Experience and Expertise Matter
Complex initiatives require more than ideas. They require leadership, alignment and the ability to navigate environments where public visibility, stakeholder coordination and execution directly impact outcomes.
Over the past 13 years, Bradley Harris has worked across government, regulated industries, economic development, nonprofit leadership and public-facing organizations helping navigate crisis situations, strengthen stakeholder relationships, align partnerships and move high-visibility initiatives forward.
His experience includes operating inside highly regulated and politically sensitive environments where public trust, government relations and strategic coordination are essential to long-term success.
The following selected experience highlights representative work involving stakeholder engagement, public affairs strategy, partnership development and organizational positioning across complex environments.
American Water
Navigating Crisis, Complexity & Public Trust
Supported stakeholder engagement, government relations and public affairs strategy for a regulated utility serving more than 600,000 customers across West Virginia within a highly regulated and highly visible operating environment.
Worked alongside regulators, elected officials, media and community stakeholders during crisis response, infrastructure investment initiatives and public-facing operational challenges where alignment, communication and public trust were critical.
Key Impact
Led crisis communications and stakeholder coordination during high-pressure public health and environmental situations
Directed award-winning statewide infrastructure positioning campaign
Managed engagement across regulators, lawmakers, media and community stakeholders
Earned Best of West Virginia and Crystal Award recognition from the Public Relations Society of America for crisis communication response and statewide customer education campaigns
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) in West Virginia
Building a Statewide Movement for Advocacy, Awareness & Community Alignment
Supported statewide stakeholder engagement, public affairs coordination and strategic positioning efforts focused on strengthening mental health advocacy, coalition building and community engagement across West Virginia.
Worked alongside leadership, policymakers, nonprofit partners and community stakeholders to help elevate visibility, strengthen relationships and align advocacy efforts around long-term statewide growth and awareness initiatives.
Key Impact
Supported statewide legislative and public affairs engagement efforts
Helped strengthen organizational visibility and stakeholder alignment across West Virginia
Coordinated messaging and advocacy strategy across multiple stakeholder groups
Supported development of West Virginia’s first statewide Teen Mental Health Awareness Week public education and community engagement campaign
Expanded relationships with foundations, policymakers and strategic partners
Helped position the organization for continued statewide growth and long-term sustainability
USA Cycling & Charleston Convention & Visitors Bureau
Strengthening Partnerships, Visibility & Community Alignment Around a National Event
Supported strategic partnership development, sponsorship growth and stakeholder engagement efforts tied to nationally recognized cycling events and tourism visibility initiatives in Charleston, West Virginia.
Worked alongside tourism leaders, sponsors, community stakeholders and organizational partners to strengthen event positioning, increase investment and align the event with broader economic development and destination visibility goals.
Key Impact
Increased total partnership investment by 146% during the first year of engagement
Supported sponsorship strategy, partner outreach and stakeholder coordination
Helped strengthen long-term relationships with sponsors, tourism leaders and community partners
Supported positioning of the event as a nationally recognized destination experience
Contributed to broader tourism, visitation and economic development visibility efforts
Community engagement programming earned Best of West Virginia recognition from the Public Relations Society of America for Best Public Relations Campaign (2025)
Bourbon Podcast
Transforming a Grassroots Platform into a Nationally Recognized Brand
Led strategic positioning, partnership development and growth strategy efforts supporting the expansion of Bourbon Podcast into a nationally recognized platform within bourbon, lifestyle and Southern culture.
Worked alongside leadership to strengthen brand positioning, increase visibility, expand strategic partnerships and support long-term audience and platform growth through coordinated outreach, storytelling and public-facing engagement.
Key Impact
Helped elevate Bourbon Podcast into a top-ranked platform, including reaching #1 in Apple Podcasts’ Hobbies category
Supported strategic outreach to celebrity talent, publicists and national brand partners
Increased inbound interest from brands, distilleries and partnership opportunities
Helped strengthen audience engagement through coordinated content and email marketing strategy
Supported positioning of the platform as a recognized voice within bourbon and lifestyle media
Earned a Crystal Award from the Public Relations Society of America for Reputation and Brand Management (2025)