Mark Mckinnon

Mark McKinnon established himself as a prominent political media strategist and commentator, notably serving as Vice Chairman of Public Strategies, Inc. starting in 1991. During this tenure, he spearheaded successful Democratic campaigns across Texas, including Governor Ann Richards in 1990, Houston Mayor Bob Lanier in 2001, and Congressman Charlie Wilson. As President of Maverick Media, McKinnon further solidified his expertise, leading the advertising and media team for George W.

His expertise is regularly sought in academic settings, serving as a Fellow at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University’s Shorenstein Center on Media, Politics and Public Policy in both 2007 and 2011, and as a Fellow at the Harvard Institute of Politics in 2012. Additionally, he lends his discerning judgment to the arts and media as a member of the Board of Jurors for the prestigious George Foster Peabody Awards, recognizing excellence in electronic media.