Kelly Lugar

Kelly Lugar is an accomplished executive with extensive experience in government relations, particularly within the energy sector. Currently serving as Executive Vice President at Elevate Government Affairs since January 2021, Lugar brings expertise in bipartisan policy strategies. Previous roles include Vice President of Federal Relations at Berkshire Hathaway Energy, where representation before Congress and the Executive Branch was a key focus, and Senior Advisor at Dentons, providing strategic government outreach for energy clients. As the founder and President of KSL Consulting, Lugar has guided numerous organizations in navigating federal energy and environmental policies. Additional positions include Director of Government Affairs at MCI Corporation and Deputy Assistant Secretary at the Department of Energy during the George W. Bush administration. Lugar's foundational career began as a Legislative Assistant and Senior Policy Advisor to Congressman Ralph Hall. Academic credentials include a BA in Political Science from The University of Texas at Austin and ongoing studies at Universitat d'Alacant.