeland Security
Emergency Management
Federal Advocacy
Infrastructure
  • 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
Federal Advocacy
Defense
Industry Relations
Homeland Security
Infrastructure
  • 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
Federal Advocacy
Homeland Security
Defense
Industry Relations
Federal Policy
  • 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
Research
Federal Policy
Compliance
Homeland Security
Infrastructure
  • 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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