MEET THE TEAM
Rob Jones - CEO, President
Rob Jones is the President & CEO of the Alliance Group, which he founded 25 years ago. An attorney by training, Rob has also served at the senior level in administration of a former Virginia Governor and served on the Richmond City Council along with other public service positions. Read More
Andy Poarch - COO
Andy is an attorney by training, with a corporate and transactional background at a large international law firm. Andy also has extensive experience in state government, having worked in senior positions for two Virginia Governors with responsibility for managing enterprise-wide projects. Read More
Kelly Fitzgerald - VP, Grassroots Development
Kelly Fitzgerald is a nationwide advocacy leader with 15+ years of experience in government relations, patient advocacy, and alliance development. Experienced in lobbying and grassroots on both the state and federal level, she brings a unique and wide-ranging perspective to the traditional notion of what an advocacy campaign can be. Read More
Chloe Kolos - Account Executive
Chloe is a young public relations professional with The Alliance Group, bringing a fresh perspective to the team. Chloe graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2025, where she earned the PR Faculty Award in recognition of her academic excellence and dedication to the field. With over five years of experience in event planning, she has developed a sharp eye for detail and a talent for creating engaging, well executed experiences. She is especially drawn to crisis communication that requires thoughtful messaging and strong problem solving skills. Read More
