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Senior-level counsel, informed by 30+ years in the public policy arena, as lobbyists and in policy, communications, campaigns and the media.
We always like to know the “why” behind a problem. When we can get to that truth, we can help figure out what “the right thing to do” looks like. We share the unvarnished puts and takes.
When an issue requires other unique skill sets – such as media and PR, public opinion research, economic or legal analysis – we partner with best-in-class professionals.
Tom Holt
Managing Partner
Tom Holt is a veteran of national and state politics and policy. He began his career in Washington, DC, as a media spokesman for a major think tank, and moved on to become a Cabinet speechwriter and later joined the editorial board of the Richmond (VA) Times-Dispatch. He’s been a fixture at the Oregon Capitol for more than 20 years, and has been described in the media as one of the state’s most influential and respected lobbyists.
Tom also is an active participant in the region’s non-profit community, currently serving as a board member of Lines for Life and the ALS Association of Oregon and SW Washington. He co-founded Willow Creek-Portland Little League, and has been a volunteer leader in several other community and youth organizations.
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Email: tom@theholtcompany.com
