TFG's Client List

Founded in 1982, TFG is a bipartisan federal government relations consulting firm specializing in securing federal funding, authorizations, policy, and regulatory changes for our public sector, private sector and not-for-profit clients. TFG represents over 200 clients in 31 states and manages one national coalition. (Items in italics are subcontracts)
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SPECIAL DISTRICTS & ASSOCIATIONS

Ag Water Board of Whatcom County, WA
Butte County Association of Governments
California Special Districts Association
California State Association of Counties
Central Arizona Irrigation and Drainage District
Central County California Fire Department
Columbia Irrigation District
County of San Joaquin Flood Control and Water Conservation District
Deschutes Basin Board of Control
Eagle River Water and Sanitation District
El Dorado County Water Agency
Fayetteville, NC Public Works Commission
Friant Water Authority
Gering Fort Laramie Irrigation District
Glenn-Colusa Irrigation District
Idaho Water Resource Board
Idaho Water Users Association
Kansas Bostwick Irrigation District
Kings River Conservation District
Kings River Water Association
Klamath Water Users Association
Mapleton, OR Water District
Maricopa-Stanfield, AZ Irrigation District
Marina Coast Water District
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
Modesto Irrigation District
Monte Vista Water District
Monterey Peninsula Water Management District
National Association of Towns and Townships
National Stripper Wells Association
North Carolina Public Transit Association
North Unit Irrigation District
Northern California Water Association
Oklahoma Municipal Power Association
Oregon Unit Water Users Association
Permian Basin Producers Association
Peninsula Community Services District
Pinal County Irrigation Districts
Placer County Transportation Planning Agency
Prince William sound Science Center
Reclamation District 108
Reclamation District 2035
Sacramento Municipal Utility District
San Bruno California Fire Department
San Gorgonio Water Pass Agency
San Joaquin Flood Control and Water Conservation District
San Juan Water District
San Luis Obispo Council of Governments
Santa Cruz Port District
SITES Project Authority
Solano Irrigation District
South Sutter Water District
South Tahoe Public Utility District
Southwest Mississippi Electric Power Association
Turlock Irrigation District
Upper Occoquan Service Authority
Washington State Water Resources Association
West County Waste Water
Western Municipal Water District
Yakima Basin Joint Board
Yuma County Agricultural Water Coalition
Yuma County Water Users Association


NONPROFIT
Activation Capital
AIDS Healthcare Foundation
Allergy & Asthma Network
Alliance for Building Better Medicine
ARC of Loudoun, Virginia
Community Ventures Corporation
Family Farm Alliance
Hispanic Federation
Idaho Water Users Association
North Carolina Advanced Energy Corporation
Renew America Non-Profits
Renew America Schools
Southeast Rural Community Assistance Project
The Freshwater Trust
The Water Tower

TOWNS & CITIES

City of Alexandria, VA
City of Annapolis, MD
City of Asheville, NC
City of Blaine, MN
City of Boise, ID
City of Brockton, MA
City of Brookhaven, GA
City of Burbank, CA
City of Burlingame, CA
City of Burlington, NC
City of Cape Coral, FL
City of Carolina Beach, NC
City of Centerville, UT
City of College Park, GA
City of Colton, CA
City of Concord, NC
City of Downey, CA
City of Durham, NC
City of East Point, GA
City of Ephraim, UT
City of Folsom, CA
City of Fort Wayne, IN
City of Greenville, NC
City of Hagerstown, MD
City of Hemet, CA
City of High Point, NC
City of Huntsville, AL
City of Idaho Falls, ID
City of Lake Forest, IL
City of Lawrence, KS
City of Longmont, CO
City of Marshall, MI
City of Morro Bay, CA
City of New Rochelle, NY
City of Oceanside, CA
City of Pasadena, CA
City of Port St. Joe, FL
City of Redwood, CA
City of Roseville, CA
City of Saline, MI
City of San Bruno, CA
City of Santa Cruz, CA
City of Santa Monica, CA
City of South Fulton, GA
City of Tamarac, FL
City of Vernon Utilities, CA
City of Woodland, CA
Town of Cary, NC
Town of Cheraw, SC
Town of Cornelius, NC
Town of Holden Beach, NC
Town of Mooresville, NC
Town of Mount Pleasant, SC
Town of Paradise, CA
Town of Wilkesboro, NC
Town of North Wilkesboro, NC
Village of Bald Head Island, NC


STATES
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PRIVATE


AMEC Foster Wheeler
Applied Research Associates
Cat Creek Energy and Drainage District
CDM Smith
Davis & Floyd, INC.
Emrgy, Inc.
EUNA Solutions
EnerVision
Somach, Simmons, & Dunn
SWCA Environmental
TetraTech of Michigan, PC
Virginia Commonwealth University
Virginia State University
Ward & Smith, PA


PUBLIC POWER UTILITIES
American Municipal Power
Association of Missouri Electric Cooperatives
Arkansas River Power Authority
Cat Creek Energy
Colorado Springs Utilities
County of Brunswick Public Utilities
Cowetta-Fayette EMC
Dixie Electric Power Association
East Central Energy
Four County Electric Membership Corporation
Greenville Utilities Commission
Indiana Electric Cooperatives
Jemez Mountain EMC
Jones-Onslow Electric Membership Corporation
Kit Carson Electric Cooperative
Lumbee River Electric Membership Corporation
Merced Irrigation District
Missouri River Energy Services
Modesto Irrigation District
National Rural Telecommunications Cooperative
North Carolina Association of Electric Cooperatives
Northern California Water Association
Oglethorpe Power Corporation
Oklahoma Municipal Power Authority
Platte River Power Authority
PowerSouth Energy Cooperative
Randolph Electric Membership Corporation
Roanoke Electric Cooperative
Scout Clean Energy
Shenandoah Valley Electric Cooperative
Southern California Public Power Authority
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative
Surry-Yudkin Electric Membership Cooperative
Tri-State Generation & Transmission Association
Umatilla Electric Cooperative
United Power


COUNTIES
County of Anne Arundel, MD
County of Brunswick, NC
County of Butte, CA
County of Carteret, NC
County of El Paso, TX
County of Fairfax, VA
County of Guilford, NC
County of Hamilton, OH
County of Howard, MD
County of Humboldt, CA
County of Inyo, CA
County of Johnson, KS
County of Kittitas, WA
County of Livingston, NY
County of Loudoun, VA
County of Mono, CA
County of Napa, CA
County of Nevada, CA
County of Pinal, AZ
County of Sacramento, CA
County of San Luis Obispo, CA
County of Seward, KS
County of Sutter, CA
County of Ventura, CA
County of Wake, NC
County of Wilkes, NC
County of Winnebago, IL

TFG COALITION SUPPORT

National Association of Towns and Townships (NATaT) represents the interests of approximately 10,000 towns and townships in eight states. NATaT is the voice in Washington for these typically smaller communities and advocates on issues such as incentives for volunteer first responders, transportation and Farm Bill programs. www.natat.org

The National Special Districts Association (NSDA) is the only national entity representing and advocating on behalf of special districts at the federal level. Special Districts are local governments created by the people of a community to deliver specialized services. www.nationalspecialdistricts.org

The California State Association of Counties (CSAC) Grants Initiative facilitates project development, grant writing and training for state and federal grants for all CSAC members. 

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A Tribute to William Ferguson, Jr., TFG Founder
Alex Yiannoutsos
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A Tribute to William Ferguson, Jr., TFG Founder

Bill had an enormous impact on the people and communities he served throughout his life and career

WASHINGTON, D.C. – It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of William (Bill) Ferguson, Jr., the visionary founder, chairman, and former CEO of TFG. Bill has left a legacy of unwavering commitment to build stronger and more vibrant communities across the nation.

Bill founded TFG in 1982 with specialties in local government, land use, and water resources. Under his leadership, the firm became one of the top lobbying firms in Washington devoted to serving local communities. His hands-on approach and relentless dedication to client service set TFG apart in the industry. In 2000, under his guidance and direction, the firm founded eCivis, the nation’s first and leading comprehensive online grants information, research, and management platform dedicated to helping local governments win and more efficiently manage competitive grants.

"Bill's leadership and vision are the foundation of TFG's success. His unwavering dedication to excellence and community development set a standard that we strive to uphold every day,” said Roger Gwinn, TFG CEO. “I am deeply grateful for the legacy he has left us and the opportunity to have worked under his mentorship since 1993. Bill was not only a wonderful mentor but a true friend, and his impact will be felt for generations to come."

Bill excelled at developing strategies that drove successful projects. He implemented a strategy resulting in congressional approval of $265 million for toll road projects and led the lobbying team that established a new innovative financing provision. This provision became the basis for the Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) chapter in the TEA-21 transportation authorization law that continues to benefit communities nationwide.

“For some 40 years while I was representing the Board of Supervisors and other local public agencies in Orange County, Bill Ferguson worked with his clients, both public and private, and me to advance the interests of all the citizens and residents of Orange County through public works infrastructure projects,” said James McConnell, Of Counsel at TFG.  “He was a master at working the legislative process to benefit the public good.”

A testament to his profound impact on local communities is the ICMA William Ferguson, Jr. Scholarship, a scholarship named in his honor. Bill's commitment to education and professional development underscores his lifelong dedication to fostering leadership and excellence in local government management. His legacy continues to inspire new generations of public service professionals.

“We at ICMA are truly saddened by the loss of Bill Ferguson,” said Marc A. Ott, ICMA CEO and Executive Director. “As a leader, mentor, and friend to many, Bill epitomized the ideals of public servanthood. We are honored to have a lasting scholarship in his name to carry forward his legacy of professional management and thoughtful leadership in local government. May his family and colleagues take comfort in knowing the positive impact he made throughout his life and will continue to make within the profession he loved.”

Bill's legacy at TFG is not just one of professional success, but of a profound commitment to making a difference in communities nationwide. His life's work continues to resonate through the ongoing efforts of TFG in fulfilling the mission he envisioned: to serve public entities with excellence, integrity, and a passion for community development.

Bill received a B.A. in History and Political Science from Michigan State University and furthered his studies at the University of Southern California, Boston University, and Harvard University. He served on the Board of Directors of eCivis and Stop It Now!, a non-profit dedicated to preventing child sexual abuse.

Bill was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend.

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