The Team
Current – “Our work began and continues to be rooted where the action is. We specialize in fieldwork – informing, motivating and activating constituencies.”
Capable – “Our track record is one of quietly delivering. We serve companies and organizations that count on our consistent execution.”
Compliant – “Our reputation is impeccable. We maintain the highest standards of sensitivity and trust.”
Joe Weber - Founder / Partner
Joe Weber has unprecedented experience in Government Affairs and Issues Management. As a highly regarded consultant, Joe has been responsible for planning countless successful public affairs and lobbying campaigns.
Joe’s experience provides him with an extensive working knowledge of lobbying, interest groups, coalition development, grassroots lobbying and ballot measure campaigns. His eclectic background brings a unique ability to work with Fortune 500 CEOs and Government Affairs professionals on a diverse range of issues.
Chris Tiedeman - Partner
Chris Tiedeman is a licensed Minnesota attorney who brings a national network of political friendships and record of successful Public Affairs campaigns on issues ranging from Healthcare to Forestry to the Music Industry to Retail.
Chris has become a highly regarded Public Affairs consultant with particular expertise in grassroots programs and the use of social media to engage key constituencies. He has become known for bringing unique, often disparate coalitions together to help move public policy.
Phil Stalboerger - Partner
Phil Stalboerger has over 30 years of experience in public affairs, government relations, and business development. Phil’s extensive network across the country and expert relationship building have earned him as one of the premier public affairs professionals in the nation. His extensive expertise in health care, transportation, telecommunications, and the overall business climate are key in helping drive public policy and strategic growth.
Phil was awarded the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal Forty under 40 recipient in 2009. Heavily involved the business community, he has served as the Chair of Minnesota State Chamber of Commerce Leadership Minnesota program, a program designed to identify and cultivate leaders and leadership opportunities in Minnesota. He has also served as Chair of the Dakota County Regional Chamber of Commerce, as well as Board Chair of 360 Communities. Phil was recently re-appointed to serve on the Governor’s Task Force on Broadband by Minnesota Governor Tim Walz.
Phil is also involved in the motorcycle community, and serves as Treasurer for the Board of Directors of the National BMW Motorcycle Owners Association headquartered in South Carolina.
Richard Larkin McLay - Managing Director
Richard bridges the complex worlds of public policy and strategic communications, transforming policy goals into focused, effective campaigns that resonate with diverse audiences. His portfolio spans strategic work with nonprofits, associations, corporations, political candidates, and the U.S. State Department, where he develops comprehensive engagement strategies that drive measurable results.
From orchestrating sophisticated advocacy campaigns across Minnesota to building grassroots initiatives in the South Pacific, Richard navigates diverse cultural and political landscapes with a practiced understanding of local dynamics. He excels at transforming complex policy challenges into clear, compelling narratives that mobilize stakeholders and spark change.
His approach combines innovative digital strategy and traditional outreach methods, crafting multi-channel campaigns that connect with key audiences and deliver lasting impact. By building authentic relationships and creating strategic partnerships, he helps clients cut through the noise and turn their visions into wins.
Richard holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Saint John's University.