Tom Shepard

Current

• CEO at Tom Shepard & Associates, Inc.
• Board Member at American Association Of Political Consultants

Past

• Political consultant at No on Prop E
• Consultant at No on Measure A / Monterey County
• President at Campaign Strategies, Inc

• Consultant at Yes on Prop C
• Mayor, Councilmember at City of Del Mar

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Education

• San Diego State University-California State University
• University of California, San Diego

Connections

72 connections

Industry

Public Relations and Communications

Websites

• My Website

Tom Shepard’s Summary

Political consultant with 30 years experience, including successful campaigns for mayors, county supervisors, city council members, district attorneys and sheriffs. Successful ballot measure campaigns include the San Diego Convention Center, Padres Ballpark, Legoland Amusement Park, Montage Hotel and defeat of numerous no-growth initiatives throughout California.

Tom Shepard’s Specialties:

Political consultant specializing in local candidate and ballot measure campaigns.

Tom Shepard’s Experience

• CEO

  Tom Shepard & Associates, Inc.

  (Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Public Relations and Communications industry)

  July 2001 — Present (7 years 6 months)

  Political consulting firm specializing in local and state candidate and ballot measure campaigns. Affiliate company, Public Policy Strategies, Inc., provides public affairs and government relations services in Southern California.

• Board Member

  American Association Of Political Consultants

  (Public Relations and Communications industry)

  1996 — Present (12 years)

• Political consultant

  No on Prop E

  (Public Relations and Communications industry)

  2008 — 2008 (less than a year)

• Consultant

  No on Measure A / Monterey County

  (Public Relations and Communications industry)

  2006 — 2007 (1 year)

• President

  Campaign Strategies, Inc

  (Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Public Relations and Communications industry)

  June 1992 — July 2001 (9 years 2 months)

  Political consulting firm specializing in state and local candidate and ballot measure campaigns.

• Consultant

  Yes on Prop C

  (Non-Profit; 1-10 employees; Public Relations and Communications industry)

  June 1998 — December 1998 (7 months)

  Lead consultant for successful campaign to approve Padres Ballpark in San Diego's East Village.

• Mayor, Councilmember

  City of Del Mar

  (Government Agency; 11-50 employees; Government Administration industry)

  April 1972 — June 1976 (4 years 3 months)

Tom Shepard’s Education

• San Diego State University-California State University

  Public Administration 1976 — 1978

• University of California, San Diego

  BA, Muir College, U.S. History, 1966 — 1972

  Activities and Societies:

  President, Associated Students, 1968-69
  President, Alumni Association, 1978-89

Additional Information

Tom Shepard’s Websites:

• My Website

Tom Shepard’s Groups:

American Association of Political Consultants, San Diego County Taxpayers Association, San Diego Museum of Photographic Arts

•    American Association of Political Consultants

Tom Shepard’s Contact Settings

Interested In:

• job inquiries
• expertise requests
• business deals
• reference requests
• getting back in touch