Frankfort, Ky. (May 1, 2025) – McCarthy Strategic Solutions, a pillar of Kentucky’s lobbying and advocacy landscape, celebrates its 20th year in business today.
Founded in May 2005 by John McCarthy, McCarthy Strategic Solutions has become one of the most trusted and influential voices in Frankfort. For two decades, the McCarthy team has built a reputation for integrity, effectiveness and delivering results due to dedicated strategy and invaluable relationships.
With the Kentucky Optometric Association as its first client, McCarthy Strategic Solutions now represents more than 130 clients across a diverse range of industries. Today, the firm’s client portfolio spans key sectors including healthcare, education, spirits, technology, utilities, housing, energy, victim advocacy and more. The McCarthy team has also served as a trusted resource to spearhead economic development initiatives within public and private sectors.
“I am deeply grateful to celebrate 20 years of business with an excellent team and wonderful clients,” said founder and managing partner John McCarthy. “This milestone is not just about longevity but the impact of advocating for our clients. My passion has always been to amplify the voices of those who do great work every day, and I’m thankful to be celebrating 20 years of doing just that.”
McCarthy Strategic Solutions has played instrumental roles in advancing critical legislation through strategic advocacy. In the span of two decades, the firm has successfully championed numerous legislative initiatives including constitutional rights for crime victims, the Good Samaritan law, funding to assist in combatting the opioid epidemic, better access to quality eye care, expanding historic preservation tax credits, reforming the workers’ compensation act and eliminating the barrel tax allowing for Kentucky to always be the home of where bourbon is king.
“Twenty years ago, John asked me to join his start-up lobbying firm, and I took a leap of faith, trusting John’s vision and knowing the great work we could achieve,” said partner Amy Wickliffe.
“Building this firm together has been rewarding and remarkable. Our team has been fortunate to work alongside passionate leaders and innovative organizations who shape Kentucky’s future for the better,” said partners Sherman Brown and Jeff Busick.
With a proven track record and a strong presence in Frankfort, McCarthy Strategic Solutions is excited and committed to serving its clients with the same dedication and strategy that has defined the firm for the past 20 years.
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McCarthy Strategic Solutions is a government relations firm in Frankfort, Kentucky, specializing in health care, transportation, TIF, business development, appropriations, and procurement. To learn more, please visit www.mssgov.com.