Led by Larry Hogan, the two-term governor of Maryland and longtime private-sector executive, the firm gives direct, no-nonsense advice to people in charge. Hogan isn’t a consultant. He’s someone who has made hard calls under pressure and now helps others do the same.

With decades of experience in both business and government, he brings a real-world view to clients dealing with public scrutiny, regulatory hurdles, or tough strategic choices. Whether a company is thinking about entering a new market, trying to make sense of a consultant’s plan, or worried about political risk, Hogan helps them sort through it and make the right call