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J. Charles "Chuck" Coughlin

President

Chuck Coughlin founded HighGround, Inc. in January of 1996 and it has become one of the most successful public affairs firms in Arizona. Coughlin was named "Best Political Operative in Arizona" by the Arizona Capitol Times and HighGround is often a part of the American Association of Political Consultants annual awards presentations. Coughlin was Chairman of then-Secretary of State Jan Brewer's Transition Team when she became Governor in 2009, helping to recommend the Governor's cabinet, management and policy teams. Coughlin also chaired the search committee which recommended the succession of Secretary of State Ken Bennett.