Sam Richard is a Senior Director with BGR’s State & Local Advocacy team and President of Government Affairs at Consilium Consulting, where he provides strategic counsel and direct advocacy for clients navigating complex legislative and regulatory landscapes across the Mountain West.
With nearly twenty years of experience working across policy and issue sets at every level of government, Sam helps companies, political campaigns, and nonprofit organizations develop and execute comprehensive public affairs strategies that drive favorable policy outcomes at the state and local levels.
Known for his proficiency in navigating the complexities of regulated industries, Sam also provides critical advocacy for clients in healthcare and human services, industrial and energy policy, animal welfare and food systems, and private markets.
A dedicated community leader, Sam currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Arizona Trail Association and the Next Gen Council of the Arizona State University Foundation. He previously served as an elected member of the Osborn Elementary School District’s Governing Board.
Christina Corieri joined Consilium Consulting in November 2022. Prior to joining the firm, she served in the Office of Governor Doug Ducey administration from 2015 to 2022, beginning as his senior advisor. Before her time in the Governor’s Office, Christina worked as a policy analyst at Goldwater Institute, where she developed the policy framework for Right to Try legislation that passed in states across the nation and later at the national level. She also served as Chief of Staff for Phoenix City Councilman Sal DiCiccio.
Kirk Adams is a Managing Director with BGR Group. He is a fourth-generation Arizonan and founder of Phoenix-based Consilium Consulting, which partners with BGR Group on federal and state lobbying initiatives on issues including health care, economic development, defense and fintech.
Kirk has extensive experience in state government. In 2008, he was elected as the youngest Speaker of the House in Arizona, eventually going on to serve as Governor Doug Ducey’s Chief of Staff from 2014 to 2018. In his time as Chief of Staff, Kirk served as the principal adviser and implementer of the Governor’s political, policy, and government operations agenda.
Following his time in state government, Kirk founded Consilium Consulting, which offers top-tier professional services to guide clients through intricate policy challenges, leading to long-term solutions. Kirk and his team specialize in city, county, state, and federal government affairs, legislative affairs, and general consulting.