Expertise

Oregon State Lobbying

Summit Strategies offers a full suite of government relations services in Oregon including state and local direct lobbying, securing administrative rule changes and grant support at the agency level, and working with the Oregon Legislature and Governor.

Whether we’re ushering proactive legislation to final passage, putting a halt to damaging bills, or providing analysis of state legislative races, our approach is customized, comprehensive, and innovative. 

Attention to detail and exceptional client relations are the hallmarks of our practice. We pride ourselves on developing a strong command of our clients’ subject matter while maintaining a sharp focus on their targeted outcomes. While our core mission is to provide on-the-ground support at the state and local levels in Oregon, we enjoy the vantage point of a firm with a strong federal practice, allowing us to anticipate opportunities and challenges on the horizon. Our high level of professionalism, persistence, agility, and strong relationships in Salem and across Oregon have enabled us to consistently achieve success for our clients. 

Our state team is led by Kristine Evertz, Vice President of State Government Affairs, and Jake Oken-Berg, Vice President, who provide direct lobbying services, with seamless support from Legislative Assistant, Dylann Loverro. 

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Summit Strategies has represented a variety of clients at the state level in Oregon on a diverse array of issues including transportation, economic development, education, early childhood, human services, cannabis, health care, arts and culture, trade, tax policy, and energy. We have maintained a strong reputation for our firm’s depth and breadth of experience, expertise, and efficacy, with a particular focus on transportation, economic development, energy, and securing funding. No matter the issue, we enjoy working closely with our clients to identify and navigate the best pathways to success. 

Oregon State Lobbying Team

Kristine Phillips Evertz

Jake Oken-Berg

Dylann Loverro