Author: Dave Contarino
Dave Contarino is a political consultant based in Louisville, Kentucky. Contarino currently serves as president of Contarino & Associates LLC. He has more than 25 years of experience working with political campaigns, candidates and government officials. Once known as the “man behind the governor,” Dave Contarino is a former Chief of Staff to Governor Bill Richardson and has helped several other Governors get elected to office. In 2012, he led multiple campaign committees and guided the successful campaign for Congresswoman Michelle Grisham, helping her defeat two higher profile opponents after starting last in the race.