Bill McCoshen is a partner and a co-founder of Capitol Opinion, a Wisconsin based research firm that combines cutting edge research techniques with the political savvy and experience of some of Wisconsin’s top political minds.

Mr. McCoshen is also co-owner of Capitol Consultants, a firm specializing in government relations, public affairs and issues-based grassroots advocacy.

Before joining Capitol Consultants, Mr. McCoshen was appointed by Governor Tommy Thompson to be the Secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Commerce where he was responsible for assisting citizens, businesses and communities with financing and economic development programs. At the age of 29, Mr. McCoshen was the youngest cabinet secretary ever appointed in Wisconsin history.

Prior to being appointed the Secretary of Commerce, Mr. McCoshen was the manager of Governor Thompson’s historic third-term campaign victory. The landslide 68% victory was the second highest margin in state history and the largest margin since 1922. The ’94 reelection campaign captured 71 of 72 counties, and Governor Thompson received more votes than any gubernatorial candidate in history. Before taking a leave from state government to serve as Governor Thompson’s campaign manager, Mr. McCoshen served as Governor Thompson’s chief of staff.

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