JDA Frontline Adds Two Top Communications Professionals to Its Growing Public Affairs Team

Chris Billeter and Tommy Schultz will join the firm’s team of experienced professionals

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--JDA Frontline, a dynamic and growing Washington, D.C. public affairs firm, announced today that Chris Billeter and Tommy Schultz, both top political and communications operatives with 2012 campaign cycle experience, are joining the firm, adding to their roster of experienced professionals.

“Chris and Tommy are both very smart strategists who know how to stay ahead of the curve in today’s media environment”

Billeter, who most recently served as deputy digital director to the National Republican Congressional Committee, is joining JDA Frontline as Vice President of Digital Media.

Schultz recently served as the communications director for the Republican National Committee’s Victory effort in New Hampshire during the Romney for President campaign and is joining JDA Frontline as a Director in the public affairs division.

JDA Frontline designs and manages strategic communication programs for businesses, trade associations, coalitions and non-profits. The firm’s founders are nationally recognized communications strategists Jim Dyke, Laura Crawford and Kevin Madden.

Both new additions at JDA Frontline bring a wealth of experience to the firm and its clients. Billeter’s previous experience includes working at DCI Group, where he was responsible for developing and executing the online components of client’s advocacy efforts. He has also been at the forefront of developing digital media strategies for Members of Congress, businesses and non-profits.

Prior to the Romney campaign, Schultz worked at CRC Public Relations where he coordinated traditional and social media strategies for political and corporate clients.

JDA Frontline Executive Vice President Kevin Madden said Billeter and Schultz are “emblematic of the kind of creative perspective and work ethic” JDA Frontline looks to showcase for its clients.

“Chris and Tommy are both very smart strategists who know how to stay ahead of the curve in today’s media environment,” said Madden. “We’re always looking for professionals who strive to innovate and bring new perspectives to their work and to the team’s work. With talented operatives like Chris and Tommy contributing to our firm’s approach, we believe our ability to deliver quality work and results for clients will just keep getting stronger.”