Jim Samuel Email and Phone Number

Specialties: Strategic thinking, public policy development, government affairs, crisis communications, consensus building...doing the right things for the right reasons for the right people!BRIEF BIO: Jim Samuel founded Capitol Integrity Group, providing strategic business development, public policy and communications advisement to senior executives navigating Ohio’s complex business environment. Clients include Fortune 500 companies, entrepreneurial start-ups, non-profits, government agencies and educational institutions. Previously, Jim served as the senior business & industry advisor to the governor and as a key policy strategist, spokesman, and principal legislative agent during 13 years of state service, working on issues related to Ohio’s business & regulatory climate. His tenure was highlighted in recognition for his contributions to formation and passage of Ohio’s historic 2005 tax reform. Jim has spoken on numerous business topics at the local and national level, co-authored a report to direct an improve regional advanced manufacturing strategy for Ohio and contributed to Crains Cleveland Business on energy issues primarily related to regional shale development. Jim currently serves as a member of the Ohio Wildlife Council and previously served as Vice-Chair of the Columbus Chamber Government Affairs Steering Committee, as a founding member of the board of directors of the Nemacolin Energy Institute, board member of the Ohio League of Conservation Voters, as an elected member of the St Catherine's School Advisory Board and as a gubernatorial appointee on both the Clean Ohio Council and the Ohio Submerged Lands Advisory Council.A native of Northeast Ohio, Jim began his career in the family printing business in downtown Cleveland. Jim is a graduate of The Ohio State University and received an honorable discharge from the United States Air Force. Jim and his wife, Heidi, have two children and reside in Columbus. Jim is a hockey dad, avid outdoorsman, hunter and advocate for Adams County Ohio.