Partner

  • Steven Palmer

    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

    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

    Peter O’Keefe has spent his career helping both the public and private sectors navigate the space between capital markets 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…

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  • Rick Murphy

    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

    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 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 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

    Elizabeth Greer

    Libby Greer is a Partner at FTP – and she was also a Partner with Forbes Tate Partners’ predecessor firm, Cauthen, Forbes & Williams. Mrs. Greer joined Cauthen, Forbes, & Williams in 2009 to build out its House practice.  Now she partners with clients to develop strategic political advocacy on a range of issues before House…

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  • Tessa Gould

    Tessa Gould

    Tessa Gould is a Partner at FTP.  Gould’s career spans decades of experience in campaigns, communications, and policy, with a focus on rural economic development, tribal issues, agriculture, and energy. Gould has served at the highest levels of government, including Chief of Staff to former Senator Heidi Heitkamp.  She has navigated some of the most…

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