About the TFG Team

Building on our team’s unmatched experience in promoting local governments and their partners, TFG provides clients the strategies and tools to shape national policy, obtain resources for revitalization and innovation, and get results in Washington D.C. We help our clients build stronger communities through securing federal funding through grants, federal financing tools, and project authorizations, advocating for regulatory and legislative policy changes, and strategic planning and consulting services. TFG is also proud to work with network of talented consultants and senior advisors who enable us to augment the services we provide our clients with their specialized areas of expertise.

Our Team

Janet Atabansi

Janet Atabansi

Executive Assistant
Mia Barthel

Mia Barthel

Grants Analyst/Researcher
Gabrielle Bronstein

Gabrielle Bronstein

Senior Grants Manager
Brandi H. Clarke

Brandi H. Clarke

Grants Project Manager
Chris Cummins

Chris Cummins

Legislative and Policy Director
Lane Dickson

Lane Dickson

Principal
Ann Durand

Ann Durand

Associate
Tina Dykstra

Tina Dykstra

Executive Assistant
Wyatt Fritz

Wyatt Fritz

Grants Analyst
Val Gelnovatch

Val Gelnovatch

Senior Advisor
Chris Griffin

Chris Griffin

Senior Associate
Kaj Gumbs

Kaj Gumbs

Associate
Ceylon J. Herath

Ceylon J. Herath

Grants Analyst
David Hoover

David Hoover

Principal
Jennifer Imo

Jennifer Imo

Managing Partner of Client Services
Zach Israel

Zach Israel

Principal and Manager of Legislative Affairs
Chris Kearney

Chris Kearney

Principal
Kristen H. Long

Kristen H. Long

Grants Project Manager
James McConnell

James McConnell

Of Counsel
Dan Miglin

Dan Miglin

Grants Project Manager
Mike Miller

Mike Miller

Partner
Catherine Minerich

Catherine Minerich

Grants Project Manager
Stephanie Missert

Stephanie Missert

Senior Advisor
Kristi More

Kristi More

Managing Partner of Strategic Development and Grants Services
Lisa Phillips SPHR

Lisa Phillips SPHR

Director of Human Resources & Administration
Brittani Robinson

Brittani Robinson

Grants Project Manager
Trace Roller

Trace Roller

Manager of Grants Strategic Development
Heidi Schott

Heidi Schott

Director of Grant Services
Bradd Schwichtenberg

Bradd Schwichtenberg

Senior Policy Advisor
Nicole Sibilski

Nicole Sibilski

Manager of Grants Innovation and Training
John Smith III

John Smith III

Office Manager/Executive Assistant
DeAndre' Smith

DeAndre' Smith

Grants and Technology Project Coordinator
Earl Stockdale

Earl Stockdale

Of Counsel and Senior Advisor
Alexander Strizak

Alexander Strizak

Executive Assistant
Joonsoo Yi

Joonsoo Yi

Advisor
Alexandra Yiannoutsos

Alexandra Yiannoutsos

Communications Director

US Congressional Calendar

14 December 2022

TFG Presents 2023 Congressional Calendar

The Ferguson Group (TFG) compiled a 2023 Congressional Calendar with session and recess dates for the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate 118th Congressional session. 

Latest TFG News

TFG Brings on New Associate, Ann Durand 28 September 2023

TFG Brings on New Associate, Ann Durand

Previously a TFG intern, Ann brings substantial research experience at the state, local, and federal levels.

MOBILE, Ala. – TFG is pleased to welcome Ann Durand as an Associate. Ann was hired full-time after her stellar performance as a 2023 Summer Intern at the firm. As an Associate, Ann will conduct research and provide support for clients’  federal legislative and advocacy efforts.

Meet a Team Member

David Hoover

David Hoover

Principal

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