Corey Ealons

Senior Partner, Washington, DC

202-772-5014 \ [email protected]

Corey brings more than 20 years of expertise as a strategic communicator from a wide range of experiences including The White House, Capitol Hill, political campaigns, commercial marketing and the U.S. military. As a leader on the VOX team, Corey directs client efforts in broad political, public policy and reputational campaigns. Corey is also co-chair of both the VOX Cybersecurity Practice and Media Relations Practice.

Prior to joining VOX, Corey served as a director and spokesperson with The White House Office of Communications providing council on issues concerning specialty media to President Barack Obama, members of the White House Executive Staff and Senior Administration Officials. In this role, he developed and implemented targeted communications strategies for the Administration’s most significant initiatives including the Recovery Act, the Affordable Care Act and Wall Street reform. Corey held the same position during the 2008 Obama-Biden General Election Campaign.

His political work also includes serving in presidential campaigns since 2000 as well as a number of congressional campaigns across the country. In 2002, Corey managed a winning campaign for the U.S. House of Representatives in Alabama’s 7th Congressional District. Corey later served as deputy chief of staff and communications director for the congressman responsible for constituency communications, media relations and issue advocacy associated with the Member’s committees including Ways & Means, Judiciary and Financial Services.

Additional career highlights include service with the 3rd United States Infantry (The Old Guard), the U.S. Army Ceremonial Honor Guard for the President of the United States which conducts funerals and guards the Tomb of the Unknown in Arlington National Cemetery.

Corey is a graduate of the University of Alabama where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Relations and Political Communications.

He is a regular political commentator appearing on FOX News and National Public Radio. During his rare down time, he enjoys spending time with family.

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