There’s nothing quite like the energy of a political campaign. The quick start, fast-paced action and dynamic landscape. After decades of real-world political campaign wins, it became clear we could successfully utilize this same approach in the public affairs space.

On February 4th, 2025, something big happened. With an inspiring team behind me, I started an exciting new journey and formally launched Calkin Public Affairs (Calkin PA). This leap of faith has been years in the making and brings to life the best experiences I’ve grown from my 25-year career. On this journey, I’ve seen a lot. Twists, turns, great wins, some losses and through it all— big lessons.