About James Miller & Associates

Built on Experience Powered by Relationships

James Miller and Associates is the trusted voice for Arkansas's most consequential industries at the State Capitol and in the boardroom.

Our Story

Rooted in Arkansas. Respected at the Capitol.

Built on experience and powered by intelligence, James Miller & Associates helps clients navigate the intersection of government, public policy, and business. Founded on the belief that effective advocacy requires more than access, JMA combines trusted relationships, strategic insight, and decades of real-world experience to deliver meaningful results. Our team has served at the highest levels of Arkansas government and brings that knowledge to clients across a wide range of industries.

From shaping public policy before a bill is drafted to guiding clients through the final moments of a legislative session, we understand how decisions are made and how outcomes are achieved. The same expertise informs our business consulting practice, where we help organizations understand regulatory challenges, identify opportunities, and prepare for the future.

Integrity

We represent our clients with honesty and transparency, building trust that endures beyond any single session.

Relationships

Decades of relationships with legislators, regulators, and agency heads give our clients a meaningful advantage.

Results

We measure our success by our clients' outcomes — not activity, not access, but results that move the needle.

Intelligence

We combine deep institutional knowledge with real-time intelligence to keep our clients ahead of the curve.

Our Team

The People Behind the Results

Four seasoned professionals with deep roots in Arkansas government, law, and business — each bringing a distinct expertise to every client engagement.

James Miller

James Miller

Founder & Principal

Few professionals possess a deeper understanding of Arkansas government than James Miller.

The only governmental affairs specialist in Arkansas to have served in senior leadership roles within both the executive and legislative branches of state government, James brings a unique perspective to public policy and government relations. His distinguished career includes service with two Arkansas governors, leaders of the Arkansas General Assembly, constitutional officers, and as Chief of Staff to the President Pro Tempore of the Arkansas Senate.

Today, James leverages that experience to help clients anticipate challenges, identify opportunities, and successfully navigate Arkansas's governmental and legislative landscape. His understanding of the policymaking process, combined with decades of trusted relationships, provides clients with insight that can only come from experience.

Marc Harrison

Marc Harrison

Governmental Affairs

With more than two decades of experience spanning state government, judicial administration, and public policy, Marc provides clients with valuable insight into the laws, regulations, and processes that shape decision-making. His expertise includes insurance, education, energy, environmental policy, and regulatory compliance—areas where a thorough understanding of both policy and implementation is essential.

Marc's career includes service in the administration of former Governor Mike Beebe as well as significant experience within Arkansas's judicial system. This unique combination of executive, regulatory, and judicial experience allows him to help clients anticipate challenges, evaluate opportunities, and navigate complex governmental issues with confidence.

His ability to connect policy, regulation, and practical outcomes makes him a trusted resource for organizations seeking informed guidance in a rapidly evolving public policy environment.

Brenda Turner

Brenda Turner

Governmental Affairs

During more than a decade as Chief of Staff to Governor Mike Huckabee, Brenda served at the center of state government, helping manage the Governor's Office and coordinating with cabinet agencies across Arkansas. Her experience provided a front-row seat to the policy decisions, leadership challenges, and operational responsibilities that shape government at the highest levels.

Following her service in state government, Brenda spent more than fifteen years with DaySpring, a subsidiary of Hallmark Cards, where she worked in communications and governmental relations. Her unique combination of public-sector leadership and private-sector experience enables her to help clients navigate complex issues with both strategic insight and practical understanding.

A successful business owner and accomplished manager, Brenda is recognized for her organizational leadership, attention to detail, and ability to transform complex challenges into effective solutions. Her experience, judgment, and professionalism make her an invaluable resource for clients seeking informed guidance and trusted advocacy.

Kelly Boyd

Kelly Boyd

Senior Research Analyst

Few professionals possess a broader operational understanding of Arkansas state government than Kelly Boyd.

Kelly's distinguished public service career spans leadership roles across multiple state agencies and constitutional offices. He helped establish the legislatively created position of Rural Liaison for the Arkansas Public Service Commission before serving seven years as Deputy Chief of Staff and Budget Director for Governor Mike Huckabee. His experience also includes eight years as Chief Deputy Secretary of State, where he oversaw elections, franchise tax administration, and operations of the Arkansas State Capitol and Capitol grounds, as well as seven years as Deputy Commissioner of State Lands overseeing agency operations and public service initiatives.

A Coast Guard veteran and former helicopter aircrewman, Kelly brings a disciplined, mission-focused approach to research, analysis, and problem-solving. His extensive knowledge of government operations, elections, taxation, veterans affairs, and public policy enables him to provide clients with timely intelligence and practical insight into issues affecting their organizations and industries.

Drawing on decades of experience in state government administration and policy development, Kelly helps clients understand complex issues, identify emerging trends, and make informed decisions in an ever-changing governmental environment.

Work with a team that knows the room.

When the stakes are high and the outcome matters, James Miller and Associates delivers.