Dave L. Email & Phone Number

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

RDL & Associates assists clients seeking solutions to public policy issues, the utilization of digital media and maximizing grassroots engagement. We contribute strategic advice to a wide range of organizations as an expert consultant to our clients, including; government relations, message development, strategic communications, grassroots advocacy, project design and online outreach.RDL & Associates leverages a vast network of Federal, state and local stakeholders to assist clients in establishing new opportunities for their customers or members via the building of strategic alliances and cross-sector coalitions.Past and current clients have included - AgriLogic Insurance Services, Al-Corn, Angie's Artisan Treats, Coalition for Safe Affordable Food, Dow AgroSciences, FleishmanHillard, Fears Nachawati, PLLC, 40 Square Cooperative Solutions, Iowa State Dairy Association, Minnesota Agricultural Water Resource Center, Minnesota FFA Foundation, Minnesota Industrial Hemp Association, Minnesota Milk Producers Association, South Dakota Dairy Producers, Viroment, Wisconsin Dairy Business Association.

Bloomington, Mn

Eagan, Mn

Hopkins, Minnesota, United States

Washington D.C. Metro Area And Greater Minneapolis - St. Paul Area

Heartland Advocates was founded by Fred Starzyk and Dave Ladd, both of whom have decades of experience in public policy, government relations and strategic communications. Heartland's unique business model provides a Federal and State government affairs and strategic communications service that touches every corner of the United States.Heartland Advocates leverages decades of experience on behalf of agriculture and rural America and creates additional opportunities and efficiencies for clients. Our hands-on approach allows clients to be engaged in all aspects of government affairs and strategic communications while helping them manage their political capital effectively and efficiently.In today’s policy environment, a strategic and tactical communications and government relations plan allows for an organization to effectively hit the ground running at the federal, state and local levels of government and across business sectors.While Heartland Advocates specializes in agricultural public policy and issues management, we are not limited to these issues. We can help where the trade associations can’t on a wide-range of topics. We can get to the specifics, the heart of an issue, and advocate for our clients on a more personal level.

St. Louis Park, Mn

Bloomington, Mn

St. Paul, Mn

Apprised Chief Executive Officer, Senior Management Team and Board of Directors of policy, legislation and legislative developments. Successfully represented the legislative interests of AgriBank, FCB and the AgriBank District Farm Credit Council before members of Congress, as well as other banks within the Farm Credit System. A proven strategist and tactician who has developed and implemented numerous legislative initiatives. Successfully managed and directed the 15-state AgriBank District’s Political Action Committee activities in relation to Farm Credit PAC.Upon completion of the merger between AgriBank, FCB and Farm Credit Services of America, successfully integrated the government affairs functions of both institutions.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Responsible for policy evaluation and development, drafting of floor statements, outreach coordination, and the management of cross-sector coalitions. Managed political capital in the development and presentation of the Senator's policy agenda.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Master Of Arts

Bachelor Of Arts

Education record

High School Diploma