Heather L. Martin

Heather possesses more than 20 years experience in campaign and issue management, message development, and organizing and coordinating fundraising for elected officials and candidates. She has worked in Montana, Idaho, California and Virginia in this capacity and brings an understanding and knowledge of different regions of the country that benefits our clients. Heather also advises and assists clients on Capitol Hill relating to federal issues before Congress

Heather has experience in developing and managing regional and state-wide coalitions our clients helping them navigate federal policies and implementing grassroots and grasstops programs affecting change in legal reform and energy regulation issues.

Prior to joining McGuireWoods Consulting, she most recently served as the Chief of Staff for the Democratic Leader in the Virginia House of Delegates, Franklin P. Hall. Before that, Heather was a senior account executive with MSHC Partners, a nationally known direct mail firm. She was also the Director of the Virginia Democratic House Caucus in 2003 when they made their first gains in 28 years, and worked as PAC Director for former Governor Mark Warner.

Heather has also worked for Senator Max Baucus, Congressman Sam Farr and former Caucus Chair of the Virginia Democratic House Caucus, Alan Diamonstein. In addition, she served for eight years on the Democratic National Committee as the National Committee Woman from Montana.

Heather is the mother of two children, Jennifer and Ryan.

Appointments/Memberships

• Board of Advisors, Exergy Integrated Services
• Governor appointee, Virginia Board of Professional and Occupational Regulation
• Democratic National Committee, Montana National Committeewoman 1991-2000
• Executive Committee, Montana Democratic Party, 1987-2000
• Chairman, School Trustee, Conrad School District 10 1994-98

Past Positions

• Chief of Staff, Delegate Franklin P. Hall, Virginia House of Delegates Democratic Leader, 2004-07
• Senior Account Executive, MSHC Direct, 2004
• Caucus Director, Virginia Democratic House Caucus, 2003-04
• PAC Director, One Virginia PAC, Governor Mark Warner, 2002-03
• Finance Director, Delegate Alan Diamonstein, Lieutenant Governor Campaign, 2000-01
• Campaign Manager, Congressman Sam Farr, 2000
• Campaign Manager, Delegate Alan Diamonstein, Virginia House of Delegates Campaign, 1999
• Finance Director, Congressman Richard Stallings, U.S. Congressional Campaign, 1999
• Western Montana Field Staff, Pat Williams, U.S. Congressional Campaign, 1994
• North Central Montana Field Staff, Senator Max Baucus, U.S. Senate Campaign, 1990
• Partner, Martin Family Farm, 1983-2000

• Coalition Development
• Crisis Communications
• Digital Media
• Media Relations
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Strategic Positioning

• Strategic Communications & Grassroots

• Economic Development
• Energy