Dave founded The Montrose Group in 2009 after 10 years managing practice groups in large law firms; serving as a member of the Ohio House of Representatives; and working as the Economic Development Director of Ameritech Ohio, Press Secretary for Columbus Mayor Greg Lashutka, and general counsel of the Ohio Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Robinson is the co-author of over 50 strategic economic development plans. Today, he brings his clients more than 30 years of experience in economic development and lobbying, and he has negotiated $220M in local, state, and federal financing for economic development projects.