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Our Team
Our Team
Our Team

Congressional Lobbying Team

Dale Learn

Managing Partner, Federal Affairs

202.276.5679 | [email protected]

Dale Learn manages the firm’s Washington, DC office. Dale has a wealth of high-level experience in federal…

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Travis Lumpkin

Senior Director, Federal Affairs

206.979.8488 | [email protected]

Travis Lumpkin serves as a Vice President in the firm’s federal affairs group. Travis has more than sixteen years of exper…

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Paul Hoover

Senior Governmental Affairs Consultant

202.557.5787 | [email protected]

Paul Hoover is a Senior Government Affairs Consultant in the Washington, DC office. Paul has exte…
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202.276.5679 

[email protected]

Dale Learn

Managing Partner, Federal Affairs

Dale Learn manages the firm’s Washington, DC office. Dale has a wealth of high-level experience in federal legislative and administrative matters. Prior to joining the firm, Dale spent over six years as senior advisor to U.S. Senator Patty Murray (WA), including being chief legal advisor, and two years as senior advisor to U.S. Representative Adam Smith (WA-09). With numerous accomplishments on federal legislative and administrative matters, Dale offers our clients an extensive background and knowledge of the federal system. His contacts and experience with Capitol Hill and the Executive Branch provide access and unparalleled advice regarding federal governmental issues. With nearly 20 years in the private sector, Dale has been highly successful at meeting and surpassing our clients’ goals.

A native of the Pacific Northwest, Dale received his undergraduate degree from the University of Washington and his Juris Doctorate from the University of Maryland School of Law. He is an active member of the Washington State Bar Association. Dale now lives in the District of Columbia.
Federal Delegation Lobbying Team
206.979.8488 

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Travis Lumpkin

Senior Director, Federal Affairs
Travis Lumpkin serves as a Vice President in the firm’s federal affairs group.
Travis has more than sixteen years of experience in Washington, D.C. including serving more than fourteen years on Capitol Hill. He brings a unique combination of management, business, policy and communications experience to the firm.
Most recently, Travis spent four years as Chief of Staff to U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell. In that role, he led a team of more than 50 professional staff and oversaw all aspects of the Senator’s day-to-day operations, including legislative strategy and policy work.
From 2012 to 2014, Travis was a Vice President and Principal with GTH-GA helping a diverse group of private and public sector clients craft and execute on successful federal legislative and communications campaigns.
Travis served as Senior Economic Advisor to U.S. Senator Patty Murray from 2007 to 2012, including during the 2008 financial crisis and recovery. Prior to that, Travis served for nearly three years as a Senior Policy Advisor to U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell. Travis started his career in 2003 in the U.S. House of Representatives, serving on the staff of U.S. Representative Rick Larsen.
Travis competed his undergraduate work at Washington State University in 2003 earning dual degrees in Political Science and Economics.
Federal Delegation Lobbying Team
202.557.5787

[email protected]

Paul Hoover

Senior Governmental Affairs Consultant
Paul Hoover is a Senior Government Affairs Consultant in the Washington, DC office. Paul has extensive experience developing federal policy and navigating congressional processes on a diverse range of issues. His expertise includes transportation and infrastructure, energy, natural resources, community development, Army Corps, finance, and tribal affairs.
Paul joins the firm after serving seven years as a Senior Advisor to U.S. Congressman Adam Smith. Prior to his time in Congressman Smith’s office, Paul worked for several grassroots and campaign organizations. In those capacities, Paul became a national expert in many critical federal funding and policy areas. Paul is well known and respected for his policy expertise, legislative accomplishments, and his ability to provide creative solutions. As a member of Congressman Smith’s senior staff, he advised on a broad range of domestic energy and natural resource issues in the National Defense Authorization Act, including legislation to normalize taxes for utilities, alternative energy procurement across the Department of Defense, and regulatory standards for military installations. Paul’s extensive tenure on Capitol Hill and his collaboration with Members and their staff enhance the comprehensive and high-quality representation of our clients.

Paul is a native of the Pacific Northwest and completed his undergraduate work at Gonzaga University, earning a degree in Political Science and Philosophy. Paul is an active member of the Washington State Society and currently resides in the District of Columbia.

Federal Delegation Lobbying Team