Partners | Clark Lytle Geduldig Cranford

“Ohio’s most effective corporate lobbyist” 2000 | The Ohio Chamber of Commerce

With more than 30 years of governmental affairs experience, Steve Clark is one of the most skilled and reliable corporate advocates in Washington, D.C. and Ohio. A former board member of the Ohio Chamber of Commerce, he was cited in 2000 as Ohio’s Most Effective Corporate Lobbyist, based on survey responses from legislators and other government relations professionals. Click here to read Steve Clark’s bio

GARY LYTLE

“Bipartisan and bicameral relationships” 09/18/2007 | POLITICO

Gary Lytle co-founded Clark Lytle Geduldig & Cranford (formerly Clark & Lytle) and brings nearly 30 years of governmental relations experience to representing the interests of the firm’s clients. Prior to re-joining Clark Lytle & Geduldig in 2008, Lytle was senior vice president of federal relations for Qwest, where he served as head of the Washington, D.C. office and lead lobbyist on all issues involving Congress, the Administration, and the FCC. Click here to read Gary Lytle’s bio

SAM GEDULDIG

“Knows how to kill legislative threats to his clients” 04/24/2008 | The Hill

Sam Geduldig joined Clark Lytle Geduldig & Cranford in 2007, bringing a decade of experience on Capitol Hill. That same year, National Journal magazine named Geduldig one of its well respected political insiders, citing his "campaign experience, insider knowledge, and ties to voting blocks." Since 2008, The Hill newspaper has named Geduldig to its annual list of top lobbyists, highlighting his ability to "kill legislative threats to his clients." Click here to read Sam Geduldig’s bio

JAY CRANFORD

“…more knowledgeable and widely respected by Members” 05/01/11 | Roll Call

Jay Cranford brings more than 15 years of government and public policy experience to serving the interests the firm’s clients. Immediately prior to joining Clark Lytle Geduldig & Cranford, Cranford served as an Assistant for Policy to Rep. John Boehner of Ohio, Speaker of the House of Representatives. Cranford joined the Boehner Leadership team in 2006 when Speaker Boehner was elected Majority Leader. Click here to read Jay Cranford’s bio

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