Team – New Site

Ohio River South hosts the first ever Downtown Atlanta Day at the Georgia State Capitol.

We’re experts at converting influence into outcomes.

We’ve lived and worked in the region’s political centers, built sprawling networks and scored decisive wins in state capitols, city halls and everywhere in between. Our team includes senior strategists, former government officials and political operatives who have succeeded across multiple sectors — from hospitality to economic development.

Howard Franklin

PRESIDENT and CEO

Advisor to America’s leading companies, nonprofits, and governments across 25 states and counting.

Chuck Meadows

CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER

Accomplished executive and public sector leader driving change across government, business, and nonprofit sectors.

Andy Beck

Executive Vice President, Public Affairs and Communications

Public affairs leader with 25+ years delivering transformative results for clients across government, energy, infrastructure, and health.

Don Balfour

Executive Vice President, Government Relations

Former state lawmaker and leader within NCSL, ALEC, and CSG, with unmatched policy insight and national reach.

Daraka E. Satcher

SENIOR ADVISOR

Policy and economic development expert for more than two decades, in and outside government.

Rebecca Wallace

SENIOR COMMUNICATIONS ADVISOR

Behind-the-scenes influencer with more than a quarter of a century developing communications campaigns.

Karl Douglass

STRATEGIC PARTNER

Trusted advisor with decades of experience navigating political terrain across the Southeast.

Hyun Shin

Vice President, State and Local Government

A seasoned external affairs and policy advisor with an experienced eye on the tech and infrastructure industries.

Kandice Allen Mitchell

Vice President, State and Local Government

Experienced attorney and lifelong advocate with a deep record of impact in state and local governance.

D.J. Myers

DIRECTOR, STATE and LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Respected strategist and operative with extensive experience in government affairs and campaigns.

Molly McLoughlin

DEPUTY DIRECTOR, STATE and LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Government affairs and communications professional with an eye for connecting dots across sectors.

Marcia Lampe

CREATIVE DIRECTOR

Branding and marcomm expert specializing in campaigns, nonprofits and government.

Madison Crenshaw

Manager, Events and Operations

An initiator for positive change, welcoming opportunities and solving problems.

YOU.

New Team Member

Do you have what it takes to be a great fit within the Ohio River South team? Let's talk.

Our Work Travels

Our well-traveled team was already making waves across the region before joining ORS. They lived and worked in Southern capitals while leading regional and national associations.

They staffed elected officials and studied at local schools. They worked on campaigns and managed policy for regional outfits. This is just a small sample of their experiences and connections before joining our regional powerhouse.

SEE HOW/WHERE WE’VE WORKED

Our Work Travels

Our well-traveled team was already making waves across the region before joining ORS. They lived and worked in Southern capitals while leading regional and national associations.

SEE HOW/WHERE WE’VE WORKED

We’re Looking for Awesome People.

The American South is home to a complex array of policy and political issues. Steeped in history and teeming with potential, the region has long struggled to attract or build organizations with the capacity to drive sustainable progress.

UNTIL NOW.

Southern, savvy, and strategic – we are recruiting the region’s best professionals from every level of politics and business, paired with tactics and technologies to power electoral and policy success. And we’re growing!