Tyler Powell

Tyler Powell is a trusted advisor who is well-versed in federal and state policy development and implementation. His experience working for a Member of Congress, a Governor, and a government relations professional provides a unique perspective on accomplishing clients’ goals. Tyler is a founding partner of Scissortail Strategic Consulting Partners, a joint venture focused on federal government affairs.

In 2017, Tyler founded CSS Partners to help clients with policy and political needs in Oklahoma and before the federal government. CSS Partners has now grown into a multi-principal firm and represents clients ranging from Fortune 100 companies to start-ups, trade associations, governments, and non-profits. Tyler and the CSS team have been trusted for their insights and guidance through complex policy and political situations.

Before founding CSS Partners, Tyler served as Oklahoma’s Deputy Secretary of Environment. He was the Secretary of Energy and Environment’s principal advisor and worked on every significant energy and environmental policy between 2011 and 2017. Tyler represented the state before Congress, the White House, and numerous federal agencies. During his tenure, he worked on natural resource issues related to environmental permitting, endangered species, infrastructure development, water policy, electricity markets, and oil and gas policy.

He began his career working for U.S. Congressman Tom Cole. Tyler has a degree in Agribusiness from Oklahoma State University, where he graduated as an Outstanding Graduate.

Committed to working with stakeholders and building coalitions, Tyler is focused on providing sound counsel and strategy to solve complex challenges.