Principal
Denver
jturner@hbstrategies.us

Joan is a skilled government relations advocate with over thirty years of experience in Colorado public policy and politics. As a former member of the Colorado House, Joan provides clients valuable insight into the Colorado General Assembly and its leaders. Her in-depth understanding of the legislative process allows her to effectively champion and protect her clients’ interests.

Joan is a trusted and reliable voice  on Colorado water rights having represented water rights holders for more than twenty years in many of the river basins in Colorado, on both sides of the Continental Divide.  Today, she serves on the State Affairs Committee of the Colorado Water Congress. She has been involved with legislation and rulemaking addressing both water quality and quantity issues while representing interests in multiple river basins – including the South Platte, Republican, Arkansas, Southwest, as well as,  designated ground water basins on the eastern plains. Her work on water quality issues includes PFAS, Confined Animal Feeding Operations, fluoride contamination, and “produced water” from oil and gas development.    

Prior to joining HBS, Joan represented a diverse portfolio of clients while leading the government relations firm she founded in 1990, J. Andrew Green & Associates, Inc. There she represented clients on issues from water rights and healthcare to immigration and housing. Earlier in her career, Joan served as the youngest elected member of the Colorado General Assembly. As a Legislator, she made a lasting impact on public policies while serving on various House committees, including Judiciary, Transportation, and Finance.

By leveraging her vast industry expertise and insider perspective, Joan has navigated clients through some of the most controversial legislative issues in the state, turning complex challenges into winning opportunities.