Cory Cox Consulting — Arkansas Government Relations
Experience & Leadership

Three decades inside Arkansas government.

For more than three decades, Cory Cox has advised Arkansas governors, statewide elected officials, regulatory agencies, healthcare organizations, and industry leaders.

  1. 2025–Present

    Founder — 3C Consulting

    Founded 3C Consulting to provide strategic Arkansas government relations, lobbying, and regulatory consulting services.

  2. 2024–Present

    Arkansas Tech University — Board of Trustees

    Appointed to help guide governance and long-term leadership for Arkansas Tech University.

  3. 2021–2025

    CareSource — State Director of Government Relations

    Led Arkansas government relations strategy for one of the state's most significant healthcare and Medicaid stakeholders, including PASSE behavioral health programs.

  4. 2017–2021

    Arkansas Attorney General's Office — Chief of Staff

    Served in one of the highest leadership positions within the Attorney General's Office, overseeing operations, strategy, and statewide coordination.

  5. 2014–2017

    Arkansas Attorney General's Office — Legislative Director

    Directed legislative strategy and policy initiatives under Attorney General Leslie Rutledge.

  6. 2014

    Arkansas Department of Human Services — Deputy General Counsel

    Provided legal and regulatory guidance within one of Arkansas' largest state agencies.

  7. 2010–2014

    Arkansas Commissioner of State Lands — Government Affairs Liaison & Legal Counsel

    Advised statewide leadership on government affairs, legal matters, and legislative strategy.

  8. 2008–2010

    Hiland, Thomas & Cox PLLC — Partner

    Private legal practice representing Arkansas clients alongside future Arkansas Supreme Court Justice Cody Hiland.

  9. 2005–2008

    Arkansas Insurance Department — Director, Criminal Investigation Division

    Led fraud enforcement and investigative operations focused on insurance compliance and consumer protection across Arkansas.

  10. 2000–2005

    Governor's Office — Legal Counsel & Deputy Legal Counsel

    Served under Governor Mike Huckabee as criminal justice advisor and legal counsel, helping guide statewide policy and executive decision-making.