Michael Rell is a government affairs professional with experience in the legislative process and public policy. Over a 20 year career in state legislative work, Mike has amassed extensive experience working collaboratively with state and local elected officials, as well as state agency officials.

Prior to joining International Government Strategies, Mike worked as a press secretary for the Senate Republican Caucus, a policy analyst for the House Republican Caucus and most recently their Director of Outreach. Mike served as Vice Chairman of President George W. Bush’s Connecticut campaign and has worked on a number of successful federal, statewide and local campaigns.

Mike is currently the Mayor of Wethersfield and a volunteer on a number of boards and commissions, including an appointee of the House Minority Leader to Connecticut’s Tobacco and Health Trust Fund Board. Mike also serves on the Executive Board of the Glastonbury Sportsman’s Association, an organization dedicated to the conservation and preservation of our region’s natural resources.

A graduate of the University of Delaware, Mike holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in History. He and his wife Maura reside in Old Wethersfield with their two children, Madeline and Charlie.