Our Team

David Clark founded Allegiant Strategies Group in 2020 after serving over 17 years in executive government roles including 4 years as an Airborne Officer in the United States Army.

David is a servant leader with a passion for helping others grow and develop winning teams. He believes in the power of the team and mentoring others to see and become the best they can be in every situation.

David served the State of Florida since 2004 under four Governors and most recently served as the Deputy Chief of Staff to Governor Ron DeSantis. During his tenure he provided executive guidance and policy direction for multiple state agencies with a total budget allocation of over $43 billion and over 28,800 employees. David was responsible for a suite of 13 agencies, offices, and initiatives, including:

• Department of Management Services & Florida Digital Service
• Department of Children and Families
• Department of Juvenile Justice
• Department of Elder Affairs
• Department of Lottery
• Department of Transportation
• Department of Education
• Office of Early Learning
• Agency for Persons with Disabilities
• Guardian Ad Litem
• Office of Faith and Community Based Initiatives
• Office of Adoption and Child Protection
• Public Service Commission

Kevin Cleary is the Vice President of Government Relations for Allegiant Strategies Group and is a highly experienced and skilled lobbyist based in Tallahassee, Florida. With over 15 years of legislative, executive, and political experience, Kevin brings a wealth of expertise to the Allegiant team. He has developed strong relationships with key legislators in Florida and collaborates with influential leaders across the private sector. Kevin is committed to building lasting partnerships that benefit his clients and advance their interests.

Kevin began his career at the Republican Party of Florida (RPOF), where he built a comprehensive campaign strategy and managed over thirty victory campaign offices in Northeast Florida. At that time, Kevin implemented one of the largest grassroots field operations in the region. His successful efforts led to becoming the Florida Congressional Campaign Director, responsible for creating and implementing effective direct mail campaigns for the Republican National Committee in targeted congressional races across Florida.

While at RPOF, Kevin worked with multiple state leaders and cultivated long-lasting relationships with Florida's top political consultants. Throughout his tenure at RPOF, Florida Republicans ultimately swept the Florida Cabinet, gained four additional U.S. House congressional seats, won the U.S. Senate, and delivered a two-thirds majority in Florida's state legislature.

Early in his political campaign career, Kevin developed a close friendship with incoming Senate President-designate Ben Albritton while serving as campaign manager on his first election to the Florida House of Representatives. During the 2010 election cycle, Kevin built an extensive campaign operation in Florida’s heartland and implemented targeted strategies that garnered a landslide victory. After the 2010 election, Kevin served as Ben Albritton's Legislative Aide in the Florida House of Representatives, where he developed an intimate understanding of Florida’s legislative process with a particular focus on state appropriations.

After several years in the Florida Legislature, Kevin accepted an opportunity to work in Florida's Executive Branch as the Legislative Affairs Director for the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) and assisted with legislative priorities for Florida's five water management districts. In this role, Kevin lobbied the Legislature to pass Florida's top environmental priorities for Governor Rick Scott and Governor Ron DeSantis. In that time, he shepherded the passage of significant environmental legislation, including Florida's assumption of the Sec. 404 dredge and fill permitting, Florida's "Clean Waterways Act," and secured historic levels of state funding for FDEP.

Katie Parrish is the Vice President of Business and Executive Strategy at Allegiant Strategies Group. Katie is a seasoned executive leader with over two decades of experience across government relations, financial management, and technology initiatives. As VP of Business and Executive Strategy at Allegiant, Katie is dedicated to driving strategic initiatives and fostering strong relationships with both government entities and private sector partners.

Before joining ASG, Katie served as the Deputy Secretary of Workforce Operations at the Florida Department of Management Services, where she was instrumental in developing and implementing workforce policies for over 2.6 million members. She has also held key leadership positions such as Interim Chief of Staff and Chief Financial Officer at DMS, where she managed complex operations and large-scale projects.

One of her notable achievements was her involvement in the Florida PALM project, where she served on the Executive Steering Committee and managed contracts for Independent Verification and Validation. Her role as Chief Financial Officer involved overseeing a $600 million annual budget and implementing solutions to enhance operational efficiency.

Grace Marsigilio is a Public Affairs Advisor at Allegiant Strategies Group. Her expertise lies in offering comprehensive support in legislative and executive public policy matters to both private and public sector clients. 

She adeptly guides them through the necessary actions to advance their agendas, skillfully merging government relations, communications, and issue management.

With a deep understanding of state governmental affairs, Grace has an impressive track record of engaging with top leaders and staff across various executive branch agencies, particularly in Florida.

A Florida State University alumna, Grace recently graduated Summa Cum Laude with honors, earning a B.S. in Political Science. She is actively pursuing a Master of Public Administration at the same esteemed institution.

Grace's foray into the world of policy and government was significantly shaped by her time in the Florida Legislature. During the 2022 Session, she served as a Communications Fellow with Representative Robin Bartleman. In this role, Grace was instrumental in producing social media content, weekly constituent email communications, and regular videos centered on legislative updates. This experience not only honed her skills in strategic communication and digital content creation but also deepened her understanding of the importance of clear and effective client communication in government.

During the 2023 Session, Grace worked in the office of Senator Keith Perry, specializing in client and constituent success. Her role involved extensive policy research, primarily focused on education, where she developed a nuanced understanding of state educational policies and their impact on constituents. This experience enhanced her ability to analyze complex policy issues, tailor communication to diverse audiences, and prioritize client and constituent needs, further solidifying her adeptness in managing and conveying critical policy information.

Founding and leading the 'Women in Government' club at FSU was another cornerstone of Grace's collegiate journey. This initiative underscored her commitment to empowering young women and refining her leadership, organizational, and advocacy skills, which would become invaluable in her professional development.

As the Marketing Associate at Allegiant Strategies Group, Julianna holds a strong foundation with a Bachelor's degree in marketing and is currently pursuing an MBA, set to graduate in 2025. With prior roles as a Marketing Assistant and Sales and Marketing Specialist, she has acquired experience in social media marketing, graphic design, and client relations. She is dedicated to enhancing Allegiant's presence through captivating graphics, engaging posts, and marketing strategies. Beyond work, she enjoys road trips, fitness, and family time.