Chris Britton | Founder

With over 30 years of experience in public policy, Chris Britton is the founder and chief executive officer of GovExperts. Under his leadership, the organization aims to become a platform for public sector professionals at all levels of government.

Chris Britton

Chris Britton

Founder & CEO

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For more than three decades, Chris Britton has helped individuals and organizations navigate government, shape public policy, and grow in the public sector marketplace.

He brings a rare combination of political and legislative experience, deep relationships across state government, and a results-oriented approach to every engagement.

Areas of Focus

  • Texas Government & Public Policy
  • Public Sector Business Development
  • Healthcare, Insurance & Life Sciences
  • Technology & Innovation
  • Strategy & Leadership
  • Coalitions & Stakeholder Engagement

Career & Experience Map

A path through Texas politics, state government, consulting, and public-sector business development.

2009–

Delivering Value

Founded GovExperts. Managing Director, Caddo Associates. Lobbying, public-sector business development, and the 2025 combination of the two firms.

2003–08

Consulting

Independent consultant, then Senior Manager at Accenture. Public-sector sales and delivery for healthcare, insurance, and technology clients.

1995–03

Legislative

Chief of Staff to Rep. Arlene Wohlgemuth. Chief Clerk, House Human Services. Policy advisor to Lieutenant Governor then Governor Rick Perry. Deputy Chief of Staff – Governor Rick Perry.

1991–94

Early Career

Director of Marketing at Agricultural Workers Mutual Automobile Insurance. First private-sector operating role.

1988–92

College

B.S. in Agricultural Development at Texas. President, Memorial Student Center. MSC Wiley Lecture Series. Buck Weirus Spirit Award.

–1988

Backstory

Honors graduate from Cleburne High School. Active in Cleburne FFA, Beta Club, and Youth and Government.

Expertise Accumulated

  • Campaign Strategy
  • Grassroots Organizing
  • Legislative Affairs
  • Client Service Excellence
  • Political Communications
  • Government Navigation
  • Healthcare Policy
  • Insurance Regulation
  • Agency Engagement
  • Government Relations
  • Coalition Building
  • Policy Analysis
  • State Budget Process
  • Relationship Building
  • Strategic Advisory

Core Areas of Expertise

Public Policy & Legislative Strategy

Develop and execute strategies to influence legislation and policy.

Texas State Government

Deep knowledge of agencies, leadership, budgets and processes.

Public Sector Business Development

Identify opportunities, understand government markets, navigate procurement and strengthen competitive positioning.

State Budget & Appropriations

Experience with the legislative budget process and funding strategies.

Government Market Intelligence

Research, analysis and insight to inform strategy and decisions.

Coalition & Stakeholder Strategy

Build coalitions and engage stakeholders to achieve results.

How I Work

Understand the Environment

Policy, politics, personalities and process all affect the outcome.

Get to the Real Question

The stated problem isn’t always the actual problem.

Connect Information to Action

Intelligence has value when it changes a decision.

Focus on Results

Strategy should ultimately produce a measurable objective.