SOUND GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS - Key Persons


Ally Magnano

Ally Magnano is a private contractor specializing in providing reliable, informed and efficient support to the Sound Government Solutions team through monitoring legislative hearings and assisting with event planning. Prior to joining the SGS team, Ally spent seven years as a Government Affairs Consultant working with Miller Malone & Tellefson to represent business clients before the Washington State Legislature and Executive Branch.

Carrie Tellefson - Founder, President

Job Titles:
  • Founder
  • President
Carrie is well known for her ability to work cooperatively with policy makers from both sides of the aisle and stakeholders to find the most beneficial outcomes for her clients. Carrie's instincts and insights reflect her years of experience as she successfully navigates the legislative process on behalf of her clients in complex and heavily regulated areas such as health care, banking, insurance, transportation, liquor, and technology. She also works on a range of tribal-related issues on behalf of her sovereign tribal government clients.

Sam Miller

Job Titles:
  • Government Affairs Consultant
Sam Miller is a graduate of the Murrow College of Communication at Washington State University. He holds a minor in Political Science. Sam previously served as a legislative intern for Sound Government Solutions and an intern for Congressman Derek Kilmer. Outside of the Legislature, Sam enjoys golfing, boating and traveling.