President / CEO

• 2009 - Present

Ron Phillips is President and CEO of REPUBLIC CONSULTANTS, LLC, which specializes in working with Public Relations and Business Development in the areas of defense, national security, health care, transportation, technology, aerospace, and aviation organizations and corporate affairs. While his primary area of expertise is defense, health care, transportation and national security policy, with over 15 years of experience on Capitol Hill, his vast knowledge base encompasses issues ranging from trade to agriculture, and from business to financial services

Strategic Partner

• Oct 2015 - Jul 2020

Gavel Resources is a leading government relations and strategic consulting firm. Our outside of the box approach and multifaceted strategy cuts through the public policy process to provide our clients with the hands-on seasoned experience they deserve. With our deep first-hand knowledge of the most complex and demanding issues and access to key decision-makers, the Gavel Resources team has a solid reputation of working effectively at the intersection of the legislative, regulatory and political arenas to provide the unique tailor-made solutions needed to achieve impactful results for our clients.

Strategic Partner

• Oct 2015 - Jul 2020

Adjunct Professor

• Nov 2011 - Dec 2015

Adjunct Professor for Johns Hopkins University - taught graduate studies course on Government Relations and Lobbying. Adjunct Professor for Johns Hopkins University - taught graduate studies course on Government Relations and Lobbying.

Chairman

• Jan 2013 - Jan 2015

Ron Phillips was elected as Chairman of the DC Republican Party in January of 2013 and served until January 2015 - completing his term as a Voting Member of the Republican National Committee and member of the State Chairman Caucus of the RNC. Phillips is the Chief Republican Party Official in the District of Columbia. Ron Phillips was elected as Chairman of the DC Republican Party in January of 2013 and served until January 2015 - completing his term as a Voting Member of the Republican National Committee and member of the State Chairman Caucus of the RNC. Phillips is the Chief Republican Party Official in the District of Columbia.

Adjunct Professor

• Jul 2010 - Jun 2011

Adjunct Professor - teaching a undergraduate course (400 Level) on Politics and Mass Media. Adjunct Professor - teaching a undergraduate course (400 Level) on Politics and Mass Media.

Principal

• Mar 2008 - Mar 2009

Principal - Currently working the issues of Appropriations, Defense, Homeland Security, Transportation, Aviation, Space, Interior, Education, Infrastructure / Public Works, Technology, Trade and International Affairs. Principal - Currently working the issues of Appropriations, Defense, Homeland Security, Transportation, Aviation, Space, Interior, Education, Infrastructure / Public Works, Technology, Trade and International Affairs.

Principal / Owner

• Apr 1998 - Sep 2008

Harbour Communications is a jointly own LLC - which I served as Principal / Owner. Our company is a Governmental Relation and Political Consulting Firm which operated in the State of Florida. The primary focus of the Firms activities were State Government Lobbying, Direct Mail and Political Consulting. Harbour Communications, LLC had one of the best win ratios in State Elections during 1998 - 2002 in the State of Florida. Currently is know as one of the top Republican Political Communication Firms in the State of Florida.

Senior Vice President

• Jun 2006 - Mar 2008

Served as Senior Vice President and worked in Appropriations, Defense, International Relations, Trade, Aviation, Transportation, Homeland Security, Interior, and Infrastructure Issues. Served as Senior Vice President and worked in Appropriations, Defense, International Relations, Trade, Aviation, Transportation, Homeland Security, Interior, and Infrastructure Issues.

Senior Vice President

• Jan 2005 - Jun 2006

Senior Vice President responsible for Defense, Homeland Security and International cluster. Primary focus on Policy and Appropriation Issues. Senior Vice President responsible for Defense, Homeland Security and International cluster. Primary focus on Policy and Appropriation Issues.

Senior Policy Advisor

• Mar 2003 - Jan 2005

Served as Senior Policy Advisor / Professional Staff Member to the US House Armed Services Committee. Reported directly to the Chairman - Congressman Duncan Hunter (R - CA). Coordinated Special Leadership projects as directed by Chairman Hunter and handeled Member Relations for the Chairman with Members of the HASC. Served as Political Officer for the Chairman on HASC. Served as Senior Policy Advisor / Professional Staff Member to the US House Armed Services Committee. Reported directly to the Chairman - Congressman Duncan Hunter (R - CA). Coordinated Special Leadership projects as directed by Chairman Hunter and handeled Member Relations for the Chairman with Members of the HASC. Served as Political Officer for the Chairman on HASC.

Chief of Staff

• Nov 1998 - Jan 2002

I served as Chief of Staff for State Representative Randy Johnson (R - Orlando) in the Florida House of Representatives. Handled all governmental and political affairs for the State Representative. I served as Chief of Staff for State Representative Randy Johnson (R - Orlando) in the Florida House of Representatives. Handled all governmental and political affairs for the State Representative.

Chairman

• Dec 1996 - Nov 1998

Elected Chairman of the Lake County Republican Party (Florida) and coordinated all political activity for the Organization. Served as the primary representative to the Republican Party of Florida for Lake County. Also during this term in office - was elected to served as Chairman of the Third Congressional District in Florida. Served as DELEGATE for Florida to the Republican Convention in 2000. Elected Chairman of the Lake County Republican Party (Florida) and coordinated all political activity for the Organization. Served as the primary representative to the Republican Party of Florida for Lake County. Also during this term in office - was elected to served as Chairman of the Third Congressional District in Florida. Served as DELEGATE for Florida to the Republican Convention in 2000.

Director of Research

• Jan 1989 - Jun 1994

The House Republican Research Committee was the fifth ranking leadership post in the US House of Representatives for the Republican Party. It served as the leadership think tank and coordinated over 70 different Republican Leadership Task Forces. Congressman Duncan Hunter (R-CA) served as the Chairman of HRRC. I served as Director of Research for the Committee, reported directly to the Chairman and served as his political officer in the Republican Leadership. The House Republican Research Committee was the fifth ranking leadership post in the US House of Representatives for the Republican Party. It served as the leadership think tank and coordinated over 70 different Republican Leadership Task Forces. Congressman Duncan Hunter (R-CA) served as the Chairman of HRRC. I served as Director of Research for the Committee, reported directly to the Chairman and served as his political officer in the Republican Leadership.