Michael Dubke is a veteran communications operative and has been involved in
local, state and federal politics, as well as issue and public policy advocacy since
1992. His experience has brought him a unique understanding of the relationship
between media strategy and public policy development.

Dubke recently served as assistant to the president for communications in the
White House. In that capacity, he oversaw a communications department that
coordinated congressional and cabinet communications, digital strategy, media
affairs, production, strategic communications, and surrogate operations.
In 2009, Dubke was a founding partner at the Black Rock Group (BRG). At BRG,
Dubke has helped plan and lead successful communications and advocacy efforts
in a variety of industries including energy, technology, transportation, financial
services, restaurant, and retail. In the nonprofit realm, Dubke has worked to
promote digital security, eradicate child sex-trafficking, foster international
dialogue and keep kids safe online.

In 2001, Dubke founded a group of media service firms (Main Street Media
Group, Crossroads Media and Herd Media) that have collectively placed almost
$1 billion of media for clients. The firms specialize in advertising strategy
and placement for political candidates, issue advocacy organizations, and trade
associations. The media group has established itself as one of the go-to firms on
the national scene for both political candidates and corporations.

Dubke also served as president of Americans for Job Security (AJS), a pioneer
independent expenditure organization that provided direct advocacy for citizens
to public policy makers. Prior to co-founding AJS, he held the position of
executive director for both the Ripon Society and the Ripon Educational Fund,
where he oversaw the growth of the TransAtlantic Conference and the re-
emergence of the Ripon Society as a participant in national politics. Dubke began
his career on the Bush/Quayle ’92 campaign as assistant to the political director.
Dubke currently serves on the board of the Franklin Center for Global Policy
Exchange. He is a graduate of Hamilton College and resides in Alexandria, Virginia
with his wife Shannon.