HighGround Team Members
The firm was established in 1996 and the office is now located in the John L. Irvin Historic Home in the Roosevelt Historic District of downtown Phoenix.
The firm’s strategic approach to public affairs is rooted in a background of political campaign and public sector issue management. The HighGround team has built a career from successes in campaign and public affairs issue management.
The HighGround team has an unparalleled understanding of Arizona government and public affairs:
J. Charles “Chuck” Coughlin
President
Douglas C. Cole
Sr. Vice President
Robert Johnson
Vice President Public Affairs
Anne Hamilton
Sr. Account Executive Government Affairs
Paul Bentz
Vice President Accounts and Strategy
Patrick J. Cunningham
Public Affairs Consulting – General Counsel to Highground
Kate Fassett
Account Executive Government Relations & Business Development
Ryan Smith
Account Executive
Robyne Richards
Office Manager
Kade Twist
Outreach Coordinator
Fran Parker, Carlton Media Group
Media Buyer
See Level Writing & Design
Graphic Design and Writing