David Castagnetti is a Partner at DGA Group and is based in Washington, D.C. 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 CEOs and their executive teams, technology leaders and innovative startups, and trade associations and foundations. He 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 B.A. from Lake Forest College, where he serves on the Board of Trustees, and an MSPA from the University of Massachusetts at Boston John McCormack Institute. He is also a Board Member of the Norman Mineta Institute at San Jose State University.