About IFS

RECOGNIZED FOR ITS WORK AS AN INDUSTRY LEADER.

A Record of Results

We have a solid reputation for successfully representing diverse clients and campaigns. We've been recognized by external publications as one of Washington's top lobbying firms.

Relationships Matter

Through more than 150 years of combined federal experience, we put our bi-partisan experience and relationships to work representing clients throughout the Federal Government.

Expertise

We understand the complex federal planning, programming, budgeting, contracting, and regulatory processes used in the Executive Branch. We also have unique expertise in the intricate legislative process that Congress uses for annual authorizations, appropriations, regulatory and policy issues, and agency oversight.

MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD IN WASHINGTON

We work with our clients to understand their objectives and to develop appropriate, well-tailored strategies for working with the federal government.This can include developing and executing a Congressional relations strategy, which may involve the following:  developing, strengthening or expanding relations between our clients and Members of Congress; identifying key decision-makers in Congress on items of interest; providing timely tactical information on Congressional processes, schedules, and actions by Members or Congress or Congressional Committees; providing information on activities of federal agencies; providing research and advice on legislative, policy, or business issues; facilitating communications with other companies and non-federal organizations; identifying business opportunities in the federal government; assisting in drafting legislation or legislative proposals and development and preparation of correspondence, briefings, and other written materials; providing advice on federal budgeting or contracting issues; and ensuring strict adherence to all federal lobbying disclosure policy and procedures.


Letitia White

Founding Partner

Letitia served as a key staff member on Capitol Hill. She has a unique and comprehensive understanding of the federal legislative process. As a result, she has long-standing relationships with a number of Members of Congress, their staff, and professional staff members on many Congressional Committees.

Carl Kime

Founding Partner

Carl Kime has extensive service in the Executive and Legislative branches of government. He provides government, industry and university clients with strategic advice and guidance on program development and management, business development, technology transition, industrial teaming arrangements and nuances of the federal acquisition process.

Jean Denton

Founding Partner

Jean Denton has over twenty years of experience working in the legislative arena, with a particular expertise in dealing with the appropriations process. Her work with a diverse group of clients brings a well-rounded knowledge of issues, which is extremely helpful in understanding and impacting the legislative process.

William D. Lowery

Partner Emeritus

Bill has experience as an elected representative in both local and federal government provides him with valuable insight into the legislative and political process. Mr. Lowery contributes an insider perspective that has proven invaluable to the firm’s clients.

Taylor Jordan

Principal

Taylor brings a decade of federal service, experience, and expertise to Innovative Federal Strategies. Most recently, Taylor served as the senior policy advisor to the Administrator of NOAA. Taylor also brings Capitol Hill experience having served on the Professional Staff of the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

Susan Carr

Senior Advisor

Having served as a senior staff member in the North Carolina delegation and as a senior appropriations staffer, Susan has strong ties in the North Carolina delegation. She also served as an appointed official at the USDA from 1998 - 2001.

Katelyn Costello

Executive Associate

Katelyn brings over a decade of experience in administrative management, communications, politics, and public policy to Innovative Federal Strategies.

Peter Engel

Associate

Peter joined IFS following four years of working in the United States Senate where he worked on several portfolios including Agriculture, Energy, National Security, Native Affairs, and Veterans Affairs. 

Erynn Hook

Senior Associate

Erynn most recently served as Chief of Staff for a Member of the New York Congressional delegation. Erynn is from Western New York and served in various roles on Capitol Hill for 7+ years before joining the firm in 2020.

Benjamin J Jarrett

Senior Associate

Ben has extensive experience helping defense, science, and technology-oriented clients advocate for their federal policy goals. Ben came to the firm after over a decade of experience interacting with the legislative and executive branches of the federal government.

David Kilian

Senior Advisor

Dave brings about twenty-nine years of service to the federal government in both the executive and legislative branches. This includes eight years as a civilian budget analyst for the U.S. Air Force in the Pentagon, one year as a supervisory budget analyst in the Department of the Treasury with the U.S. Customs Service, and twenty years as a Professional Staff Member of the House Appropriations Committee.

Lynn Miller

Executive Assistant

Lynn served on the staff of five Members of Congress from Florida, Texas, and Pennsylvania before joining Innovative Federal Strategies.

Joe Minges

Joe Minges

Associate

Joe comes to the firm with over nine years of experience on Capitol Hill. Prior to joining Innovative Federal Strategies, Joe served in the office of Congressman Ed Perlmutter. His portfolio included foreign affairs, defense, and veterans affairs.

Juan Buhigas Palinkasev

Legislative Analyst

Juan comes to IFS with a degree in International Relations and a master’s in international Affairs Policy and Analysis, concentrating on security and defense.

Susan Paxon

Junior Associate

Susan joined after interning on Capitol Hill and serving in a similar capacity for another government relations firm in Washington, DC.

Sam Swinson

Legislative Assistant

A recent graduate from The George Washington University, Sam comes to IFS with a degree in Political Science and 4 prior Congressional internships.

Jeannette Windon

Senior Advisor

Jeannette has over twenty years of experience working in the federal government, including sixteen years on Capitol Hill. As a former Legislative Director for a House and Senate Appropriations Committee member, Jeannette is an expert in appropriations and the legislative process of both chambers.

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