KIRWIN STRATEGIES - Key Persons

Ann Kirwin brings an expertise to the firm in communications and outreach programs, energy policy and business development. Prior to founding KDS, Ann worked as a lobbyist and consultant for Principle Advantage, Ltd, acting as the lobbyist for the City of Virginia Beach to the General Assembly in Richmond. In her public policy work, Ann has developed a specialty in renewable energy and has played a key role in developing renewable energy projects and policy in the Commonwealth of Virginia. She also has extensive project/organizational management experience. Her affiliations include: Member, Virginia Air Pollution Control Board Member, Energy Advisory Committee to the Joint Commission on Technology and Science (JCOTS) Member, Global Commerce Council Director, Safe Kids Day Involvement with Red Cross, Habitat for Humanity, Chesapeake Bay Foundation and Hampton Roads Youth Center Graduate, Sorensen Institute of Political Leadership

Job Titles:

• Chairman, Virginia Beach Arts and Humanities Commission
• Virginia Beach City Council Members

Brian Kirwin is one of Virginia's top political consultants with over 60 campaign victories, including wins for Mayor Bobby Dyer, Del. Barry Knight, Del. Glenn Davis, Del. Scott Taylor, Sen. John Cosgrove, Sen. Frank Wagner and current Virginia Beach City Council members: Mayor Bob Dyer, Vice Mayor Jim Wood, Councilwoman Rosemary Wilson, Councilwoman Jessica Abbott and Councilman Michael Berlucchi. Brian's public relations clients include the Virginia Beach Sportsplex, Eastern Sports Management, Cox Communications, and Auto Return and others His affiliations have included: Chairman, Virginia Beach Arts and Humanities Commission Board - Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce Chairman - Republican 120 Club President, Virginia Production Alliance (Hampton Roads) Public Awareness Chairman, Virginia Beach Performing Arts Center Advisory Committee Past Vice-President & Past Director, Virginia Beach Council of Civic Organizations School Superintendent's Blue Ribbon Commission - Teacher Recruitment and Retention BRAC Citizens Advisory Committee