Our People
Jack M. Hession
Vice-President
Mr. Hession brings to MGA a wealth of experience and in-depth familiarity with
the Federal appropriations and legislative process. He works extensively with
Members of Congress and staff from both the Senate and House Leadership as well
as Senate and House Appropriations Committees.
Prior to joining Madison Government Affairs, Mr. Hession served as Legislative
Assistant to Representative Tom Davis of Virginia. As Congressman Davis' lead
staffer on the House Energy and Commerce Committee, Mr. Hession managed the
Congressman's legislative agenda pertaining to energy, the environment and
interstate matters. He implemented legislative strategies concerning renewable
energy, election reform, and U.S. energy policy.
While at MGA, Mr. Hession has specialized on energy issues and hydrogen related
clients as well as a successful approach to economic development for
community-focused clients. Mr. Hession has worked with clients in many different
industries on a broad scope of funding and policy issues related to
appropriations, economic development, technology, transportation,
alternative-energy, defense, national security and education. His exhaustive
work has resulted in the implementation of numerous legislative initiatives and
has secured millions of dollars to address congressional priorities.
Mr. Hession’s hands-on experience in the legislative process is complemented by
his extensive formal education in the field of public policy analysis and public
administration. Jack is a graduate of George Mason University in Fairfax,
Virginia.