Vernon Simmons
Senior Vice President Vern is a Senior Vice President at Cassidy & Associates and specializes in working on behalf of defense policy and procurement stakeholders to help them secure federal funding and promote their issue-specific needs in Washington. He brings U.S. Department of Defense budget, acquisition, and resource management expertise to bear on behalf of […]
Alexander Simpson
Senior Vice President Alex is a Senior Vice President at Cassidy & Associates, where he focuses on the transportation sector. Alex brings a wealth of experience to Cassidy, most recently serving as Senior Counsel on the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation under Chair and Ranking Member Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-WA). In that role, […]
Peter Stahley
Senior Vice President Peter Stahley is a senior policy strategist with deep expertise in energy, mining, permitting, and public lands. Since joining Cassidy & Associates, he has advised industry leaders, think tanks, and organizations on navigating federal policy, regulatory processes, and shifting political dynamics to deliver solutions and actionable insights. Previously, Peter served as a […]
Hawley Stanton
Vice President Hawley Stanton is a Vice President at Cassidy & Associates, with over ten years of public and private sector experience working with Congress and the Administration. She has in-depth knowledge and experience involving Capitol Hill, specifically within the House Energy and Commerce Committee, due to her time in Congressman Bob Latta’s office and […]
Barbara Sutton
Executive Vice President Barbara is an Executive Vice President at Cassidy and Associates with over 40 years of combined experience working in the federal government and in federal government relations. She effectively leverages her experience to solve problems and identify creative opportunities for clients in a wide range of policy areas that include appropriations, tax, […]
Samantha Swing
Senior Vice President Samantha is a Senior Vice President at Cassidy and Associates where she applies her range of experience to assist clients in navigating congressional and regulatory landscapes. Samantha was a member of Senator Catherine Cortez Masto’s legislative team, where she led on energy, environment, and climate issues. Samantha gained her footing on Capitol […]
Chad Sydnor
Executive Vice President Chad serves as Executive Vice President at Cassidy & Associates, where he brings together his legal training, deep expertise in defense policy, and distinguished military service to deliver strategic results for clients. Since joining the firm in 2017, he has guided organizations to success across a wide range of sectors, including aerospace, […]
Linwood Taylor
Office Services Manager Linwood is the Office Services Manager at Cassidy & Associates, handling all the office and catering services at Cassidy, as well as the office inventory and equipment maintenance. Prior to joining Cassidy in 2019, Linwood was the Property Manager for The Seville Condominium and other residential properties. Linwood served in the United […]
Sarah Young
Senior Vice President Sarah is a Senior Vice President at Cassidy & Associates where she utilizes her extensive background in appropriations on Capitol Hill to identify opportunities and achieve results for her clients. During her 21-year tenure with the House Committee on Appropriations, Sarah served in numerous roles – establishing her deep knowledge of the […]