our team

government affairs experts

Louie Lujan | Founder & CEO

Louie Lujan founded Summit Government Affairs in 2021. His private and public sector experience includes serving as a Mayor, Director of Government Affairs for a Phoenix-based law firm, and as a Government Relations Director for two national real estate developers. Additionally, Mr. Lujan has been appointed to the City of Phoenix Ethics Commission and Sister Cities Commission where he has held many positions, including Chair of the annual Mayor’s International Dinner. Mr. Lujan is a member of the National Association of REALTORS (NAR), and other various state REALTOR associations. Additional affiliations include the National League of Cities (NLC), US Conference Mayors (USCM), the International City Managers Association (ICMA), and the NAR GAD Institute. Mr. Lujan graduated from the University of Southern California (USC) with a B.A. in Political Science and a Master’s in Public Administration (MPA). He also holds a Master’s in Secondary Education (M.Ed.) from Loyola Marymount University (LMU). Mr. Lujan resides in Phoenix, and takes great pride in serving the community.

Elizabeth Billquist | Government Affairs Associate

Elizabeth Billquist is a Government Affairs Associate with Summit Government Affairs. Her duties include managing client projects, monitoring legislation, and conducting policy research & analysis. In May 2022, she graduated with a B.A. in Political Science and an A.S. in Criminal Justice. Upon graduation from these programs, she was awarded Magna Cum Laude for her high GPA throughout her time in undergrad. Ms. Billquist began working with Summit Government Affairs in late 2023 and began this role in mid-2024. Outside of work, she enjoys photography, being in nature and traveling to see family out of state. Her goal is to continue working in government affairs and become a director of public policy. Her interests in government include research and policy analysis.

Honey Borbon | Management Assistant

Honey Borbon is a Management Assistant with Summit Government Affairs. Her duties include project & client management, and general administrative work. She is a Psychology major with a minor in Forensics at Grand Canyon University (GCU). Born and raised in Tucson, Ms. Borbon has mentored high school students, and was a cheerleader while at Catalina Foothills High School prior to joining Summit Government Affairs. She received the GCU antelope scholarship for GPA and graduated a year early from high school. Her goal is to become an adolescent psychiatrist. Her interests in government include policy and legislative affairs.

Staff Interns

Summit Government Affairs Interns are a valuable part of our team. They assist in the coordination of meetings/projects with clients, city officials, and other key decision makers. Interns also provide support in preparing and delivering letters and reports, drafting memos and e-mail messages, compiling and maintaining spreadsheets, producing briefing books and materials, and other research, administrative and communication tasks. Interns come from universities all over the country and gain valuable experience in understanding how the private sector interacts with federal, state, and local government.