In late 2022, PLUS Communications marked a significant milestone when it opened its third office in Austin, Texas. Since that time, PLUS’ Lone Star State team has grown to seven members who lead our Texas-based issue advocacy and media campaigns for corporations, trade associations, non-profits and coalitions.

Learn more about our growing Texas team and their unique, longstanding history, living and working in the Lone Star State:

KC Jones Dennehy
Public Affairs, Managing Director
What is your connection to Texas?

I was born in Lubbock, raised in Midland, and grew up exploring the vast greatness of West Texas at our family ranch outside of Barstow on the Pecos River.

Tell us about your professional experiences and work history in Texas.

Interned for Governor Bush in 1998 as one of the very first hires on his Presidential Exploratory Committee in 1999. After that, I worked on both of his presidential campaigns and proudly served President Bush in the executive office of The White House in Presidential Personnel Appointments to Boards and Commissions.

What is a fun fact we may not know?

I’m a fourth generation Texan – my ancestors moved to West Texas in a covered wagon in 1849.

Julia Howell
Public Affairs, Managing Director
What is your connection to Texas?

I graduated from the Texas Christian University (TCU) M.J. Neeley School of Business.

Tell us about your professional experiences and work history in Texas.

I’ve managed public affairs campaigns for both federal and state issues impacting Texans for nearly a decade. I have also previously interned at various organizations, including J.P. Solutions, a strategic management consulting firm in Fort Worth.

What is a fun fact we may not know?

During my time at TCU, I played on the TCU Club Lacrosse Team, held an on-campus job all four years, and volunteered at Tarrant County Churches Together as mentor and tutor.



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