Finally, John Krueger, who has spent the past two years in Austin providing strategic counsel to the firm's global telecommunications client, has been promoted to director and is moving to the Washington, D.C. office. Prior to joining Public Strategies, John spent nearly a decade working with the Texas Legislature, on the staff of Senators Jane Nelson and John Carona, and with lobbyist Randy Erben. His work resulted in state statutory changes to policies and regulations impacting taxation, banking, property rights, utilities, economic development, and other issues. John Krueger has spent the past two years providing advice, strategic counsel, and direct lobby assistance in Texas to the firm's global telecommunications client. Prior to joining Public Strategies, John spent nearly a decade working with the Texas Legislature, on the staff of Senators John Carona and Jane Nelson, and working for lobbyist Randy Erben. His work resulted in state statutory changes to policies and regulations impacting taxation, banking, property rights, utilities, economic development, and other issues.