Thomas Cullerton

Chief Public Affairs Officer

As the Chief Public Affairs Officer for Strategia Consulting, Tom’s outgoing and contagious personality could also lend him the title of “Chief People Officer.”  

 Tom began his lifelong dedication to service by enlisting as an Infantry soldier in the U.S. Army during Desert Storm. After an honorable discharge and a move from the city of Chicago to the suburbs, he was elected as a Village Trustee for the Village of Villa Park, then soon after, overwhelmingly elected as its Village President. Believing that his district was underrepresented, Tom then dedicated himself to his constituents for almost a decade as an Illinois State Senator.

 During his Senate career, he successfully authored and was listed as a lead sponsor of more than 100 pieces of legislation. Tom served as both the Chairman of the Labor Committee and the Veteran’s Affairs Committee. He fought and passed the legislation to increase small business growth throughout all of Illinois, with one of the most comprehensive overhauls of small business fees and licensing. Tom brought awareness of PANS/PANDAS, a debilitating disease that strikes children after strep throat complications, and successfully passed legislation to make Illinois the first state to mandate insurance coverage. One of his key accomplishments was taking the lead on addressing the deaths of 13 veterans at the Quincy Veterans Home due to a Legionella outbreak. This included holding hearings to address accountability, working with colleagues on both sides of the aisle to overhaul and provide new facilities for our aging veterans, changing codes throughout the entire state, and bringing forth new transparency and reporting requirements for facilities.  

 At all levels of government, Tom has continuously held the respect and friendships of colleagues on both sides of the aisle in both chambers. Whether it be in the municipal or county governments, the State House, the Senate, or the Governor’s office, Tom has always had the ability to communicate, engage, and work with all stakeholders.  

His appointments on the most important committees in the state shaped his ability to implement solutions for all of Illinois, including Labor, Energy, Public Utilities, Transportation, Higher Education, Insurance, and Telecommunications to name a few. 

 As a long-time youth multi-sport coach, Boy Scout leader, and volunteer, Tom has dedicated himself to serving his family and community.

Possessing over 20 years of incredibly successful government service at all levels, Tom’s keen knowledge and experience of the legislative process are critical to all of Strategia's clients' needs.