Jon T. Kozesky
Government Affairs Manager
Jon joined GSP, a predecessor to DMGS, in 2011 and leads the government affairs practice for DMGS' Cleveland, Ohio office. As an Ohio Government Affairs Manager, he helps clients navigate opportunities in both Columbus and Washington, DC. Jon previously worked for Congressman Steve LaTourette, interacting with numerous constituents and elected officials throughout Northeast Ohio. In addition, Jon's public sector experience includes working for former US Senator Hillary Clinton, administering federal grants for the state of New York and assisting in the Senator's speech writing. Over the last several years, Jon has worked for several government affairs firms including Van Scoyoc Associates, in Washington, DC.
Experience
Government Affairs Manager, G2G Consulting Inc., Cleveland, OH
- Worked with economic development engines
- Pursued federal, state and local economic development opportunities for attracting new business
- Garnered government support to help existing businesses in the region to expand current operations
- Directed leadership position of office staff
- Held meetings and hearings with federal and state legislators
Van Scoyoc Associates, Washington, DC
- Held meetings with federal legislators
- Attended meetings and briefings on Capitol Hill
- Assisted in grant writing
- Assisted local governments with economic development opportunities
- Reported directly to firm Vice-President Jennifer LaTourette
Government Affairs Assistant, G2G Consulting Inc., Cleveland, OH
- Arranged meetings with federal and state legislators
- Assisted staff with federal appropriations process
- Assisted in grant writing
- Coordinated corporate events
Assistant to the State Director, Office of Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton, New York, NY
- Assisted with speech writing both for senate office and campaign office
- Administered federal grants for State of New York
- Assisted local governments with federal economic development opportunities
- Reported Directly to State Director Karen P. Keogh
Staff Assistant, Office of Congressman Steven C. LaTourette, Painesville, OH
- Assisted in constituent affairs
- Attended events with the Congressman
- Assisted communities throughout the 14th Congressional district in identifying and pursuing economic development opportunities
- Assisted in local Federal Disaster Relief
Education/Affiliations
Jon received a B.S. in Accounting, Pre-Law from Case Western Reserve University. Jon volunteers with the ALS Society, Northern Ohio Chapter, where he assists with events ands aids those suffering from ALS and AmericaReads, where he tutors K-8 students from the Cleveland Public Schools in multiple disciplines and serves as an educational mentor. Jon graduated from Leadership Ashtabula County in 2005.
