I bring our Preti Strategies clients the advantage of nineteen years' experience in Massachusetts state government. Nine of those years I served as Chief of Staff to Speaker of the Massachusetts House of Representatives, and for five years I was Chief of Staff to the House Committee on Ways and Means. My high level access gave me the unique experience of being directly involved in negotiations on all policy decisions that came before the House. By "being in the room where it happened" for most of my time in public service, I know what questions are asked, what political considerations are measured, and what information is sought by elected and appointed officials at every level. I use this knowledge and experience to develop positioning strategies and narratives that advance our clients' interests with decision-makers across state government.
Our entire Preti Strategies team is made up of government "insiders" who have served many years as elected or administration officials or senior level advisors. Together, we have extensive knowledge and an extensive network of connections. We've spent our careers in government and public affairs, and we love putting our experience to work for our clients to help shape policy and advance important business interests.
1) Association of Social Work Boards, Inc.
2) Autism Spectrum Therapies, LLC
4) Behavioral Concepts Innovation, LLC
7) Caribbean Integration Community Development, Inc.
10) Cubic Transportation Systems, Inc.
12) Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.
13) International Interior Design Association, New England Chapter
15) Massachusetts Advocates for Children Inc.
16) Massachusetts Mortgage Bankers Association, INC.
17) Massachusetts Railroad Association
18) MTX Group
22) New England Historic Genealogical Society (American Ancestors)
24) Notarize, Inc. (d/b/a Proof.com)
25) Opus Inspection Technologies, Inc
26) PLS Financial Services, Inc.
28) Retail Energy Supply Association, Inc.
29) Small Property Owners Association, Inc.
30) Sonesta International Hotels Corporation
31) Strata Information Group, Inc.
32) The Fishing Partnership Health Plan Corporation
34) Wayfair LLC
35) Wellpath Recovery Solutions, LLC
36) WSP USA Inc.
37) Zillow, Inc.
Regularly engaged in the highest-level budget and policy negotiations from within the innermost circles of Massachusetts state government
Worked closely with then-Chairman DeLeo to pass four state budgets, multiple bond bills and major pieces of legislation including health care reform and clean energy initiatives.
Responsible for shaping the House legislative agenda, overseeing its execution and strategically advising the Speaker through high-stakes negotiations
Works closely with all parties including the Senate President and Governor, majority and minority legislative leadership, chairs and cabinet officials.
Policy Advisor at Preti Strategies
Chief of Staff and Chief Policy Advisor to Speaker of the Massachusetts House of Representatives.
Chief of Staff and Press Secretary to House Committee on Ways and Means
Chief of Staff and Press Secretary to House Committee on Bills in the Third Reading
Education:
Suffolk Law School
Hamilton College
Belmont Hill
The Fessenden School
617-892-2765
11 Beacon Street, Suite 914, Boston, MA, 02108,
Subjects: All Subjects, Agencies/Regulations, Alcohol, Appropriations/Budgets, Ballot Measures/Campaign Finance/Elections, Cannabis/Drug Legalization, City/County Government, Gaming, Health Care, Housing/Real Estate/Development/Construction, Labor/Unions, Non-Profit, Planning/Land Use/Zoning, Public Safety
Links:Website
Chris is considered one of the premier consultants in Massachusetts when it comes to issue advocacy and grassroots organizing. His relationships, success and ability to think differently than your typical "lobbyist" have set him apart from others and drives his results and data oriented approach.
1) Alliance Detective & Security Service, Inc.
2) Animal Rescue League of Boston
3) AOTNOW, Inc.
4) Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers
7) GEVO, Inc.
11) IATSE Local 481
13) MA Creditors Law Association, Inc.
14) MAC Safety, Inc.
16) Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents, Inc.
18) Massachusetts Housing Coalition, Inc.
19) Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth, Inc.
20) Massachusetts Production Coalition, Inc.
21) National Mentor Holdings, LLC
22) Northeast Regional Council of SMART
24) Plumbers and Gasfitters Local Union 12
25) Responsible Restaurant Association, Inc.
28) Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists
29) State Police Association of Massachusetts
6-10 years
Elkey Award Recipient for Campaign Strategist of the Year - 2014
5 Time Goldies Recipient
3 Pollie Awards Recipient
Rising Star Award Recipient
National Comeback Campaign of the Year Recipient - Reed Awards
Chris Keohan is the Founder and Principal of Shawmut Strategies. Prior to his work with SSG, Chris worked as a senior staffer in political, field and finance departments for multiple local, state and federal campaigns. He then founded CK Strategies in 2009.
Chris has continually expanded and evolved his business model. Today, his expertise and offerings encompass far more than political strategy. Working with developers, financial institutions, contractors and a wide variety of other business interests Chris is providing strategic planning for projects that bring developments of all sizes to communities across Massachusetts. Specifically, Chris has served as a liaison to local boards and elected officials. He has developed outreach plans and grassroots strategies to ensure the success of local projects.
Politically, Chris has served as a senior advisor to Marty Walsh's successful Mayoral campaign in Boston, and to Deborah Goldberg's successful campaign for Treasurer. He also served as the Executive Director of Treasurer-elect Goldberg's transition team.
In 2015 Chris was the winner of the 1st ever Elkey Award for Campaign Strategist of the Year. The Elkey Awards is a bipartisan event that honored political operatives and candidates for outstanding achievement during the 2014 election cycle. He was also the recipient of 2 Goldies for excellence in Mail and Overall Campaign for his work on Mike Brady for State Senate. The Goldies are a national award program that chooses and judges entries with a bipartisan panel of peers within the political consulting industry.
In 2014 Chris was the winner of three prestigious "Pollie Awards" from the American Association of Political Consultants for his role in Marty Walsh's campaign for Mayor. In 2012, Chris was honored to receive the prestigious "Rising Star Award" by Campaigns and Elections Magazine. He has also received the "National Comeback Campaign of the Year" for his work on Ayanna Pressley's 2011 campaign for Boston City Council At-Large.
Chris Keohan is a 2003 graduate of Boston College with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science and a concentration on Environmental Studies. He has worked on campaigns in Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Virginia, as well as traveling to 35+ states performing advance work during multiple Presidential campaigns.
(850) 321-7642
7 Gulf Breeze Ct, Crawfordville, FL, 32327-4649,
617-226-3869
60 State Street, Suite 1100,, Suite 1100, Boston, MA, 02109,
1) Association of Social Work Boards, Inc.
2) Autism Spectrum Therapies, LLC
4) Behavioral Concepts Innovation, LLC
7) Caribbean Integration Community Development, Inc.
10) Cubic Transportation Systems, Inc.
12) Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.
13) International Interior Design Association, New England Chapter
15) Massachusetts Advocates for Children Inc.
16) Massachusetts Mortgage Bankers Association, INC.
17) Massachusetts Railroad Association
18) MTX Group
22) New England Historic Genealogical Society (American Ancestors)
24) Notarize, Inc. (d/b/a Proof.com)
25) Opus Inspection Technologies, Inc
26) PLS Financial Services, Inc.
28) Retail Energy Supply Association, Inc.
29) Small Property Owners Association, Inc.
30) Sonesta International Hotels Corporation
31) Strata Information Group, Inc.
32) The Fishing Partnership Health Plan Corporation
34) Wayfair LLC
35) Wellpath Recovery Solutions, LLC
36) WSP USA Inc.
37) Zillow, Inc.
617-226-3880
60 State Street, Suite 1100,, Suite 1100, Boston, MA, 02109,
1) Association of Social Work Boards, Inc.
2) Autism Spectrum Therapies, LLC
4) Behavioral Concepts Innovation, LLC
7) Caribbean Integration Community Development, Inc.
10) Cubic Transportation Systems, Inc.
12) Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.
13) International Interior Design Association, New England Chapter
15) Massachusetts Advocates for Children Inc.
16) Massachusetts Mortgage Bankers Association, INC.
17) Massachusetts Railroad Association
18) MTX Group
22) New England Historic Genealogical Society (American Ancestors)
24) Notarize, Inc. (d/b/a Proof.com)
25) Opus Inspection Technologies, Inc
26) PLS Financial Services, Inc.
28) Retail Energy Supply Association, Inc.
29) Small Property Owners Association, Inc.
30) Sonesta International Hotels Corporation
31) Strata Information Group, Inc.
32) The Fishing Partnership Health Plan Corporation
34) Wayfair LLC
35) Wellpath Recovery Solutions, LLC
36) WSP USA Inc.
37) Zillow, Inc.
617-226-3800
60 State Street, Suite 1100,, Suite 1100, Boston, MA, 02109,
1) Association of Social Work Boards, Inc.
2) Autism Spectrum Therapies, LLC
4) Behavioral Concepts Innovation, LLC
7) Caribbean Integration Community Development, Inc.
10) Cubic Transportation Systems, Inc.
12) Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.
13) International Interior Design Association, New England Chapter
15) Massachusetts Advocates for Children Inc.
16) Massachusetts Mortgage Bankers Association, INC.
17) Massachusetts Railroad Association
18) MTX Group
22) New England Historic Genealogical Society (American Ancestors)
24) Notarize, Inc. (d/b/a Proof.com)
25) Opus Inspection Technologies, Inc
26) PLS Financial Services, Inc.
28) Retail Energy Supply Association, Inc.
29) Small Property Owners Association, Inc.
30) Sonesta International Hotels Corporation
31) Strata Information Group, Inc.
32) The Fishing Partnership Health Plan Corporation
34) Wayfair LLC
35) Wellpath Recovery Solutions, LLC
36) WSP USA Inc.
37) Zillow, Inc.
781-254-3137
60 State Street, Suite 1100,, Suite 1100, Boston, MA, 02109,
1) Association of Social Work Boards, Inc.
2) Autism Spectrum Therapies, LLC
4) Behavioral Concepts Innovation, LLC
7) Caribbean Integration Community Development, Inc.
10) Cubic Transportation Systems, Inc.
12) Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.
13) International Interior Design Association, New England Chapter
15) Massachusetts Advocates for Children Inc.
16) Massachusetts Mortgage Bankers Association, INC.
17) Massachusetts Railroad Association
18) MTX Group
22) New England Historic Genealogical Society (American Ancestors)
24) Notarize, Inc. (d/b/a Proof.com)
25) Opus Inspection Technologies, Inc
26) PLS Financial Services, Inc.
28) Retail Energy Supply Association, Inc.
29) Small Property Owners Association, Inc.
30) Sonesta International Hotels Corporation
31) Strata Information Group, Inc.
32) The Fishing Partnership Health Plan Corporation
34) Wayfair LLC
35) Wellpath Recovery Solutions, LLC
36) WSP USA Inc.
37) Zillow, Inc.