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Welcome to Capitol Focus LLC – a full-service government affairs management firm specializing in political consulting and legislative lobbying. Recognized as trusted and respected advocates for our clients, we can provide you with the expertise needed to navigate the complex political process. We understand the politics. We know the players.

In order to be successful in your legislative efforts, you must be active and involved. We have the knowledge and expertise to assist you in developing effective government affairs and lobbying strategies to accomplish your goals. From the most basic request to extensive, multi-faceted approaches, our firm can help you succeed in your efforts.
Who We Are
Capitol Focus LLC is a full-service government relations and lobbying firm representing clients with general business interests. Collectively, the principals have over 20 years of experience in lobbying at the local, state and national level, including grassroots advocacy and issue management. Capitol Focus LLC effectively represents its clients before the state legislature as well as administrative and regulatory agencies, and Congress. The principals of Capitol Focus LLC have strong bi-partisan ties and are recognized as trusted and respected advocates for their clients.
We have frontline experience working with all levels of government on a broad range of complex policy issues. We provide leadership and direction for our clients and assist them in implementing successful government affairs and lobbying strategies. Our relationships across the political spectrum coupled with our years of experience working in different capacities on a host of policy issues, demonstrates our proven ability to effectively serve our clients’ interests.

Our success is based on simple philosophy: honesty; integrity; clear communication; a positive attitude; and a commitment to serving our clients with the highest level of service and professionalism. After a company or association becomes a client of Capitol Focus LLC, we begin working immediately to understand their interests. Our knowledge and experience enables us to strategically analyze legislation and to develop proactive and effective strategies to ensure success for our clients. Simultaneously, we work closely with our clients to educate legislative leadership, key committee members and other relevant policy makers on issues of concern. Because of our established relationships, our clients find they have immediate access to the political pipeline and “key players.” Our strong professional relationships also serve as a conduit for building and strengthening alliances with other interest groups in the political community.

What We Do
Capitol Focus LLC’s services include multiple components that enhance our clients’ advocacy efforts. Along with our clients, we work to promote legislation and responsible regulation that best serves their respective needs and interests.
Every client is unique and every client's needs are different. By actively engaging our clients, we are better able to understand their business, their issues, and their goals. Our ability to adapt to their specific needs allows us to develop the most appropriate strategies and approaches to ensure their goals are met. We can serve your company or organization with the highest level of service and professionalism in your government affairs matters and are prepared to tailor services to meet your needs.

We are committed to clear and honest communication with our clients, elected officials and other policy makers, allowing for the most effective and efficient execution of any lobbying strategy. By implementing effective government affairs plans, we can increase your company’s or organization’s profile and effectiveness and ensure that you are part of the policy debate.

With offices conveniently located one block north of the state capitol, we also provide for our clients access to meeting facilities, as well as a full complement of general office support staff.
 
    Our Services:
  • Government Affairs Management
  • Lobbying
  • Policy Analysis
  • Regulatory Issues Analysis
  • Federal Advocacy
  • Event Planning
  • Legislative Monitoring
  • Communications
  • PAC Management
  • Bill Tracking
 
    Our Issues:
  • Constitutional Reform
  • Immigration / Labor
  • Private Property Rights
  • Water
  • Renewable Energy
  • Nutrition / Health Standards
  • Taxes
  • Transportation
  • Liquor
  • Air Quality
  • Water Quality
  • Animal Welfare
  • Environmental Regulations
  • Payday Lending
  • Online Sales Tax
  • Healthcare
  • Education
  • Telecommunications
  • Criminal Justice / Victim Rights
 
    Current Clients:
  • AT&T
  • Colorado Association of Wheat Growers
  • Colorado Dairy Farmers
  • Colorado Employer Benefit Trust
  • Colorado Financial Services Centers Association
  • Colorado Organization for Victim Assistance
  • First Choice Emergency Room
  • Genentech, A Member of the Roche Group
  • Gold Dome Access
  • UCB




Meet Our Principals
The principals of Capitol Focus LLC understand the first impression is the most important impression. We are a dynamic, results-driven team dedicated to making a positive first impression for our clients and are recognized as honest and straight forward in our approach. We have a proven track record of fostering relationships on both sides of the aisle in a political climate that is continually changing. Our ethic and hard work has earned us the respect of our clients and policy-makers alike.
 
Landon Gates
Principal/Lobbyist
  landon@capitolfocusllc.com
  (970) 218.0284
  @LandonGates
Landon Gates is a partner in Capitol Focus LLC. Before starting Capitol Focus, Landon worked for Colorado Farm Bureau, serving as the Director of Public Policy for Regulatory and National Affairs. A native from Yuma, Colorado, Landon graduated from Colorado State University in 2002 with a Bachelors degree in Animal Science. Landon, began his political career with the Colorado Cattlemen’s Association, and has experience in local, state and national politics. Landon has worked several ballot initiative campaigns and worked as a legislative aide for Denver City Council before joining Farm Bureau. Landon has broad experience in lobbying on legislation at the national and state level as well as working on regulatory issues. Landon is currently living in Denver and in 2007 was selected to serve on the Governor’s Pollution Prevention Advisory Board, serving as Chair from 2011 to 2013. In 2011, Landon was appointed Co-Chair of Mayor Michael Hancock’s transition team for Denver’s Department of Environmental Health. Landon currently serves as a member of the Colorado Agricultural Leadership Program Board of Directors.
 
Brock Herzberg
Principal/Lobbyist
  brock@capitolfocusllc.com
  (303) 945.1076
  @BrockHerzberg
Brock Herzberg is a partner in Capitol Focus LLC. Before starting Capitol Focus Brock worked as a full-time employee of the Western Dairy Association, serving as the Executive Director of the Colorado Dairy Political Action Trust / Political Action Committee. A native from Akron, Colorado, Brock graduated from Colorado State University in 2000 with a Bachelors degree in Speech Communications with a minor in Political Science. Brock received his Masters degree in Communications from Colorado State University in 2002. Brock began his political career working in Washington, D.C. in the office of Senator Wayne Allard. After leaving Washington, Brock worked for the Colorado Farm Bureau and the Virginia Farm Bureau before his time with the Western Dairy Association. Brock has extensive knowledge of political issues and has successfully lobbied at the local, state and national levels. In 2011, Brock served as a member of Mayor Michael Hancock’s transition team for the Denver Department of Environmental Health. Brock currently serves on the Board of Directors for Advocacy Denver, a non-profit organization providing an active voice and supporting civil rights for people with disabilities.
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