Our Team
Brad Boswell
Principal
Brad Boswell has been a contract lobbyist in the state of Washington since 1996. His client interests have inspired some of the most innovative, and at times, controversial legislative outcomes in environmental, energy and transportation policy. As a government relations professional, Brad’s established relationships span both sides of the political aisle, with a practiced ability to pull the levers of political action when needed to achieve his client’s policy goals.
In a legislative environment where the politics of the day can be influenced by a social media post or headline, Brad has provided steady, consistently productive advocacy. Most recently, during a legislative session focused on mental health, opioids and special education, Brad was able to secure billions of dollars for Vigor shipyards, benefiting the company and the diverse working professionals in industrial maritime manufacturing. At the same time, he secured tax policies supporting the National Hockey League’s (NHL) establishment in Seattle and successfully upheld the policies of the Seattle Chamber of Commerce and related transportation investment projects across the Puget Sound.
Brad has strong and productive relationships with regulatory agencies including the Department of Transportation, Department of Ecology and the Utilities and Transportation Commission. Brad’s efforts on behalf of the solar industry have resulted in tax and regulatory certainty that will uphold individual solar company business models for the next decade.
Brad graduated from Western Washington University in 1995 with a degree in environmental policy, business and political science.
Brooke Davies
Associate
Brooke Davies is a graduate of the University of Mary Washington with a B.A. in Physics. Before joining Brad as an associate lobbyist, Brooke worked as a teacher of Advanced Placement Physics. Brooke then transitioned into a new career, where she served as the Executive Director of a statewide non-profit trade organization representing regulated cannabis businesses in Washington. In this position, Brooke worked closely with members of the Washington State Legislature, their staff, and various Washington State regulatory agencies to help craft policy, develop and interpret rules for a brand-new industry. Brooke has created state and local legislative agendas, organized educational, networking and fundraising events, coordinated regulatory compliance for various stakeholders, and built lasting relationships in Olympia.
Since joining Brad, Brooke has worked will all of their combined 20 clients focusing her efforts on business, commerce, technology and transportation. This broad portfolio has allowed her to expand her connections in Olympia and gain significant knowledge of Washington’s political landscape. Brooke grew up in Winchester, Virginia, and then moved to Seattle five years ago after falling in love with the Pacific Northwest. She currently resides in Olympia.
Shellie Burnham
Operations Manager
Shellie Burnham, Burnham Business Solutions (BBS), has over 29 years of experience (24 years in public service, most recently as the Executive Assistant to the Director for the Washington State Department of Revenue).
Shellie assists her clients achieve their goals by providing strong relationships and contacts with: Legislative staff, Governor’s office staff, Agency Directors’ Executive Assistants, and key Washington State businesses.