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Team

SRG has built a team of award-winning strategists with in-depth experience in government relations, project management, politics, lobbying, communications, public relations, and digital strategy. From boardrooms to political war rooms, news desks to TV studios, the Tennessee State Capitol to county courthouses, the depth and breadth of our expertise means we can tackle virtually any challenge thrown our way.

Mark Cate is a seasoned executive and public policy/political strategist with extensive experience in strategic planning, economic and community development, issue advocacy and project management.

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Mark Cate

Co-founder & President

Stephen Susano is an experienced executive and strategist with a successful history of advising clients on business development opportunities, market positioning and connections, regulatory and policy matters, communications, economic development, and community engagement.

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Stephen Susano

Co-founder & COO

Jimmy Abbatiello is a marketing, public relations, and communications strategist who specializes in building and managing comprehensive and scalable campaigns.

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Jimmy Abbatiello

Principal

Ann Waller Curtis is a public relations professional with extensive public policy, media relations, and crisis communications experience.

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Ann Waller Curtis

Principal

Jill Dickerson is a respected communications specialist with expertise in public policy and media relations.

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Jill Dickerson

Associate

Chris Gobble is a widely respected government affairs professional with deep issue expertise in numerous sectors, from local government and healthcare to business and education.

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Chris Gobble

Principal

Don Johnson is a recognized campaign and policy analyst with two decades of experience in government and politics.

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Don Johnson

Principal

Tony Niknejad is a distinguished policy strategist and government relations expert, skilled in the areas of legislative advocacy, fiscal management, and strategic planning.

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Tony Niknejad

Principal

Owen Rosenberg is an accomplished policy and research professional, well-versed in legislative affairs, political communications, and media writing.

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Owen Rosenberg

Associate

Zoë Sams is an experienced attorney and government affairs professional who worked in state government for over a decade and has a deep understanding of Tennessee state law.

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Zoë Sams

Principal

Sarah Tanksley is a respected communications specialist with years of state government experience.

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Sarah Tanksley

Principal