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Distinction Built on
Decades of Service.

• Michigan Government Affairs
• National Business Development
• National Strategic Partnerships & Advisory Services

Our Services

About Ellis & Associates

We've Spent Decades in the Field.Now We Work for You.

Ellis & Associates is not just an advisory firm. We are a governmental affairs and business development engine built on something most consulting firms can't claim: real-world experience inside the agencies, missions, and systems we now help clients navigate. With over 75 years of combined experience across law enforcement, corrections, emergency management, and technology integration, our team understands how government agencies fund priorities, run procurement, and make adoption decisions.

We drive growth, access, and real outcomes across the public sector market — serving clients in Michigan and across the nation. From state capitals to federal agencies, our reach extends wherever our clients need results. We don't over-promise. We tell you what's possible, map the path to get there, and do the work.

How We Work

01

Listen & Learn

We start by understanding your goals, your challenges, and the landscape you're operating in. No assumptions, no generic playbooks.

02

Map the Path

We identify the right stakeholders, decision-makers, funding streams, and regulatory pathways specific to your situation.

03

Engage & Advocate

We put our relationships and experience to work, opening conversations, advancing your position, and keeping you informed every step of the way.

04

Follow Through

We consider ourselves successful when you do. That means staying involved, staying alert, and making sure the work we do together continues to deliver.

What We Do

Our Expertise.

Government Affairs(Michigan)

We monitor shifting legislation, changing priorities, and leadership transitions so you never lose ground. Working alongside trusted lobbying partners at the state and federal level, we engage key decision-makers and advocate for your interests with credibility built from decades inside these agencies.

  • Legislative monitoring & policy analysis
  • Agency engagement & stakeholder mapping
  • Procurement alignment & funding strategy
  • Legislative advising for other lobbying firms
  • Cross-jurisdictional strategy & execution

Business Development(National)

We expand organizational reach across markets, jurisdictions, and ecosystems through structured engagement, scalable growth strategies, and high-value opportunity identification. By aligning public and private sector stakeholders, we unlock new channels, accelerate adoption, and position organizations for sustained national-level growth.

  • Market expansion strategy & execution
  • Cross-jurisdictional opportunity development
  • Channel creation & ecosystem alignment
  • Federal, state, and municipal engagement strategy
  • Revenue growth & pipeline acceleration frameworks

Strategic Partnerships &
Advisory Services(National)

We provide executive-level guidance and relationship support to help organizations navigate complex environments, align priorities, and drive meaningful results. Through strategic insight and stakeholder engagement, we connect vision to execution and build strong partnerships for long-term success.

  • Executive advisory across strategy, priorities, and execution
  • Relationship development with public sector and ecosystem leaders
  • Strategic guidance for growth and market positioning
  • Trusted introductions and partnership development
  • Insight to translate vision into execution

Who We Work With

Industries We Serve.

Public Safety Technology

Your product solves a real problem for law enforcement, fire, EMS, corrections, or emergency management. The challenge isn't the technology — it's navigating how agencies buy, what they prioritize, and who controls the budget. We help you get in front of the right people, aligned with the right funding streams, at the right time.

B2G Technology

You have a product that government agencies need, but breaking into the public sector is a different game than the commercial market. Procurement cycles are long, decision-making is layered, and relationships matter as much as specs. We help you position for contracts, secure endorsements, and build the credibility that moves government buyers.

K-12 & Higher Education

You're trying to get safety legislation passed, secure grant funding, or build partnerships with school districts and universities. The path runs through state government, and knowing how to navigate it makes the difference between a proposal that sits in committee and one that becomes law. We help education-focused organizations move from idea to outcome at the state and local level.

Associations & Trade Groups

Your members are counting on you to protect their interests, shape policy, and make sure their voice is heard in Lansing. That requires more than showing up to hearings. We help associations build ongoing legislative relationships, respond to regulatory threats, and drive the policy outcomes that matter most to the industries you represent.

Emerging Technology

Your technology is ahead of the policy curve. Legislators and agency leaders may not yet have a framework for what you do — and that's both the challenge and the opportunity. We help emerging tech companies shape the conversation, influence early policy decisions, and establish credibility before the market is fully defined.

Digital Healthcare & Behavioral Health

You have a solution that could improve outcomes for first responders, corrections officers, or government employees — but the people making procurement and funding decisions don't know you exist yet. We help behavioral health and wellness organizations break into government markets, align with state funding initiatives, and build the credibility needed to become a trusted partner to public safety agencies.

Scott Ellis, President & Founder

Scott Ellis

President & Founder

Scott Ellis brings over two decades of experience spanning law enforcement, counterterrorism, emergency preparedness, and government affairs — a combination no traditional advisory firm can replicate. His career has moved from violent crime investigation and the FBI's Joint Terrorism Task Force to executive leadership of the Michigan Licensed Beverage Association and strategic advisory work for public safety technology companies.

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What Clients Say:

"Scott's deep knowledge of the legislative landscape and strategic guidance opened the door to key safety language and meaningful funding for schools. His ability to navigate complex policy conversations has made a lasting difference."

Jason Russell — Founder & President, Secure Environment Consultants

"Their expertise navigating complex funding challenges has been instrumental to our growth. Their deep relationships with government officials and understanding of the public sector landscape made them an invaluable partner."

Kieran Carroll — Chief Strategy Officer, ZeroEyes

"Scott navigated complex issues with expertise and laid out strategic approaches that led to tangible results. The professionalism and integrity he brought instilled confidence in everything we did."

Greg Faremoth — President, Public & Private Sector Solutions

Our Clients
ZeroEyes
Airspace Link
Amerimind
BusPatrol
CERA
Check Point
Ironbow
i2G
National Hospitality Institute
Secure Environment Consultants
Spherelink
ZeroEyes
Airspace Link
Amerimind
BusPatrol
CERA
Check Point
Ironbow
i2G
National Hospitality Institute
Secure Environment Consultants
Spherelink

Ready to navigate your next opportunity?

Reach out to our team to discuss your organization's goals and the path forward.

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