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OUR ROOTS
Richard F. Davis, a South Carolina native, founded Capitol Consultants in 1981. Since that time, the company has grown into the largest government affairs and association management firm in the state. Mr. Davis started his political career as a legislative assistant to a United States Congressman in Washington, DC and ran the political campaigns for the Congressman during his tenure.
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He then became the Executive Vice President and Lobbyist for South Carolina's largest trade association with 10,000 members for 10 years before founding Capitol Consultants.
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Mr. Davis is the author of A Manual for Incumbents, a book in its third printing that is distributed to all members of the legislature, constitutional officers, and elected officials throughout the state. He also speaks frequently on the political process and "How to Communicate Effectively with Members of the General Assembly" to college and high school students as well as civic clubs and business groups.
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As a strategic planning facilitator, Mr. Davis has developed a legislative strategic planning session that helps the client to focus on a more comprehensive plan of action. He has won numerous legislative awards and recognitions, including the Order of the Palmetto, South Carolina's highest civilian award.
The State, The Palmetto Business Report, The Southeastern Political Report, and a number of state business journals have named him the top lobbyist in South Carolina for a number of years, most recently in 2017.
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Mr. Davis is a member of the Advisory Board of Directors of First Citizens Bank and a former member of the University of South Carolina Retail and Hospitality Board, the Town of Lexington Planning Commission, and the Harvest Hope Food Bank Board of Directors.
Founder/Partner, Richard Davis
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P.O. Box 1763, Columbia, SC 29202
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