Christopher Keohan

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Christopher Keohan

( Massachusetts,  )

Shawmut Strategies Group, LLC

Introduction

Chris is considered one of the premier consultants in Massachusetts when it comes to issue advocacy and grassroots organizing. His relationships, success and ability to think differently than your typical "lobbyist" have set him apart from others and drives his results and data oriented approach.

Achievements  Client List  Number of Years as a Lobbyist  Biography 
Achievements

Elkey Award Recipient for Campaign Strategist of the Year - 2014
5 Time Goldies Recipient
3 Pollie Awards Recipient
Rising Star Award Recipient
National Comeback Campaign of the Year Recipient - Reed Awards

Clients

1) Alliance Detective & Security Service, Inc.

2) Animal Rescue League of Boston

3) AOTNOW, Inc.

4) Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers

5) Dean and Flynn, Inc.

6) Electrify America LLC

7) GEVO, Inc.

8) Greener Leaf, Inc.

9) Herzog Services, Inc.

10) I.B.E.W. Local 103

11) IATSE Local 481

12) Iron Workers Union 7

13) MA Creditors Law Association, Inc.

14) MAC Safety, Inc.

15) MADDD Equities, LLC

16) Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents, Inc.

17) Massachusetts Dentists Alliance for Quality Care, Inc.

18) Massachusetts Housing Coalition, Inc.

19) Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth, Inc.

20) Massachusetts Production Coalition, Inc.

21) National Mentor Holdings, LLC

22) Northeast Regional Council of SMART

23) Pipefitters Local 537

24) Plumbers and Gasfitters Local Union 12

25) Responsible Restaurant Association, Inc.

26) Ride On Mopeds, Inc.

27) Sazerac Company, Inc.

28) Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists

29) State Police Association of Massachusetts

30) Teamsters Local Union Number 25

31) The Pew Charitable Trusts

32) Xerox Corporation

33) Zoominfo Technologies, LLC

Number of Years as a Lobbyist

6-10 years

Biography

Chris Keohan is the Founder and Principal of Shawmut Strategies. Prior to his work with SSG, Chris worked as a senior staffer in political, field and finance departments for multiple local, state and federal campaigns. He then founded CK Strategies in 2009.

Chris has continually expanded and evolved his business model. Today, his expertise and offerings encompass far more than political strategy. Working with developers, financial institutions, contractors and a wide variety of other business interests Chris is providing strategic planning for projects that bring developments of all sizes to communities across Massachusetts. Specifically, Chris has served as a liaison to local boards and elected officials. He has developed outreach plans and grassroots strategies to ensure the success of local projects.

Politically, Chris has served as a senior advisor to Marty Walsh's successful Mayoral campaign in Boston, and to Deborah Goldberg's successful campaign for Treasurer. He also served as the Executive Director of Treasurer-elect Goldberg's transition team.

In 2015 Chris was the winner of the 1st ever Elkey Award for Campaign Strategist of the Year. The Elkey Awards is a bipartisan event that honored political operatives and candidates for outstanding achievement during the 2014 election cycle. He was also the recipient of 2 Goldies for excellence in Mail and Overall Campaign for his work on Mike Brady for State Senate. The Goldies are a national award program that chooses and judges entries with a bipartisan panel of peers within the political consulting industry.

In 2014 Chris was the winner of three prestigious "Pollie Awards" from the American Association of Political Consultants for his role in Marty Walsh's campaign for Mayor. In 2012, Chris was honored to receive the prestigious "Rising Star Award" by Campaigns and Elections Magazine. He has also received the "National Comeback Campaign of the Year" for his work on Ayanna Pressley's 2011 campaign for Boston City Council At-Large.

Chris Keohan is a 2003 graduate of Boston College with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science and a concentration on Environmental Studies. He has worked on campaigns in Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Virginia, as well as traveling to 35+ states performing advance work during multiple Presidential campaigns.

Last Updated: November 08, 2023