Ken Spain

Ken Spain is the Chief Executive Officer and Founding Partner at Narrative Strategies DC, a public affairs and corporate reputation agency. He has a robust background in corporate communications, crisis management, and public affairs, having previously served as a Partner at CGCN Group where he assisted various organizations in navigating legislative and regulatory challenges.13

Before founding Narrative Strategies in 2019, Ken held significant roles including Managing Director of Corporate Communications & External Affairs at Koch Industries, where he was instrumental in launching the company's national branding campaign, "We Are Koch." He also worked as the Vice President of Public Affairs & Communications at the Private Equity Growth Capital Council, defending the private equity industry during critical political periods.134

Ken's early career involved various positions in politics, including serving as a congressional aide and overseeing communications for House Republicans during their successful campaign to regain majority status in 2010.3 He holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of California, Santa Barbara.1 Under his leadership, Narrative Strategies has grown significantly, now employing around 65 professionals and offering a range of services from strategic communications to digital marketing.2