Todd Irons – VP Public Relations
Todd is a seasoned communications strategist with more than two decades of experience working at the intersection of corporate communications, government, and policy. During his career he has developed and executed public relations campaigns for Fortune 100 corporations, startup companies, trade associations and non-profit groups.
Sage Experience
At Sage, Todd works closely with organizations in the technology and public sector markets, providing strategic counsel and directing B2G and B2B thought leadership programs that combine media relations and social media tactics to increase awareness and influence of his clients. His clients have included private technology companies such as Vertex, Inc.; government contractors including Sev1Tech and Riverbed Technologies; federal agencies such as Export-Import Bank of the United States, and trade associations such as the Telecommunications Industry Association.
Related Experience
Prior to joining Sage, Todd was part of the Corporate and Public Affairs Group at Ogilvy. In this role, he led media relations and thought leadership campaigns for clients including IBM, Ford Motor Company, DuPont, Nokia, Tyson Foods and Eli Lilly and Company. Todd also developed public affairs campaigns to influence federal policies being considered in the U.S. Congress and Executive Branch on behalf of companies and trade associations such as U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, National Federation of Independent Business, National Retail Federation, National Mining Association and Edison Electric Institute.
Earlier in his career, Todd was Deputy Director of Communications at the Republican National Committee during the 2008 election cycle and served as Legislative Assistant to former U.S. Congressman Dan Miller (R-FL).
Academic Experience
Todd holds a BA in government and politics from the University of Maryland.