H. E. "Sonny" Cauthen, Jr. Founding Partner H. E. "Sonny" Cauthen, Jr., is a founding partner of Cauthen Forbes & Williams. As former president and CEO of Cauthen & Associates federal government relations practice, he has maintained a presence in Washington for the past 15 years. Mr. Cauthen’s expertise in electricity industry regulation and his relationships with industry leaders are the foundation for the energy policy lobby of the new firm.
	Jeffrey A. Forbes Founding Partner Founding partner Jeff Forbes is a twenty-year veteran of political campaigns at every level. Mr. Forbes began his involvement in politics in 1987 on then Senator Al Gore’s 1988 Presidential bid. Since that time, he has worked with and coordinated more than nine different campaigns, ranging from municipal candidates to the US Congress as well as the White House.
	Zachary W. Williams Founding Partner Zachary W. Williams is a founding partner of Cauthen Forbes & Williams. Before beginning the new firm, Mr. Williams was the Managing Director of Cauthen and Associates in Washington, D.C. At Cauthen and Associates Zachary was responsible for coordinating client needs with various state and national issues.
	W. Ryan Welch Vice President W. Ryan Welch is a Vice President at Cauthen, Forbes & Williams. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Welch served on the staff of United States Senator Richard Shelby (R-AL), ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee and a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee. He carries particular expertise in issues surrounding the Commerce, Justice, and Science Appropriations Subcommittee.