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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 | CEO, Ohio River SouthHoward Franklin | Ohio River South

Howard Franklin

President and CEO

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

Daraka Satcher | COO and EVP, Federal AffairsDaraka Satcher | COO and EVP, Federal Affairs

Daraka Satcher

COO and Executive Vice President of Federal Affairs
Policy and economic development expert for more than two decades, in and outside government.
Rebecca Wallace | VP, CommunicationsRebecca Wallace | VP, Communications

Rebecca Wallace

Vice President of Communications
Behind-the-scenes influencer with more than a quarter of a century developing communications campaigns.
Louis Elrod | VP, Campaigns and AdvocacyLouis Elrod | VP, Campaigns and Advocacy

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 GovernmentKandice 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.
Karl Douglass | Strategic PartnerKarl Douglass | Strategic Partner

Karl Douglass

Strategic Partner
An advocate and political advisor with decades of experience around the Southeast.
Elyse Murray | Senior Director, State and Local GovernmentElyse Murray | Senior Director, State and Local Government

Alyse Murray

Senior Director of State and Local Government
Bipartisan relationship-builder and community advocate with years of experience under the Gold Dome.
DJ Myers | Deputy Director, Campaigns and AdvocacyDJ Myers | Deputy Director, Campaigns and Advocacy

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 OperationsJasmine Cato | Director of Events and Operations

Jasmine Cato

Director of Events and Operations
Operations pro with a decade of experience serving national nonprofits and technology unicorns.
Molly McLoughlin | Deputy Director, State and Local GovernmentMolly McLoughlin | Deputy Director, State and Local Government

Molly McLoughlin

Deputy Director, State and Local Government
Government affairs and comms professional with an eye for connecting dots across sectors.
Chuck Meadows | Chief Strategy OfficerChuck Meadows | Chief Strategy Officer

Chuck Meadows

Chief Strategy Officer
Accomplished executive and public sector leader driving change across government, business and nonprofits.
Marcia Lampe | Creative DirectorMarcia Lampe | Creative Director

Marcia Lampe

Creative Director
Branding and marcomm expert specializing in campaigns, nonprofits and government.
Madison Crenshaw | AssociateMadison Crenshaw | Associate

Madison Crenshaw

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

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.

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.

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.

ORS | Our Work Travels

All politics is local. And so are we.

ORS | Our Work Travels

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.

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.

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.

ORS in the board room

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! 

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