Political and Government Affairs Veteran Matt Gould Joins Mad Global Strategy

Montclair, New Jersey – MAD Global Strategy, a leading bipartisan public affairs firm, is pleased to announce that political and government affairs veteran Matt Gould has joined the firm as Senior Vice President. Gould will be based in New Jersey, expanding the firm’s government relations team.

“I’ve known Matt for many years, and he is a top-notch professional,” said Mike DuHaime, founder and CEO, MAD Global. “From running statewide campaigns to serving as one of the top staffers in the Assembly Minority office, Matt is incredibly well-respected, hardworking, and loyal. I have no doubt he’ll add value to our communications and government relations teams and help our clients succeed.”

Prior to joining MAD Global Strategy, Gould served as Campaign Manager for Bramnick for Governor. He also worked for the New Jersey Assembly Republicans for eight years, serving in various roles including Public Affairs Director, Senior Legislative Adviser, Deputy Budget Director and Policy Adviser.

“As a bipartisan firm, MAD Global has an unmatched understanding of government at every level,” said Laura Matos, Partner, MAD Global. “Matt is a great addition to our team, and I know his national, state, and local experience will help us deliver meaningful results for our clients.”

Gould previously served as Executive Director for the New Jersey Assembly Republican Victory for four campaign cycles. He also served as Legislative Director to Assemblywoman Caroline Casagrande, Campaign Manager for a congressional campaign in Maryland, and Deputy Campaign Manager for New Jersey’s 12th Legislative District Assemblymembers Declan O’Scanlon and Caroline Casagrande.

“I am excited to welcome Matt Gould to our growing firm,” said Justin Braz, Partner, MAD Global. “Having served at high levels in government on the campaign trail, he brings the insight and drive to help our clients succeed from day one. Matt’s addition further builds upon our bi-partisan, solutions-oriented approach to get tangible results for our clients at all levels of government.”

Matt currently serves as a board member of the Stafford Township Little League, where he supports youth sports and community engagement.

“The team at MAD Global have worked at the highest levels of politics, business, and journalism, and I’m thrilled to join this group of highly-accomplished professionals,” said Matt Gould, Senior Vice President, MAD Global. “I’m eager to leverage my experience in campaigns and government to help our clients navigate challenges and find solutions.”

MAD Global continues to expand its footprint with operations now in New Jersey, New York, Ohio, and West Virginia, including multiple recent acquisitions. To learn more about MAD Global, visit www.madglobalstrategy.com.