Jared Kamrass

Political Consultant

Jared Kamrass is a leading Democratic political strategist in the Midwest and Upper South. Born and raised in Cincinnati, Kamrass graduated from The Ohio State University and the University of Cincinnati. In 2013, he founded Rivertown Strategies before joining Technicolor Campaigns in 2021 as a Principal.

Kamrass has served as the chief strategist and admaker for candidates for Congress, Governor, Mayor, State Legislature, and County Executive in 18 states across the country. He has also served as a Senior Advisor to the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, FC Cincinnati, and the University of Cincinnati Department of Athletics. Additionally, Kamrass is an adjunct faculty member at the University of Cincinnati.

As the Principal and Chief Strategist at Rivertown Strategies, Kamrass consulted with clients to design communication and messaging strategies, wrote campaign plans, and marshaled staff and consultants. He also organized and executed large-scale fundraising operations for campaigns at the federal, state, and local levels. Kamrass’s client roster includes the DCCC, NRDC Action Fund, U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown, Mayor John Cranley (Cincinnati), Mayor Nan Whaley (Dayton), Senate Minority Leader Jeff Yarbro (Tennessee), State Rep. Brigid Kelly (Ohio HD-31), and the University of Cincinnati.

Kamrass is an adjunct faculty member at the University of Cincinnati, where he designs and creates course material for undergraduate students. He brings a bipartisan group of local elected officials and candidates to campus to engage with students.

Kamrass holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Cincinnati’s Lindner College of Business and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Strategic Communication (with honors) from The Ohio State University’s College of Arts and Sciences. He currently resides in Cincinnati with his wife Emma and their dog, Archie.

Professional Credentials

Personal Life & Education

  • Born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio
  • Graduate of The Ohio State University and the University of Cincinnati
  • Lives in Cincinnati with his wife Emma and their dog Archie

  • Awarded to Jared Kamrass as a 2026 “40 Under 40” honoree by the American Association of Political Consultants, recognizing his leadership and impact in political strategy.

     
     

Fundraising & Clientele

  • Successfully raised funds totaling $30 million while working with 41 clients
  • Client roster includes DCCC, NRDC Action Fund, U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown, Mayor John Cranley (Cincinnati), Mayor Nan Whaley (Dayton), Senate Minority Leader Jeff Yarbro (Tennessee), State Rep. Brigid Kelly (Ohio HD-31), and the University of Cincinnati.

Professional Experience

  • One of the leading Democratic political strategists in the Midwest and Upper South for the past decade
  • Founder of Rivertown Strategies in 2013 and joined Technicolor Campaigns in 2021
  • Served as chief strategist and ad maker for candidates for Congress, Governor, Mayor, State Legislature, and County Executive in 18 states across the country
  • Senior Advisor to the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, FC Cincinnati, and the University of Cincinnati Department of Athletics
  • Adjunct faculty member at the University of Cincinnati

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Thank you for taking the time to learn more about Jared Kamrass. Jared is dedicated to providing the highest quality political campaign insights and advice to help Democratic candidates and organizations succeed. If you have any questions or would like to discuss how Jared can assist you with your campaign, please don’t hesitate to contact him.  To stay up-to-date with the latest political news and insights, be sure to follow Jared on social media.  Thank you again for visiting our About page. We look forward to the opportunity to work with you and help your campaign or organization achieve success.

Hours

Monday - Friday: 9:00-5:30

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