What do I Know? I'm Just a Lobbyist: “A Sicilian Never Forgets”

During his nearly four decades in the Ohio political arena, Neil Clark lobbied for over 2000 clients and directed scores of successful campaigns for candidates and statewide ballot issues. He received two “Telly” awards and a “Silver Anvil” from the Public Relations Society of America for his political campaign work. Neil served as an adjunct professor of Public Administration at Ohio University and as a program analyst for the Ohio Legislative Budget Office. Before launching his lobbying career, Neil served as Chief Operating Officer of the Ohio Senate Republican Caucus where he managed the planning, development, and implementation of the taxing and spending priorities of Ohio’s $32 billion biennial budget. Neil has been interviewed on matters of elections, public policy, and political trends by every major Ohio Newspaper and leading national publications such as Newsweek, The New York Times, Time Magazine, and the Ohio affiliates of ABC, CBS, and NBC. For several years Neil was a regular guest on The Ohio News Network, Ohio Public TV, OSU Public Radio, and the BBC. Neil was named for nine consecutive years as one of Columbus Smart Business’s Power 100-25 Most Powerful People. In 1996 after visiting Maui Hawaii, Neil discovered the art of glass mosaics- which soon became his passion outside of politics and he created over 100 mosaics, including a portrait of Senator John Glenn. Neil is a graduate of Ohio University holding a Bachelor’s degree in political science & psychology, and a Master’s degree in political science & public administration. Read more