Strategy. Crisis. Issues.
With deep local roots and a history of success, Tucker/Hall is the solution for strategic communications and PR in Polk County
Local
Tucker/Hall’s presence in Polk County provides a deep understanding of the area’s growing economy and evolving community. As the region continues to experience growth, having a communications partner who knows Polk County’s unique political and economic landscape is essential. Tucker/Hall’s local expertise allows us to craft effective strategies that reflect the area’s values while considering its place within the larger Florida context.
Versatile
We provide a broad range of high-level communications services for organizations of all kinds – private companies, nonprofits, governmental agencies, advocacy groups, and more. Whether you want to negotiate a crisis, get an ordinance passed, or tell your organization’s story in a more effective, strategic way, rely on Tucker/Hall’s long track record of success in Lakeland, Bartow and all of Polk County.
Effective
Tucker/Hall has served Florida’s strategic communications needs since 1990. We use our extensive communications toolbox – the latest technology; extensive relationships with journalists, business leaders, and politicians; and our staff’s hard-won expertise – to get you measurable results. We’ve been trusted advisors through booms, recessions, crises, acquisitions, and more – experience that informs our approach to new issues and helps us take a long-term strategic view.
About us
For more than 35 years, businesses, individuals, and organizations of all kinds have turned to Tucker/Hall to help them grow their businesses, manage crisis situations, or advance an agenda. With deep Florida roots, and a presence in Jacksonville, Tampa, St. Petersburg, Orlando, Polk County, West Palm, and Tallahassee, Tucker/Hall delivers the high-level communication support that businesses and organizations need to thrive. Our experienced team has built a community of connections and local relationships all over the state of Florida, developing a profound understanding of the state and its regional complexities. We leverage that to craft unique solutions, taking into account relevant history, politics, and economic dynamics.
Leadership
Senior Tucker/Hall team members each bring more than 20 years of experience in handling important public matters. Our depth of experience ensures that we can tackle any challenge you or your organization may face.
Keith Rupp
Vice President
Keith leads Tucker/Hall’s Polk practice. Well-versed on all aspects of public relations, Rupp’s work has often been in helping organizations address difficult public opinion challenges that pose significant bottom-line risks. His clients have included international and domestic businesses, as well as public sector organizations. Immediately prior to rejoining Tucker/Hall in 2013, Rupp was on a two-and-a-half-year assignment to lead BP’s external relations in Florida following the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Rupp was general manager of the energy company’s government, media and community relations teams and oversaw a $50 million program to restore consumer confidence in Gulf Coast tourism and seafood.
Rupp’s insights on public affairs strategies were developed over a dozen years as a senior level aide on Capitol Hill. He served three members of the U.S. Congress, including six years as a chief of staff to a subcommittee chairman, and four years as a senior adviser to a member of House Leadership. Beginning his career as a journalist, Rupp was an award-winning editorial page editor in Virginia and later a television news producer in Tampa Bay. He continues to occasionally contribute columns to US News & World Report on public affairs and reputation management issues. Rupp earned his bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of Wisconsin – Madison.
Contact him at krupp@tuckerhall.com or at +1 813.228.0652 x1108
Clay Hollis
Vice President
Clay Hollis is a Vice President at Tucker/Hall, where he uses his government relations experience to provide strategic advice and solve complex issues for clients.
Before joining Tucker/Hall in 2023, Hollis was Chief of Staff at Port Tampa Bay, overseeing its government relations activities. He also served as Director of External Affairs for the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, representing Commissioner Adam Putnam. Hollis has worked in Washington, DC, for Rep. Tom Rooney (R-FL) and on various congressional and statewide campaigns.
Hollis holds a degree in public policy from Southern Methodist University and is a graduate of the Florida TaxWatch Citizenship Institute, Leadership Tampa Bay, and participates in leadership roles at the American Enterprise Institute, Florida House on Capitol Hill, and the Florida 4-H Foundation.
Contact him at chollis@tuckerhall.com or at +1 863.297.0702
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