Senior Vice President, Communications & State Affairs , RILA
Brian Dodge RILA Phone: 703-600-2017 Email: brian.dodge@rila.org
Communications
State Affairs
· Established RILA as a regular voice in the media for issues relating to the retail industry
· Formed a dedicated working group of human resources, government relations and communications practitioners to address key challenges facing the industry
Communications Committee
Working Groups:
Brian Dodge leads RILA’s media and public relations program. Dodge’s responsibilities include message development, strategic positioning and grassroots activity. In addition, Dodge coordinates activities between federal and state government affairs, leveraging assets to support state partners and their activities.
Before joining RILA, Dodge was executive director of the Massachusetts Republican Party. In that capacity, he was a frequent guest on local radio and television and a regular contributor to local and national print media. Prior to joining the Massachusetts GOP, Dodge was a senior associate at the Washington, D.C.-based government affairs firm, Cassidy & Associates. In addition, he has served on Capitol Hill and on the staff of two Massachusetts governors.