Real-world communications and government relations strategy for real-world crises
In times of crisis, your name, your brand, your organization, and most importantly, your reputation are all on the line. You need the trusted expertise of those who have lived it before to help navigate the rough waters ahead.
BIOGRAPHY
Samuel “Sam” Schumach is a communications, government relations, and national security executive with more than a decade of experience advising senior presidential administration officials, U.S. Senate leadership, corporate executives, agency directors, and cabinet secretaries on matters of policy, national security, congressional affairs, and communications. Sam has developed and executed tactical legislative affairs plans and communications strategies during major government crises, and has prepared, advised, and accompanied multiple senior officials for congressional oversight hearings, briefings, and testimony—including guiding numerous presidential nominees through grueling U.S. Senate confirmation processes.
Originally from Las Vegas, Nevada, Sam is bilingual—speaking fluent Spanish—and is an 11-year veteran of the United States Air Force. As an enlisted Air Force member, Sam deployed numerous times in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom as a flying crew chief on C-130 aircraft during his active duty service. As an Air Force reservist, Sam served as a crew chief on the F-15 Eagle. Sam currently serves as an Officer in the U.S. Navy Reserve. He received his commission through the Navy’s highly competitive Direct Commission Officer program.
Sam has a bachelor's degree in Political Science from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and a master's degree in Global Security Studies from The Johns Hopkins University.
When he is not working, Sam is an avid aviator as an FAA-licensed private and unmanned aircraft systems pilot. He also enjoys going on hikes with his dog Rocky, international travel, aerial cinematography, and cooking. Sam also serves as a volunteer officer in the Civil Air Patrol (U.S. Air Force Auxiliary) as a pilot, public affairs officer, and leader in the cadet program at his local squadron. He is a Political Partner in the Truman National Security Project, and a member of the Army Navy and National Press Clubs in Washington, DC.