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