Communication Management
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Steve Anthony: Principal

From 1977 to 1995, Steve was employed by the House of Representatives. From 1981 Steve served as the chief aide for Speaker Thomas Murphy, the longest serving Speaker in the United States. In 1995, he was selected Executive Director of the Georgia Democratic Party by Governor Zell Miller.

During his service at the State Capitol, Steve was a key player with many of the major pieces of legislation. He provided counsel and advice to hundreds of legislators. Steve was responsible for the day-to-day operation of the House staff as well as overseeing the training of new members. He developed a close relationship with most of the key leaders in the Georgia business community. Some of the more important items Steve was involved with were the rewriting of the state constitution in 1982, development of the redesign of the funding of the education system in Georgia (QBE), support and funding for the Georgia Dome, as well as the legislative implementation of the Georgia Lottery. In addition, Steve worked closely with Billy Payne in the early going to secure state support and funding for the 1996 Olympics.

As Executive Director of the Georgia Democratic Party, Steve was responsible for the day-to-day operation of the state party. More importantly, his task was to develop and implement the strategic plan that would keep the Governorship, other statewide offices and the General Assembly in democratic hands - as they had been for the entire century. This involved organizing, message development, research, press and media relations, communication and implementation. Polling, focus group work and get-out-the-vote were integral in this success. As a result, landmark victories occurred in 1998 in numbers greater than had been previously seen in that decade. His contacts in the political arena extend from Washington DC to local governmental officials throughout Georgia.

In 1999, Steve joined the public affairs firm of Dowling, Langley and Associates. Later that year he formed his own company, Anthony Consulting Group. Also, in 1999, Steve started teaching an upper-division Political Science course at Georgia State University in Atlanta.Titled Georgia Politics (POLS 4125), this course is an advanced, in depth study of Georgia politics and the Georgia political system. He also teaches American Government.

Steve is a native Georgian who received his undergraduate degree from West Georgia College, where he was a member of the track team and was President of the Letterman's Club his senior year. He then received his law degree from John Marshall Law School in 1977 before going to work at the State Capitol. He is the author of numerous articles about the legislative process and legislation. In 1998, he wrote a weekly newspaper column for selected papers around the state. In addition, he has been a periodic contributor for Business-to-Business magazine. Steve is a member of the GA State Games Commission which oversees the GA State Games held each year."

Don Brothers : Associate

Don Brothers has been practitioner in campaigns and government for the past 22 years. In his native state of Kentucky, Don began his involvement as House staff to Speaker Bill Kenton and then as committee staff: both during a period of great expansion of legislative influence and professional staffing. He later served in executive staff positions for Governors Martha Layne Collins and Brereton Jones in their economic development departments and as legislative liaison. At other times during his professional career, Don provided staff and legislative services to a variety of business, non-profit and government organizations. He was part of a small management team in 1994 recognized as one of ten national finalists for the Innovations in State and Local Government award by the Ford Foundation and the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard.

Since relocating to Georgia nine years ago, Don has maintained his Kentucky involvement by providing legislative services to State Auditor Edward Hatchett. In Georgia's elections in 1998, he was call room manager for Lt. Governor Mark Taylor. Don was the Democratic nominee for the 63rd House District in 2000 and currently serves as Chair of the DeKalb County Democratic Party. Other professional activities include marketing and computer services contracts with numerous businesses in the Metro area.

Don has a BA from the University of Kentucky. He and his wife, Jennifer, reside in Decatur and are involved in many civic, political and social organizations. Don brings a wealth of experience to our efforts and will allow us to broaden our reach across the Southeast.