David Herbst

David A. Herbst is a prominent public relations and government affairs strategist with extensive experience in handling media crises, product recalls, toxic contamination issues, and representing financial institutions and real estate developers.

As the Founding Partner of Vectis DC and the former Founder and Managing Partner of Vectis Strategies, Herbst is renowned for his strategic counsel to a broad spectrum of clients from Fortune 100 companies to tech startups and nonprofits.

His illustrious career includes serving as a Los Angeles City and LA County Commissioner, Honorary Mayor of Westchester/ Marina del Rey, CA, and chairman of two chambers of commerce in Los Angeles County.

With a reputation as a key 'go-to' professional in business and politics, Herbst excels in navigating complex issues in Washington, DC such as DACA/immigration policy, police reform, and environmental initiatives due to his exceptional networking abilities and bipartisan relationships.

Prior to Vectis, Herbst held executive positions at Playa Vista, Mercury Air Group, Inc., and MWW Group, and currently serves on the boards of MATT Construction, Homeboy Industries, National Foster Youth Institute, and the William H. Hannon Foundation, in addition to being a member of the Board of Regents at Loyola Marymount University, where he studied Political Science and Business Administration.

David Herbst's professional expertise spans public relations, government affairs, crisis management, strategic counsel, public policy, community relations, and corporate governance.

He has a proven track record of success in advising clients across various industries, from corporate entities to nonprofits, and is recognized for his ethical approach and ability to achieve results while maintaining integrity.