Tim Smith

Tim Smith founded GSI in 1996 after nearly 20 years of designing legislative strategies in both Congress and the private sector. As chief counsel to Senator John Breaux (D-LA), Smith was ultimately responsible for all legislation initiated or vetted by a leading moderate in the Democratic Leadership. Of particular priority were the senator’s memberships on the Commerce and Environment & Public Works Committees, and their broad authorizing jurisdiction over such matters as telecommunications, aviation, surface transportation, nuclear energy, off-shore drilling, and the major environmental laws: Superfund, RCRA, and the Clean Air and Clean Water Acts. Smith’s tenure with Breaux began in the U.S. House of Representatives in 1981, and during that time he represented the then-congressman on a host of national and international environmental and energy issues, including the UN-sponsored Law of the Sea Treaty negotiations. Immediately prior to forming GSI, Smith served as vice president of government affairs for the Nuclear Energy Institute where he managed a 10-member staff and $2 million annual budget, in addition to the association’s political action committee. Smith is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Florida State University and the American University’s Washington School of Law.

Mike Callahan

Mike Callahan brings to GSI Associates his expertise in intergovernmental relations, appropriations, infrastructure security issues, trade and nuclear safety. Prior to joining GSI, Callahan led the Congressional Liaison efforts of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and successfully guided the agency’s program during a long period of contentiousness and impassioned debate. He participated in official missions to South America, Asia, Europe, and the emerging democracies of the former Soviet Union. His early assignments in NRC included managing hiring and recruiting activities. He counseled the Chairman on sensitive matters relating to investigations, management and personnel. Prior to joining NRC, Callahan worked in evaluating major components of the nation’s reserve forces at the National Guard Bureau.

Will Kenworthy

Will Kenworthy represented House Energy & Commerce Chairman John D. Dingell (D-MI) as a Committee Legislative Assistant on a range of issues ranging from telecommunications to health to energy & environmental issues, including the Clean Air Act Reauthorization. He also staffed Chairman Dingell in conducting oversight of safety and security at DOE weapons facilities. In his current role, Kenworthy provides strategic governmental affairs consulting services to businesses, with particular emphasis on securities and environmental issues. Kenworthy has advised clients on the Investment Company Act, the Securities Act, the Clean Air and Clean Water Acts, and the Federal Power Act. Kenworthy holds an MBA from the Yale University School of Management and a BSFS from the Georgetown University School of Foreign Service. Currently, Kenworthy is freelance associate of GSI specializing in communicating energy and environmental policy with corporate executives and helping them to understand their competitive environment.

Allegra Smith

Allegra Smith, a 2009 graduate of James Madison University, is a federal legislative affairs assistant at GSI. Having gained experience as an intern for former U.S. Senator Chuck Hagel, Allegra is responsible for tracking the latest developments on Capitol Hill affecting our client's interests, with a particular emphasis on climate change and energy. If there is a hearing of interest going on in the Nation's Capitol, you can bet she has it covered and can provide an analysis of what's really going on -- not just the headlines. Allegra is also responsible for the development of content for our web site.