# Andrew Blunt

> Andrew Blunt, also known as Andy Blunt, is the co-founder, chief executive officer and executive chairman of HB Strategies. A Missouri political strategist and attorney, he helped build its state lobbying network before becoming CEO in January 2024. His work spans government affairs, campaigns and executive counsel; his stated ambition is to build a company that can thrive after its founders leave.

- **Role:** Co-founder, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Chairman at HB Strategies
- **Organizations:** HB Strategies, Statehouse Strategies LLC, Schreimann, Rackers, Francka & Blunt LLC, The Missouri Bar, U.S. Supreme Court Bar, The Economic Club of Washington, D.C., U.S. Capitol Historical Society, Missouri Governor’s Mansion Preservation Society
- **From:** Springfield, United States
- **Nationality:** American
- **Education:** Juris Doctor, University of Missouri, Columbia, Undergraduate degrees (official biography describes dual bachelor’s degrees; fields unspecified), Southwest Baptist University
- **Known for:** Helped develop HB Strategies’ network of state lobbying practices., Co-founded the firm that Bloomberg Government recognized as Top New Startup in 2018, according to its official biography., Named to The Hill’s 2025 Top Lobbyists list alongside three HB Strategies colleagues.

## Career timeline

- **2005** — Chaired Missouri Governor Matt Blunt’s inauguration.
- **2018** — Co-founded Husch Blackwell Strategies with Gregg Hartley and served as COO.
- **2024** — Appointed CEO on January 8; remained executive chairman. HBS 50 State launched June 25 with Blunt among its leaders.
- **2025** — Chaired Mike Kehoe’s inaugural committee; announced the firm’s independence and rebranding as HB Strategies.
- **2026** — Released a national redistricting report and published campaign-finance analysis while continuing to expand the firm’s team.

## Achievements

- Helped develop HB Strategies’ network of state lobbying practices.
- Co-founded the firm that Bloomberg Government recognized as Top New Startup in 2018, according to its official biography.
- Named to The Hill’s 2025 Top Lobbyists list alongside three HB Strategies colleagues.
- Chaired Missouri gubernatorial inaugurations in 2005 and 2025.

## Latest updates

- **2026-07** — HBS published Blunt’s latest campaign-finance column on July 1.
- **2026-06** — Welcomed Andrew Fisher as a principal on the federal team on June 10, highlighting his agricultural-policy experience.
- **2026-05** — Welcomed Katie Boyd to the Public Affairs practice on May 7.
- **2026-03** — Released The Lines That Could Decide 2026 on March 13, examining redistricting activity in 16 states.
- **2025-12** — Included in The Hill’s 2025 Top Lobbyists recognition announced by HBS on December 11.

## Links

- Website: https://hbstrategies.us/andy-blunt/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andyblunt
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/andyblunt

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