Barry has decades of experience in politics, lobbying and integrated advocacy. His work is focused across a range of issues, with particular emphasis on the technology and telecommunications sectors. Prior to joining Avoq in 2009, Barry served as director of federal government affairs at Microsoft Corporation. In that capacity, he managed the company’s strategic, legislative
Stacey provides clients with a unique blend of public policy, public affairs and campaign experience. Stacey’s approach to solving complex problems is to turn conventional wisdom on its side in search of innovative solutions. She works with corporate and trade association clients to forge longstanding relationships and build federal advocacy efforts that yield bipartisan results.
As a former chief of staff, legislative director and communications director for a Senate Democrat, Bill works with clients to develop effective advocacy and messaging strategies on a wide range of issues and across various industries. He focuses on Senate Democratic Leadership, the Biden Administration and Senate Democrats. Bill recently worked with energy and environmental
Whit has two decades of experience in campaign politics, lobbying and integrated advocacy at the highest levels. He leverages his extensive relationships and proactive strategic mindset to drive successful outcomes on a diversified range of issues in the commerce, financial services, energy, workforce, technology and hospitality sectors. Whit has effectively managed the Economic Investment Alliance,
Bryce specializes in crafting effective advocacy strategies to help clients achieve their goals. He works with clients across industries with a special focus on media and telecommunications policy. Recently, Bryce directed efforts to create a coalition, including a number of Fortune 500 companies, to repel efforts to regulate their industry to their detriment. Bryce began
Caitlin joined Avoq in 2022 and has more than 14 years of experience in politics and lobbying. She has expertise in the tax, trade, and healthcare practice areas and focuses on advocacy involving the Ways and Means Committee, the House Republican Conference at-large, and within the Trump Administration. Caitlin has developed and implemented successful offensive
Keith works with clients to strategize how their assets and goals match the priorities of members of Congress and the Administration. He also helps train executives unfamiliar with D.C. on how to be their own best advocate. He has a deep policy background on a broad range of issues, including tax and finance, data security
Dan Sallick specializes in uncovering bold ideas that capture the attention of policymakers, the media, and other key stakeholders. He has led the launch of major brands, developed integrated campaigns, and crafted messaging strategies that work seamlessly across all platforms. Dan and Paul Frick co-founded Home Front Communications, the legacy firm that evolved into today’s
Sandra specializes in client management, new business opportunities for the media team, pitching top-tier media, executing media tours and providing strategy and guidance for clients. Sandra developed Avoq’s virtual media tour capability, which allows clients to reach TV news stations from anywhere in the world. She has also broken through new platforms in the digital
Patrick is focused on helping clients develop insights-driven campaign strategies integrating capabilities from across Avoq. Patrick’s past work has touched on numerous industries and practices. Patrick helped lead Avoq’s digital strategy team for four years, doubling the team’s size. During this time, the team helped develop innovative new organic and paid advertising campaigns to advocate