Michael Barnhart Email & Phone Number

Houston, Texas

American Strategic Analysis and Performance, LLC assembles public affairs research, plans and analysis for non profit, corporate and political campaigns including state, local and national candidate campaigns and the creation and management of Super Pac independent expenditure campaigns.

State Budget Solutions (SBS) is a non-partisan, non-profit, national public policy organization with the mission to change the way state and local governments do business. SBS produces studies, articles, reports and compelling narrative about the critical issues that affect state and local budgets.Sunshine Review promoted state and local government.

Consultant providing management, public affairs and communications strategy, media relations, message development, writing and editing, internal and external communications, "thought leader" strategy and execution for senior level clients in health care, advocacy, energy, and for political and market research consulting firms.

Managing Director for Public Strategies, Inc. a national public affairs consulting firm providing strategic planning, internal and external communications, messaging, coalition-building, media relations and crisis management. Leader of “campaign” teams of principals, account executives and directors plus senior specialists in digital, creative, and survey.

Corporate Communications and Issues Director for a Regional Bell Operating Company. Managed issues and defined company positions on public policy; developed and implemented political strategies to advance corporate interests in the Legislature and Congress; wrote testimony and issue briefs for senior executives; coordinated political action committee.

Public Affairs Manager for national newspaper and Insight Magazine. Managed relations with local elected officials and Congress, community and business leaders, and customers. Promoted exclusive stories to wire services and local and national media. Generated and coordinated TV and radio appearances for editorial staff.

Political Consultant for a variety of clients, including a U.S. Senate campaign, a PAC and a foundation. Developed strategic plans, executed political campaigns and directed media relations. Served as a media spokesperson, penned congressional testimony and media commentary.

Chief of Staff for Rep. Jim Dunn. Managed all legislative, political and administrative functions of offices in Washington, D.C., and Michigan. Directed Capitol and district staff of 15 professionals. Directed two election campaigns with professional and large volunteer staffs.

to Sen. Robert P. Griffin. Performed constituent services and legislative duties for offices in Washington, D.C. and Detroit. Managed statewide nominating petition drive and in-house survey research for 1978 re-election campaign.

Phd, Political Science

Ba, Political Science