Tyler Janzen joined the Thorn Run Partners Oregon team in 2023, bringing with him substantial knowledge of state and local governments. He particularly enjoys advocating for client needs related to budget, finance, and revenue.

Tyler honed his expertise in Oregon’s budgeting process while serving for three years as Chief of Staff to Vice-Chair of the Ways and Means Committee in the Oregon State Legislature. He also served as Legislative Affairs Manager with the Association of Oregon Counties, where he advocated on behalf of county needs related to general governance, revenue, economic development, and veterans’ services. Through his county role, Tyler was Governor-nominated and Senate-confirmed to serve on Oregon’s Public Record Advisory Committee.

Tyler received the Philip Windsor Dissertation Prize from the London School of Economics and Political Science in 2017 alongside his Master of Science degree in International Relations. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Affairs from Lewis & Clark College.

Tyler lives in Oregon City, OR, with wife, Ithaca; daughter, Ruby; and dog, Pimento. He’s an avid reader, average snowboarder, and huge believer in the life-changing power of international travel. His favorite countries visited so far include Thailand, Japan, and Croatia.