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Capitol Consultants, Inc. is a firm specializing
in government relations, public affairs and issue-based grassroots
advocacy.
Carol L. McCoshen –
Carol McCoshen is President of Capitol Consultants,
a firm specializing in government relations, public affairs and
issues-based grassroots advocacy. Prior to founding Capitol Consultants
in 1992, Carol had over a decade of experience in government and
public relations as a senior associate and partner in several reputable
Madison firms. Carol has worked successfully in political campaigns,
issue referenda, fundraising, special events and in the state legislature.
From her experience, Carol has developed an excellent understanding
of both the legislative and political process as well as a strong
statewide network of contacts.
William J. McCoshen –
Bill McCoshen is the Senior Vice President of Capitol
Consultants, a firm specializing in government relations, public
affairs and issues-based grassroots advocacy. Before joining Capitol
Consultants, Bill was appointed by Governor Tommy Thompson to be
the Secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Commerce where he was
responsible for assisting citizens, businesses and communities with
financing and economic development programs. At the age of 29, bill
was the youngest cabinet secretary ever appointed in Wisconsin history.
Prior to being appointed the Secretary of Commerce, Bill was the
manager of Governor Thompson’s historic third-term campaign
victory. The landslide 68% victory was the second highest margin
in state history and the largest margin since 1922. The ’94
reelection campaign captured 71 of 72 counties, and Governor Thompson
received more votes than any gubernatorial candidate in history.
Before taking a leave from state government to serve as Governor
Thompson’s campaign manager, Bill served as Governor Thompson’s
chief of staff.
Anthony T. Langenohl –
Tony Langenohl is the Vice President of
Capitol Consultants, a firm specializing in government relations,
public affairs and issues-based grassroots advocacy. Before joining
Capitol Consultants, Tony was Special Assistant to Wisconsin Governor
Tommy Thompson. As Special Assistant to Governor Thompson, Tony
was the Governor’s traveling press and policy aide. In addition,
Tony held several other positions in and out of the Thompson Administration,
including Deputy Communications Director of Governor Thompson’s
historic fourth term election in 1998, an education policy aide
to the Governor and Special Assistant to the Secretary of the Department
of Administration. In addition, Tony has worked on and advised numerous
campaigns, including; gubernatorial, congressional, legislative,
issue-based and judicial campaigns in and out of Wisconsin.
Shawn Pfaff –
Shawn Pfaff is a Senior Associate with Capitol
Consultants, a firm specializing in government relations, public
affairs and issues-based grassroots advocacy. Before joining Capitol
Consultants, Shawn was the Deputy Political Director of Governor Jim Doyle's 2006 gubernatorial campaign. In addition Shawn worked for three and a half years in the Office of Governor Jim Doyle as an Agency Affairs advisor, focusing on agriculture and renewable fuels and as an External Affairs manager working with community and municipal and business leaders all across the state. Before joining the Doyle Administration Shawn worked spent three years in Washington, D.C. serving as a legislative aide for U.S. Representative Earl Pomeroy (D-ND) and U.S. Senator Tim Johnson (D-SD) working on agricultural and trade issues. Shawn has a Master's Degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison's La Follette School of Public Affairs and an undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.
Jennifer Parchem–
Jenny Parchem is an Executive Assistant with
Capitol Consultants. Prior to joining Capitol Consultants, Jenny
was a Strategic Communications Coordinator for the Communications
Division at American Family Insurance’s National Headquarters
in Madison, where she was an editorial assistant for three publications;
administrative assistant for the manager and director; she was also
tasked with sending and archiving of corporate messages and communications;
coordinating seminars, classes and conferences for the Communications
Division.
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