OUR TEAM
Michael Wessel
Michael Wessel began the firm in May 2006 after an extensive career in the public and private sectors. Full biography available here.
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT
Christopher Traci is a seasoned political and policy professional with a strong track record of designing and implementing successful political and legislative strategies. He has a long history of success impacting the political and policy process in a wide range of issue areas, including energy and climate, procurement, infrastructure development, labor and trade. Full biography available here.
VICE PRESIDENT
Dr. Carolina Ferrerosa Young brings her extensive policy and political experience to The Wessel Group after most recently serving as the Chief Economic Advisor to the Vice President of the United States at the White House. Full biography is available here.
VICE PRESIDENT
Brett Gibson brings more than 20 years of experience in trade, manufacturing, industrial policy, and international relations to the Wessel Group. Prior to joining the Wessel Group, Brett served as the Government Affairs Representative at the AFL-CIO on trade and manufacturing from 2006 to 2023, where he navigated issues through Congress and the Administration. Full biography is available here.
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VICE PRESIDENT
Daniel Wessel joined the firm to lead its media, profile management and crisis communications practice. Most recently, Daniel served as Strategic Communications Advisor and Spokesperson on the Kamala Harris campaign. Full biography is available here.
VICE PRESIDENT
Evan Wessel joined the firm after serving at the Department of Transportation as Deputy Assistant Secretary for Intergovernmental Affairs and as a Senior Advisor for Intergovernmental Affairs at the White House. Full biography is available here.
VICE PRESIDENT
Reed Eckhold joined the Wessel Group from Capitol Hill, having served as Senior Policy Advisor to Rep. J. Randy Forbes (R-VA). Reed developed extensive experience in policy analysis with an emphasis in economic and defense policy, strategic communications and congressional affairs. His areas of policy expertise include foreign investment reviews, the U.S. defense industrial base and next-generation technology policy. Full biography is available here.
