617-302-9474
11 Beacon St., Suite 1125, Boston, MA, 02108,
At Shawmut Strategies Group, we make government more accessible so our clients can thrive. At its core, the work we do is about helping people better understand each other. We deliver for our clients by strategically bridging the communications gap among stakeholders, putting our political, policy, and process expertise to work.
1) Adult Beverage Alliance, Inc.
2) Alliance Detective & Security Service, Inc.
3) Animal Rescue League of Boston
4) AOTNOW, Inc.
6) Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers
8) Flock Group, Inc. dba Flock Safety
9) GEVO, Inc.
11) IATSE Local 481
13) LAN-TEL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
14) MA Creditors Law Association, 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
25) Plumbers and Gasfitters Local Union 12
29) State Police Association of Massachusetts
30) Teamsters Local Union Number 25
33) Zuffa, LLC
6-10 years
Dianne began her career at the Massachusetts State House alongside freshman State Representative Marty Walsh, now former Secretary of the US Department of Labor. From there, she led public policy and intergovernmental relations for Massachusetts public safety and public health agencies. In those roles, she secured major funding for operations and capital improvements, and policies to improve services to the Commonwealth's most vulnerable residents. Shortly after Walsh became Mayor in 2014, she helped him build out Boston's first-ever Economic Development cabinet.Her experience includes public policy, legislative, and regulatory work for legislative, executive, and independent state agencies, municipal government, political campaigns, and private consulting. Dianne specializes in public safety, construction trades issues, the cannabis industry, and public health.
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.
617-302-9474
11 Beacon Street, Suite 914,, Suite 914, Boston, MA, 02108,
Subjects: All Subjects
Links:Website
1) Adult Beverage Alliance, Inc.
2) Alliance Detective & Security Service, Inc.
3) Animal Rescue League of Boston
4) AOTNOW, Inc.
6) Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers
8) Flock Group, Inc. dba Flock Safety
9) GEVO, Inc.
11) IATSE Local 481
13) LAN-TEL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
14) MA Creditors Law Association, 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
25) Plumbers and Gasfitters Local Union 12
29) State Police Association of Massachusetts
30) Teamsters Local Union Number 25
33) Zuffa, LLC
Part of Boston's State and Local Affairs practice, representing clients ranging from Fortune 50 companies to non-profits. Represents a diverse set of clients; i.e., energy, high tech, healthcare, finance, consumer, and non-profit. Mulvey manages Boston's state and municipal procurement practice.
Prior to coming to DSG, Mulvey was a Principal at Fort Hill Advisors, a boutique lobbying firm located on Beacon Hill in Boston. Mulvey also worked in the Government Law & Strategies Legal practice at the Law Firm of Brown Rudnick. He also served as General Counsel for the Retailers Association of Massachusetts.
Mulvey was born and raised in Belmont, MA. He currently resides in Reading, MA with his wife and four sons. Mulvey is a 1991 graduate of Stonehill College and a 1997 graduate of the Massachusetts School of Law.
617-302-9474
11 Beacon Street, Suite 1125,, Suite 1125, Boston, MA, 02108,
Subjects: Agencies/Regulations, Alcohol, Animals/Agriculture, Appropriations/Budgets, Ballot Measures/Campaign Finance/Elections, Business/Commerce, Cannabis/Drug Legalization, Children/Family/Women, City/County Government, Civil Rights, Consumer Protection, Corrections/Criminal Justice, Criminal, Education, Energy/Utilities, Environment/Recycling, Finance/Banking, Food/Restaurants, Gaming, Health Care, Housing/Real Estate/Development/Construction, Insurance, Labor/Unions, Manufacturing, Media/Entertainment, Medicare/Medicaid, Non-Profit, Pharmaceuticals, Planning/Land Use/Zoning, Privacy/Internet, Professional/Vocational Licensing, Public Safety, Public Sector, Retail, RFP/Procurement, Science/Technology, Taxes, Telecommunications, Tourism/Hospitality, Transportation/Vehicles
I recognize that a strong work ethic and a solid reputation are what make a lasting business. My firm exceeds expectations and delivers for our clients because we:
- Understand the political landscape.
- Aren't intimidated by opponents with unlimited funding.
- Adapt to a changing culture.
- Merge 21st century tactics with an "old school" feel.
1) Adult Beverage Alliance, Inc.
2) Alliance Detective & Security Service, Inc.
3) Animal Rescue League of Boston
4) AOTNOW, Inc.
6) Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers
8) Flock Group, Inc. dba Flock Safety
9) GEVO, Inc.
11) IATSE Local 481
13) LAN-TEL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
14) MA Creditors Law Association, 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
25) Plumbers and Gasfitters Local Union 12
29) State Police Association of Massachusetts
30) Teamsters Local Union Number 25
33) Zuffa, LLC
20+ years
I served over twenty years at the local, state legislative and executive levels of government before entering the private sector. My background includes serving former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney as Legislative Director and working along-side the former Speaker of the Massachusetts House of Representatives, Thomas M. Finneran. I also worked as the Director of Government Relations & Educator Licensure for the Massachusetts Department of Education. Elected to two terms as a Revere, Massachusetts City Councilor-At-Large, and a member of Revere's School Committee for 6 consecutive years, I am also a licensed Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent and School Business Administrator in Massachusetts.
Throughout my career, I have been fortunate to establish lasting relationships which have led to noteworthy victories on behalf of clients. Whether it is legislative or regulatory; fiscal or procurement related, my respect, access and ability to nimbly navigate government is unrivaled.
617-302-9474
11 Beacon Street, Suite 1125,, Suite 1125, Boston, MA, 02108,
1) Adult Beverage Alliance, Inc.
2) Alliance Detective & Security Service, Inc.
3) Animal Rescue League of Boston
4) AOTNOW, Inc.
6) Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers
8) Flock Group, Inc. dba Flock Safety
9) GEVO, Inc.
11) IATSE Local 481
13) LAN-TEL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
14) MA Creditors Law Association, 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
25) Plumbers and Gasfitters Local Union 12
29) State Police Association of Massachusetts
30) Teamsters Local Union Number 25
33) Zuffa, LLC
617-947-5517
11 Beacon Street, Suite 1125,, Suite 1125, Boston, MA, 02108,
1) Adult Beverage Alliance, Inc.
2) Alliance Detective & Security Service, Inc.
3) Animal Rescue League of Boston
4) AOTNOW, Inc.
6) Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers
8) Flock Group, Inc. dba Flock Safety
9) GEVO, Inc.
11) IATSE Local 481
13) LAN-TEL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
14) MA Creditors Law Association, 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
25) Plumbers and Gasfitters Local Union 12
29) State Police Association of Massachusetts
30) Teamsters Local Union Number 25
33) Zuffa, LLC
617-302-9474
11 Beacon Street, Suite 1125,, Suite 1125, Boston, MA, 02108,
1) Adult Beverage Alliance, Inc.
2) Alliance Detective & Security Service, Inc.
3) Animal Rescue League of Boston
4) AOTNOW, Inc.
6) Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers
8) Flock Group, Inc. dba Flock Safety
9) GEVO, Inc.
11) IATSE Local 481
13) LAN-TEL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
14) MA Creditors Law Association, 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
25) Plumbers and Gasfitters Local Union 12
29) State Police Association of Massachusetts
30) Teamsters Local Union Number 25
33) Zuffa, LLC
617-686-4034
1, Suite 2600, Boston, MA, 02108,
1) Adult Beverage Alliance, Inc.
2) Alliance Detective & Security Service, Inc.
3) Animal Rescue League of Boston
4) AOTNOW, Inc.
6) Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers
8) Flock Group, Inc. dba Flock Safety
9) GEVO, Inc.
11) IATSE Local 481
13) LAN-TEL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
14) MA Creditors Law Association, 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
25) Plumbers and Gasfitters Local Union 12
29) State Police Association of Massachusetts
30) Teamsters Local Union Number 25
33) Zuffa, LLC
617-302-9474
11 Beacon Street, Suite 1125,, Suite 1125, Boston, MA, 02108,
1) Adult Beverage Alliance, Inc.
2) Alliance Detective & Security Service, Inc.
3) Animal Rescue League of Boston
4) AOTNOW, Inc.
6) Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers
8) Flock Group, Inc. dba Flock Safety
9) GEVO, Inc.
11) IATSE Local 481
13) LAN-TEL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
14) MA Creditors Law Association, 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
25) Plumbers and Gasfitters Local Union 12
29) State Police Association of Massachusetts
30) Teamsters Local Union Number 25
33) Zuffa, LLC
