David L. McCracken

(Vice President of Government Affairs)

Legislative specialist; Association specialist; Retail lobbying specialist

David grasps topics quickly and builds strong relationships, which allow him to pull out the win for our clients.

David joined the FM team in 2008 in his role as legislative Missouri lobbyist. David took on projects on issues relating to long term care facilities, certificate of need, healthcare, law enforcement and public education. Able to grasp difficult topics quickly and build strong, meaningful relationships with legislators and staff, David has become an effective force in the Missouri Capitol. And he leverages that presence to present his clients’ vision to as many legislators as possible, encourage votes, track down problems, forge alliances, and generally raise the profile of the clients he represents. Several of David’s clients can attest to the rigorous preparation they have received when asked to meet and discuss their issues with legislators – he helps make the client their own best advocate.