Mike McSherry is a Managing Director of Mercury in Washington, DC.

A seasoned political veteran who has spearheaded successful campaigns at the national and state level, Mike provides strategic counsel to institutions dealing with federal and state legislative and intragovernmental issues. His experience serving in appointed offices at the state and federal levels, as well as in key leadership positions in a number of national political organizations, allows him to successfully advise a range of clients seeking to navigate the corridors of power in Washington and at the state level.

Mike served as Director of the Virginia Liaison Office for Federal Affairs for Virginia Governor Jim Gilmore. During this time he was responsible for working with the Virginia Congressional delegation on federal regulatory and legislative issues. He gained further experience in federal-state relations serving as Executive Director of the Republican Governors’ Association and, later as Director of Government Affairs for the Republican National Committee. He was a member of the Staff Advisory Council (SAC) for the National Governors’ Association, the Executive SAC of the Southern Governors’ Association and a Governors Delegate to the Appalachian Regional Commission.

Mike’s direct federal experience includes appointments to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development where he served on the staff of Secretary Jack Kemp and the U.S. Department of Labor. As Deputy Political Director of the National Republican Senatorial Committee, Mike was directly involved in the elections of 11 members of the U.S. Senate.