Expertise

The space between business and government intervention has never been narrower.

Washington, DC and most state capitals have become complex arenas where change is constant and difficult and contentious issues are constantly debated. The outcome of these debates and your ability to react to opportunities can profoundly impact both your agenda and your bottom line.

Government and the government affairs community are a mix of issues, ideas, personalities, and constituencies — interconnected by relationships — working on vital issues in a partisan and changing environment.

The best way to attack your concerns or create opportunities is to craft a unique plan and then put the plan to work. Total Spectrum can help you craft a plan that combines the best practices of both a strong legislative-administrative strategy and a successful political-communications agenda.

We first listen and learn, because we can never know your concerns and interests better than you do. Then we match our experience and knowledge to your needs, and create a tailored results-oriented implementation strategy by picking from a menu of legislative, political, and communications skills and techniques.

Total Spectrum’s principals, staff, and partner companies have more than 175 cumulative years of legislative and campaign leadership in Washington, DC and key state capitals. We are legislative experts and political strategists who have the skills, experience, and relationships to deliver results.

We would be pleased to learn about your needs.

Total Spectrum Principals:

Steve Gordon, Managing Director
John McKechnie, Managing Director
Steve Pfister, Partner
Eugene F. Swanzey, Partner
Dennis F. Rasmussen, Partner
Ann Warner, Partner
Terry Boykin Thames, Partner
Jack Cramton, Director, Washington Office

Partner Companies:

James Miller, Tax Legislative Solutions – Washington, DC
Diane M. Major, VH Strategies – Washington, DC
Chris Howes, The Howes Group – Denver, CO and Washington, DC