About Us

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With three decades of experience in Washington, Jeff Surrell is a seasoned expert in guiding clients through complex political, reputational, and public affairs challenges. As a Senior Executive (General Manager) at Edelman, the world’s leading communications firm, Surrell managed high-impact practice groups, including corporate communications, public affairs, higher education, advocacy, and opposition research.

During his 20+ years at Edelman, Surrell worked closely with the agency’s influential leadership team, including Michael K. Deaver. Together, they collaborated on Deaver's books about the Reagans, most notably the New York Times bestseller A Different Drummer: My Thirty Years with Ronald Reagan.

With experience in both Congress and the executive branch, Surrell brings proven expertise in media strategy, crisis and issues management, reputation recovery, and public affairs. He has advised Fortune 100 companies, prestigious universities, top trade associations, and nonprofit organizations, managing critical relationships with major media outlets across broadcast, print, and cable platforms.

Some notable highlights of his career include:

• Leading efforts to help Penn State University rebuild its reputation following the Jerry Sandusky scandal
• Assisting a nonprofit under attack from activist groups determined to undermine its mission and credibility
• Managing an alumni-backed campaign to enhance the image of a federal service academy and secure increased federal funding
• Serving as client lead for the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) campaign for five years
• Helping the solar energy industry recover from the Solyndra scandal
• Executing a successful international campaign that established the United Arab Emirates as the host of the International Renewable Energy Agency
• Running a national campaign on behalf of the freight railroads to highlight their economic and environmental impact to Congressional audiences
• Managing national media for three high-profile federal commissions, including the 9/11 Commission and the Iraq Study Group

Surrell holds a bachelor's degree from Michigan State University and a master’s degree from George Mason University. He resides in Chevy Chase, Maryland, with his wife Mitra and their two children, Ryan and Emily.