John Kupper

Before joining Axelrod & Associates in 1988, John Kupper served as press secretary to Rep. Lane Evans (D-Ill.) from 1983-87, writing speeches, press releases and newsletters. He also developed Evans' regularly scheduled call-in television show. His success was recognized in a 1988 "Congressional Quarterly" cover story that labeled Evans a "local hero" in his district's media market.

From 1979-82, Kupper was staff assistant and press secretary to former Rep. Henry Reuss (D-Wis.), who was often featured on national and international news stories and interview shows in his role as chairman of the Joint Economic Committee of Congress.

At Axelrod & Associates, Kupper has served as a free-media strategist for dozens of campaigns. He is in daily contact with candidates and campaign press secretaries, offering ideas and approaches to elicit favorable coverage. He also specializes in research and issues development, often helping to direct the work of clients' opposition research and polling firms.

Kupper is a native of Milwaukee and a 1979 graduate of Brandeis University with a B.A. (Magna Cum Laude) in Political Science. He lives in a northern Chicago suburb with his wife and two children.