Ascent Strategic Announces its New Director of Client Relations

April 29, 2021

Today, Ascent Strategic is pleased to announce the hire of Todd Cheewing, who will serve as our Director of Client Relations:

“We are excited to be bringing Todd into the company,” said Ascent Strategic partner, Mike Biundo. “As we roll out our new brand with a fresh look and feel at Ascent Strategic, we know that Todd’s diligence and years of experience will be great assets in this new role.” Ascent Strategic partner Derek Dufresne added, “Todd is one of the hardest working individuals in politics. He has built a well-deserved reputation of ensuring that candidates and elected officials receive the highest quality of services in the business. He will fit perfectly into the culture of the Ascent Strategic team.”

“I’m really looking forward to working with the incredible group at Ascent Strategic,” said Todd Cheewing. “Throughout my career, I have witnessed the hard work and results-driven approach this team has provided their clients. It is a culture I have admired from afar, and I am so glad to be part of this growing company.”

Todd had begun in his position earlier this April. To contact Todd, or other members of Ascent Strategic email todd@ascent-strategic.com, or visit the Ascent Strategic website: ascent-strategic.com.

Todd’s Background:

A former Executive Director and Political Director of the New Hampshire Republican State Committee, and with experience across the country, Todd brings years of know-how on state and federal races to Ascent. At NHGOP, Todd honed his skills particularly on special elections. Most recently, he served as senior staff on Republican U.S. Senate nominee Corky Messner’s campaign, executing on overall strategic goals. Through this and extensive work with Republican National Committee (RNC) Victory programs, Todd also has in-depth experience with voter contact and its best practices. In 2017, Todd served as a political appointee for the Secretary of Labor during President Trump’s transition.

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