Our Team
Modern Fortis is more than a firm—it’s a force for transformation. Built on a foundation of strength and innovation, we redefine the legislative landscape with bold strategies and fresh perspectives. By challenging the status quo and charting new courses, we empower businesses, nonprofits, and policymakers to conquer the complexities of governance. Together, we don’t just navigate change—we lead it.
Margo Klosterman
Managing Partner
Margo is a Partner at Modern Fortis where she brings 20 years of policy and political experience to provide clients with strategic advice and insights. Over the past decade, she brought her knowledge and creativity to help advance - or thwart - policies in various issue areas including health care, tax, energy, small business, education, and child safety.
Through her expansive network, she has successfully formed and led stakeholder coalitions around issues from car dealers to Medicare policy. Before joining MF, Margo served as an advisor to two members of Congress - an authorizer and an appropriator, a Republican Governor, and a Democratic Mayor giving her unique understanding to help navigate the government.
Outside Politics
Margo splits her time between Washington, DC and Jacksonville, FL where she resides with her three Newfoundlands; Kona, Waffles, and Biscuit. She is the Founder of Ladies of the Vine, a women's networking group in Jacksonville. When she isn't running and paddleboarding to enjoy the Florida sunshine, she is following her beloved Reds, Bengals, and Notre Dame Fighting Irish.
Frank W. Russo, Jr.
Partner
Frank is a Partner at Modern Fortis, joining the team after spending the last decade as a leading voice on public safety, technology advancements, and legal analysis. He brings a wealth of experience on the policy issues that directly relate to the ongoing changes in our Nation’s criminal justice system, guiding clients on the best approaches to securing legislative success at all levels of government.
Before joining the Fortis team, Frank served as a policy director and in-house counsel for major trade and political organizations including the National District Attorneys Association (NDAA) and Conservative Political Action Coalition (CPAC). He is also a veteran of Capitol Hill, clerking at the House and Senate Judiciary Committees. During his time in these roles, Frank has provided expert testimony before Congress, the Executive Branch, and State Legislatures.
Frank is a graduate of the Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law and received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Georgia. He holds a license to practice law in the State of Georgia.
Outside Politics
Frank resides with his family in Woodstock, Georgia where you can often find his young children and rescue dog, Stella, frequenting the many amazing parks in the area. A proud Georgia graduate alongside his wife, the Russo Family spends their fall weekends faithfully rooting for the Bulldogs.
Hugh Cameron
National Labor Director
Hugh is a dedicated retired law enforcement professional who served with distinction for 34 years, retiring at the rank of Sergeant. Throughout his career, he took on leadership roles within the law enforcement community, including Treasurer and President of the Sharon Police Association (MA), Area Vice-President and President of the Massachusetts Coalition of Police, and Regional Vice-President for the National Association of Police Organizations (NAPO).
In 2016, Hugh was elected as the International Secretary-Treasurer of the International Union of Police Associations AFL-CIO (IUPA), where he served until his retirement in January 2021. He also held roles as Vice President of the Massachusetts AFL-CIO and I.U.P.A. Executive Board Region 12 Vice President, where he contributed to the Constitution and Legislative Committees. Today, he continues his service as Vice President of the Norfolk County Central Labor Council (MA) and sits on the Board of Directors for the Massachusetts Labor Guild.
Outside Politics
Hugh resides in Massachusetts where he enjoys life on the coast, spending his free time clamming, boating, and exploring the ocean.
Kevin T. Velez
Associate
Kevin is an Associate at Modern Fortis, where he assists clients through their federal lobbying and policy efforts.
Prior to joining the team, Kevin gained experience across the public, nonprofit, and legal sectors through roles with the House of Representatives, a higher education institute, a community-based nonprofit, and as a law clerk during his undergraduate studies supporting the firm’s research and case preparations.
Kevin is a double graduate of the University of Georgia, earning his bachelor’s degree in political science and international affairs manga cum laude as well as his master’s degree in public administration earning a specialty in public policy.
Outside of Politics
Kevin resides in Washington, DC where he spends his weekends exploring the city’s many museums and restaurants as well as golfing at nearby courses. As a proud Bulldawg, Kevin enjoys following UGA athletics.
