Josh founded The CJR Group over twenty years ago after serving as vice-president of a Washington-based government relations firm. Prior to his work in the private sector, Josh worked for Senator Mike DeWine and Governor George Voinovich. From 1991 to 1994, Josh worked as a personal assistant to Governor Voinovich, and then as a member of the Governor’s legislative team. From 1995 to 1999, Josh served as a legislative aide on Capitol Hill to U.S. Senator DeWine, and later directed the Senator’s Northeast Ohio office. Josh served as campaign manager for Senator DeWine’s successful re-election campaign in 2000. 

 

Josh earned an M.B.A. from the Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University, and a B.A. from the University of Colorado. He has also studied at the London School of Economics.

 

He may be contacted at jrubin@cjrgroup.net

Michael has 30 years of experience working in state and federal government, political campaigns, and private law practice. Michael served as Chief of Staff to Governor Mike DeWine and Director of Policy from 2019 to 2023. He served as Policy Director on Governor DeWine’s successful 2018 gubernatorial campaign.

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Earlier public service includes Director of Outside Counsel in the Ohio Attorney General’s Office from 2011 to 2017, legislative staff on Capitol Hill from 1998 to 2001, and U.S. Senator Mike DeWine’s personal assistant from 1996 to 1998.  Between roles in the public sector, Michael was a partner at a national law firm in their government affairs and regulatory law group, and earlier in his legal career focused on mergers and acquisitions, commercial real estate and general corporate law matters for business clients.

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Michael received his B.A. in Political Science from Cedarville University and his J.D. from Washington University School of Law in St. Louis.

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He may be contacted at mhall@cjrgroup.net

Brittany joined The CJR Group after serving as the Communications Director on Governor's DeWine's successful 2018 gubernatorial campaign. Prior to that, she worked in communication roles at the Ohio House of Representatives, Ohio Republican Party and the Ohio Department of Medicaid. She also served as Deputy Finance Director at the Ohio House Republican Organizational Committee (OHROC), and later as Executive Director in the 2014 campaign cycle. Warner began her career in 2009 at the Ohio House of Representatives, working for then-Minority Leader Bill Batchelder. ​

 

Brittany grew up in Wheelersburg, Ohio, and is a graduate of The Ohio State University. During college, Brittany spent a quarter interning in Ottawa at the Parliament of Canada. 

 

She may be contacted at bwarner@cjrgroup.net

Sarah started her career at the Development Services Agency (now the Department of Development) on the grants team. In 2017, Sarah began working for Senate Finance Chairman Matt Dolan as a Legislative Aide before being promoted to Senior Legislative Aide. After working in the Ohio Senate for five years, she served as Policy Director for the Dolan for Ohio U.S. Senate campaign. She joined The CJR Group in 2022. 

 

Sarah is a graduate of the University of Findlay, and received her Master’s in Public Administration from The Ohio State University. She is a native of Willoughby, Ohio.

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She may be contacted at stotedo@cjrgroup.net

Jason joined the CJR Group after serving as the Vice President of Public Affairs at Paul Werth Associates. Prior to that, he worked for 12 years as a staff member for U.S. Senator Rob Portman. Jason served as Senator Portman’s Grant Coordinator and Central Ohio District Director. Jason began his career in 2009 as an intern and Staff Assistant for U.S. Senator George Voinovich.

 

Jason grew up in Dublin, Ohio, and is a graduate of The Ohio State University.

 

He may be contacted at jknox@cjrgroup.net

Mariah joined the CJR Group after working in the Public Affairs Group at Ice Miller LLP. She previously served as a member of the legislative affairs team in the Office of Ohio Governor Mike DeWine. Prior to her time in the Governor’s Office, Field served as director of legislative affairs for the Ohio Department of Administrative Services and legislative liaison for the Department of Aging. She has also worked in campaign roles for New Day for America and as a legislative aide in the Ohio House of Representatives. She began her career as an intern for U.S. Senator Rob Portman in Washington, D.C.

 

Field obtained her Bachelor of Arts from Ashland University and Juris Doctor from Capital University Law School.

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She may be reached at mfield@cjrgroup.net