CHRISTIAN GONZALEZ

Christian Gonzalez, managing partner, has been involved in state politics and government for nearly a decade having worked for Governor Hutchinson and Attorney General Leslie Rutledge in different front facing government relations roles. He has spent his career consulting, lobbying, providing legislative affairs, policy advising, public affairs, or campaign management. Christian has worked numerous general assembly sessions. As a registered lobbyist, he represents clients in telecommunications, technology, trade associations, ballot issues, regulatory industries, education, energy, agriculture and campaign management.  Christian has served on several professional boards, task forces, and ex officio roles on different foundations on behalf of the Arkansas Governor.

WINSTON COLLIER

With over a decade of experience representing multi-state healthcare organizations, multinational energy companies, and financial institutions, Winston B. Collier is an attorney, consultant, and speaker specializing in government relations, communications strategy, and general counsel-level advisory services.

Winston regularly speaks to business leaders and medical groups and is frequently invited to lead high-level strategy sessions, issue-based meetings, and keynote engagements at conferences and summits. His presentations are known for inspiring teams and driving organizational impact.

He serves on the board of directors for an Arkansas-based bank and has led multiple political and judicial campaigns while advising corporations on effective government relations strategies. He was elected to the Arkansas Bar Association’s House of Delegates and has been recognized by state and local publications for his leadership in both law and community service.

Winston earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Mississippi, where he was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2003. He received his Juris Doctor from the University of Arkansas and completed the International Law Program at Downing College, Cambridge University. He is licensed to practice in Arkansas, Mississippi and Washington, DC. He has litigated extensively in state and federal courts across the country.

Trent Minner

Trent Minner, partner, is an experienced attorney and government affairs professional who has served across Arkansas’s executive, legislative, and regulatory sectors. Before joining GC Advisors, Trent worked in Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ office as Deputy Legislative Director and at the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration as Regulatory Administrator overseeing divisions like Alcoholic Beverage Control, Racing Commission, Medical Marijuana Commission, and Tobacco Control. He previously served as an Assistant Attorney General under Leslie Rutledge, practiced litigation and regulatory law in private practice, managed Congressman French Hill’s successful 2020 re-election campaign, and held early roles in Governor Asa Hutchinson’s administration. His career reflects deep expertise in public service, legal affairs, campaign strategy, and policy advising.