Mark Harris
Managing Partner | Public Affairs, Political Communication @ ColdSpark
- Role
- Managing Partner at Coldspark
- Location
- Pittsburgh, PA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Mark Harris
Just days after completing his studies at George Washington University, Mark was on the ballot in Pennsylvania, ousting an incumbent state House member in the primary and standing for election at the age of 22. Mark Harris went on to become one of the most sought-after consultants in Pennsylvania, guiding big and small campaigns across the nation, including the presidential super PACs of Marco Rubio in 2016 and Nikki Haley in 2024, and the historic United States Senate victories of Pat Toomey in 2016 and Dave McCormick in 2024 — both of which were the most expensive Senate races of the cycle.In 2011, Mark co-founded ColdSpark in his native Pittsburgh, where he presides over a growing cast of office characters. Mark is a numbers-driven political analyst, who can be seen burning the midnight oil pouring over the latest poll numbers. When he’s not hopelessly rooting for his Pittsburgh Pirates, Mark is a national strategist, ad maker, and grassroots expert.Mark lives in Scott Township with his wife, Krista, and their four children, Abigail, Davin, Clare, and Lucy.
Experience
Managing Partner
Jan 2011 — Present · Pittsburgh, PA, US
Running a boutique advertising and public affairs firm that specializes in political campaigns and issue advocacy. We help candidates, causes, and corporations achieve their goals with our full spectrum of tools: Television, radio, print, digital, grassroots, and earned media.
Education
The George Washington University
BA, Political Science
2003 — 2006
Skills
- Fundraising
- Event Management
- Messaging
- Political Campaigns
- Politics
- Grassroots Organizing
- Public Affairs
- Advertising
- Management
- Public Policy
- Public Relations
- Political Consulting
- International Relations
- Non-Profits
- Campaigns
- Public Speaking
- Political Communication
- Community Outreach
- Nonprofits
- Strategic Communications
- Coalitions
- Policy
- Strategy
- Legislative Relations
- Government
- Legislation
- Campaign Management
- Media Relations
- Speech Writing
- Message Development
- Policy Analysis
- Community Development
- Crisis Communications
- Federal Government
- Legislative Research
- Spokesperson
- Foreign Policy
- Governmental Affairs
- Volunteer Management
- Gotv
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