Press secretary for U.S. Senator Henry Jackson, communications director for the Port of Seattle, reporter for the Bellingham Herald—these are just a few of the hats Rick Cocker has worn during his career.

In 1991, Rick founded our firm with one goal in mind—to help people work through sticky public policy situations. Since that time, he has helped many clients do just that. Whether it is managing media inquiries during oil spills or directing regional public education campaigns, Rick knows how to get the job done.

Rick spends his free time gardening in his backyard or boating on lakes around Washington.

Background:

• Founded his own public affairs consulting firm (The Cocker Company) in 1991.
  
• Experienced in planning and managing complex and controversial projects that affect the general public since 1988
  
• Communications director for the Port of Seattle.
  
• Press secretary to U.S. Senator Henry Jackson.
  
• Legislative assistant to U.S. Congressman Lloyd Meeds.
  
• Reporter for the Bellingham Herald.
  
• Bachelor's degree in communications from the University of Washington.

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