Matt Jessee helped found Bryan Cave Strategies in 2005 and has played an integral role for the firm’s clients since its inception. Mr. Jessee represents a variety of Missouri companies at the federal and state levels in areas ranging from healthcare to energy to transportation. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Jessee served as Special Assistant to Bush-Cheney ’04 National Finance Vice-Chairman Jack Oliver. In this capacity, Mr. Jessee was integral to the campaign’s record-shattering fundraising operation, working as a liaison between the national finance committee, major donors, nationwide staffers and supportive organizations. From 2001 to 2003, Mr. Jessee performed a variety of political and legislative roles for Chief Deputy Majority Whip Eric Cantor, most recently serving Cantor in the Office of the Majority Whip.