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Managing Partner
Mark Cardenas
Mark Cardenas is the Managing Partner at Westwood Public Affairs and brings over a decade of expertise in government relations, public affairs, and campaign strategy to achieve impactful results for clients. Following eight years’ decorated service in the U.S. Army including one combat tour in Iraq, Mark was elected to the Arizona House of Representatives where he worked across party lines to enact legislation benefiting veterans, small businesses, and Arizona residents.
Today, Mark leverages his deep understanding of complex labor/construction issues and his extensive network to assist Fortune 500 companies in working with their construction stakeholders to increase productivity, handle jobsite issues, and keep projects on schedule. In addition, he represents multiple clients throughout the Southwestern United States at the federal, state, and municipal levels of government. He assists businesses and nonprofits at all levels of government, crafting strategies and narratives that consistently deliver policy victories for his clients.
Government Relations Associate
Cesar Corral
Born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona, Cesar is on track to graduate in Spring 2025 with a bachelor’s degree in political science from Arizona State University.
Cesar has a diverse background with experience in public service, the political process, and consulting. He began his government relations career with Westwood Public Affairs on Statehood Day 2024, following seven years of service in the Arizona State Legislature. During this time, he spent five years in the State Senate as Chief Page and two years as Deputy Sergeant at Arms at Legislative Council, where he managed sensitive and confidential legislative tasks.
At Westwood Public Affairs, Cesar has advocated complex policy issues and successfully passed legislation affecting Arizonans at both the state and local levels as a Government Relations Associate. Here, he has honed his lobbying skills.
On a personal note, Cesar considers himself a “Swiss army knife” No task is too big or too small. He stays busy with various personal and work-related projects and believes in using any means necessary to get the job done. His hobbies include sports, chess, graphic art, and learning new things. Cesar enjoys a good round of golf and reading about the history and intricacies of the legislative process and the effects of government. He also loves spending time with his family in Arizona and Sonora, Mexico, and enjoys the outdoors in cool weather while cheering on the Los Angeles Lakers through ups and downs.