Brian A. Bernardoni
Chief Strategy Officer
Impactful, resourceful, and passionate about making a lasting difference for those he serves, Brian A. Bernardoni is Strategia’s Chief Strategy Officer. He is a powerful voice and thought leader on business issues, including real estate, taxation, public policy, and political matters.
Brian leads the firm’s public affairs practice for clients and is a trusted advisor in crisis communication strategy. He served Illinois realtors for 17 years as the senior director of governmental affairs and public policy for the Chicago Association of REALTORS®. Brian most recently served as the chairperson of Region V US Department of Housing and Urban Development Affordable Housing Commission. He is also the founder and managing partner of Aurelius Public Affairs.
A native Chicagoan, Brian is passionate about his Italian American heritage and was a change agent in the development of Chicago’s Little Italy community.
Some of Brian’s career highlights:
• Successfully lobbied for the passage of HB0020, which allows Gold Star families to receive free registration of their license plates for surviving widows and parents
• Successfully lobbied for the passage of SB 1721, which reduced the maximum penalty that can be imposed on a homeowner when they are trying to repay delinquent taxes
• Facilitated environmental, social, and governance strategic plan discussions and coordinated implementation planning for the National Association of REALTORS®
• Developed and implemented a plan to lobby Illinois legislators to secure PPP funds for 501(c)6 non-profits for the Association Forum and ISAE
Brian is the vice chairman of the Salvation Army of Chicago, sits on the board of the Simon Wiesenthal Center, and is president of the Roberts Park Fire Protection District.
He earned his Bachelor of Science degree and completed graduate work at Illinois State University.