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Zach Russell

Senior Manager

Experienced both in the private sector and politics, Zach handles stakeholder relations and strategy in multiple states. He brings his rich and growing expertise on the processes and people who guide legislation and policy in Ohio’s state capital.

His exceptional ability to cultivate and maintain relationships between key stakeholders — including government officials, community leaders and business executives — makes him an asset to his clients. He skillfully connects people of divergent sectors. Zach is vigilant about watching for emerging trends, enabling him to provide compelling guidance to clients in the healthcare, energy and technology industries.

Zach worked as a regional director at New Day for America, a super PAC for Republican presidential candidate John Kasich, and served as the legislative and communications liaison and deputy director and chief of staff for the Ohio State Dental Board. Zach graduated from the University of New Hampshire, where he studied political science and criminal justice.

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