PRESS RELEASE
January 17, 2023
FORMER MAJORITY WHIP AND LONGTIME DELEGATE TALMADGE BRANCH TO JOIN CAPITOL STRATEGIES AS SENIOR ADVISOR
BRANCH WILL ASSIST WITH STRATEGIC ADVICE AND COUNSEL, PROVIDING THE FIRM A WEALTH OF POLITICAL INSIGHT AND RELATIONSHIPS
Annapolis, MD – Capitol Strategies, LLC announces the addition of Talmadge Branch as a Senior Advisor to the firm. The former House Majority Whip and long serving member of the House of Delegates Leadership team will assist with strategy for the firm’s existing clients as well as new client development.
“We could not be more pleased to have someone with the experience, reputation and relationships that Talmadge possesses,” Capitol Strategies Managing Partner David Carroll said. “Having served nearly 30 years in the General Assembly and on nearly every House Committee, he will bring unique perspectives on Maryland’s State and Local governments to our clients. Capitol Strategies is very fortunate to have Talmadge join our team.”
Branch served in the Maryland House of Delegates from 1995-2023, representing Baltimore City. Over his career in the House, his committee assignments included Economic Matters, Ways and Means, Appropriations (Vice Chair), Rules and Executive Nominations, and Spending Affordability. He chaired or vice chaired numerous legislative subcommittees over his 28 years of service. Notably, he served as Chairman of the Maryland Legislative Black Caucus.
“Capitol Strategies has earned a great reputation for finding solutions to issues involving legislative and regulatory challenges,” Branch said. “I look forward to working with them to help their clients continue to develop practical strategies that work.”
Capitol Strategies’ Annapolis office includes Carroll, Sushant Sidh, Erin Appel, Todd Lamb, Rebecca Smondrowski, Mike Walsh and Marty Lostrom. The firm was founded in 2000 by Carroll and other partners.
“Most importantly, Talmadge has been a close friend of the firm. Ironically, he was actually my first boss in Annapolis, almost 25 years ago, and I am thrilled to be working with him again,” Capitol Strategies Partner Sushant Sidh added. “He’s the perfect addition to our practice and one of the brightest men I’ve ever worked with.”
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Capitol Strategies, LLC is a full-service, bipartisan public affairs firm based in Annapolis, MD. Capitol Strategies represents a diverse group of clients from myriad industries and sectors, and maintains expertise in a wide range of issue areas, including telecommunications, energy/renewable energy, gaming, healthcare, education, cybersecurity, tax policy transportation and infrastructure. For more information, please visit the Capitol Strategies website at www.capitol-strategies.com.