Presidential Inauguration with Speaker Mike Johnson.
All politics is local—and so are we.
Ohio River South is deeply rooted in the American South. Our bipartisan team reflects the political and cultural complexity of the communities and interests that we serve. We have served in government, advised CEOs, managed campaigns and led coalitions. Our team brings a rare blend of public-sector insight and private-sector agility.
With deep experience in government relations and public affairs, we combine boots-on-the-ground insights with unmatched policy expertise. Working in multiple jurisdictions connected us to scores of federal, state and local leaders across the region, making convergence our competitive edge:
- Unparalleled southern expertise paired with cultural competence and credibility
- A team of former government officials, political operatives, staff attorneys and more
- The ability to translate national policy currents into state and local advantages
- Strong relationships with officials in current and prior presidential administrations
- A track record of success in Washington, D.C. and an eye for federal + state convergence
Ohio River South maintains offices in Atlanta and Washington, D.C., strategically positioned to serve clients across the South and the nation’s capital.
Our team’s public service experience includes:
- Senate Rules Chairman, Georgia General Assembly
- Deputy Policy Director, Governor of Georgia
- Policy Director, Speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives
- Chief of Staff, Georgia State Senate
- President of the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL)
- Chair, Recommended Legislation Committee for the Council of State Governments
- Communications Director, Georgia Dept. of Economic Development
- Member, American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC)
- Legislative Aide, Georgia General Assembly
- Senior Policy Advisor, Fulton County Commission Chair
- Assistant Attorney, City of Atlanta
- Communications Lead, Jefferson County Commission, AL
- License Review Board, City of Atlanta
- Director of Public Affairs, U.S. Dept. of Energy
- Deputy Director of Public Affairs, U.S. Dept. of Transportation
- Deputy Associate Administrator, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
