Navigating the Challenges of Today

Ground Control Partners is an experienced group of advisors who provide comprehensive strategic counsel to corporations, start-ups, trade groups, and family offices. We help organizations navigate federal, state and local government policy. Our unique perspectives, experience, and global network makes us an ideal partner to assess challenges and orchestrate a winning strategy to achieve your goals. We specialize in providing and managing tactical support, media communications, and outreach to key business and government decision-makers. Additionally, we counsel CEOs, family offices, and foundations seeking to refine their mission to achieve the lasting impact they desire.
Campaign Design + Management
Multi-state Legislative and Regulatory Campaigns
Digital Strategy + Multi-channel Advertising
Direct Lobbying + Relationship Building
Business to Government Procurement Strategy
Donor and Family Office Advising
John Wyma, CEO and Founder of Ground Control Partners, is an experienced political and legislative strategist having served at the highest levels of federal and state government. Prior to founding Ground Control, Wyma served as Chief of Staff to Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer (NY).
Aina Fadina is a creative executive, storyteller, and innovative leader who has counseled startups and organizations across medicine, VC, and tech. She helps Ground Control develop creative digital and social media content and form partnerships for advocacy campaigns.
Alfredo is an experienced media and communications advisor with an intercultural background. As Head of Strategy for the Havas Media Group for +10 years, Alfredo guided numerous international brands in strategy, creative content, and management of their messaging, advocacy and communications pursuits.
Tony Chen is the CEO and founder of Channel Factory, who dropped out of college to create a a better video ecosystem for users, brands, and creators. Since then, he has grown the company to a global entity that partners with 300 Fortune 500 advertisers across 30+ countries.
Michael Axelrod is a government strategist and expert on business development, strategic positioning, and government relations. Michael specializes in assisting corporations seeking to expand their global footprint, navigate changing regulatory environments, and managing multi-state legislative campaigns.
Craig is one of the founding partners of the Howell & Sharp Group, a boutique financial advisory firm that provides expert counsel to Ground Control clients, be they nonprofits, family offices, corporate CEOs, or advocacy groups. Craig focuses on advising individuals, family offices, foundations, and retirement plans ranging.