
With expertise in building active and engaged coalitions, grassroots lobbying, communications and media relations, Riley Public Affairs has consistently delivered results on the municipal, state and federal levels. Areas of focus include clean energy, environmental policy, education, telecommunications, public health and stemming gun violence. Riley Public Affairs has represented and advanced the interests of leading nonprofits, national public affairs firms, Fortune 500 companies and Illinois based businesses.
Jeff Riley is an Energy Analyst at Solarponics, California's oldest solar company (founded in 1975), where he helps Central Coast residents electrify their homes with solar and storage solutions to save money and advance clean energy. He is also the Founder of Riley Public Affairs and previously served as Chief of Staff for 42nd Ward Alderman Brendan Reilly in the City of Chicago, with earlier roles at the State of Illinois Toll Highway Authority and Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Jeff brings extensive political experience as a consultant, researcher, Field Director, and Political Director for campaigns at local, state, and national levels. A Political Science graduate of Southern Illinois University, he holds a certificate in Leadership in Sustainability Management from the University of Chicago Graham School.
With expertise in building active and engaged coalitions, grassroots lobbying, communications and media relations, Riley Public Affairs has consistently delivered results on the municipal, state and federal levels. Areas of focus include clean energy, environmental policy, education, telecommunications, public health and stemming gun violence. Riley Public Affairs has represented and advanced the interests of leading nonprofits, national public affairs firms, Fortune 500 companies and Illinois based businesses.