Tuesday, June 16, 2009

Flaherty Joins The Herald Group as Vice President

The Herald Group, LLC, a full service, bi-partisan strategic communications consulting firm at the nexus of business, public policy and new media, today announced the appointment of Shannon Flaherty to the position of Vice President. Today’s announcement is the latest in a series of strategic executive hires for the fast-growing, Washington, D.C.-based firm.

With more than a decade of political and legislative experience, Flaherty will provide communications and messaging counsel to current and future clients. She works closely with national columnists, radio and television hosts, opinion leaders and activists around the country on issue management campaigns and public policy initiatives.

“When it comes to navigating the political and policy battles in Washington and around the country, Shannon knows the key players, and more importantly, knows how to call the plays,” said Matt Well, managing partner of The Herald Group.  “With her campaign, grassroots, and House leadership experience, Shannon’s political acumen makes her a unique asset to our firm and the public policy campaigns we manage every day.”

Flaherty has extensive political, legislative, and communications experience having served House members and Congressional leadership, including Rep. Jennifer Dunn (R-Wash.), Conference Chairman Deborah Pryce (R-Ohio), and House Majority Leader Tom DeLay (R-Texas). Flaherty was responsible for creating strategic communications plans on major national policy campaigns, including Medicare reform, transportation funding and energy policy. In addition to her policy work, Flaherty has worked on numerous high-profile electoral campaigns at all levels, and served as the chief spokesman for one of the most publicized House campaigns in U.S. history.