With offices in Boston, Worcester and Springfield, Massachusetts, Ventry Associates is one of the premier government relations, business development and public relations firms in New England. Ventry has fought and won some of the toughest and most high- profile public relations, lobbying and development campaigns of the past two decades.

Our clients range from Fortune 500 companies to leading industry groups to premier nonprofits. With decades of government service, public relations experience and real- world business and marketing expertise, we give our clients an advantage no other firm in the region can provide. We specialize in crafting personal messages and business strategies that resonate and get results.

Ventry is a recipient of the Governmental Relations Professionals of the Year Award from Boys & Girls Clubs of America

20+ years

Dennis Murphy founded Ventry Associates in 1999. He began with a vision to create a company that would provide multiple services - Public Relations, Lobbying, and Business Development, to clients across a diverse range of industries. Since then, nearly 23 years have passed, and Ventry Associates has had a proven track record of success that few, if any other firms, can match.

Prior to founding Ventry, Dennis served in the Massachusetts State Legislature for six years representing the 9th Hampden District. In only his second term, he was selected by the House Speaker to serve as Vice Chairman of the Joint Committee on Energy, and in his third term, was elevated to Chairman of the Joint Committee on Energy. During his tenure as Chairman he oversaw numerous legislative initiatives regarding the energy industries.

Dennis holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing from American International College. He is also a founder and incorporator of New Valley Bank, and in addition is part of the ownership group of the Springfield Thunderbirds, the American Hockey League affiliate of the St. Louis Blues.