Once described by Politico as a “key powerbroker for House moderates," Brad Howard is a results-driven lobbyist & public affairs specialist who has helped some of the nation’s most recognized brands achieve their goals. With 15+ years of experience in Congress & City Hall, within the Obama Administration and on the campaign trail, Brad augments traditional lobbying strategies with innovative approaches to public affairs. He uses his unique and extensive knowledge of policy, politics, and process to guide clients through today's complex political environment, particularly on issues related to tax, trade, defense/NDAA, health care, financial services, appropriations, antitrust, tech, budget/fiscal, and more. For over five years, Brad was chief of staff to Congresswoman Stephanie Murphy (D-FL) where he helped House Democrats negotiate and pass historic legislation. In fact, the Office of the Speaker granted him rare walk-on access to the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives due to his influence with House moderates. In Congress, Murphy served on the powerful Ways & Means and Armed Services committees and as a Chief Deputy Whip and leader of the moderate Blue Dog Coalition. During his time on the Hill, Brad earned the respect of colleagues from both sides of the aisle and was elected to serve as Secretary of the bipartisan House Chiefs of Staff Association. Brad is a proven communications & campaign strategist often appearing on national TV networks like Fox News, NewsNation, and Bloomberg. Appointed to the Obama Administration, Brad briefly managed public affairs for the U.S. Small Business Administration's Office of Advocacy. He has also previously served as spokesperson for House Blue Dogs and New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu. In the wake of the Pulse Nightclub shooting in 2016, Brad moved to Central Florida to run Stephanie Murphy’s historic, barrier-breaking campaign. Together, they shocked the nation by unseating a 24-year Republican incumbent with what the Washington Post named one of the “ten best-run campaigns” in the nation. Brad got his start in politics with his home-state delegation, first as an intern with then-Congressman now Senator John Boozman, a Republican, and later as communications director for Congressman Mike Ross, a Democrat.Brad is a graduate of Hendrix College & American University. He is a member of Foundry United Methodist Church and serves as treasurer of Q Street, the professional association of LGBTQ+ lobbyists and public policy advocates.