Bio of Marcus C. Dunn, Principal

• Marcus Dunn advises clients on public policy matters, involving—among others areas—defense, homeland security and education policy.
• With more than 16 years experience in the realm of state and federal government— seven of which were spent on Capitol Hill— Mr. Dunn helps clients approach and navigate complex legislative matters.
• His knowledge of the legislative process is enhanced by his ability to find an equitable solution and effectively provide complete answers for specific legislative inquiries.
• Mr. Dunn was most recently a Senior Public Policy Specialist with Patton Boggs, LLP
• He has served as legislative director and military legislative assistant to Representative Jeff Miller (R-FL).
• Additionally, Mr. Dunn was a military legislative assistant to Representative Joel Hefley (R-CO)
• He began his federal legislative work as a legislative assistant to Representative Bob Schaffer (R-CO).
• During his tenure on Capitol Hill, Mr. Dunn has advocated successfully on behalf of his Members by assisting with several bills becoming law, multiple amendments and millions of dollars appropriated for specific Congressional district needs.
• Prior to his work in Washington DC, Mr. Dunn served as the communications director for the Colorado State Senate, and for six years he was enlisted with the Army National Guard, earning his basic parachutist badge while with the 5/19 Special Forces, support company.
• Marcus is an active member of his community.  He is the current past president of the neighborhood civic association.  He is also active in Community Theater, and volunteers his time for neighborhood watch, various youth sports programs and local political campaigns.

Bio of Stephen Smith Holton, Legislative Advisor 

• Steve Holton joined Capitol Centric, LLC in February of 2007.   
• Steve has served in three Congressional offices on Capitol Hill and has worked on multiple political campaigns including the 2004 presidential..  Mr. Holton’s legislative experience, as well as a detective-like sense for investigation and research, provides clients with a valuable resource.   Additionally, Mr. Holton’s marketing background gives him the insight for producing synergetic relationships with companies and organizations working with the US Government. 
• Mr. Holton was most recently a legislative aide for Representative Virginia Foxx (NC-5).
• He has served as a legislative aide to Chairman Saxby Chambliss on the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry.
• Mr. Holton began his career on Capitol Hill by serving as a legislative aide and senior correspondent to Representative Jeff Miller (FL-1).
• During his term on Capitol Hill, Mr. Holton was responsible for handling a broad array of issues including: Agriculture, Interior/Environment, Military, Transportation, Energy, Banking, Veterans, Science/Technology, Homeland Security, FEMA and issues dealing with the Second Amendment.
• Mr. Holton has drafted and assisted with the passage of legislation and amendments, submitted and assisted with appropriation requests, built relationships with numerous interest groups and provided legislative analysis. He also wrote speeches, opinions and editorials.
• In the summer of 2004, Mr. Holton joined the Bush/Cheney reelection campaign.  He served as the Michigan Deputy Communications Director and County Director for multiple counties throughout the state.    
• Other campaigns that Mr. Holton worked on were the campaigns of Representative Charles Taylor (NC), Senator Lisa Murkowski (AK), Governor Haley Barbour (MS), Shelley Moore Capito (WV) as well as participating in the Republican National Committee’s (RNC) Political Telemarketing Fundraiser in 2006.
• During his time on Capitol Hill, Mr. Holton was a member of the Congressional Legislative Staff Association (CLSA) and was twice elected to positions within that organization.
• In 2003-04 Mr. Holton served as President to the Alabama State Society.
• Mr. Holton received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Public Relations from the University of Alabama where he was also a member of the Sigma Nu Fraternity. 
• He is a native of Camilla, GA where he spent close to ten years working in various areas of Agriculture including a stint as a Cotton Consultant for Top Crop Scouting Service, Inc. and the Director of Cropdusting and Flight Operations for Wingate Flying Service, Inc.