Who We Are
Our partners and associates bring backgrounds in law, legislative staff work, strategic communications, and political risk.
David McMahan Founder Recognized by major newspapers across Tennessee as the “top lobbyist on Capitol Hill.” david@mwrlobbyists.com View Bio 
Beth Winstead Co-Founder Former Assistant Chief Clerk for the Tennessee House of Representatives and chief lobbyist for Metro Nashville/Davidson County. beth@mwrlobbyists.com View Bio 
Anna M. Richardson Partner Former Executive Assistant for Policy and Research in the office of the Senate Speaker Pro Tempore. anna@mwrlobbyists.com View Bio 
Caroline Simmons Partner Guides legislation for clients from medical providers and distillers to judges. caroline@mwrlobbyists.com View Bio 
Andrea Bennett-Punke Senior Associate Came to the firm from the office of Senator John Stevens; graduated with honors from the University of Tennessee College of Law. andrea@mwrlobbyists.com View Bio 
Kate Roberts Associate Works with clients across Tennessee on legislative strategy, government relations, and relationships with policymakers. kate@mwrlobbyists.com View Bio 
Payton Corlew Associate Works with clients across Tennessee on legislative strategy, issue research, and relationships with policymakers. payton@mwrlobbyists.com View Bio 
Chase Ingle Associate Former Senior Legislative Advisor to House Majority Leader William Lamberth, with experience across Tennessee state government. chase@mwrlobbyists.com View Bio 
Warren Wells Affiliate Nearly two decades at the highest levels of Tennessee state government, including Chief Lobbyist for Governor Bill Haslam. warren@mwrlobbyists.com View Bio 