Former Dean of the State Senate Don Balfour and Former Public Affairs Lead for the US Department of Energy Andy Beck Join Fast-Growing, Southern-Focused Firm | Ohio River South (ORS), a southern-focused public affairs and government relations firm, announced the addition of two accomplished executives to its leadership team. Don Balfour and Andy Beck both join ORS as Executive Vice Presidents, bolstering the firm’s reach and relationships for federal and multi-state engagements as it expands to Washington, DC.

A southern-focused public affairs and government relations firm has hired former state Sen. Don Balfour of Norcross as one of its executive vice presidents. Ohio River South announced that Balfour will bolster the firm’s reach and relationships for federal and multi-state engagements with this expansion.

With President Trump securing another term and a new Congress in place, Georgia’s businesses, policymakers, and economic leaders are bracing for significant shifts in federal policy that could reshape the state’s economic trajectory. From high-level appointments of Georgia leaders to ambitious infrastructure plans and changes to healthcare and election administration, Georgia’s role in the national conversation has never been more critical.