DAVID MCMAHAN
(E-Mail: David@mmwlobbyists.com)

Since joining the firm in 1993, David McMahan has brought McMahan Winstead energy, enthusiasm, and vision, as well as considerable business know-how and experience.

Prior to joining McMahan Winstead, David was an executive with Sports and Recreation Inc., a subsidiary of the London-based investment company, Investcorp. As part of the firm’s new market development division, he contributed significantly to the company’s initial, highly successful public offering. While there, David also created a marketing strategy that was adopted company-wide.

His business and marketing skills enabled him to break the company’s standing new market sales record. In 1991, Sports and Recreation Inc. honored David’s achievements with its highest award for performance and excellence.

David McMahan has been a registered lobbyist in the state of Tennessee since joining the firm, assisting clients on legislative matters and consulting with them on business problems and opportunities. David is experienced in lobbying all members of the Tennessee General Assembly, as well as every department in state government. He has been involved in almost every major issue which has come before the Tennessee General Assembly since 1993.

David’s efforts as a timeless negotiator and cunning strategist have earned him the reputation as one of the top lobbyists on Capitol Hill.

With David’s experience and skill, McMahan Winstead can work with clients to develop overall business strategies, as well as provide public and government relations services.

BETH WINSTEAD
(E-Mail: Beth@mmwlobbyists.com)

Beth Winstead joined McMahan Winstead in December 1996. After leaving her law practice in 1986, Beth held many positions in Governor Ned McWherter’s administration, including Field Director for his first Congressional district campaign, Special Assistant to the Governor for Boards and Commissions and was a member of McWherter’s legislative team.

In 1990, Beth became the Executive Assistant to the Bureau of Environment in the new Department of Environment and Conservation. In that position, she assisted with legislation and had oversight responsibilities of ten divisions within the Bureau. Winstead was also the Commissioner’s representative on the Solid Waste Control Board, Air Pollution Control Board, Underground Storage Tank Board and Water Quality Control Board.

In 1995, Beth was appointed as the Assistant Chief Clerk of the Tennessee House of Representatives by Speaker Jimmy Naifeh. She then joined the staff of Mayor Phil Bredesen as his chief lobbyist on Capitol Hill and served as a member of his legislative team representing the Mayor’s office before the Metro Council.

The contacts Beth has made across the state are strong and diverse. Her lobbying skills are well respected by every legislator in the Tennessee General Assembly.