Charles Kelley

SVP @ McGuireWoods Consulting • Policy, Advocacy & Digital

Richmond, Virginia, United States

About

Helping businesses, organizations, and individuals advocate online and off to advance the goals, public policies, and initiatives they support.

Experience

  • McGuireWoods Consulting (15 yrs 4 mos)
    • Senior Vice President
      Apr 2025 - Present · 1 yr 4 mos

      Leading impactful advocacy, public policy, and digital strategy efforts for clients nationwide, with a sharp focus on land use — ranging from data center and renewable energy projects to traditional energy infrastructure. Also shaping forward-looking initiatives in economic development, gaming and entertainment, and higher education policy.

    • Vice President
      Apr 2016 - Mar 2025 · 9 yrs

    • Assistant Vice President
      Apr 2013 - Mar 2016 · 3 yrs

  • Deputy State Director at Americans for Prosperity
    Apr 2010 - Mar 2011 · 1 yr

    Oversaw digital media, daily operations, media outreach, event planning, legislative advocacy, and membership growth for the Virginia chapter of a leading national non-profit organization.

  • Legislative Advisor to Delegate Ben Cline at Virginia House of Delegates
    Sep 2008 - Mar 2010 · 1 yr 7 mos

    Delivered in-depth legislative research and tracking, advised on policy, and led constituent outreach and communications during two legislative sessions. Also managed daily operations, shaped agenda, and directed media outreach for a caucus chaired by the delegate during the same timeframe.

  • Campaign Manager at Ben Cline for Delegate
    Mar 2009 - Dec 2009 · 10 mos

    Led the Delegate’s 2009 re-election campaign to a landslide victory — winning by over 41 points and sweeping every precinct in the 24th House of Delegates district — through strategic messaging, grassroots mobilization, and targeted voter outreach.

  • Political Assistant at McDonnell for Governor
    Oct 2007 - Aug 2008 · 11 mos

    Provided broad-based support for the management of Bob McDonnell’s PAC and later gubernatorial campaign — assisting with financial reporting, digital media, event coordination, media outreach, daily operations, and volunteer recruitment.