GovEvolve Members at our annual D.C. legislative fly-in.
GovEvolve is the leading advocacy organization for small and medium-size businesses that support government innovation. GovEvolve works to support the technology industry by promoting public policies that encourage innovation and competitiveness. As the voice for these diverse business, the goal of GovEvolve is to help ensure that the government has access to the most modern technology.
about us
Chris Alsup, Executive Director
Chris previously led the North America Government Affairs Team at Dell Technologies in endeavors to promote company priorities among key policymakers. Chris’s team successfully collaborated with executive leaders and internal stakeholders to develop and achieve objectives underlying advocacy efforts.
Prior to rejoining Dell in 2016, Chris Alsup served as Chief of Staff for Congressman Michael McCaul (TX-10), now Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee. Chris joined Chairman McCaul’s staff after working four years as a Senior Manager in Dell's DC Government Affairs office. Chris previously served eight years with Congressman John Carter (TX-31), the current Ranking Member of the House Military Construction Appropriations Subcommittee. As Chief of Staff, Chris managed the DC and District staff and daily operations of the Chairman’s personal office. In that role, Chris was responsible for collaborating with Committee and Leadership staff, outside interest groups, and Administration personnel to advance the Chairman’s legislative and political agendas.
With Dell, Chris developed and advocated policies to promote brand visibility and wellbeing of the company. Chris routinely worked with C-level executives to advantageously engage them in priority issues with relevant policy makers. Chris has also been internally responsible for providing the federal budgetary and policy analysis essential to informing strategic business planning decisions.
Board of Directors
Co-Chairs:
Rene LaVigne, President & CEO, Iron Bow
Kevin Mackey, Chief Revenue Officer, EPOCH Concepts
Members:
Chris Alsup, GovEvolve Executive Director
Erin Ennis, GovEvolve Treasurer,
Senior Vice President, Global Government Affairs, Dell Technologies
Advocacy Team
GovEvolve is represented by Madison Services Group (MSGI), a woman-owned government relations business specializing in the small business and government contracting sectors located in Washington, D.C. We work with associations, non-profit organizations, and corporations to assist them in developing and executing strategic plans centered on top-tier advocacy.
Our approach is collaborative and expertise is based on our intimate knowledge of public policy. Our relationships run deep and our knowledge of the legislative and regulatory processes is unparalleled. We strive to ensure that GovEvolve achieves their desired policy outcomes and build their voice in Washington, D.C.