About Jay Dee Shattuck

Jay Dee Shattuck

Laurel Mills

Principal

locationChicago, IL

phone312-596-5845

emailJayDee.Shattuck@michaelbest.com

ABOUT JAY

Jay is a respected lobbyist and former business executive whose imprint can be found throughout many industries such as energy, education, manufacturing, construction, technology, employment, and insurance, including workers’ compensation and unemployment insurance, and across a wide range of statutes and regulations considered by the Illinois General Assembly and Illinois state government.

Before joining Michael Best Strategies, Jay founded and served as President of legislative consulting firm Shattuck & Associates Consulting, Inc. for 25 years. Jay and his team built strong relationships with key decision makers at every level of Illinois state government and were a consistent presence at the State Capitol. Jay has represented numerous businesses, trade organizations, and interest groups, assisting with public policy advocacy, developing strategic relationships, PAC and collation development, stakeholder engagement, legislative monitoring, research, and communications.

Jay’s Expertise: Policy Advocacy, Government Relations, Coalition Building, and Political Action Committees (PACs)

Previously, Jay spent nearly 20 years lobbying on behalf of two trade associations – Independent Insurance Agents of Illinois and Associated Employers of Illinois (AIE) – and a public utility company, Central Illinois Public Service Co. Jay and his successful lobbying team were recognized by the American Society of Association Executives with ASAE’s prestigious Award of Excellence in Government Relations.


EDUCATION

  • University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Bachelor of Arts – Political Science

HONORS

  • Grassroots Legislative Award, Associated Builders & Contractors of IL, 2013
  • Award of Excellence in Government Relations, American Society of Association Executives, 1993
  • Illinois Chamber of Commerce, Champion of Free Enterprise, 2021

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

  • Member, Board of Directors, Sangamo Club

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Jay’s affiliations during his professional career:

  • Former President, Illinois Society of Association Executives (ISAE)
  • Former Chairman, Business and Industry for Economic Concerns (BIFEC)
  • Former President, Project Safe Illinois
  • Former Member, Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission Advisory Board
  • Former Member, Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity’s Small Business Advisory Board

JAY'S RECENT NEWS

JAY'S EXPERIENCE

Policy Advocacy
Government Relations
Coalition Building
Political Action Committees (PACs)