John Bender

After many years of working with elected officials in Austin, Washington, D.C. and New Orleans, in 2003 I launched my communications consulting business in Austin.

I specialize in public policy messaging, strategic communications, positioning, media relations training and crisis communications.

My clients have included the Texas Municipal League, Texas Conference of Urban Counties, Texas City Management Association, Texas Corn Producers Association, Texas Music Educators Association, McGraw Hill, Penske Truck Leasing, Texas Chiropractic Association and others.

Communications Director
Texas House of Representatives
1993 to 2003

Chief of Staff                Gib Lewis                Texas Speaker of the House                          1991 to 1993

Deputy Comptroller for Tax Information Bob Bullock       Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts   1989 to 1990

Chief of Staff
Cong. J. J. Pickle
Washington, D.C.
1984 to 1989

Director of Public Information
and Press Secretary
Mayor Ernest N. Morial
New Orleans, LA
1979 to 1983