Dave DenHerder

Chief Executive Officer

As CEO of Direct Impact, Dave DenHerder oversees all grassroots outreach and legislative operations. He has extensive experience managing and directing campaigns related to public policy, public relations, marketing and brand reputation.

Prior to joining Direct Impact, DenHerder served as regional political director for Bush-Cheney '04, during which time he was responsible for developing, planning and managing all political and grassroots operations in seven states, including Ohio, West Virginia and Michigan. He also acted as the campaign's liaison with state political and elected leaders.

In the course of his career, DenHerder served as the White House liaison and special assistant to the Secretary of Labor, and developed his organizational and tactical aptitude working on campaigns for Bush-Cheney '00, Illinois Victory 2000, Lightfoot for Governor in 1998 and Lightfoot for Senate in 1996.