Greg Crist Email & Phone Number

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Washington, District Of Columbia

1201 L St, Nw

Headed the Public Affairs Department of the Association, led a team of 10 professionals, journalists and editors.Met regularly with health care, congressional and national reporters and editors on changing policy landscapes both within and beyond the health care sphere.Helped direct the association's efforts for selection by the Washington Post as a 2015 Top Workplace.Pursued the nomination and eventual selection of AHCA's CEO as a Top 100 Most Influential in Health Care by Modern Healthcare magazine, 2015.In 2015, delivered four keynote addresses to state associations and member companies, conducted eight plenary sessions, and moderated five board of directors discussions pertaining to public affairs and government relations strategies.Also served as publisher of Provider magazine - the industry's premier publication.

Published a monthly magazine reporting on the post-acute, long term care and assisted living sectors with a circulation of 52,000. Affiliated with the American Health Care Association, the publication caters to administrators and other health care professionals, as well as those in government such as CMS. In late 2011, oversaw and led successful re-design of magazine's website and online features, growing market share and increasing ad revenues. In early 2014, began the year-long restructuring and successful transition of moving Provider from merely a print publication to a multi-dimensional media outlet. New offerings included daily news aggregator, Provider TV, near-daily news e-blasts, Twitter chats, tele-roundtables, webinars, blogs, etc.In addition, created and designed three new product offerings for the magazine, generating new revenue streams while growing the publication's media footprint and brand.

1201 L St, Nw Washington, Dc 20005

Association's top public affairs executive, responsible for all external communications with the media and other like-minded health organizations. Served as company spokesperson and media consultant to association executives, including 50 state-level CEOs.Specific areas of focus included: association communications, marketing, public relations, executive reputation management, branding, social and new media, employee communications, events and trade shows.Re-designed internal public affairs structure to run entire operations in-house, expanding association's reach in key sector publications while initiating new relationships with Capitol Hill press corps.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Lobbyist on range of issues from international affairs to health care to environmental policies.Designed and successfully launched Strategy 360 - the firm's new public affairs line of business, specializing in brand development, positioning and media tactics.Clients spanned the PR spectrum - from writing speeches for the president of the Dominican Republic, to drafting crisis communications plans for special forces training fields, to conducting media training for governors and mayors of South American cities.While at Dutko, co-authored Argentine textbook on U.S. lobbying and public affairs practices, along with numerous articles on media affairs in South American newspapers (e.g., Argentina's La Nacion)Successfully shifted the firm's brand to Dutko's media partner - UK giant Grayling - in 2010.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Responsible for all booking and media outreach for the entire GOP Convention across every medium: radio/satellite/print/tvSet new convention record for media hits and audience engagement.Managed a team of 55 with 17 direct reports.

Capitol Hill

Directed the press office for the fourth highest leadership post in Congress, managing a staff of nine, including a full graphics department and multimedia booking operation. Worked daily with White House, Senate and Federal agencies on multiple legislative and communications strategies, from the War in Iraq to Medicare to tax policy and transportation. Led weekly “War Room” of top House communicators, including Speaker’s Office, Leader, Whip, etc. Principal liaison to the communications directors of every House committee and all 232 rank-and-file offices. Met regularly with pollsters and outside communicators to hone media strategies and rollouts.

National spokesman for the Majority Leader on every legislative issue before the Congress, fielding an average 40-50 press inquiries per day. Coordinated Leader’s daily communications with the House’s media galleries and initiated daily message communications through press conferences, interviews, breaking news responses, and speeches. Drafted all statements and press releases for the office. Researched topics and briefed the Leader for his weekly Pen & Pad sessions with the congressional press corps. Forged strong, objective ties with hundreds of media outlets throughout the country. Worked with staff and Administration for proper response in wake of 9/11 tragedy, and assisted with all media surrounding creation of ad hoc Select Committee on Homeland Security, which Armey chaired. Booked the Majority Leader on over 14 Sunday “newsmaker” shows in 2002 – more than any other House and Senate member.

Capitol Hill

Lead spokesman for the Health, Social Security and Trade Subcommittees while assisting with the Committee’s other jurisdictions. Developed first draft of the panel’s communications plan for the rollout of the Medicare prescription drug benefit, which later became the strategy for the entire House Republican launch. Led the Committee’s press operations for nine months during the 1999 presidential campaign. One of only two writers for all public communications by the panel. Worked closely with all 24 members of the Committee and their press officers and over 35 media outlets that regularly covered the Committee.

PR professional assigned to major health care association, which at the time, was one of the largest public affairs accounts in Washington. Conducted benchmarking, pitched stories, drafted releases and advisories – all of which contributed to recognition by prestigious industry publications such as PR Week. Produced nationally- televised documentary with former Cosby Show star Phylicia Rashaad.

Richmond, Virginia Area

Traveling spokesman and national media coordinator for the Governor’s Office. Coordinated and ran the Governor’s annual RV Listening Tour – a 3-week media/constituent trek across the state. Primary spokesman for the administration’s economic, transportation, and criminal justice agendas. Crafted the term “Silicon Dominion” to showcase Virginia’s rapid rise as a leader in silicon chip manufacturing sector (Motorola, Siemens, Ericsson).

B.A., Government, Emphasis: Macroeconomic Theory

Activities and Societies: Phi Beta Kappa Pi Sigma Alpha

Fellowship, Public Affairs/Political Leadership