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In Memory of Hal Hiemstra

With great sadness and sorrow, the Summit Strategies team regrets to inform you of the sudden passing of our dear partner, colleague, and friend, Hal Hiemstra. We are mourning his loss, friendship, consummate professionalism, and service to his many clients. He will be dearly missed.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent in honor of Hal to Mount St. Helens Institute, Delaware Center for the Inland Bays (add Hal’s name in the “Comments” section), or N Street Village.

If you would like to know more about Hal’s service, please contact MindyL@summitstrategies.us for more information.

Thank you for your love and support.

OUR SERVICES

Summit Strategies provides a wide-range of services across multiple policy areas

Federal and State Lobbying

Our knowledgeable team translates client needs into actionable legislative strategies.

Public Policy Analysis and Development

Driving public policy outcomes at the state or federal level to draft the legislation that shapes the future.

Communications and Strategic Messaging

Leveraging years of experience on Capitol Hill to communicate effectively and gain partnerships and backing for our clients’ success.

Legislative and Regulatory Monitoring

Our credible, subject-matter policy experts stay on top of news before and after it breaks.

Grant Support

Using our expertise to secure grants for the projects that matter to you.

Coalition Building

No matter the political inclinations, we know who to speak to and who to reach out to when it comes to realizing our client’s projects and goals.

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Our Team

Summit Strategies is a national strategic government affairs consulting firm working with government and federal agency leaders to serve clients across a wide range of industries and political interests. Your issues are our issues.

JIM BEALL

PARTNER

In 2005, Mr. Beall received the “Best of the Bar” Award in Government Law from the Portland Business Journal, based on a peer survey of Portland’s legal community.

MICHELLE GIGUERE

PARTNER

Michelle has years of experience working with Congress, federal agencies, the White House, key Administration officials, and regulatory bodies.

MARK DEDRICK

PARTNER

Mark focuses on solving problems and finding solutions, primarily on transportation, economic development and natural resource issues, and has helped secure federal grants and funding for cities, public ports, universities, K 12 education and cultural institutions.

JIM KOLB

PARTNER

Jim brings nearly 25 years of advocacy, policy development and implementation experience to Summit Strategies Government Affairs LLC, having served in senior positions in both the public and private sectors.

 

MINDY LITTLETON

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

Mindy oversees the financial management of the firm and handles the day-to-day operations as well as working closely with the Partners to ensure that when our clients travel to Washington, DC, their time in town is maximized for productivity and is hassle-free.

RYAN VISLOSKY

LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT

Ryan Vislosky is a Legislative Assistant at Summit Strategies, where he supports firm activities through research projects, legislative monitoring, and client communications.

KRISTINE PHILLIPS EVERTZ

DIRECTOR OF STATE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS

Kristine brings to the team extensive relationships built over the last 15 years in Oregon through her campaign development and finance work on behalf of victorious campaigns for Governor, Metro President and state legislative offices.

RAMON A. RAMIREZ

LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT

Ramon Ramirez is a Legislative Assistant who supports client activities through legislative research, media monitoring, and policy analysis.

KAT ABRAMS

LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT

Kat Abrams is a Legislative Assistant at Summit Strategies, and supports client activities at both the state and federal levels through legislative research, policy analysis, and client communication.

JAKE OKEN-BERG

SENIOR POLICY ADVISOR

Jake Oken-Berg is a Senior Policy Advisor who brings two decades of policy experience at the federal, state, and local level, including in the offices of US Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden.

TERRY HEUBERT

SENIOR PRINCIPAL

Terry brings 24 years of political and policy expertise to the Summit Strategies team. He prides himself in working in a bipartisan manner to best advocate for his clients.

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As housing affordability declines in many areas of the country, elected officials will face mounting pressure from their constituents to address this critical issue. Click below to read Summit Strategies’ Policy Primer on Federal Housing Policy.

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