David Castagnetti

David Castagnetti is a Partner at DGA Group in Washington, DC. He is a renowned public policy and business strategist who helps leaders and corporations navigate the current public policy issues.

Mr. Castagnetti has played a critical role in shaping some of the most significant policy issues over the past two decades. He is a trusted advisor to Fortune 500 CEO’s and their executive teams, technology leaders and innovative startups, trade associations and foundations. Mr. Castagnetti has provided expert regulatory and political guidance for a number of mergers and acquisitions and is a regular presenter at board meetings, executive retreats and annual conferences.

Mr. Castagnetti co-founded Mehlman Castagnetti Rosen & Thomas, a leading government relations firm in Washington, D.C.

He has served as Chief of Staff to committee chairmen in the United States Senate and the House of Representatives and was in a senior leadership on a presidential campaign.

Mr. Castagnetti received his BA from Lake Forest College, where he serves on the Board of Trustees, a MSPA from UMASS at Boston John McCormack Institute and is a Board Member of the Norman Mineta Institute at San Jose State University.