Tom Gurr

Advisor to the president on Public Affairs

Achievements and Experience

Tom provides strategic communications and public affairs counsel to clients throughout the Northwest.

Tom has worked on many critical issues in Washington, Oregon and Idaho.  His successes include reversing a controversial measure passed by a local city council.  Recruiting and engaging a diverse, statewide coalition to support a ballot measure.   Tom also worked closely with federal legislators, significant stakeholders and regional media outlets to pass landmark federal regulatory changes.

Tom’s communication expertise also includes media. He has authored and/or placed editorials in major Northwest publications such as The Seattle Times, The News Tribune of Tacoma, the Puget Sound Business Journal, The Oregonian, The East Oregonian and the Capital Press.