Lauren B. Schmitt, Partner, has been lobbying in Richmond for over a decade and works with clients in the non-profit sector, professional societies and corporations. Lauren works on a wide range of policy issues, with a focus on health care and children’s issues. Lauren served as the Deputy Legislative Director for Governor Ralph Northam, in which she lobbied for the administration’s top priorities during the 2018 General Assembly Session. 

Lauren grew up in Northern Virginia and graduated from James Madison University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Media Arts and Design. She also holds a Master’s degree in Social Work – Policy, Planning and Administration from Virginia Commonwealth University. Lauren is active in the community and served on the Board of Directors for Greater Richmond Fit4Kids. Lauren lives in Midlothian with her husband, two daughters and two hound dogs. 

Henry Watkins, Government Relations Director, brings years of experience in Virginia politics and policy to the CSG team. He has served in management roles on successful state and local level campaigns. As Chief of Staff to State Senator Adam P. Ebbin, Henry oversaw a diverse legislative portfolio including the successful passage of major legislation involving taxation, housing access, public safety, and employment through the General Assembly. He also served in a key role supporting Senator Ebbin in his capacity as Chair of the Senate Privileges and Elections, then General Laws and Technology Committees. Most recently, Henry represented the Virginia Bankers Association on financial services matters before the Legislative and Executive Branches of Virginia’s government. 

Henry is a 2017 graduate of James Madison University and Masters in Public Policy Candidate at the Schar School at George Mason University. He is also a graduate of the Emerging Leaders Program at the Sorensen Institute for Political Leadership at UVA. Henry serves on the Virginia Public Access Project’s Partners Board, and lives in the Church Hill neighborhood of Richmond with his fiancé Libby, their two cats Milo and Stella, and their dog Raleigh.

Carter T. Whitelow, Government Relations Director, uses his wide-ranging experience to create legislative solutions and advance policy agendas for CSG clients. Utilizing relationships with state officials and his knowledge of the state budget and procurement process, Carter assists his clients in achieving their business development goals and guides them towards securing state contracts.  His strong financial and organizational background supports clients in the management of their political action campaigns and advises them as they make PAC contribution decisions and the reporting, compliance, and execution of legislative events.

Carter adeptly straddles the worlds of politics and business and demonstrates success in the boardroom and committee room. An alumnus of Harrisonburg High School in Harrisonburg Virginia, he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in finance from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Business, an MBA from the University of Virginia Darden School of Business, and completed the Sorensen Political Leaders Program (PLP). Across the Commonwealth, Carter leverages deep, extensive, bipartisan relationships with legislators, particularly in the Shenandoah Valley, an area he calls home.

Trevor Moncure, Government Relations and Political Affairs Manager, oversees CSG’s day-to-day political activities, firm compliance and orchestrates impactful fundraising events with legislators. Trevor also lobbies for clients and supports the firm in a wide variety of areas including healthcare, energy, transportation and other complex policy issues.

A proud graduate of Randolph-Macon College where he held several student leadership positions,Trevor holds a B.A. in Political Science and Communications. Trevor’s dedication to public service is deeply rooted in his Richmond, Virginia upbringing. Having always called Richmond home, Trevor has moved into the heart of the City into the Museum District.