ABOUT CK STRATEGIES

CK Strategies is an all-encompassing and award winning consulting firm with expertise and proven success in government relations, public affairs, and communications strategy. Our roots have shaped our future and we are here to help you create a successful strategy to meet your goals.

Chris Keohan CK Strategies

Chris Keohan, Founder and Principal

Elkey Award Recipient
2 Goldies Recipient
3 Pollie Awards Recipient
Rising Star Award Recipient
National Comeback Campaign of the Year Recipient

Chris Keohan, Founder and Principal

Chris Keohan is the Founder and Principal of CK Strategies. After working as a senior staffer in political, field and finance departments for multiple local, state and federal campaigns, Chris founded CK Strategies in 2009.

Since founding CK Strategies, 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. He currently serves on the Massachusetts Board of Directors for Generation Citizen, a national organization that envisions a country of young people working as active and effective citizens to collectively rebuild our American Democracy.

Shawn Duhamel

Shawn Duhamel, Senior Advisor

With nearly twenty-five years of experience in the public, private and nonprofit sectors Shawn Duhamel offers a wealth of knowledge bridging the gap between grassroots advocacy, coalition building, policy creation and digital communications.

After beginning his career as a legislative assistant with the Massachusetts General Court, Shawn has gone on to serve in key roles in the formulation of public pension, Social Security and health care policy for more than twenty years. As Legislative Director for the Mass Retirees Association, he is responsible for government relations at the federal, state and local levels on behalf of over 62,000 retired Massachusetts public employees. Since 1998, Shawn has served as a trustee on the Town of Plymouth Retirement Board. He is also an elected member of the executive board of the Mass. Association of Contributory Retirement Systems (MACRS), as well as a member of the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mass Labor Advisory Board. He was also appointed to the Special Commission on Retiree Healthcare Reform by former Governor Deval Patrick. Shawn is a sought after public speaker on retirement, health care and coalition building.

A pioneer in the use of new media to increase transparency and enhance dialog, Shawn founded Old Colony Group in 2005. The digital media consulting firm specializing in political communication, website design, social media and digital communication strategy. OCG has grown to become a leader in utilizing the newest technology and latest trends to reach target audiences. Shawn has had the pleasure of providing a variety of digital media services to Boston Mayor Marty Walsh, Congresswoman Katherine Clark, Senate President Stan Rosenberg, Treasurer Deb Goldberg, Portland, ME Mayor Ethan Strimling and a wide variety of state legislators.

Shawn is also a partner at Chameleon DG Creative Agency. Chameleon specializes in all aspects of creative design, advertising and brand creation/management strategies. Clients include the Martin Richard Foundation, the Boston Bruins, Berkshire Communities, WS Development, College Hype and Boston Marathon survivor Adrianne Haslet-Davis among others. In addition to Boston, CDG has an office in Denver, CO.

A resident of Dorchester, Shawn is a board member of the Ashmont Hill Neighborhood Association.

Matt Moses Lead Designer CK Strategies

Matt Moses, Lead Designer

Matt Moses serves as Senior Designer for CK Strategies, bringing years of experience across a broad range of sectors to the firm. In this role, Matt is responsible for the creative development and production of all design materials, including digital ads, social media posts, website design, brand development, mail pieces, print collateral, infographic design, animation, and more. Matt’s creativity and careful eye bring a superior level of professionalism to clients, ensuring that each brand is reflective of client goals, mission, and identity.

Matt previously served as Production Designer for Life Is Good, where, in addition to his creative work, he established an advanced production process to increase efficiency and ensure consistent products at every turn. Matt also served as Lead Designer for The Atlantic (LIVE), leveraging his design talents to create an identity for each event – from stage design, to digital assets, to printed collateral, and more.

Beyond his career portfolio, Matt is also a skilled handlettering artist and a passionate movie buff. Matt received his Bachelor’s of Fine Arts in Graphic Design from Keene State College.

Past and Present Political Candidates

Frank Baker for Boston City Council
Mike Brady for State Senate
Dan Carey for State Representative
Brendan Crighton for State Senate
Marjorie Decker for State Representative
Sal DiDomenico for State Senate
Kim Driscoll for Mayor of Salem
Paul Feeney for State Senate
Rufus Gifford for U.S. Congress
Deborah Goldberg for Treasurer
Richard Howe for Register of Deeds
Kay Khan for State Representative
Nicole LaChapelle for Mayor of Easthampton
Joe McGonagle for State Representative
Stephanie Muccini Burke for Mayor of Medford
Hank Naughton for State Representative
Matt O’Malley for Boston City Council
Brian Palmucci for Quincy City Council
Dan Ryan for State Representative
Ethan Strimling for Mayor of Portland, ME
Walter Timilty for State Senate
Niki Tsongas for U.S. Congress
Marty Walsh for Mayor of Boston
Setti Warren for Mayor of Newton

Past and Present Organization Clients

Boston Teachers Union
Building Newton’s Future
Citizens for Hingham Water
Classy.org
Committee for a Democratic House (MA)
Illuminus
Massachusetts AFL-CIO
Massachusetts Association of Realtors
Massachusetts Building Trades Council
Massachusetts Dentists Alliance for Quality Care
Massachusetts Nurses Association
Massachusetts Retirees
MassFiscal Exposed
Priorities USA
Professional Fire Fighters of Massachusetts
Safe Homes Coalition
Unite HERE Local 26
Welcome Home Coalition
Yes for a Better Boston Committee

Past and Present Corporate Clients

A Mom’s Village
American Medical Response
Boston Calling
Boston Triathlon
Cabot Cabot & Forbes
City Realty Group
Clark/Skanska Strategic Partnership
Crown Castle
Greenville Group
Hines
Honeywell
King’s Rentals
Owens Companies
Pivit Structural
Planet Fitness
Promontory Interfinancial Network
Sovad LLC
Total Wine & More
Waypoint Companies

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