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Our Team

Our people are our greatest advantage. With deep experience across public affairs, communications, government, media, digital and creative strategy, THG brings senior-level judgment to the issues that matter most.

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    Russell Adam

    Director

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    Brooke Ainslie

    Director

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    William M. "Bill" Bertles, III.

    Partner

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    Becky Boles

    Chief Client Services Officer

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    Ansley Bradwell Howd

    Senior Director

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    Robert Brooks

    Vice President

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    Marc Brumer

    Partner

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    Chuck Burgess

    Strategic Advisor, European Union and M&A Communications

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    Caitlin Burns

    Account Manager

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    Mike Bushnell

    Director

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    Tess Cohen-Dumani

    Senior Associate

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    Sharon Copeland

    Vice President

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    Anita Dongieux

    Associate, Strategic Alliances

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    Gabe Eason

    Associate, Digital

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    Madi Fike

    Senior Associate

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    Sam Gibson

    Account Manager

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    Haley Gross

    Associate

    Haley works as an associate at The Herald Group, having joined the firm in July 2026. Prior to that, she worked as an External Affairs Associate at Penta Group, where she helped build multi-channel campaigns spanning email, social media, and live events to connect legislative, executive, and private sector stakeholders with original research and data-driven insights.

    This experience built a foundation for her interest in education, healthcare, and national security policy, and sparked a broader curiosity about how research and data can shape the conversations that move policy forward.

    Haley graduated from the University of Denver in 2022 with a B.A. in International Studies, and from American University in 2024 with an M.A. in International Relations. Outside of the office, Haley can usually be found at an old Hollywood movie marathon, curled up with a good book, or scouting out the next restaurant to try with friends.

    Education:
    American University
    University of Denver

    Hometown:
    Arlington, Virginia

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    Taylor Gross

    Partner

    Taylor Gross specializes in crisis communications, public policy battles and strategic media relations, having spent more than a decade assisting global corporations through mergers and acquisitions, providing strategic communications at the White House and helping clients navigate the unpredictable world of public policy battles.

    Taylor specializes in taking complex issues and creating news coverage and story lines that explains the underlying motivations that drive public policy. Taylor also leverages his years as a White House spokesperson to train clients and teach them to deliver their strategic messages in a straightforward, effective way to break through the clutter.

    Prior to co-founding The Herald Group, Taylor served as a White House spokesman in the Bush Administration. He previously served as a member of the President-elect’s Official Transition Office, working as Attorney General Designate John Ashcroft’s spokesman and as a member of the 2000 George W. Bush for President Campaign team where he served as the media coordinator for all southern states. Following the election, Taylor spent the next 34 days in Florida during the historic recount effort to provide counsel on national media strategy.

    In addition, Taylor has served as Director of Radio Media for the 2000 Republican Convention in Philadelphia, PA, former U.S. Senator John Ashcroft’s (R-MO) Deputy Communications Director, on the Bob Dole for President Campaign in 1996 and for U.S. Senator Fred Thompson (R-TN). Taylor also served in various capacities as a producer of nationally syndicated radio and television shows, including MSNBC’s “Equal Time.”

    Taylor holds a Bachelor of Arts from The Citadel in Charleston, South Carolina.

    Education
    The Citadel

    Career Highlights
    White House Spokesman, Bush Administration

    Southern States Media Coordinator, 2000 George W. Bush for President Campaign

    Director of Radio Media, 2000 Republican Convention

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    Cylee Gutting

    Director, Strategic Alliances

    Cylee Gutting is a Strategic Alliances Director at The Herald Group, advising on third-party engagement and coalition-building strategies for clients navigating complex regulatory and political environments.

    Prior to joining THG, Cylee has worked for nearly a decade at firms and trade associations overseeing public affairs strategy and leading issue-based campaigns. His background includes extensive experience in strategic communications and government relations, having worked for chambers of commerce and chief executive officers seeking to improve public policy throughout the country. He brings deep expertise in coalition management, grassroots and grasstops engagement, and issue advocacy.

    Cylee is originally from Kahoka, Missouri, and is a graduate of Arizona State University, where he studied political science with a concentration in media analysis.

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    Julianne Haggerty

    Administrative Operations Manager

    Julianne Haggerty joined The Herald Group in June 2019. She currently works as the Administrative Operations Manager, where she coordinates various office tasks and functions to ensure THG operations run smoothly day to day. Julianne is a native to the Washington, D.C. area, and she graduated from Rollins College with a Bachelor of Arts in education. Prior to The Herald Group, Julianne taught Pre-Kindergarten for ten years.

    Education
    Rollins College

    Hometown
    Bethesda, MD

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    Wyatt Hamilton

    Account Manager

    Wyatt Hamilton is a Senior Associate at the Herald Group, progressing from a Fellow at the firm in July 2023. In conjunction with the THG team, Wyatt works with clients to build personalized strategic communications content, research, and media monitoring across numerous policy areas.

    Wyatt formerly worked as an Intern with THG in the summer of 2022. Moreover, he had the opportunity to work as a Substitute Teacher in the Winter of 2022 in the Steamboat Springs School District. In the summer of 2019, he interned as a Junior Legal Affairs Intern with Mark B. Author Law Firm.

    Wyatt graduated from Washington and Lee University in May of 2023 with a B.A. in Business Administration and a Minor in Journalism and Mass Communications.

    Education
    Washington and Lee University

    Hometown
    Lynchburg, VA

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    Colin Hensel

    Senior Director, Digital, AI Innovation and Analytics

    Colin Hensel serves as the Senior Director of Digital, AI Innovation and Analytics at The Herald Group, where he leads strategic digital advertising campaigns, online listening, and email advocacy efforts for a wide range of clients. He also leads THG's AI practice, focused on building capabilities that make the core work of advocacy sharper and faster.

    Since joining the firm in 2020, Colin has played a key role in shaping data-driven advertising and advocacy campaigns that effectively reach and engage key stakeholders.

    Prior to joining the firm, Colin worked on Capitol Hill as a member of his hometown Congressman's team, overseeing digital communications including website management, email outreach, and constituent engagement. His experience also includes serving as a Field Representative on Congressman Don Bacon's 2018 re-election campaign, as well as roles at the National Republican Congressional Committee and in the office of former Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts.

    Colin graduated Highest Distinction from Nebraska Wesleyan University with a B.A. in Political Science and minors in Writing and Communication Studies.

    Education
    Nebraska Wesleyan University

    Hometown
    Bellevue, NE

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    Emily Hauck

    Associate

    Emily joined The Herald Group in July 2026 after building a career in strategic communications and public affairs, with experience in social media, content strategy, and digital campaigns. Most recently, Emily worked as a communications specialist supporting the U.S. Department of Labor, where she developed social media campaigns, newsletters, articles, videos, and other digital content to help communicate federal programs and initiatives. Prior to that, she worked in public affairs and on Capitol Hill, gaining experience in media relations, stakeholder communications, and policy messaging. Drawing on her experience in both government and client services, Emily enjoys helping organizations tell compelling stories, simplify complex topics, and connect with the audiences that matter most. Outside of work, Emily enjoys attending concerts, trying new recipes with her fiancée, and exploring new restaurants and neighborhoods in D.C.

    Education
    James Madison University

    Hometown
    Charlotte, NC

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    Kaelan Hollon

    Vice President

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    Vivek Kakar

    Associate, Digital

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    Malyia Kelley

    Account Manager, Digital

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    Maddie Kirkland

    Account Manager

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    Emily Kuni

    Associate

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    Allison Lees

    Controller

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    Evan Lukaske

    Vice President

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    Coleman Martinson

    Marketing and Business Development Coordinator

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    Dominique McKay

    Director

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    Doug McGinn

    Partner

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    Hallie Neibauer

    Director, People and Culture Operations

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    Jared Parks

    Senior Vice President

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    Ashley Pratte Oates

    Senior Vice President

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    Lily Reckford

    Senior Associate

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    Trace Scruggs

    Vice President

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    Grace Sedlazek

    Associate

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    Steven Smith

    Vice President

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    Tom Snedeker

    Partner

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    Sallie Sorenson

    Account Manager

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    Andrew Thomas

    Account Manager

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    Kristen Tyagi

    Senior Director

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    Todd Van Etten

    Partner

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    Matt Well

    Partner

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    EC Wheatley

    Senior Director, Strategic Alliances

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    Brad Whitford

    Chief Creative Officer

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    Katie Wright

    Vice President

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    Sarah Young

    Director

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    Tselmuun Zagdragchaa

    Accountant

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