Cole provides clients strategic recommendations from his knowledge of the policy and procurement processes.

 

He is the lead on many of our intergovernmental pursuits helping clients namely in the infrastructure, energy, technology, and workforce spaces. He regularly provides policy guidance and research on state and federal initiatives. He also, often works with our clients to support and drive successful advocacy programs across the nation which are frequently supported by a cultivated network of partners and industry leaders.

 

He is an expert in the grant space and has driven the growth of the firm's grant research, writing, and management program Grants360º™.

 

Cole regularly contributes to, and assists in the management of, the Flywheel FOCUS™, a newsletter focused on providing valuable insight on politics, policy, political climate, elections, trends, and much more.

 

Previously, Cole worked for a State Representative in Massachusetts, where he assisted in the management of the office’s operations, including the handling of its constituent services, the drafting of legislation, and engagements with other legislators and interested parties. He also worked on this Representative’s campaign.

 

Cole also spent his time at an environmental services firm, working under the CEO and one of the business units, helping lead several large internal and external strategic initiatives.  

 

A native of Massachusetts, Cole is a graduate of the College of the Holy Cross, where he majored in Political Science and minored in Business. While at Holy Cross, he had the opportunity to live in D.C., and fell in love with the District. Cole currently resides in D.C., and is avid outdoorsman who you can often find golfing, fishing or skiing.