About Us
K. Brinkman & Associates
Practices in all areas of public policy at the state, local and federal levels. Founded over 45 years ago, our firm has keen knowledge of how government works and how best to advance our clients’ goals with the legislative and/or executive branches of government. We value bipartisanship, maintaining solid relationships with members of both political parties.
K. Brinkman & Associates are very proud of our sterling reputation for integrity and honesty with all that we do. Our clients will find us to be highly responsive to client concerns and to work tirelessly on their behalf.
K. Brinkman & Associates can provide immediate access to influential public policymakers and can help develop concrete strategies for successful outcomes. To continually monitor all legislative activity, we employ a sophisticated computer tracking system that delivers real-time information.
Kristen Brinkman Tell
Kristen Brinkman is no newcomer to the public policy arena in Ohio. In fact, it could be said that she was a lobbyist before she could walk. She was born into a lobbyists’ family, her father Thomas Green having enjoyed a highly successful Ohio lobbyist career for over 45 years.
In fact, Kristen started working political campaigns when she was still in grade school. A 1992 graduate of Ohio University with a degree in Political Science, Kristen went to work for Speaker Jo Ann Davidson as an aide and campaign manager. Kristen was chosen to be the Legislative Assistant and District Aide when Mrs. Davidson was elected Speaker of the Ohio House in 1994.
In addition to her work for Speaker Davidson, Kristen’s background includes working for the President of the Ohio Senate, Paul Gillmor, and Legislative Page in the Ohio Senate.
Her lobbying career started in 1996 when she was named Legislative Director of the Ohio Homebuilders Association. Two years later, she joined her father’s firm, by then one of the most successful independent lobbying firms in Ohio. She was eventually promoted to Vice President of the firm and later its President.
Kristen’s success as a lobbyist and business leader was recognized by Columbus Business First, when the newspaper selected her to be on of their “Forty Under 40” executives, an annual tribute to young business leaders in the Central Ohio area. Kristen currently serves on the Ohio Chamber of Commerce’s Public Affairs Committee, is a board member of Children’s Hunger Alliance, serves by gubernatorial appointment on the Ohio Hepatitis C Advisory Commission, and is on the advisory board for the Support Our Troops national organization. Kristen also serves as an advisor to the Chi Omega National Fraternity and is active in the Kiwanis Club of Granville.
Jack Brinkman
Digital Marketing Specialist | K. Brinkman & Associates
Jack Brinkman is a dynamic marketing professional who brings a fresh perspective to the public policy landscape. With a deep understanding of modern marketing trends, Jack leverages his expertise in content creation, social media management, and event planning to increase visibility and engagement for K. Brinkman & Associates.
A graduate of Queens University of Charlotte, where he earned both his MBA and Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Jack honed his leadership and analytical skills while achieving academic honors with a 3.95 GPA. His collegiate experience extended beyond
the classroom as he became a standout on the volleyball team, setting multiple school records and leading community outreach initiatives.
Jack’s career in marketing began with a corporate communications internship at Greif, where his press releases and social media campaigns significantly boosted the company's media visibility and audience interaction. Currently, as a Digital Marketing Specialist at K. Brinkman & Associates, Jack has successfully driven a 25% increase in website traffic and boosted client inquiries by 15%, utilizing data-driven strategies to optimize the firm’s online presence.
In addition to his marketing achievements, Jack is an accomplished semi-professional volleyball player, certified personal trainer, and coach. His dedication to teamwork and personal growth has made him a versatile leader, both on the court and in the professional world.
Family History
Advocacy and public policy work is deeply imprinted in K. Brinkman & Associates thanks to Thomas C. Green — a friendly and familiar face on Capitol Square for decades and a giant in the lobbying community — Tom Green provided unique insight and terrific guidance for his daughter, Kristen, to use as she forges relationships and successes for all K. Brinkman & Associates clients.