BRINGING IT TO 2023

Tony Essalih, Principal and Director of Cornerstone Government Affairs and former chief of staff to Congressman Culberson, will educate us on GBTA’s government relations agenda and adapting to the post COVID world facing the business travel industry.  Our mission is to pursue a global agenda that prioritizes climate action, a robust infrastructure and the safe and efficient movement of travelers. We are taking this legislative agenda to the Administration and Congress. Yet we also need your help to know what issues you are being confronted with. By attending this session, you will be able to share what issues are important to you, your company and your travelers, which in turn allow GBTA to truly represent the business travel community.

Tony Essalih joined Cornerstone in 2011 as a co-lead of the firm’s flagship Texas office in Houston.  He spent 12 years on Capitol Hill and came to Cornerstone from the office of Rep. John Culberson (R-TX). Tony worked for Rep. Culberson for 10 years, the last five as his chief of staff.  Prior to becoming chief of staff, Tony served in a variety of capacities including legislative assistant, legislative director, communications director, and deputy chief of staff.  He spent eight years in Washington, D.C. before relocating to Houston in 2007.