Specialties

  • Walla Walla County

    “As a local government coalition, representation in Washington DC is vitally important as a means to have our voices heard and our concerns met.  Summit Strategies has been an invaluable partner in helping us meet those goals.  Their contacts, professionalism and insights have been extremely rewarding as they continue to be a vital strategic partner”.

  • The Greenbrier Companies

    "Greenbrier’s relationship with the founders of Summit Strategies spans more than 3 decades. In that time, we have relied on the expertise of Summit’s government relations professionals to assist us with policy initiatives that, at times, have been integral to Greenbrier’s continued prosperity. Summit’s professionals enjoy unique relationships with officials in Congress and at federal agencies. We rely on these relationships and appreciate Summit’s dedication to honest, responsive, and timely communication."

  • Port of Walla Walla

    “Summit Strategies have produced measurable results and performed extremely well on behalf of the Walla Walla Local Government Coalition. We have enjoyed the professional relationship that has generated proven outcomes for our region.”

  • Port of Pasco

    “Hal and his team at Summit Strategies are our vital connection in DC.  They are outstanding at keeping on top of issues that matter to us and at making sure our interests are heard by our delegation, their staff, and federal agencies.  Summit provides a personal touch that shows they truly care about us a client.”

  • Oregon SunGrower’s Guild

    “As our lobbyist, Summit Strategies’ Kristine Phillips Evertz represents our organization’s priorities in a comprehensive, well-informed and tactical manner.  Kristine is completely professional and of the highest integrity when representing our interests.  Our organization achieved success against many odds because of Kristine’s abilities and Summit Strategies keen perspective.”

  • Hood River

    “Summit Strategies has advocated for the Port’s priorities in the state and federal legislatures for many years and we continue to be impressed and thankful for their consistent ability to deliver meaningful results, ensure continuous and clear communications with legislative staff and representatives, and anticipate opportunities for advancement of Port goals with remarkable foresight.”

  • Clackamas County

    “The Summit Strategies team is strategic, professional, innovative and absolutely essential to helping Clackamas County achieve its legislative policy goals. They know who will and how to open the doors of government. The Summit team is highly respected and extremely effective.”

Federal Lobbying

Summit’s knowledgeable team translates the needs of their client into actionable legislative strategies. To deliver successful solutions for their clients, the Summit team executes these strategies by providing Members of Congress or Committee staff with the information that they need, when, and how they need it. Summit also works closely with partnering agencies to assist with developing legislation and regulations.

State Lobbying

Summit Strategies offers a full suite of government relations services in Oregon, from state and local direct lobbying, to securing administrative rule changes at the agency level, to designing a campaign contribution plan that cultivates key relationships for our clients. Whether we’re ushering proactive legislation to final passage or putting a halt to damaging bills, our approach is customized, comprehensive and innovative. Learn More.

Legislative and Regulatory Monitoring

Summit’s credible, subject-matter policy experts stay on top of news before and after it breaks and the ever-changing policy landscape to bridge the gap between Capitol Hill and their clients.

Public Policy Analysis and Development

To drive public policy outcomes at the state or federal level, Summit’s knowledgeable team keeps their client’s concerns and goals close at mind while analyzing existing policy and drafting the legislation that will shape the future.

Grant Support

Summit Strategies has seen the changes that people can make when they have the funding for their projects and goals. Summit’s expertise can help you secure grants for the projects that matter to you.

Communications and Strategic Messaging

With our years of experience on Capitol Hill, we know how to communicate effectively for our clients and what language will induce partnerships and backing for our clients’ success.

Coalition Building

Our success as a company stems from the knowledge of the people we have worked with for years. No matter the political inclinations, we know who to speak to and who to reach out to when it comes to realizing your projects and goals.

Issues:

Transportation

Tribal Affairs

Environment, Energy & Natural Resources

Economic Development

Labor

Agriculture

Taxes & Trade

Technology

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Our ability to think strategically, establish alliances and work effectively with politically diverse interests is the foundation of our success on behalf of clients.

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