Tom Cross

About Tom Cross

I had the honor of serving in the Illinois House of Representatives from 1993 to 2014…

Experience

1. Senior Consultant

   Culloton Bauer Luce

   Jan 2015 — Present · Chicago, IL, US

   I am currently a Senior Consultant at Culloton + Bauer Luce, a Chicago-based public relations firm specializing in public affairs, media relations, and crisis and litigation communications. We develop strategic campaigns to overcome the issues, crises and challenges confronting executives and entrepreneurs in a variety of industries.We create campaigns to help clients keep pace with today’s multimedia world. Our firm\'s work is regularly featured in Chicago’s top new organizations, and has been in the New York Times, CNBC, Fox, ESPN and 60 Minutes.Our campaigns win the support of voters, decision-makers, and consumers. We have deep experience navigating clients through crises—operational, financial, self-inflicted or acts of nature.We help our clients communicate with the public and decision-makers at a local, state or national level. The media platforms and technologies may change, but the need for focused, compelling messages and strategy remains paramount.

Education

• Samford University

  JD

  1980 — 1983

• Illinois Wesleyan University

  BA

  1976 — 1980

Skills

• Municipal Law
• Legislative Research
• Coalitions
• Strategic Communications
• Honor
• Grants
• Criminal Law
• Public Affairs
• Politics
• Policy
• Communication Skills
• Government Affairs
• Land Use
• Legal Research
• Legislation
• Government
• Leadership
• Political Campaigns
• Policy Analysis
• Speech Writing
• Mediation
• Political Communication
• Grassroots Organizing
• Research
• Legal Writing
• Litigation
• Crisis Communications
• Governmental Affairs
• Social Responsibility
• Community Outreach
• Courts
• Community Development
• Legislative Relations
• Lobbying
• Non-Profits
• Press Releases
• Public Relations
• Media Relations
• Political Science
• Fundraising