OUR TEAM - Ohio River South

Let’s work together to build a blueprint for winning tough campaigns,shaping public opinion,winning government contracts,sharing strategic intelligence,winning tough campaigns,sharing strategic intelligence, in the new American South.

We’ve helped hundreds of clients update the legislative landscape, partner with government, and change their communities for the better. Behind every victory is a talented group of doers and dreamers committed to sparking a new southern renaissance.

Howard Franklin

President and CEO

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

Hyun Shin

Vice President, State and Local Government

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

Rebecca Wallace

Vice President of Communications

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

Louis Elrod

Vice President of Campaigns and Advocacy

A political operative with more than a decade of experience at the state and national level.

Kandice Mitchell | Vice President, State and Local Government

Kandice Allen Mitchell

Vice President, State and Local Government

An attorney and lifelong advocate with wide-ranging experience in state and local government.

Daraka Satcher

Senior Advisor

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

Alyse Murray

Vice President, State and Local Government

Bipartisan relationship-builder and community advocate with years of experience under the Gold Dome.

DJ Myers

Director, State and Local Government

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

Jasmine Cato

Director of Events and Operations

Operations pro with a decade of experience serving national nonprofits and technology unicorns.

Madison Crenshaw

Associate

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

Chuck Meadows

Chief Strategy Officer

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

Molly McLoughlin

Deputy Director, State and Local Government

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

Karl Douglass

Strategic Partner

An advocate and political advisor with decades of experience around the Southeast.

Marcia Lampe

Creative Director

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

YOU.

New Team Member

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

All politics is local. So are we.

Our well traveled team was already making waves across the southern region before joining Ohio River South. In fact, many of our leaders hail from the communities that we serve today.

CASE STUDIES

We have lived and worked in southern capitals while leading national associations. We staffed elected officials and studied at local schools. We worked on campaigns and tracked policy for regional outfits.

WHAT WE DO

We’re already working in a community near you and delivering on the promise of the next southern century. Here is a small sample of our experiences and connections before joining a regional powerhouse.

All politics is local. And so are we.

Our well traveled team was already making waves across the southern region before joining Ohio River South. In fact, many of our leaders hail from the communities that we serve today.

CASE STUDIES

WHAT WE DO

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!