David Gogol is the founder of FaegreBD Consulting's federal lobbying practice. He has more than 30 years experience in Washington, D.C.; in the Senate; and as a lobbyist.

While David serves a diverse practice, he is best known for his work with local governments, economic development organizations and federal funding programs. Having worked for dozens of communities across the nation, he brings a broad base of experience to local leaders, playing a broad advisory role in addition to his federal affairs expertise. Perhaps distinctively, David works for communities led by both parties, serving some communities for 20 years and advising multiple administrations.

David's economic development practice has centered on waterfront development, urban redevelopment and innovation-driven economic development. He leads the firm's work with nationally recognized intermediaries that support early stage company formation, technology (university and federal) commercialization, and related knowledge-based strategies. In federal funding matters, David has led hundreds of efforts to secure federal funding through earmarks, competitive grants and federal agency partnerships. His long experience and cross-agency expertise provides expertise that is valued by institutions with broad missions.

During his tenure on Capitol Hill, David served as legislative assistant and later as director to U.S. Sen. Richard Lugar (R-IN), where he played a key role in legislation such as the New York City Recovery Act, the Chrysler Loan Guarantee Act and other legislation of national importance. David served as the assistant to the chairman of the Senate Subcommittee on Housing and Urban Development where he played a leadership role in legislation of importance to urban America, including the Community Development Block Grant program, the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and the Federal Transit Administration.

Representative Work Experience

• Led the federal funding and regulatory work for the Indianapolis Canal redevelopment, which secured more than $70 million in federal funding and catalyzed more than $800 million in private investment
• Led the federal funding and policy efforts in support of the redevelopment of Studebaker Corridor in South Bend, Indiana, into an industrial park that has been recognized for its sustainability elements
• Served as co-chair of the mayoral transition team for Stephen Goldsmith in Indianapolis
• Served as the principal outside consultant to the mayoral transition committee of Cory Booker in Newark
• For more than a decade has led the federal policy and funding work for the Maryland Technology Development Corporation (TEDCO), the leading federal technology commercialization entity in the nation
• Provided strategic and federal funding assistance to more than 15 economic development entities in Maryland, Indiana, Missouri, Pennsylvania, Florida, Ohio and Washington, D.C.
• Provided federal affairs consulting services to more than 50 local governments and governmental agencies from communities as small as Findlay, Ohio, to as large as Washington, D.C. and Indianapolis
• For the Anacostia Waterfront Corporation, led efforts resulting in the transfer of more than 100 acres of federal land to the District of Columbia in support of the redevelopment of the Anacostia River waterfront
• Provided federal affairs and funding assistance to more than 20 universities, including small liberal arts universities and major research institutions
• Led federal affairs programs for 18 Olympic sport event organizing committees and world championships, including the 1987 Pan American Games, Goodwill Games (in Seattle and New York City), World Rowing Championships and 1996 Paralympics; his work has secured more than $120 million in federal support and overcome hundreds of regulatory issues

Hill Experience

• Sen. Richard Lugar (R-IN) — Legislative Director, Legislative Assistant
• Senate Subcommittee on Housing and Urban Affairs — Assistant to the Chairman

Honors

• Harvard Kennedy School's Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation — Innovation in American Government Awards, Reviewer

Professional Associations

• Wittenberg University — Board of Directors (Emeritus)
• Shake-A-Leg, Miami — Board of Directors