David McMahan grew up in politics. He moved to Washington, D.C., as a child when his father served on the staff of U.S. Senator Howard Baker, giving him an early and firsthand introduction to government and public service. As a teenager, David served as a page in the U.S. Senate and later interned for the Majority Leader throughout college, experiences that gave him an understanding and appreciation for how government works from an early age.
David turned that early interest in politics into a long and successful career in government relations, ultimately founding one of the oldest government relations firms in the state of Tennessee. With experience in virtually every facet of government, he has built a reputation for being tough, hardworking, fair, and honest. His deep knowledge of the inner workings of government and his ability to navigate complex legislative and political issues have earned him recognition from major newspapers across Tennessee as the “top lobbyist on Capitol Hill.” He is also the only lobbyist consistently ranked by Business TN Magazine among the top 100 most powerful people in the state.
