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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.

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Michael Banton

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Gabrielle Bronstein

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Marissa Burger

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Jeffrey Burke

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Laura Cosenzo

Laura Cosenzo

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Chris Cummins

Chris Cummins

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Jay De La Rosa

Jay De La Rosa

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Lane Dickson

Lane Dickson

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Ann Durand

Ann Durand

Senior Associate
Tina Dykstra

Tina Dykstra

Executive Assistant
Chris Griffin

Chris Griffin

Senior Associate
Zachary Hancock

Zachary Hancock

Data Analyst
David Hoover

David Hoover

Principal
Jennifer Imo

Jennifer Imo

Managing Partner of Advocacy
Zach Israel

Zach Israel

Principal and Manager of Legislative Affairs
Marcusleen Jones

Marcusleen Jones

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Chris Kearney

Chris Kearney

Principal
Jess Kennedy

Jess Kennedy

Project Accountant
Kristen H. Long

Kristen H. Long

Grants Principal
James McConnell

James McConnell

Of Counsel
Dan Miglin

Dan Miglin

Grants Specialist
Mike Miller

Mike Miller

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Courtney Miller

Courtney Miller

Senior Associate
Kristi More

Kristi More

Managing Partner of Grants
Heidi Schott

Heidi Schott

Grants Principal
Bradd Schwichtenberg

Bradd Schwichtenberg

Senior Policy Advisor
Nicole Sibilski

Nicole Sibilski

Senior Grants Specialist
DeAndre' Smith

DeAndre' Smith

Technology Coordinator
Earl Stockdale

Earl Stockdale

Of Counsel and Senior Advisor
Jeremiah Van Auken

Jeremiah Van Auken

Principal
Amanda Wylie

Amanda Wylie

Grants and Policy Analyst

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TFG Expands Advocacy Team with New Senior Associate, Jeremiah Van Auken
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TFG Expands Advocacy Team with New Senior Associate, Jeremiah Van Auken

Jeremiah’s federal funding experience further strengthens TFG’s legislative and advocacy services.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – TFG is pleased to welcome Jeremiah Van Auken as a Senior Associate. Jeremiah will play a pivotal part in advancing the appropriations and legislative initiatives of TFG’s clients.

“We’re excited to have Jeremiah join our team,” said Roger Gwinn, TFG’s CEO. “His comprehensive experience guiding a variety of clients toward accomplishing their federal funding and policy goals, coupled with his deep knowledge in defense matters, is a valuable addition to our team and clients. "

"I’m looking forward to bringing my experiences in securing funding and navigating the complexities of the federal landscape to TFG and further advancing the goals of TFG’s existing and future clients,” said Jeremiah.

Prior to joining TFG, Jeremiah served as a Senior Associate at Alcalde & Fay, where he supported a range of clients, including local governments, university healthcare research centers, and a research and engineering company. During his tenure, Jeremiah played a crucial role in securing tens of millions of dollars in programmatic appropriations and Community Project Funding through extensive congressional outreach efforts.

Jeremiah also served as Staff Assistant on the Senate Appropriations Committee’s Subcommittee on Defense. He earned his bachelor's degree in history at Xavier University and is originally from South Bend, Indiana.

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