Bill Buff

Chief Executive Officer & Senior Partner
Specialties
Strategic communications, stakeholder engagement, organizational development, integrated campaigns, grassroots mobilization, coalition building, digital engagement, media relations, research-driven messaging, high-profile event management, federal government contracting

Bill is Stratacomm’s chief executive officer, leading the agency’s strategic vision, operations and growth while continuing to advise clients. With more than 25 years of experience in communications strategy and organizational planning, he has helped guide Stratacomm’s evolution into a trusted partner for organizations navigating complex public, regulatory and reputational challenges. 

When advising clients, Bill specializes in developing comprehensive strategies and leading campaigns that connect the right messages with the right audiences through carefully selected communications channels. His approach combines strategic vision with practical implementation, helping clients translate their goals into measurable outcomes. 

Drawing on nearly three decades of experience in communications and advocacy—particularly with mobility, energy and public affairs issues—he guides organizations toward achieving their core missions. His facilitation and stakeholder engagement expertise enables him to build consensus and drive results across different sectors.   

Bill served as senior counsel to the Energy Communities IWG, leading Stratacomm’s team in delivering integrated communications, stakeholder engagement and strategic advisory services to support economic, workforce, and community revitalization efforts. He also directed a multi-phased outreach initiative with the Energy Communities IWG, U.S. Energy Department and Treasury Department to promote the Section 48C tax credit, driving investment in America’s coal communities.  

Before joining Stratacomm in 2001, Bill served as director of communications and government affairs for the American Highway Users Alliance (AHUA), where he led media strategy, public opinion research and external communications initiatives.   

Bill holds a bachelor’s degree in anthropology from Davidson College.  

One Thing You Won't Find On My Resume
I am a rabid fan of the Washington Nationals, and you will often find me at the ballpark enjoying a game with my equally devoted young son and baseball-tolerant wife.
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