Robb Watters founded The Madison Group in 2004 and brings clients a deep background in using the legislative arena to create new business opportunities and solve issues of concern for corporations, governments, and industry trade associations. His clients have included Intuit, CTIA - The Wireless Association, the New York Daily News, and Genworth Financial. Watters has also helped small, innovative companies create procurement relationships with the federal government.

 

Robb also has a long record of developing relationships for foreign governments and private foreign entities seeking new capital opportunities and assistance from partners in the U.S. His work helps overseas parties expand their financing and reach beyond their own borders. Through his work on international trade issues, Robb assisted in the establishment of the Forum for Trust in On-line Trade, a leading international B2B association.

 

Robb spent several years as a top aide and senior policy advisor to several senior Republican Members of Congress, managing complex appropriations and budget matters. He also served as Senior Policy Advisor to a Member of Congress who chaired the House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education. His experience working on appropriations and budget issues provides him with deep insight into the legislative process and the mechanisms for securing funding on Capitol Hill.

During his tenure in Congress, Robb assisted in drafting significant e-commerce legislation and is regarded by lawmakers and staff as a trusted resource on issues affecting companies in Silicon Valley. He has also served as a consultant to the Department of Commerce and the Office of the United States Trade Representative.

 

Robb is a gubernatorial appointee to the Virginia Milk Commission; President of the Great Falls Citizens Association; a member of the DACOR-Bacon House; a recipient of appointment by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II to the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem; former Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees of The George Washington University Medical Faculty Associates; and has served on the Board of Governors of the Capitol Hill Club as well as the Membership Committee of The University Club.