Robert B. Charles President and Managing Member, The Charles Group
Robert B. Charles serves as AMAC’s National Spokesman. He brings to AMAC policy experience in the Reagan and Bush ‘41 White Houses. He served as Colin Powel’s Assistant Secretary of State for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) as well as Chief Counsel and Staff Director of National Security, International Affairs, and Criminal Justice Subcommittee in the House of Representatives. He has also taught at Harvard’s Extension School on congressional oversight and cyberlaw, litigated in New York and Washington, DC, clerked on the Ninth Circuit of the US Court of Appeals, and served 10 years as a Naval Intelligence Officer. A prolific writer, he has written hundreds of articles and multiple books, including Eagles and Evergreens (2018).
Palmer Schoening President, Schoening Strategies
Palmer Schoening is part of AMAC Action’s government relations team based in Washington, DC, where he helps to direct the organization’s legislative and regulatory priorities. Palmer and his team ensure that AMAC Action has a consistent ground presence on Capitol Hill. Palmer also serves as Chairman of the Family Business Coalition, a group of 150 small business associations promoting tax and regulatory policies that help family-owned businesses succeed in the next generation of ownership.
Josie Gallagher Director of Government Affairs, Schoening Strategies
Josie Gallagher serves as Director of Government Affairs at Schoening Strategies and is part of AMAC Action’s team in Washington, DC. Josie meets with staff members on Capitol Hill, drafts policy positions and letters to Congress, coordinates district action with our efforts in Washington, and manages AMAC Action’s congressional scheduling. Josie is constantly working to ensure AMAC members’ voices are heard on a range of issues from Social Security to healthcare price transparency. Josie is a proud Virginian and graduate of George Mason University.
THE AMAC ACTION TEAM Front L-R: Cristy Shufelt, Kristi Koffel, Ashley McBride, Back L-R: Holly Greco, Jeff Szymanski, Gail Williams, Terri Haverly, Kevin Beeley, Michael Teninty
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