Government Affairs Consulting
From Complexity to Clarity in Government AffairsAt TGS Advisory, we bring clarity to the world of government affairs—helping businesses shift from reactive to strategic. Our structured approach transforms regulatory complexity into competitive advantage, equipping organizations to influence efficiently and achieve measurable results.
Founder & Principal
Taras (“Terry”) Szmagala, Jr.
TGS Advisory was founded by Taras (“Terry”) Szmagala, a seasoned C-Suite executive who led the legal and GA functions of a $130 billion market cap multinational manufacturer. During his career, Terry has demonstrated a unique ability to help companies break down functional and operational silos, and to help service providers better understand the needs of their clients.
Consulting for
Corporations
Many businesses only engage with government when forced—by a new regulation, tariff, or crisis. Others assume they’re too small or that government affairs is too costly or complex to pursue. Even those willing to engage often don’t know where to start.
TGS Advisory helps companies assess whether government engagement can add value, and if so, how to build a right-sized, results-driven GA function.
Consulting For
Government Affairs Firms
Government affairs (GA) professionals add exceptional value. But often, GA experts and their clients speak different languages. GA experts know the corridors of the Capitol or the State House, but may be less familiar with metrics, process, and the plant floor.
TGS Advisory can help government affairs consulting firms see the world from their clients’ perspective, helping those firms to better serve their clients.
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