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01 December 2022
Joonsoo Yi Joins TFG as an Associate

Joonsoo Yi Joins TFG as an Associate

WASHINGTON, D.C. – We are pleased to announce that Joonsoo Yi joined The Ferguson Group (TFG) as an Associate in recent months.

30 November 2022
Chris Griffin Joins TFG as Senior Associate

Chris Griffin Joins TFG as Senior Associate

WASHINGTON D.C. – The Ferguson Group (TFG) is pleased to announce Chris Griffin as TFG’s newest Senior Associate. Chris previously spent nearly four years on staff in the United States Senate: first as a legislative aide to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee and then as Legislative Aide to Senator Lisa Murkowski, R-A.K.

15 November 2022
TFG Partner, Charmayne Anderson, Announced 2022 Top Lobbyist

TFG Partner, Charmayne Anderson, Announced 2022 Top Lobbyist

WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, The National Institute of Lobbying and Ethics (NILE) recogonized Charmayne Anderson, TFG Partner, as one of its 2022 Top Lobbyists. Charmayne’s deep-rooted expertise built over nearly three decades with TFG combined with her inventive lobbying approaches stood out – garnering impressive successes in: public infrastructure, water resource development legislation; federal appropriations and grants to assist first responder operations; and increased affordable housing options, among other things. 

21 October 2022
Jennifer Imo Presents Infrastructure Programs for Local Governments at NYSBA Conference

Jennifer Imo Presents Infrastructure Programs for Local Governments at NYSBA Conference

Last week, Jennifer Imo, TFG Managing Partner of Client Services and Irma Esparza Diggs, Senior Executive and Director, Federal Advocacy at the National League of Cities, held a “Federal Funding for Local Governments” presentation at the New York State Bar Association’s “Local & State Government Law Section” Conference held in Washington, DC.

19 September 2022

TFG Presents Earmarks Lessons Learned in ICMA Annual Conference Workshop

Today, TFG federal funding experts will present “Earmark Debrief: Lessons Learned and Tips for Success” at the 2022 Annual International City/County Management Association (ICMA) Conference.

17 August 2022
TFG Grants Expert to Hold “Brownfields 101” Webinar

TFG Grants Expert to Hold “Brownfields 101” Webinar

Next week, The Ferguson Group (TFG) Grants Analyst and Brownfields expert, Kristen H. Long, will hold “Brownfields 101” webinar.
12 July 2022

Letter from Roger Gwinn, TFG CEO

I'm excited to introduce TFG's Letter from the CEO where I will provide regular updates so you can get to know us better, see where our clients are achieving significant wins in their communities, and learn more about what we do. This first edition highlights the firm's greatest asset—our staff! 

July 2022 marks our 40th anniversary! Since 1982, we've seen communities we work with remarkably advance. I'm proud to see our team expand and am eager to show you what's in store for TFG and our clients going forward. Thank you for an incredible forty years!

11 July 2022

TFG President and CEO Share Federal Funding Insights at California Water Resources Roundtables

SACRAMENTO, CA. – Roger Gwinn, The Ferguson Group (TFG) CEO, and Mark Limbaugh, TFG President, presented at the Association of Water Administrators (ACWA) roundtables: in May, the 2022 Spring Conference “Accessing Federal Funding” and in June, the Virtual Roundtable Discussion on Federal Funding.

05 July 2022

NATaT Hosts “America’s Town Meeting” Virtual Fly-in to Congress

This May, the National Association of Towns and Townships (NATaT) hosted its annual “America’s Town Meeting” to discuss issues impacting towns and townships with congressional leaders.

28 June 2022

Kristi More, Cole Karr Present on Advocacy and Public Affairs at CSDA General Manager Leadership Summit

CORONADO, CA. – Last week, Kristi More, TFG’s Managing Partner of Strategic Development, along with Kyle Packham from the California Special Districts Association (CSDA) and Cole Karr from National Special Districts Coalition (NSDC), presented on “State and National Advocacy and Public Affairs Issues” at CSDA’s annual General Manager Leadership Summit

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Joonsoo Yi Joins TFG as an Associate
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Joonsoo Yi Joins TFG as an Associate

With policy and campaign experience in the US and abroad, Joonsoo helps strengthen TFG’s services.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – We are pleased to announce that Joonsoo Yi joined The Ferguson Group (TFG) as an Associate in recent months. Joonsoo brings a wealth of legislative experience to the firm, previously serving as a Legislative Aide and Field Representative to Congresswoman Katie Porter, D-CA. In this role, he specialized in financial services, economic development, and national security. This expertise further strengthens TFG’s legislative and regulatory advocacy as well as federal funding services to support the communities in which we work. He also interned for Congressman Harley Rouda, D-CA., and has worked on political campaigns in California and in Europe.

“We’re so happy to have Joonsoo on board,” said Jennifer Imo, Managing Partner of Client Services. “He has a unique understanding of the challenges communities face because of his on-the-ground campaign and field representative experience. This coupled with his impressive policy background brings a fresh perspective to our legislative and regulatory advocacy services.”

Joonsoo graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE) from the University of York. He also holds a Master of Arts in U.S. History and Politics from University College London (UCL).

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27 March 2026

SS4A Program Now Open!

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The U.S. Department of Transportation has opened the FY 2026 Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Program, with approximately $993.5 million available. Applications are due May 26, 2026. We wanted to make sure you had the details in case this aligns with work your organization is currently planning or pursuing.

A summary of the program is below, along with a link to our full TFG Profile Summary for additional detail.

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