FTI Consulting has hired Barry Brandon, an enrolled member of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation and expert in the American Indian PA sector, as managing director in its strategic communications unit.
With more than 20 years of communications experience, Brandon joins from Hvmken Consulting, a firm he launched to work with American Indian and Alaska Native people and businesses.
Brandon also was senior VP at Seneca Gaming Corp.; founding member of Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer & Feld's Indian practice; chief of staff at the National Indian Gaming Commission, and deputy director of the US Interior Department.
He's represented clients in federal and state matters in the areas of economic development, taxes, law, policy and risk management.
Tom Crawford, FTI senior managing director, said Brandon is part of the firm's commitment to work for clients in highly regulated industries.
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