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PRINCIPALS
 
Steve Knuth
 
Steve Knuth brings twenty years of government relations background and expertise in issue advocacy to bear for his clients. He is President and Owner of Public Affairs Company, a St. Paul-based government relations firm which also has offices in Madison, WI, Sioux Falls, SD, Des Moines, IA and Washington, DC.
 
Steve currently provides alliance development services throughout the United States for PhRMA, and has coordinated efforts with voluntary health associations to launch and cultivate more than a dozen statewide Healthcare Access Networks. Additionally, Steve manages an eight-state region for the Healthcare Leadership Council.
 
Throughout his career, Steve has successfully managed grassroots campaigns on Superfund reform, civil liability, aviation regulation, health care, and technology issues. Additionally, Steve has managed numerous political campaigns ranging from County Attorney to U.S. Senate.
 
In addition to his political background, Steve earned public policy experience working for Congressman Jack Kemp and the office of the Governor of South Dakota.
 
Steve has a B.A. in Public Administration from the University of South Dakota. He and his wife Jennifer reside in the Twin Cities.
 
 
 
Scott Cottington
 
Scott Cottington is a general political consultant, media buyer, and occasional media producer. He has been in the business of politics since 1978 and an independent consultant since 1987.
 
Roll Call Magazine recognized him as “One of the money twenty two: consultants who matter”, calling him “a hidden gem operating from his home base in Minnesota.”
 
He focuses on strategy, message development and campaign management. He integrates creating advertising with the demanding realities of message discipline, media placement and campaign structure and development.
 
During the 1980's, he served twice as the Political Director of the National Republican Senatorial Committee and was Western Regional Field Director for the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC). He managed Rudy Boschwitz' successful 1984 reelection campaign.
 
Scott also works with corporate and association clients in the field of issue management, focusing on public affairs, communications and grassroots advocacy.
 
He has broad national experience and extensive contacts. Before returning home to Minnesota in 1991, he operated out of Washington, DC, for almost nine years and spent two years in Seattle with the NRCC.
 
He is a 1977 graduate of Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota with a BA in Economics.
 
 
 
 Darrell Henry
 
Darrell is the Vice President of Government Affairs and runs the Washington, D.C. office for the Western Business Roundtable. He has extensive experience working with Congressional leaders, top Administration staff and key players at regulatory agencies.
 
Darrell has managed company and industry wide events and political activities at multiple Republican and Democratic national conventions and for two Presidential inaugurals. He has produced events for such political figures and organizations as Sen. Lamar Alexander (TN), Sen. Jim Inhofe (OK), Sen. Craig Thomas (WY) with the Wyoming Delegation, Rep. Joe Barton (TX), Rep. Richard Pombo (CA), the Republican Governors Association, Governor George Pataki and the New York Delegation among many others.
 
Since 1999, Darrell has served as Director of Public Affairs for the American Gas Association (AGA). In that capacity, he has earned his place as a key player in major energy policy negotiations in Washington, D.C. Of particular note, he managed a broad-based coalition comprised of a number of major federal trade organizations designed to promote federal action on comprehensive energy legislation.
 
Prior to joining AGA, Darrell worked for several Governors, including New York Governor George Pataki and California Governor Pete Wilson. Darrell has also earned his political campaign stripes on U.S. Senate, Congressional and Gubernatorial campaigns, including the re-election campaign for Senator Alfonse D’Amato (R-NY). He has over 15 years of cumulative campaign and political experience.
 
Darrell earned a BA degree in political science from The American University in Washington, D.C. and a Masters degree in public administration from the University of Southern California.
 
 
 

 

 

 

 

STAFF
 
LESLIE WILCOX
Leslie Wilcox puts a dynamic array of grassroots experience and tactical intuition to work for her clients. Her talents in ally recruitment and event planning stem from an accomplished background as a GOTV organizer, campaign manager and legislative assistant.
 
In 2006, Leslie helped lead a Republican voter turnout drive in Minnesota that ranked among the top efforts nationally. A successful campaign manager, she has also worked at the Minnesota Legislature and Senate Republican Caucus specializing in policy research, media communications and relations with state agencies and special interest groups.
 
 
NOAH ROUEN
Noah Rouen utilizes his media connections and his skill in media training, event planning and staging, to create effective grassroots campaigns for clients nationwide and throughout the Midwest.
 
As Midwest Political Director for a national trade association, Noah implemented media and grass-tops campaigns for labor/management, health care and small business tax policy. Noah also spent two years as a staffer and Press Secretary for U.S. Senator Rod Grams, and has worked for several state and federal campaigns across the country.
 
 
JOHNNA KOUNTZ
Johnna Kountz uses her talent, skills, and experience to establish relationships and earn support from advocacy groups, volunteer organizations, and trade associations. Her background in public policy is distinguished by numerous achievements in coalition outreach, advocacy, and grassroots coordination.
 
Johnna worked as Field Representative for US Representative Mark Kennedy, participating in coalitions and strategic planning for health care and ethnic community concerns. She worked with the Bush/Cheney ’04 Campaign, coordinating voter registration and Election Day projects, and has extensive Washington Congressional credentials.
 
 
NATE PROUTY
Nate Prouty works with advocacy organizations, volunteer groups, and trade associations to foster support and participation in numerous community-based objectives.
 
Combining his experience in communications and media relations with his managerial skill and creative talents, Nate has directed successful constituent outreach campaigns at the local, state and federal levels. He has held posts with the Minnesota House of Representatives, the Congressional Office of Mark Kennedy, the Minnesota Department of Education and the Office of Governor Tim Pawlenty.
 
 
ROCHELLE DODGE
Rochelle Dodge works with state and community-based organizations to build broad partnerships and facilitate public interaction. Her leadership in the field adds lasting value to the advocacy and awareness goals of our clients.
 
Formerly, Rochelle worked as District Scheduler for US Representative Mark Kennedy, working with businesses, non-profits and civic leaders as well as organizing and coordinating events. She also served as the Congressman’s Minority Outreach Coordinator. 


  
     

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