Harper brings decades of experience in agriculture, local business development, and public affairs
Frankfort, KY (January 5, 2023) – Today, McCarthy Strategic Solutions, LLC, announced the hiring of Jeff Harper as Principal, effective January 1, 2023.
Harper joins McCarthy Strategic Solutions after more than a decade as the director of the Public Affairs Division for the Kentucky Farm Bureau Federation. In this role, he spearheaded Farm Bureau’s public affairs initiatives, including state and national lobbying, policy development, political education, and local affairs. He previously served as the Commodity Director and Assistant Director of Public Affairs for the organization, where he managed commodity programs and served as a liaison between Kentucky’s agricultural producers and industry associations.
“Jeff has unique experience understanding grassroots issues and developing practical solutions, and I’m confident his extensive knowledge of public affairs and policy will be brought to bear on behalf of our clients,” said John McCarthy, Founder and Managing Partner of McCarthy Strategic Solutions. “We are thrilled to have him join our team and look forward to utilizing his skills to continue to meet the needs of our clients.”
Harper also has extensive experience working in state government, having served as the coordinator of the National Tobacco Growers Settlement Trust within the Governor’s Office of Agriculture Policy. He was also appointed as an executive staff advisor in the Kentucky Revenue Cabinet, a position he held for 12 years.
“I’ve been fortunate to spend my career working on some of the most pressing issues facing not only Kentucky’s agriculture producers, but all businesses throughout the Commonwealth,” said Harper. “I look forward to applying my skills as a member of the McCarthy team.”
Jeff Harper is a native of Mercer County and currently resides in Lawrenceburg. His headshot is available to download here.
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McCarthy Strategic Solutions is a government relations firm in Frankfort, Kentucky, specializing in health care, transportation, TIF, public utilities, business development, appropriations, and procurement. To learn more, please visit https://mssgov.com/.