Bio, via LinkedIn:

Brian Marriott is a Senior Communications and Government Relations Executive with 20 years experience in the public and private sectors, specializing in Media Relations, Public Outreach, and Grass Roots/Coalitions. His dynamic projects included advising leaders in the US Congress, White House, and several federal government agencies. Brian has managed several political campaigns in Missouri and has been a registered lobbyist and communications advisor in private industry. Brian was previously Special Assistant to Chairman Michael Powell and Kevin Martin at the Federal Communications Commission, was an integral part of the White House Advance Office for 8 years, Political Director of Missouri in 2000, and the Vice President’s Lead Advance Representative during the 2004 campaign. Most recently Brian is a Senior Advisor with Raptor Strategies, where he leads major client campaigns in communications planning, government relations, public affairs, high-impact story placement and grass roots/coalitions. He continues to regularly counsel clients on navigating their public policy and business agenda through the national media and public/government outreach. Brian has coached top executives in Fortune 500 companies, advocacy organizations, and business coalitions. His government and public relations experience includes working with public figures, celebrities, and national grass roots campaign projects. In addition, Brian has been heavily involved in policy debates and crisis communications campaigns on food safety, the aftermath of 9/11, Homeland Security, and Veterans issues. Brian’s reputation for successfully navigating the complexities of mass communication has also made him a sought-after media trainer and coach. Brian has been recognized as an influential communications executive and political operative by several Capitol Hill newspapers, magazines, and trade publications.