McCarthy Strategic Solutions, LLC, based in Frankfort, KY, today announced Iris Wilbur Glick will join the firm as Principal beginning February 15, 2021.
Since 2016, Iris has spearheaded legislative affairs at the local, state and federal levels while serving at Greater Louisville Inc., the Metro Chamber of Commerce, and most recently in an expanded role as Vice President of Public Policy and External Affairs. During her tenure, Iris successfully developed and led numerous Chamber priorities in Frankfort and Indianapolis, including issues related to workforce, economic development, labor, health care, taxes and education. Her efforts also focused on Louisville Metro Government and advancing legislative priorities amongst the Kentucky and Indiana federal delegations. In addition, she oversaw communications, public relations, and diversity, equity and inclusion strategies for the organization.
Prior to her role at GLI, Iris was a political operative working on campaigns and committees supporting gubernatorial, senate, and presidential candidates. In the 2016 election cycle, Iris worked with the National Republican Senatorial Committee, serving as Regional Political Director of Indiana, Kentucky, & Ohio. Ahead of the 2014 election cycle, she joined Team Mitch in early 2013 as Political Director to reelect the Republican Leader of the U.S. Senate, Mitch McConnell. In the 2012 Presidential race, Iris was based in New Mexico and Northern Nevada on behalf of the Republican National Committee as the State Victory Director. Prior to that, Iris worked for the Kentucky State Senate Majority Caucus communications team, 2011 Kentucky Gubernatorial campaign and Republican Party of Kentucky in 2010 to elect now-U.S. Senator Rand Paul.
“Iris is a savvy professional who also has a superior command of complex policy issues,” said John McCarthy, Founder and Managing Partner of McCarthy Strategic Solutions. “Her instincts were sharpened as one of the top political operatives in the country, and she continues to distinguish herself as a talented strategist. We are excited to work with her and know she will bring a diverse skill set to our firm and our clients.”
Iris currently serves as a board member of the Louisville Forum and Volunteers of America Mid-States. Iris is a recipient of the 2020 Young Professionals Association of Louisville Award and the national 2020 Women Serving Women Campaign Award from Women in Government Relations for her work advancing state and federal legislation supporting pregnant workers. She was also named one of Kentucky Gazette’s 2020 Most Notable Women in Politics and Government and Maverick PAC’s Future 40 in 2014.
Iris originally hails from Rineyville, Kentucky and is a graduate of the University of Louisville. She resides in Louisville with her husband, Tyler.
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