Lobbying and Government Relations 2020

When there is an issue that needs work, many have learned to just call Clare.  Clare Hester is recognized by her clients as one of their top lobbyists in the country and is the founding partner of Capitol Resources, LLC. With her partners, Henry Barbour and John Lundy, she has helped grow Capitol Resources into one of the South’s leading government relations firms with offices in states from Austin, TX to Columbia, SC, as well as in Washington, DC.

Hester is a determined advocate on behalf of her clients, a strong political strategist, and a respected government relations leader in Mississippi with thirty years of experience in state government relations. She and her Capitol Resources team are waging and winning multiple initiatives each year for and against propositions on behalf of businesses and trade associations. Hester has an unparalleled track record of success leading lobbying efforts on a significant range of issues, as well as with fundraising, and with coalition development.

Hester is also a passionate advocate for programs that make meaningful change in vulnerable, at-risk children’s lives, including: working with the Alliance of Mississippi Boys and Girls Clubs which steers at-risk children into success as adults through its after-school and summer programs; Youth Villages that provides intensive home-based alternatives and treatments for children placed into Foster Care and institutions; and promoting Comcast’s Internet Essentials program that provides below-cost computers and internet access to families with children who qualify for free or reduced or lunch programs, and families living in low income housing.