DDC Advocacy Welcomes Political Pro Steve Rice

Public Affairs Veteran Marks the Latest Addition to the Company’s Growing Team of Seasoned Professionals

December 1, 2010 - Washington, DC – DDC Advocacy, the leading full-service advocacy firm, has appointed political and public affairs veteran Steve Rice as Vice President of Field Operations.  In this role, Steve will utilize his vast experience in advocacy strategies and tactics, including grasstops, grassroots, coalition building, earned media and state lobbying, to oversee the firm’s national and state field operations.

“Bringing a professional of Steve’s caliber to our team will not only ensure we maintain the excellent standard our clients have come to expect from us, but his addition and the fresh insights he brings to the table will also help grow and expand our current offerings,” said Tom Benjamin, Executive Vice President.  “He is widely recognized in the industry as a true expert in managing field programs as well as broader public affairs initiatives, and I’m confident he is well-suited to enhance our team and serve our clients.”

Steve joins the DDC Advocacy team with more than 15 years of political and public affairs experience, including extensive field program management.  Most recently, he was Director of Public Affairs for a national organization that serves as the largest private source of funding for food allergy research, and the voice for millions of families.  He was also President of East-West Advocacy, which specializes in multi-state grassroots and public affairs campaigns.

Previously, Steve managed numerous grassroots campaigns for several Fortune 50 companies at Mercury Public Affairs/CrossLink Strategy group, where he developed and implemented strategies to mobilize consumers to advocate on behalf of public policy and business objectives.

“I’m thrilled to put my experience to work for DDC Advocacy and the stellar work they do on behalf of clients,” says Rice.  “The team assembled here is the best in the industry and their ability to execute any facet of any advocacy campaign – both long-term and quick turnaround – is unmatched.”

DDC Advocacy is a full-service issue advocacy firm that offers strategic program development and execution services, as well as innovative and interactive technologies to its corporate, association, and non-profit clients.  Public affairs leaders from these organizations, including many of the Fortune 50 and the largest associations, count on DDC Advocacy to engage and guide communities of advocates to impact policy and win campaigns.

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