MARK WILLIAMS – PRINCIPAL

Mark is a seasoned and dynamic politico, renowned for his high-energy approach in navigating the nexus of policy, politics, and personalities. With sixteen years of experience on Capitol Hill and almost a decade lobbying, Mark has earned a reputation as an adept strategist, crafting tailored solutions to complex legislative and regulatory challenges. His influence and thought leadership are regularly recognized in national and regional media, including being featured in Washington Business Journal’s People on the Move, and he is frequently quoted on cable and international news outlets.

As Chief of Staff to Congressman Mike Conaway of Texas, former Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, Mark played a pivotal role in shepherding the bipartisan 2018 Farm Bill to passage. He further demonstrated his leadership when the GOP Conference selected the Congressman to lead the Intelligence Committee’s investigation into Russia’s influence in the 2016 presidential election. Mark’s tenure on Capitol Hill also includes serving as Legislative Director for former Ways and Means member Sam Johnson of Texas and as Chief of Staff to former Congressman Todd Rokita of Indiana, where he developed policy expertise across tax, trade, and financial services.

Since transitioning into government relations, Mark has consistently demonstrated shrewd political judgment, coalition-building acumen, and a strong media strategy sensibility. Leveraging an expansive bipartisan network, he ensures clients receive high-impact representation and well-calibrated strategies to engage policymakers, influence legislative outcomes, and shape the broader policy narrative.

In 2025, under a Republican trifecta, Mark delivered results for clients amid the most consequential tax debate in years: the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). Mark spearheaded advocacy efforts with House Ways and Means members to include language eliminating the IRS Direct File Program, leading targeted outreach to key members and staff to ensure explicit repeal language was included in the House bill. The IRS ultimately terminated the program. Mark also played a role in securing a permanent increase in rum cover-over and preventing Section 899—a provision that would have harmed foreign-held U.S. companies, Ferox clients, and the broader U.S. economy—from being included in the final OBBBA package. He further helped narrow changes to the duty drawback regime so that impacts were limited to tobacco companies, rather than extending to alcohol producers. In addition to his advocacy on OBBA, he successfully engaged Treasury to secure favorable 45Z guidance for his clients.

Mark is a dedicated athlete and community leader. A five-time Ironman triathlete, he has raised significant funds for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. He remains involved with the U.S. Soccer Foundation, coaches his children’s soccer teams, and is committed to developing the next generation of conservative Hispanic leaders through his work with the Hispanic Leadership Trust and the Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute.