Orbital Effects, a radar satellite technology company, hired Forbes Tate Partners to work on defense and intelligence satellite services. Ryan Welch, former legislative director to Sen. Richard Shelby (R-Ala.), and Kristina Dunklin, former legislative director to Rep. Susan Brooks (R-Ind.), will work on the account.
Lobbyists
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| Lobbyist | Covered positions? |
|---|---|
| Adrienne Schweer | Chief of Protocol, Office of the Secretary of Defense (2014-2016); Senior Aide and Director of Scheduling, Sen. Chuck Hagel (2006-2008); Staff Assistant, Sen. Chuck Hagel (2005) |
| Ryan Welch | Legislative Director, Sen. Richard Shelby (2005-2007); Legislative Assistant, Sen. Richard Shelby (2002-2005); Legislative Correspondent, Sen. Richard Shelby (2002) |
| Kristina Dunklin | Legislative Director, Rep. Susan Brooks (2018-2019); Legislative Director, Rep. David Valadao (2015-2018); Legislative Assistant, Rep. David Valadao (2014-2015) |
| Cindy Brown | Chief of Staff, Rep. Ron Kind (2003-2009); Legislative Director, Rep. Ron Kind (1999-2002) |
Disclosures Filed
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