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Steven Palmer
Steven is a public affairs strategist whose work employs the following simple strategy: outworking the opponent results in big wins. With over two decades of international, multi-state, and federal government relations experience, Steven is adept at advocating for clients and their business initiatives while effectively navigating their public policy challenges and legislative concerns. Steven helps…
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Scott Olsen
Scott Olsen is a Partner at FTP, where he advises health care clients, with a focus on emerging biotech and venture capital. Most recently, Scott was Senior Vice President for Federal Advocacy at the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA). In that role, Scott led PhRMA’s federal government affairs initiatives, working with a range…
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Peter O’Keefe
Peter O’Keefe has spent the past 25 years navigating between business and government at the highest levels. As a former member of the Clinton Administration White House Staff, Mr. O’Keefe has applied that knowledge and experience to assist companies in developing strategies that either solve complex problems or increase public sector sales. His clients include…
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Rick Murphy
Rick Murphy is a Partner at FTP. A stalwart in both public policy and politics at the Federal level for two decades, Rick Murphy knows the ins and outs of Capitol Hill. Rick started his political career in 1992 working for then-New Hampshire Governor Judd Gregg’s (R-NH) successful campaign for the United States Senate. On the…
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Ryan McConaghy
Ryan McConaghy brings nearly two decades of high-level strategy, messaging, and policy making experience to Forbes Tate Partners. As a Partner helping to lead and expand the firm’s public affairs practice, he uses a diverse skill set honed in Congress, on the campaign trail, and in the think tank community to guide successful advocacy efforts and help…
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Justin Kintz
Justin is a Partner on the Government Relations Team – he has been a high-level executive with multi-national Tech companies, was a U.S. Presidential Appointee, and carries 17 years of government affairs and communications experience across 70 nations. Justin has spent 17 years working with governments worldwide at every level. After graduating from the University…
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Ed Hill
Ed is a Partner at FTP. Ed is a recognized expert in financial services policy and advocacy. With over 30 years of experience in the field, he advises and works with clients that have policy issues before Congress and financial regulators. Most recently, Ed served as Senior Vice President and Head of Government Affairs for…
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Elizabeth Greer
Libby Greer is a Partner at FTP – and she was also a Partner with Forbes Tate Partners’ predecessor firm, Cauthen, Forbes & Williams. Before joining CFW and FTP, Ms. Greer served for nearly eight years as Chief of Staff to former Congressman Allen Boyd (D, FL-2). As Congressman Boyd’s top advisor, Libby directed the legislative…
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Tessa Gould
Tessa Gould is a Partner at FTP. As Partner, Gould leads client strategy across a variety of industries, utilizing her leadership and campaign experience, specifically her understanding of rural and moderate political dynamics as part of the broader national conversation. She previously served as Chief of Staff to former United States Senator Heidi Heitkamp of…
