Klein/Johnson Group

01/01/2026

We are VERY excited for 2026. Happy New Year to everyone!!

12/15/2025

2026 marks a new chapter for the Klein/Johnson Group. With 10 Principals working together, we’ve built a team that reflects not just experience, but the power of collaboration.

Our Principals bring diverse backgrounds across industries and government, but what excites us most is how those perspectives come together. It’s in that dynamic that we see the ability to unlock opportunities, solve challenges, and deliver results that matter.

We’re proud of the journey that brought us here, and even more energized by what lies ahead. Here’s to a year of innovation, impact, and meaningful outcomes for our clients and partners.

Israel Klein

Meet the full team: https://kleinjohnson.com/

12/05/2025

This week, we introduced our newest Principals, Bradley Hayes and Zephranie Buetow. As we welcome them to the KJG family, we also celebrate over a century of combined experience among our lineup of Principals.

That diverse collection of experience in the public and private sectors will be vital as we continue to deliver for our clients. We’re energized by the leadership Bradley and Zephranie bring, and are excited to get to work!

Visit our new website for more on the KJG team: https://kleinjohnson.com/

12/04/2025

Honored to see our latest milestone featured in Bloomberg Government by Kate Ackley.

With the addition of Hayes and Buetow, KJG is strengthening our ability to navigate Washington. Their bipartisan approach and decades of service across branches of government reflect the values that have guided our firm since day one.

This moment underscores our commitment to building a team defined by excellence. We’re excited for the impact Bradley and Zephranie will have as part of our firm leadership.

Read the exclusive here: https://news.bgov.com/bloomberg-government-news/in-divided-washington-bipartisan-lobby-shop-adds-to-its-roster?taid=69300a5afbd4610001929657

Learn more about our growing team here: https://kleinjohnson.com/

12/03/2025

We’re thrilled to announce that Bradley Hayes and Zephranie Buetow are joining the Klein/Johnson Group as our 9th and 10th Principals!

Representing both political parties, the senior duo brings a combined four decades of experience building trust across the aisle and navigating Congress and the White House.

“Bradley and Zephranie have the humility and persistence required to build trust across the aisle,” said Co-founder and Principal Izzy Klein. “That rare combination positions them to cut through gridlock and deliver meaningful results in such a divided time."

Co-founder and Principal Matt Johnson added, "For the past 8 years, our strategy has been excellence over headcount. That discipline has paid off, and we welcome Bradley & Zephranie into a roster of heavyweights able to navigate the highest levels of government."

Please join us in welcoming Bradley and Zephranie to the team. We look forward to collaborating with them and learning from their leadership! You can visit our new website for their full bios, www.kleinjohnson.com

04/23/2025

Welcome to KJG, Matt Jennings!!!

02/08/2024

We’re excited to announce the acquisition of the Perry Bayliss Government Relations. This move will cement Klein/Johnson Group’s position as a premier, bipartisan advocacy firm, and enrich our capabilities to advocate across the telecommunications, media, and technology sectors.

Steve Perry and Kim Bayliss will join Klein/Johnson Group as Principals, bringing decades of experience and a unique ability to build bipartisan support that will enable our growing team to drive success for our clients facing the most complex political and regulatory challenges.

Thanks to Bloomberg’s Kate Ackley for the story this afternoon.

07/28/2021

Thrilled to have Kate Lynch join the KJG family!!!
Woohoo!!!
Matthew L. Johnson
Ian Rayder
Jeremy Marsh
Israel Klein
www.kleinjohnson.com

02/08/2021

Klein/Johnson Group is thrilled to announce that a new principal, Ian Rayder, is joining our firm! With more than 15 years of experience on Capitol Hill, in Colorado state and local government, and in the technology and aerospace industries, Ian is a welcome addition to our team. Please join us in welcoming him, and learn more about his expertise below.

With over 15 years of experience in a wide variety of strategic public policy and political roles, both inside and outside of government, Ian Rayder has steered the legislative and political goals for stakeholders at every level. The rare veteran of federal, state, and local government, as well as t...

11/23/2020

We hope you get a chance to read this op-ed on national security policy in the new Congress and Biden Administration in The Hill. Happy Thanksgiving!

Defense budgets will certainly be re-examined and squeezed.

07/27/2020

Big congrats to Brian Greer for pointing out the lack of Black representation on the House and Senate Armed Services Committees despite the overrepresentation of African Americans in the armed forces.
Please read and share!
Jeremy Marsh
Matthew L. Johnson
Israel Klein

African Americans are the oldest and largest minority group in the U.S. military. They need to have more of a say in the United States' national security decisions.

03/09/2020

Looking for something to distract you from the coronavirus news? Take a minute to make your predictions for tomorrow's presidential primary results!

And if you live in Michigan, N. Dakota, Missouri, Washington, Idaho or Mississippi, MAKE SURE TO VOTE!!!