Hoven Consulting, Inc., WiAHC’s lobbying firm, recently announced the addition of Nathan Butzlaff to its government affairs team. Butzlaff, who joined the firm as lobbyist and government affairs specialist, brings over 19 years of valuable experience in state and federal public policy and advocacy to Hoven Consulting and WiAHC.

“We are pleased to have Nathan join the firm,” said Tim Hoven, president of Hoven Consulting.

“He’s a talented professional with a great understanding of the legislative process on both the state and federal levels. I’m confident his public policy experience will bring great value to WiAHC and its members.” 

Butzlaff most recently worked in the Wisconsin State Assembly as a legislative aide for State

Rep. Samantha Kerkman (R-Salem) and for State Rep. John Macco (R-Ledgeview). Prior to his service in Wisconsin, he worked in Washington, DC as a legislative staff member for U.S. Senators Ted Stevens and Lisa Murkowski, as well as a state-federal liaison in the Washington, DC office of the Alaska Governor. Butzlaff also has experience working as a lobbyist for a Washington, DC lobby firm. He graduated from Georgetown University with a bachelor’s degree in marketing.

“I am excited to join the team at Hoven Consulting,” said Butzlaff. “I look forward to putting my knowledge and experience into practice to help WiAHC meet its public policy goals.”