CR Federal – Government Relations Consultants

About CR Federal

CR Federal is a full-service federal government relations firm whose lobbyists are seasoned professionals who each have over a decade of Capitol Hill experience in the House and the Senate. Our subject matter expertise and bipartisan contacts encompass a broad swath of agencies and offices across the executive and legislative branches. Our clients rely on us for timely intelligence gathering, policy and budget analysis, and formulation and implementation of their government relations and political strategies.

Our Washington Experts

Professionals with exceptional experience in the politics and policy of Washington DC

Ty Mabry

With over 11 years of Hill experience serving in both the House and Senate, Ty is a seasoned veteran that has managed a wide range of issues related to agriculture, foreign relations, defense and national security matters, space, and trade. Ty most recently served as a Deputy Legislative Director and Military Legislative Assistant for Senator Thad Cochran of Mississippi during his time as Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee and its Defense Subcommittee. In this role, Ty gained detailed knowledge of the Pentagon’s planning, budgeting, and execution of the annual defense budget. Since leaving the Senate, Ty has advised a number of clients, both large and small, on their federal government relations strategy. Ty resides in Washington, D.C. with his wife, Elizabeth, and two daughters, Maddie and Gracie.

Professional Experience

Federal Lobbyist, Capitol Resources, LLC.
Deputy Legislative Director/Military Legislative Assistant, Senator Thad Cochran (MS)
Deputy Policy Director, Congressman Gregg Harper (MS-03)
Congressman Chip Pickering (MS-03)

Email:tmabry@crfederal.com

Phone:(202) 741-9582

Susan Butler

With over 17 years of Hill experience serving in both the House and Senate, Susan has a keen understanding of the Congress and how to achieve success. Her tenure as a House Chief of Staff and a policy advisor in the Senate Majority Leader’s office has given her a broad range of legislative and political experience. Susan advocates for clients across a spectrum of policy areas including telecommunications and technology, energy, agriculture and transportation. Susan resides in Alexandria, VA with her husband Mike and their three children.

Professional Experience

Federal Lobbyist, Capitol Resources, LLC.
Chief of Staff, Congressman Chip Pickering (MS-03)
Legislative Assistant, U.S. Senate Majority Leader’s Office
Staff Liaison to Senate Budget and Finance Committees/Legislative Assistant, Senator Trent Lott (MS)
Manager, Chief Financial Officers Division, American Bankers Association
Certified Public Accountant, Tax Division, Arthur Andersen & Co., Washington, DC

Email:sbutler@crfederal.com

Phone:(202) 741-9581

John Lundy

With over 25 years of government affairs experience, John has successfully managed a wide range of issues including agriculture, energy, defense, telecommunications, and transportation. During his 11-year tenure on Capitol Hill, John gained the knowledge of both policy and politics that helped lay the foundation necessary for achieving client’s goals and objectives. John has gained the trust and respect of key leaders in Congress and continues to build on these valuable relationships. John resides in Ridgeland, Mississippi with his wife, Hayley, and their youngest daughter, Mary Gibson.

Professional Experience

Partner, Capitol Resources, LLC.
Partner, John Lundy and Associates, LLC.
Director, Federal Government Relations, Watkins, Ludlam, Winter and Stennis
Chief of Staff, Senate Majority Leader Trent Lott (MS)
Legislative Assistant, Congressman Larry Combest (TX-19)
Legislative Assistant, Congressman Mike Espy (MS-2)
Branch Manager, First South Farm Credit Association

Email:jlundy@crfederal.com

Phone:(601) 594-4712

Pat Thompson

With nearly a decade of Hill experience serving in both the House and Senate, Pat has advised on a variety of defense and foreign relations issues. Pat most recently served as a Professional Staff Member on the Senate Armed Services Committee handling Army and Marine Corps programs for the Airland Subcommittee. In this role, Pat worked closely with Army and Marine Corps civilian and uniformed senior leaders to oversee the services’ top programmatic priorities. Previously, Pat focused on Navy shipbuilding issues with both the House and Senate Armed Services Committees. Pat resides in Alexandria, VA with his wife and daughter.

Professional Experience

Professional Staff Member, U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee
National Security Advisor, Senator Roger Wicker (MS)
Military Legislative Assistant, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01)
Captain, U.S. Army Reserve
Director of Basketball Operations, Duke Men’s Basketball

Email:pthompson@crfederal.com

Phone:609-558-2049