David Senter

David Senter was President of David Senter & Associates until the 2003 merger with Kimmitt Coates & McCarthy. Senter Associates specialized in trade, tax, transportation, energy, telecommunications, interior and agriculture policy for a variety of clients. Mr. Senter continues to work closely with Members of Congress and within the Administration to inform and educate them on a variety of issues. Mr. Senter has had experience working with the federal agencies, Congress and the White House during the past 25 years dealing with a variety of client issues. During such time he had had extensive dealings with both the House and Senate Authorizing and Appropriations Committees. Prior to forming David Senter & Associates, Mr. Senter was the National Director for the American Agriculture Movement, Inc. While serving in this capacity, Mr. Senter worked on three different farm bills as well as a number of critical pieces of legislation having a direct impact on family farmers and rural residents all across the country. During his tenure in Washington, he became a nationally known expert on agriculture, land use and rural policy and, more importantly, a leading advocate for family farmers. Mr. Senter is a widely traveled speaker at forums, national meetings and workshops. This enabled Mr. Senter to have direct contact with a bevy of national leaders, including the last six Administrations. Mr. Senter started his Washington political life with an appointment from then-Governor Bill Clements of Texas as the Agriculture Liaison for the State of Texas with the Congress. While in this capacity, David ensured that the voice of Texas farmers and ranchers was heard in Washington, DC and worked to negotiate favorable legislation for farmers and ranchers. Prior to the Texas state appointment, Mr. Senter operated a 2000 acre cotton and wheat farm as well as a 100 head dairy operation in Johnson County, Texas. In addition to client work, Mr. Senter provides Pro Bono counsel for Farm Aid, advises Willie Nelson, Farm Aid Founder and President, as well as Farm Aid board members Neil Young, John Mellencamp, and Dave Matthews. In addition, Mr. Senter provides counsel for the Federation of Southern Cooperatives, an organization representing 20,000 black farmers in the south-east.