C2 Strategies is a respected, results-driven, and trusted bipartisan government relations firm. We proudly serve a diverse range of U.S. and international clients, from Fortune 500 companies to small startups and nonprofits. For over 40 years. C2 Strategies, most recently known as O Brien, Gentry & Scott, has operated under the guiding principle that innovative, sound government solutions appeal to everyone. As a result. C2 Strategies is effective in building strong bipartisan relationships that eclipse changes in government leadership, enabling us to successfully advance our clients initiatives regardless of election outcomes.

About the National Security InstituteThe National Security Institute serves as a platform for research, teaching, scholarship, and policy development that incorporates a realistic assessment of the threats facing the United States and its allies, as well as an appreciation of the legal and practical challenges facing U.S. intelligence, defense, law enforcement, homeland security, and cybersecurity communities. NSI draws on the experience of its visiting fellows, as well as its highly distinguished advisory board and faculty, to produce timely research and policy materials that deliver insightful analysis and actionable recommendations to senior policymakers in the White House and key departments and agencies, as well as those on Capitol Hill.NSI’s newest Fellows served as leaders in the Congress and the Executive branch, as well as continue to hold senior positions in the private sector and academia.

For over 40 years. O Brien, Gentry & Scott (OBGS), has operated under the guiding principle that innovative, sound government solutions appeal to everyone. As a result. OBGS is effective in building strong bipartisan relationships that eclipse changes in government leadership, enabling us to successfully advance our clients initiatives regardless of election outcomes.The firm's depth of expertise and success in achieving each client’s unique needs ranges from developing and executing government engagement strategies, expanding client name recognition, credibility, and access to key leaders within Congress and relevant Government agencies, implementing funding and policy priorities to advance client business opportunities and protect investments actively; drafting and advancing legislative budget and policy proposals; developing strategic messaging to aid business development; assisting in acquisition strategies; monitoring and reporting on US government activities that impact client interests and program priorities; and, coalition building within industry and advocacy partners to advance client goals.We know that success in navigating the political, legislative, and regulatory environments for our clients requires us to stay ahead of issues and opportunities. This allows us to collaborate with Government decision-makers and shape new ideas, legislation, and solutions.

The PK team is drawn from a broad range of multi-sector, global disciplines, combining a wealth of experience in a variety of government and commercial sectors. Underpinned by a clear understanding of the strength that diversity brings, the team's collective access and experience enables PK to actively and efficiently monitor the pulse of the sector, discovering opportunities based on identifying and interpreting current and emerging DoD operational requirements and capability gaps. Once identified these gaps can then be addressed with innovative conceptual solutions, mapped to key technology groups through engagement with industry, innovators, capital providers and academia domestically and across partner nations.

Serves as the liaison for the Commander, USSOCOM, to the United States Congress for Joint Special Operations, Special Mission Units, and Intelligence Matters. Develops and executes legislative strategy in order to secure support of a $13 billion budget and extensive authorizations for operations and intelligence. Engages on a daily basis with members of Congress, personal staff, and the professional staff from Senate and House Armed Services Committees, Intelligence Committees, and Appropriations Subcommittees for Defense. Integrates and coordinates with Office of Secretary of Defense (OSD) legislative affairs, Undersecretary of Defense for Intelligence (USD-I) legislative affairs, Joint Staff (JS) legislative affairs, DOD SAPCO, and Geographic Combat Commander (GCC) legislative affairs offices on behalf of SOCOM for operational and programmatic issues of Congressional interest.

Senior representative to the interagency and intelligence community on national security and counterterrorism policy issues. Represented a senior Special Operations commander, his operations, requirements and vision to attain maximum momentum on whole of government national security operations. Proven Leader, policy advisor, USSOCOM representative, DoD/Interagency relations.

Army Legislative Affairs - Programs (Intel, Cyber, Army Special Operations)

160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne)

Company Commander, 344th Military Intelligence Battalion, 111th Military Intelligence Brigade

Deployed for 13 months to Iraq as a Brigade intelligence officer in charge of 12 Soldiers. Challenged with the toughest jobs beyond my pay grade and Gained unique perspectives. Lead/managed a small staff of intelligence professionals. 4th Brigade, 1st Infantry Division

Identified niche need in a community and grew a small business from zero initial capital to a successful small business with over 400 clients. Wrote public grants and expanded to 6 locations in 6 years.