The Capitol Group - Wisconsin Grassroots

The Capitol Group, LLC

Lobbying, Grassroots, Public Affairs, and Association Management

The Capitol Group, LLC

One South Pinckney
Street, Suite 504,
Madison, WI 53703

608.244-8460

	BRANDON SCHOLZ, Partner Throughout his career as the CEO of a statewide trade association, in government as a Congressional Chief of Staff, the head of a major utilities' public affairs office and as a key player in Wisconsin's political and public affairs campaigns, Brandon Scholz understands the unique nature of the mix between business, politics, media relations and government. Brandon's political insight is sought regularly by members of the press, the Legislature and the business community who trust and value his keen understanding of legislative and political processes.
	MICHELLE KUSSOW, Partner Michelle combines an education in public relations and communication with more than 15 years work experience in the public and private sector including: statewide trade associations; a state agency; numerous Wisconsin businesses and the Wisconsin State Assembly. Michelle's institutional knowledge, dedication and enthusiasm have earned her a positive reputation in Wisconsin's inner political circles as well as respect as an experienced association management executive. Michelle was recently honored as a recipient of InBusiness magazine’s “Forty under 40.”
	BETSY AHNER, Executive Director, Wisconsin Propane Gas Association Betsy joined The Capitol Group to serve as the Executive Director for the Wisconsin Propane Gas Association. She draws on her years of experience in chambers of commerce and associations, as well as her degrees in education and business, to provide leadership, communication and management services to the members with whom she works. As an active volunteer in her own community, Betsy understands and values the individuals who dedicate many hours for the benefit of their industry, and she brings that positive spirit into the management of the WPGA.
	BRITTANY HENSHUE, Administrative Assistant Brittany joined The Capitol Group and has effortlessly taken on the responsibility of assisting with association management and other projects related to The Capitol Group clients. Brittany has past experience in managing payroll and accounts payable and has also spent time in New York City doing editorial work for Bloomsbury USA Publishing and FinePrint Literary Management Agency. Brittany graduated with honors from Marquette University with a B.A. in English Literature and minors in Spanish and Business Administration.

The Capitol Group, LLC
One South Pinckney Street, Suite 504 | Madison, WI 53703
Phone 608.244-8460

Brandon Scholz
Phone 608.335-8500| Fax 608.244-9030 | Email brandon@charterinternet.com

Michelle Kussow
Phone 608.225-7477 | Fax 608.244-9030 | Email mkussow@charterinternet.com