BGR Group is happy to announce that Addison Parman has joined the State & Local Practice as a Policy Analyst. Addison brings experience in housing policy, federal fiscal compliance, and state government, including roles with the D.C. Council, the U.S. Government Accountability Office, and the Colorado General Assembly. She recently earned a Master of Public Policy from UVA.
Author: Rae Parsons
BGR Announces Higher Education and Oversight Groups
BGR is pleased to launch two new teams focused on Higher Education and Oversight.
Our Higher Education Group, led by Dan Murphy, with Jen Brown, Julia Canady King, and Maxwell Rhys, works with institutions facing an evolving policy environment in Washington and across the states. Our Oversight Group, led by Syd Terry and Sean Cooksey, brings deep experience helping clients navigate congressional scrutiny.
We’re excited to get to work!
BGR Brief: The World Stage
World leaders are in New York for the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), where President Trump is meeting with allies on Ukraine and Iran before the week’s headline event: a sit-down with President Xi.
In this week’s BGR Brief, BGR International & Trade Principal Scott Eisner explains what each leader wants out of the meeting, where trade, technology, and Taiwan could see real movement, and why the summit may be the clearest test yet of whether Washington and Beijing can walk away with something real.
BGR Review: September 18th
Included in this week’s BGR Review: The September Outlook, latest Midterm Update and BGR Brief, a warm welcome to Grace Seechock joining the State & Local team, four new episodes of 35 Questions, upcoming events, and this week’s newsletters.
BGR September 2026 Outlook: The Road to Midterms
BGR Brief: The Game Plan on NIL
In this BGR Brief, BGR Vice President Jen Brown tackles the big question in college sports: who sets the rules when athletes get paid for their name, image, and likeness? Congress wants one national standard to replace the state-by-state patchwork. Jen breaks down where things stand, who’s pushing back, and what it will take to get a bill over the finish line.
BGR Review – July 24th
Included in BGR Review: The latest State of Play, BGR’s July Quarterly Outlook, updates on the appropriations process and tariffs, eight new BGR promotions, weekly newsletters, and much more!
BGR Announces Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Keith Kellogg as Advisory Board Chair
BGR Group is pleased to announce that Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg has been named Chair of our Advisory Board.
35 Questions, Episode 13: Managing Director Sean Cooksey
35 Questions is back with Managing Director Sean Cooksey! From his first job at a major department store (remember those?) to his must have item if stranded on a desert island, Sean is always learning, thinking, planning!
BGR Announces Eight New Promotions
BGR Group is proud to announce several well-deserved promotions across the firm. Congratulations to Anna Reese Couhig, Alex Ellis, Ansley Haulbrook, Alessandra Italiano, Beth Mack, James Mazzio-Manson, Rae Parsons and Katie Williams!
Anna Reese Couhig, promoted to Director
Alex Ellis promoted to Vice President
Ansley Haulbrook promoted to Senior Policy Analyst
Allee Italiano promoted to Policy Analyst
Beth Mack promoted to Assistant Controller
Jamie Mazzio-Manson promoted to Director
Rae Parsons promoted to Associate Director
Katie Williams promoted to Senior Government Affairs Coordinator
Each one of these incredible BGR team members plays a critical role in the success of their practice and the firm as a whole.
We thank them for their hard work and dedication – today and every day!