Eric Sedler

Managing Partner

Eric started ASGK in 2002 with former White House advisor David Axelrod. During a career that spans over 20 years, Eric has worked at the intersection of business, government, communications and public opinion on more than 300 corporate and public affairs campaigns in more than 50 jurisdictions. His work has included government policy, corporate transactions, reputation management and crisis management with clients in a wide range of fields including automotive, defense, education, energy, entertainment, financial services, health care, insurance, international trade, land use, pharmaceuticals, retail, technology and telecommunications.

Prior to co-founding ASGK, Eric worked at AT&T where he managed public relations offices in Chicago, Atlanta and Miami covering a 14 state region in the central and southeastern United States. Earlier employment included several years at Edelman Public Relations working in the Reputation Management practice where he directed media and public affairs campaigns. Prior to that, Eric spent nearly a decade working in politics and government. He worked for federal, state and local officials and managed a number of successful state and local political campaigns.

Eric is a frequent guest speaker on communications and issues management. He has lectured at the University of Chicago, Loyola University and the University of Illinois at Chicago.

Sedler is a graduate of the University of Illinois. He lives in Chicago with his wife and two children.