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Kenny Hulshof
Kenny Hulshof has a distinguished history of public service. He rose to national prominence and, for more than a decade, was a member of the Ways and Means Committee of the U.S. House of Representatives.
Matthew Roney
Matthew L. Roney has dedicated his career to creating jobs and economic activity that benefit both the public and private sector. He uses his extensive experience to bring diverse interests together to foster dynamic business and real estate development.
John Shimkus
Former Congressman John Shimkus has a career history of devotion to public service. He served in the Army, as a high school teacher, county treasurer, and most recently as a 24-year member of the United States House of Representatives from the 15th District of Illinois.
Mike Dubois
As a principal at KBS, Mike DuBois leverages his extensive defense and foreign policy experience, specializing in developing and executing successful appropriations and legislative strategies for KBS clients.
George Redden
George Redden, Director of Government Affairs, joined KBS after serving Kansans for six years as a senior policy aide for Senator Jerry Moran. He advised the Senator on a range of issues, with a special focus in amateur and professional sports, consumer protection, law enforcement, and immigration.
Shad Burner
Shad Burner is a Principal at KBS Group, LLP, where he leverages over a decade of experience in economic development, public policy, and strategic planning to support clients across Missouri. He also serves as CEO of Southeast Missouri Regional Economic Development, Inc. (SEMO REDI), overseeing operations, regional strategies, and stakeholder engagement across a multi-county area.
Julie Murphy
Julie Murphy has over 30 years of experience in local, state and federal government affairs. She has a well-earned reputation for crafting bi-partisan solutions to difficult and complex issues.
Derek Coats
Derek Coats is a seasoned political and public affairs professional with over two decades of experience in government and campaign leadership. He currently serves KBS as Principal and Director of Missouri Operations.
Jason Klumb
As a principal at KBS, Jason Klumb brings 25 years of experience spanning the administration, state government, the military, and private sector.
Deb Detmers Fansler
Deb Detmers Fansler joined KBS in April 2023 as a Director, bringing with her four decades of experience in state and federal government. In her role, Deb assists clients seeking to expand their businesses into Illinois by researching local, state, and federal incentives, engaging with government officials, and coordinating efforts to secure support letters for federal grants. She also organizes events involving public officials and facilitates meetings with federal leaders in Washington, D.C.
Jenny Rolf
Jenny Rolf is the Executive Assistant to former Senator Kit Bond and provides administrative support to the entire KBS Group team. In her role, Jenny manages multiple schedules, maintains and tracks critical data across the firm, oversees firm correspondence, assists with project management, and supports the team’s communication.
Renee Hulshof
Renee Hulshof is the communications assistant for KBS where she produces the weekly bulletin, assists with press communication and oversees website management.
Kim Roney
Kim Roney joined KBS in July 2024 as Director of Finance. In this role, she oversees client invoicing and billing, manages all KBS payroll, supports team communications, and assists with other administrative operations across the firm.