McEntire Advocacy & Consulting
A trusted and effective governmental affairs consulting firm in Oklahoma guiding clients to achieve policy and business goals. McEntire Advocacy & Consulting, LLC focuses on fostering relationships with elected officials, state agency leaders, and other decision makers in Oklahoma to help clients achieve their goals through strategic advocacy and public relations efforts.
What We Do:
Government Relations & Lobbying
- Engage with Oklahoma’s legislative and executive branches throughout the year.
- Advocate for clients’ interests at the Capitol, especially during the legislative session.
Legislation Tracking
- Monitor over 3,000 bills filed annually by Oklahoma legislators.
- Review each bill before session starts, tracking developments and changes throughout the year that affect our clients.
Preparation & Strategy
- Collaborate with clients to develop short- and long-term legislative goals.
- Plan and execute strategies tailored to achieve policy goals and/or business objectives.
Coalition Building
- Identify organizations with shared interests to strengthen advocacy efforts.
- Build partnerships with other businesses and associations to amplify clients’ policy positions.
Interim Activities
- Engage in interim hearings after legislative session ends.
- Assist clients with procurement and governmental services.
- We are trusted by members of the legislature on both sides of the aisle and we work closely with them to provide education and preparation for the next legislative session.
Business Development
- Leverage a network of relationships across the state to open doors for businesses.
- Provide access to decision-makers in both the public and private sectors to foster business growth.
About Marcus McEntire, President
Marcus McEntire is the president of McEntire Advocacy & Consulting, LLC, a full-service legislative, marketing, and consulting firm dedicated to fostering strong relationships with legislators, state agency heads, and other elected officials. With 8 years of legislative experience and over 25 years of experience as an entrepreneur with proficiency in sales and both traditional and digital marketing, Marcus leverages his communication skills and extensive network to help clients achieve their goals through effective advocacy and public relations.
Marcus holds a bachelor’s degree in communication from the University of Oklahoma, a Master of Divinity from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and a master’s degree in sociology of law, family, and religion from the University of Virginia. Before founding McEntire Advocacy & Consulting, he served in the Oklahoma House of Representatives from 2016 to 2024 and served as the health appropriations and budget chairman from 2018-2024. During his tenure, he successfully drafted and ran over 130 pieces of legislation. Recognized as a “serious policymaker” and coalition builder, he is trusted among legislators and maintains strong, integrous relationships with key decision-makers. Marcus has a deep understanding of the legislative process, appropriations, the state budget, and strategies for positioning client requests to enhance the likelihood of funding. His policy work and advocacy have garnered recognition in various fields, including healthcare, energy, mental health, alcohol modernization, law, pharmacy and pharmaceuticals, and the appropriations process.
