The McCormick Group is pleased to have assisted in the placement of Stephen L. Sayle as Principal at Gray Global Advisors
Before joining Gray Global Advisors, Stephen was the Founder and CEO of Sayle Consulting, a bipartisan, bicameral boutique lobbying firm. Sayle uses his over 25 years’ of experience in Washington to strategically position clients and to tactically implement winning strategies. Recognized as a leader in energy and environment issues, Sayle Consulting has also successfully represented clients in telecommunications and technology, health care issues, among others.
Sayle’s government service includes three separate assignments. He served as a legislative counsel to Congressman Joe Barton (R-TX) from 1989-1993, and he was an Oversight and Investigations majority counsel for the powerful House Energy and Commerce Committee from 1995-1997. Stephen then returned to Capitol Hill as a subcommittee staff director under Chairman Lamar Smith (R-TX) for the Science Space and Technology Committee from 2013-2015.
His non-government practice includes serving as CEO of Dow Lohnes Government Strategies, a government affairs subsidiary of Dow Lohnes, a D.C. and Atlanta-based law firm, and as a Principal at Dutko Worldwide, a top 20 Washington public affairs management firm at the time.
Stephen has twice been recognized by The Hill Newspaper as one of Washington’s “Top Electricity Lobbyists,” and he has been selected three times by The Hill as one of Washington’s “Top Hired Guns.”
“Stephen has served at the highest levels of government and at some of Washington, DC’s most prestigious public affairs firms. He is a top talent who is widely respected throughout Washington and has built a reputation for intelligence, integrity, and honesty. I am excited to have Stephen on board to enhance the firm’s energy, telecommunications, and infrastructure practices,” said Justin Gray, President & CEO of Gray Global.
Co-Founded by late Congressman William H. Gray and his son Justin, Gray Global Advisors is a full-service advisory firm that that specializes in the strategic implementation of government affairs and business consulting services. For more than 14 years, GGA has developed winning strategies with public and private corporations, foreign governments, educational institutions, trade associations, foundations, and non-profit
The placement was handled by Stephen Nelson, our Executive Principal, and Jake Ecke, our Associate. They can be reached at the following:
Stephen Nelson
Executive Principal
703-312-6744 | snelson@tmg-dc.com
Jake Ecke
Associate
703-224-1452 | jecke@tmg-dc.com
