JD Gins

Founder

Country

United States

City

Austin

Industry

Food & Beverages

Skill

Politics, Public Policy, Policy Analysis, Political Campaigns, Strategic Communications, Research, Management Consulting, Non-profits, Public Relations, Change Management, Social Media, Public Speaking, Fundraising, Project Management, Political Science, Strategic Planning, Government, Policy, Business Strategy, Legislative Relations

Experience

Founder

Texas Beer Company

2016-3 - Present · 10 yrs 7 mos

Taylor, TX

Consultant

Self-Employed

2010-11 - Present · 15 yrs 11 mos

Campaign planning, budgeting and staff management.

Executive Director

Travis County Democratic Party

2013-5 - 2016-5 · 3 yrs 1 mo

Press Secretary

State of New Mexico House of Representatives

2013-1 - 2013-3 · 3 mos

Santa Fe, New Mexico Area

Press Secretary for the Speaker of the House and Democratic Majority during the 2013 legislative session.

Deputy Caucus Director & Field Director

New Mexico DLCC

2012-7 - 2012-11 · 5 mos

Albuquerque, New Mexico Area

Organized Democratic Campaigns for the NM House. Netted four additional seats to expand the Democratic majority.

Campaign Manager

Re-elect Mayor Lee Leffingwell

2011-12 - 2012-5 · 6 mos

Austin, Texas Area

Managed the successful campaign to re-elect Mayor Lee Leffingwell.

Deputy Campaign Manager & Field Director

Bill White for Texas Campaign

2009-7 - 2010-11 · 1 yr 5 mos

Houston, Texas Area

Campaign Manager

Elect Lee Leffingwell for Austin Mayor

2008-12 - 2009-5 · 6 mos

Austin, Texas Area

Managed the successful campaign to elect Lee Leffingwell Austin’s mayor.

Texas Field Director

Obama for America

2008-1 - 2008-11 · 11 mos

Texas

Severed OFA in many roles. Began as a volunteer in the primary, worked as a GOTV Coordinator for the East Austin office, worked the state convention organizing team and served as the State Field Director for the general election.