Brad howard
founder & president
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For more than five years, Brad was chief of staff to U.S. Congresswoman Stephanie Murphy (D-FL) where he helped House Democrats negotiate and pass historic legislation. In fact, the Office of the Speaker granted him rare walk-on access to the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives due to his influence with House moderates.
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Congresswoman Murphy served on the powerful Ways & Means Committee and its trade subcommittee, where Brad helped lead the office’s tax and trade engagement, specifically with the historic United States - Mexico - Canada Agreement (USMCA) and the Inflation Reduction Act. Brad also spearheaded the office’s strategy for each annual National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) as Congresswoman Murphy was the Vice Chair of the Subcommittee on Intelligence and Special Operations on the Armed Services Committee. Congresswoman Murphy also served as a Chief Deputy Whip, leader of the moderate House Blue Dog Coalition, and member of the Problem Solvers Caucus and Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the Capitol.
During his time on the Hill, Brad earned the respect of colleagues from both sides of the aisle who elected him to serve as Secretary of the bipartisan House Chiefs of Staff Association.
In the Obama Administration, Brad briefly managed public affairs for the U.S. Small Business Administration's Office of Advocacy.
Brad is a proven communications & campaign strategist often appearing on national networks like Fox News, NewsNation, and Bloomberg. He also has considerable on-the-record experience in demanding, high-stakes environments having previously served as spokesperson for the House Blue Dog Coalition, New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu, and several campaigns.
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Brad got his start in politics with his home-state delegation of Arkansas, first as an intern with Congressman now Senator John Boozman, a Republican, and as communications director for Congressman Mike Ross, a Democrat.
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In the wake of the Pulse Nightclub shooting in 2016, Brad moved to Central Florida to run Stephanie Murphy’s historic, barrier-breaking campaign. Together, they shocked the nation by unseating a 24-year Republican incumbent with what the Washington Post named one of the “ten best-run campaigns” in the nation.
Brad earned his B.A. in Politics from Hendrix College in Conway, Ark., and his M.A. in Public Communications from American University in Washington, D.C. He frequently guest lectures at American University and George Washington University, is a member of Foundry United Methodist Church, and serves as treasurer of Q Street, the professional association of LGBTQ+ lobbyists and public policy advocates. He is also an avid Arkansas Razorbacks fan (Woo Pig Sooie!).
Once described by Politico as a “key powerbroker for House moderates," Brad Howard is a results-driven lobbyist & public affairs specialist helping some of the nation’s most recognized brands achieve their goals.
Brad has more than 15 years of experience that run far and wide. He served in the Obama Administration and spent a decade on Capitol Hill. He’s worked in City Hall and in the private sector. He’s been on the campaign trail and on the record. And yes, he has worked for both Democrats and Republicans. Brad has a deep passion for policy and politics that drives his work every day.
He uses his extensive knowledge of policy, politics, and process to guide clients through today's complex legislative environment, especially on issues related to tax, trade, defense/NDAA, health care, financial services, appropriations, antitrust, tech, budget/fiscal, and more.
Brad’s rare blend of policy, political, and public affairs expertise gives CSG clients a competitive advantage — augmenting traditional lobbying with innovative and integrated public affairs strategies that get results.
