The Latest News from TPA

Chelsea Vongehr Promoted to Senior Associate

Townsend Public Affairs, Inc. is proud to announce that Chelsea Vongehr has been promoted to the position of Senior Associate, serving in the TPA Southern California Office and the TPA Central California Office.

Chelsea manages a portfolio of several local public agency clients located throughout California, including cities, K-12 school districts, and community college districts, as well as non-profit organizations. She also spearheads the business development efforts of the company.

Since joining TPA in 2014, Chelsea has honed her policy expertise in primary, secondary, and post-secondary education. She has also worked on a variety of other federal, state, and local policy issues, including transit, energy efficiency, cultural resources, and local governance. Chelsea has been responsible for securing millions in competitive grant funds for TPA clients.

A Central Valley native, Chelsea grew up in Fresno and attended Fresno Pacific University, earning a Bachelor of Arts in English and Vocal Performance. Outside of work, Chelsea is a solo vocalist and an avid swimmer.

Congratulations TPA Senior Associate Chelsea Vongehr!

City of Moreno Valley

TPA is proud and honored to announce that we have been retained by the City of Moreno Valley to provide state and federal grant funding services.

We look forward to helping the City pursue its mission to transform into a mature community that offers its residents and businesses an unsurpassed quality of life featuring abundant recreation, desirable private and public services, varied residential living choices, and well-paying employment opportunities.

Thank you, Moreno Valley!

City of Santa Ana

TPA is honored to announce that the City of Santa Ana has asked us to continue to provide state legislative advocacy services to protect and promote their agenda in Sacramento.

We look forward to our ongoing collaboration with the City to help transform their vision into legacy.

Thank you, Santa Ana!

Alex Gibbs Promoted to Senior Associate

Townsend Public Affairs, Inc. is proud to announce that Alex Gibbs has been promoted to the position of Senior Associate in the TPA State Capitol Office.

Alex manages a portfolio of several local public agency clients located throughout California, including cities, counties, and other special districts, as well as non-profit organizations.

Since joining TPA in 2014, Alex has developed policy expertise for a variety of local, state, and federal policy sectors, including parks and recreation, transportation, sustainable communities, public safety, energy, local governance, natural resources, and environmental quality. Alex has also been responsible for securing millions in competitive grant funds for TPA local public agency clients.

Prior to joining TPA, Alex worked for the state legislature, where his duties included researching, analyzing, and shepherding legislation about a variety of subject matters.

Alex graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from the University of San Francisco. He is a supporter of the California Latino Capitol Association and the Asian Pacific Islander Capitol Association.

Congratulations TPA Senior Associate Alex Gibbs!

City of Emeryville

TPA is honored to announce the City of Emeryville has asked us to continue to provide state and federal legislative advocacy services to protect and promote their agenda in Sacramento and Washington, DC.

We look forward to our ongoing collaboration with the City to help transform their vision into legacy.

Thank you, Emeryville!

Central Basin Municipal Water District

TPA is honored that the Central Basin Municipal Water District has asked us to continue to provide state and federal grant funding services to protect and promote their agenda in Sacramento and Washington, DC.

We look forward to our ongoing collaboration with the District to help transform their vision into legacy.

Thank you, Central Basin Municipal Water District!