Rob Carter

Rob advises clients on a wide range of policy and government relations matters. He has a long history of working in public safety administration. Prior to joining the firm, Rob served as Commissioner of the Indiana Department of Correction, a position he was appointed to in 2017 by Indiana Governor...

Tom McDonald

A former U.S. Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Tom provides strategic government relations counsel to clients. He regularly advises corporate CEOs and chief legal officers on a variety of government relations issues in Washington, internationally, and in major U.S. state capitals. Tom is a registered lobbyist before the U.S. Senate and House...

Christian Palich

Christian is an experienced government and public affairs professional who advocates for clients in front of state and federal executive branch agencies, Congress, and state legislatures.Prior to joining Taft Advisors, Christian worked as vice president of government and external affairs for a large energy company operating in several states across...

Galen Schuerlein

Galen has decades of involvement in the political process and understands issues unique to entities affected by local, state, and federal government and policies. She focuses on providing comprehensive strategic solutions for public, private, and nonprofit clients at the state and local levels. Galen creates realistic, holistic strategies encompassing legal,...

Todd Burtron

Todd has nearly 30 years of experience in public service ranging from public safety to executive administration. He focuses on municipal relations, working with Indiana counties, cities, towns, and townships in a wide range of matters.Prior to joining Taft, Todd served as the Chief of Staff for the city of...

Adeline Miller

Addie represents clients in a range of policy matters before state legislative and executive agencies. Prior to joining Taft Advisors, Addie served as the Committee Administrator for the Minnesota House Commerce Committee with Chair Zack Stephenson (DFL – 36A) where her bipartisan work helped create solutions to improve the lives...