Dave Gilliard’s experience includes 35 years in political campaign management and consulting for successful campaigns at all levels of government and politics. As chief political strategist for many members of Congress and the State Legislature as well as ballot measure campaigns, Gilliard has built an unsurpassed reputation for providing savvy and timely political advice.

After serving as a consultant in the California Legislature for several years, Gilliard joined the political consulting firm of Huckaby & Rodriguez in 1988, becoming a partner in 1990. In 1992, he formed Dave Gilliard & Associates, now Gilliard, Blanning Levesque (GBL). A leader in their industry, GBL Inc. serves clients across the nation from their offices in Sacramento, Newport Beach and Minneapolis.

Gilliard has appeared on NBC’s Today Show, MSNBC, FOX News, CNN and local newscasts throughout California. Gilliard is regularly quoted by the political news media in California.