JC Young

JC Young serves as a Consultant for SKO GOV and assists clients and partners in developing innovative strategies for working with the legislative and executive branches of state government and Kentucky’s congressional delegation. Born and raised in Frankfort, Kentucky, JC has accumulated contacts spanning the Commonwealth for more than 20 years.

JC is a graduate of Eastern Kentucky University, where he earned his Bachelors and Masters of Public Administration degrees. After graduation in 2006, JC accepted a position with the Kentucky Association of Counties and has served as a resource and advocate for local governments ever since.

In addition to his work as a consultant, JC serves as the Executive Director of two statewide associations that both provide advocacy, training, education, and advisory services to members. Throughout his career, JC has worked closely with both the legislative branch of government crafting laws that affect local governments and the administrative branch representing all 120 counties. His experiences give him a unique perspective that aids him in helping SKO GOV clients refine and address their government relations priorities.

JC has been appointed to numerous State Boards and Commissions by both republican and democratic Governors. He stays active in his local community by serving on the Advisory Board for Traditional Bank and the Frankfort Area Chamber of Commerce.

MEET OUR TEAM

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P. Douglas Barr

P. Douglas Barr

Managing Director, Lexington

Legislative Counsel
Executive Branch Lobbying
Local Government Relations

William Lear

William Lear

Member, Lexington

Legislative Counsel
Executive Branch Lobbying
Local Government Relations

Paul Harnice

Paul Harnice

Member, Frankfort

Legislative Counsel
Legislative Lobbying
Executive Branch Lobbying
Local Government Relations

JC Young

JC Young

Governmental Affairs Consultant
Political/Public Affairs Consultant
Congressional Legislative Consulting
Legislative Branch Lobbying
Executive Branch Lobbying

Stephen Huffman

Stephen Huffman

Governmental Affairs Consultant
Political/Public Affairs Consultant
Congressional Legislative Consulting
Legislative Branch Lobbying
Executive Branch Lobbying