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Bob Klaffky

Robert F. Klaffky

 
 

 

 

Robert F. Klaffky

Robert F. Klaffky is the President of Van Meter, Ashbrook & Associates. When he first joined the firm in 1986, he was instrumental in fashioning its unique and highly successful approach to enhancing the political action programs of some of the firm’s largest corporate clients. In that process, Mr. Klaffky conducted over 500 political education seminars around the country training approximately 15,000 individuals in rudimentary civic involvement, political party structure and campaign strategies.

In addition to directing the firm’s legislative and executive agency lobbying, Mr. Klaffky has also developed a successful practice in grassroots campaigns. He has managed complicated and diverse coalitions for corporate public affairs, issue advocacy and statewide ballot issues.

Prior to joining Van Meter, Ashbrook & Associates, Mr. Klaffky worked in the Ohio legislature in varying capacities for the Ohio Senate Republican Caucus from 1981 to 1986. Mr. Klaffky’s practical campaign experience spans local, state and federal elections having worked on his first political campaign over 21 years ago. He has developed a particular expertise in formulating creative earned media campaigns for his clients and friends. He has served as a key advisor to numerous candidates for public office including Ohio statewide constitutional office holders, a significant number of state legislators and many county and municipal officials throughout the state of Ohio.

In addition, Mr. Klaffky was appointed in 2002 by the Speaker of the Ohio House to the Franklin Park Conservatory Board of Trustees. He is a former member of the Columbus Cable Television Commission, is a member of the Franklin County Republican Party Executive Committee and serves on numerous other community organization committees and is active in non-profit fundraising.

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