Botkins Strategies provides strategic communications, public affairs and executive counsel to businesses, organizations and leaders navigating consequential issues.

Founder and CEO David Botkins brings 35 years of experience spanning energy, government, politics and journalism.

His career includes work as a reporter, gubernatorial press officer, political strategist and senior communications advisor for a Fortune 200 energy company.

David has served under or received appointments from seven Virginia governors - Republican and Democratic - and has advised senior executives, elected officials, candidates and organizations operating at the intersection of business, policy, media and public opinion.

Botkins Strategies helps clients clarify complex issues, anticipate reputational challenges, engage influential stakeholders and communicate with purpose.

Strategic Communications • Public Affairs • Energy Policy • Executive Counsel

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