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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.

Ohio River South is a member of the Council for Quality Growth and a 2024 presenting sponsor of their 39th Annual Meeting & Legislative Reception. Our own Chuck Meadows, ORS Chief Strategy Officer and member of the council’s board, delivered remarks,

We’re honored to be recognized by our peers and James Magazine for the 4th straight year as a Top 10 Governmental Affairs Firm. Our CEO Howard Franklin is named once again as a Top 100 Registered Lobbyist. Our Deputy Director Molly Mcloughlin was also named a Rising Star Lobbyist.

To kick off the 2024 Democratic National Convention, we’re flashing back to a behind-the-scenes look at a special conversation Ohio River South convened with Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson.

Ohio River South hosted The National Black Empowerment Council (NBEC) for a “solutions session” in its downtown Atlanta offices. The group convened an influential cohort of leaders from across the country to discuss solutions to uplift Black communities.

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