Our Team
Frank Vitello
As founder and president of Vitello Consulting and VC International, Frank Vitello routinely provides strategic and business counsel to a wide net of clients whose interests intersect with the U.S. Congress, federal agencies, foreign governments, and international regulatory organizations. He has successfully led legislative and policy efforts at the federal and state level, managed issue campaigns nationally and locally, has aided clients with new ventures and acquisitions, market penetration, and in developing branding and partnering opportunities.
Formerly, Frank served as chief strategist for the National Fisheries Institute (NFI), the leading trade association representing the U.S. seafood community both domestically and internationally. His responsibilities included building and developing the industry's political programs, political giving strategy, messaging and crisis management abilities. A large part of Frank's responsibilities were also to work with foreign governments to establish parity with U.S. regulatory bodies. Today, Vitello Consulting is recognized among the top boutique firms servicing the international seafood community.
Frank also works directly with a number of sovereign governments throughout Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. This practice area commonly necessitates balancing the delicate relationships between Sovereign States, Intergovernmental Organizations, Non-Governmental Organizations, and multinational corporations.
Frank served as Professional Staff for the United States House of Representatives Committee on Natural Resources. Regarded as key staff, Vitello was part of the 'inner circle' of advisors to the Chairman on some of the most contentious measures before the Committee's jurisdiction. His relationships with the Speaker of the House, Committee Chairmen of the House Select Committee on Intelligence and House Foreign Relations Committee, as well as key members and committees of the U.S. Senate are well established.
Off the Hill, Frank continues to enjoy chasing the sun and visiting great dive spots around the globe.
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Andrew Wyatt
Andrew Wyatt joins Vitello Consulting after serving as CEO of non-profit advocacy organizations for almost a decade. In 2008, his passion for wildlife led him to become one of the founders of the United States Association of Reptile Keepers (USARK), the leading trade association in the United States advocating for responsible ownership and trade in reptiles. As CEO of USARK, Andrew is credited with pioneering advocacy for herpetoculture, the captive propagation of high-quality reptiles and amphibians. His work at USARK also included development of a large grassroots component known as the "Reptile Nation". Today it is estimated that the reptile industry generates roughly $1.2 billion in annual revenues.
As a recognized expert in his field, the U.S. House of Representatives, U.S. Senate, federal agencies, and state and municipal governments routinely call upon Andrew to provide advice and counsel and expert testimony. Andrew has also done extensive media on the subject matter and has been featured in both national print and radio throughout the last decade.
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Corey Lincoln Ticknor
Corey’s governmental relations career spans across six legislative sessions in the Texas State Legislature. Armed with a deep knowledge of the legislative and appropriations process, including committee rules, Corey spearheaded legislation related to public/higher education, appropriations, mental health, broadband expansion, and community development. He‘s proud to have successfully filed and passed hundreds of bills in that capacity. While outcomes and results have defined Corey’s work experience, he’s also highly respected for his ability to work with diverse stakeholders and across varied agendas.
Off the clock Corey loves the outdoors and has deep roots in Texas wrestling.